Player Notes

Pittsburgh Steelers Roethlisberger, Ben · Jan 01, 2019

QB Ben Roethlisberger turns 37 in March and said he intends to return for his 16th season. He also said he does not believe Pittsburgh's window is closing because of its talent on offense.

Pittsburgh Steelers Brown, Antonio · Jan 01, 2019

WR Antonio Brown was listed as being out for Sunday's game with a knee injury but according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, it was because of a dispute with a teammate in practice on Wednesday. Brown finished with 104 receptions for 1,297 yards and led the league with 15 touchdown receptions.

Philadelphia Eagles Bennett, Michael · Jan 01, 2019

DE Michael Bennett recorded nine sacks in his first year with the Eagles, which is the most he has had in a year since 2015 when he had 10 with the Seahawks.

Philadelphia Eagles Agholor, Nelson · Jan 01, 2019

WR Nelson Agholor finished the year with a career-high 64 catches.

Philadelphia Eagles Jeffery, Alshon · Jan 01, 2019

WR Alshon Jeffery ended the season with the most receiving yards in a single season (843) since 2014 with the Chicago Bears when he had 1,133.

Philadelphia Eagles Jenkins, Malcolm · Jan 01, 2019

S Malcolm Jenkins led the Eagles in tackles for the second straight season. This year he had 136. Last year he had 119. In 2016, he was second in tackles with 114, three behind leader Rodney McLeod.

Philadelphia Eagles Douglas, Rasul · Jan 01, 2019

CB Rasul Douglas has led the Eagles in tackles for three straight games. He also finished as the team's interception leader this season with three.

New Orleans Saints Te'o, Manti · Jan 01, 2019

LB Manti Te'o was active for the first time in nine games and made five tackles.

New Orleans Saints Davenport, Marcus · Jan 01, 2019

DE Marcus Davenport, the Saints' rookie No. 1 draft choice, finished the season with 4 1/2 sacks, the most for a New Orleans rookie since Will Smith had 7 1/2 in 2004.

Chicago Bears Long, Kyle · Jan 01, 2019

G Kyle Long (foot) made it through half of Sunday's win and then came out. "He did a good job of every play staying consistent," Nagy said. "I thought he looked healthy, he held the line of scrimmage really well, he was great in the run game. When we did throw the ball, he was solid there. So the biggest thing for him was gonna be just conditioning and getting in and out of the game, just the normal ...

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