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Dumervil led the league and set a Denver franchise record with 17 sacks last season along with 49 tackles. Over his four seasons in the NFL, all with Denver, he has 43 sacks and 107 tackles in 61 games.

Marshall became the fifth player in NFL history to post three straight 100- catch seasons as he totaled 101 receptions for 1,120 yards and 10 touchdowns. Over his four seasons in the NFL, he has 327 catches for 4,019 yards and 25 TDs.

Orton was acquired by Denver prior to the start of last season in a trade that saw QB Jay Cutler head to Chicago. Orton was 336-for-541 with 3,802 yards, 21 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He had career highs in completions, pass attempts, yards and touchdowns. Over his five seasons in the NFL, he has completed 57.8 percent of his passes for 9,121 yards, 51 touchdowns and 39 interceptions.

Scheffler had 31 catches for 416 yards and two scores last season. Over his four years in the NFL, he has 138 catches for 1,896 yards and 14 scores.Kuper played in 15 games last season and has allowed just five sacks over his 42 career starts.

Starting Friday, teams have the option of signing restricted free agents to offer sheets. If one of the five players mentioned signs an offer sheet, the Broncos have a seven-day period to match the offer and retain the player, or choose not to match.If the offer isn't matched, the player would head to his new team, and the Broncos would receive the draft choice tendered for that player.

Manning undergoes procedure for neck injury 03/03 16:27:36 ET
Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning underwent a procedure on Tuesday to relieve pain in his neck caused by a pinched nerve.

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Broncos tender five players 03/03 17:18:38 ET
Englewood, CO (Sports Network) - The Denver Broncos tendered qualifying offers to five players on Wednesday. Linebacker Elvis Dumervil was tendered with a first and third-round draft choice. Guard Chris Kuper, wide receiver Brandon Marshall and quarterback Kyle Orton were each tendered with a first-round draft choice, while tight end Tony Scheffler was given a second-round tender.

"Tendering these restricted free agents was a step we took to solidify our roster during these uncertain times with a group of players who are valued a great deal by the Broncos," said Denver general manager Brian Xanders. "Our ultimate goal as an organization remains to acquire and keep players who give us the best chance to win."

The team released a statement on Wednesday concerning Manning. "This condition has existed intermittently for the past four years, but at no time did it interfere with his training, practice or playing regimen," the team said. "While it never has affected Peyton's activity on or off the field, the Colts' medical staff, after post-playoff examination, thought it best to resolve the situation now.

"The procedure was performed by Dr. Richard Fessler in Chicago. Peyton had only an overnight stay in the hospital and is on his way home. All medical personnel involved believe the issue has been resolved. Peyton fully expects to participate in the Colts off-season program this spring. "This statement reflects the facts and views of Peyton, the Colts' medical staff and the Club. Consequently, we will have no further comment."

This past season, Manning was selected as the NFL's Most Valuable Player for a record fourth time and led the Colts to the Super Bowl before losing to the New Orleans Saints.Manning was the backbone of a Colts team that began the 2009 season with 14 consecutive victories. He threw for 4,500 yards, becoming the fourth player in league history to throw for 50,000 career yards.He also completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 33 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, finishing with a passer rating of 99.9

Bears tender contracts to eight players 03/03 17:01:25 ET
Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Bears tendered contract offers to eight free agents on Wednesday.

One-year deals were tendered to restricted free agent linebackers Nick Roach and Jamar Williams, defensive end Mark Anderson, safety Josh Bullocks and safety/kick returner Danieal Manning.

Anderson posted 28 tackles in 16 games for the Bears last season. Manning compiled 92 tackles, one sack and one interception on defense and 744 total yards on 28 returns in 15 games a year ago. Williams registered 43 tackles over 16 games in 2009, and Bullocks had 23 tackles in 12 games with Chicago. Roach finished with 75 tackles and a pair of sacks in 16 contests.

In addition, the Bears tendered the following exclusive rights free agents: running back Kahlil Bell, linebacker Tim Shaw and defensive tackle Matt Toeaina.Bell rushed for 220 yards on 40 carries last season in just seven games. Shaw accumulated 24 tackles in 15 games

Redskins' Samuels to call it a career 03/03 14:41:33 ET
Ashburn, VA (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins stalwart left tackle Chris Samuels will announce his retirement at a press conference Thursday.

The six-time Pro Bowl selection had his 2009 season cut short by a neck injury in October.He was expected to miss just one game with what was initially diagnosed as a stinger, but visited a neck specialist after the injury and was placed on injured reserve. Reports soon after surfaced that he would call it a career.Samuels was selected by Washington with the third overall pick of the 2000 NFL Draft after a standout collegiate career at Alabama.He became the team's starting left tackle as a rookie and remained in that position for 10 seasons, starting each of his 141 NFL games

2011 Pro Bowl to be played before Super Bowl XLV 03/02 16:22:22 ET
New York, NY (Sports Network) - The National Football League announced on Tuesday that the 2011 Pro Bowl, which is to return to Honolulu after a one- year absence, will be once again played the week before the Super Bowl.

The decision to hold the game, which features the NFL's best players, the week before Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas was made easier after ratings for the 2010 game were the best since 2000.

"Playing the Pro Bowl before the Super Bowl generated more excitement and interest in the event and also kicked off Super Bowl week in an innovative new way," said league senior vice president of events Frank Supovitz. "We are pleased to return to the State of Hawaii, which has embraced the Pro Bowl for 30 years.

The contest will return to Aloha Stadium in Honolulu for both 2011 and 2012.The NFL had announced major changes to their annual All-Star event last season, moving the 2010 Pro Bowl to Miami and playing it one week prior to the Super Bowl.The Pro Bowl had been played one week after the championship game and was hosted by Honolulu from 1980 through 2009. Texas last hosted a Pro Bowl in 1973, at the then-new Texas Stadium in Irving.

Chiefs part ways with WR Darling 03/03 10:20:37 ET
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Chiefs released wide receiver Devard Darling and running back Dantrell Savage on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Darling, who was on injured reserve for the entire 2009 season, had 17 catches for 247 yards with one touchdown in 16 games -- nine starts -- with the Chiefs in 2008.

A native of the Bahamas, the Washington State product was taken in the third round of the 2004 draft by Baltimore and has 37 receptions for 578 yards and four scores in 46 career games with Kansas City and the Ravens.Savage, signed by the Chiefs as a free agent in 2008, has appeared in 13 career contests and has 25 carries for 98 yards and nine catches for 51 yards. He also returned 34 kickoffs for 793 yards.

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