Fewer players went on injured reserve this season than in the last two, with the Buffalo Bills leading the league with 20 players lost. Heading into the playoffs, 297 players went on the list, including such stars as Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher and Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington. That was ...

The NFL Comeback Player of the Year as awarded by The Associated Press and selected by a nationwide media panel: 2009 — Tom Brady, QB, New England 2008 — Chad Pennington, QB, Miami 2007 — Greg Ellis, LB, Dallas 2006 — Chad Pennington, QB, New York Jets 2005 — Steve Smith, WR, Carolina; Tedy Bruschi, New England 2004 — Drew ...

Chad Pennington's latest comeback is under way, even though he's not sure he'll play again. The Miami Dolphins quarterback has completed the first phase of rehabilitation from season-ending shoulder surgery, and he'll fly Wednesday to Birmingham, Ala., to consult with Dr ...

Chad Pennington's shoulder surgery was less extensive than feared, and the Miami Dolphins quarterback should be able to play next season if he so chooses, a person familiar with the results of the operation told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person didn't want to be ...