–ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin will undergo knee surgery within a week and will have a recovery time of six to nine months.

–Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) reports New England Patriots OT Matt Light suffered a dislocated kneecap and also “got a little bit of the MCL” during the team’s game against the Denver Broncos this season.

–John McClain (Houston Chronicle) reports the Houston Texans have hired former Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp to be the team’s Quarterbacks Coach.