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Steelers doctors are hopeful, though hardly optimistic, that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be able to return from his rib and shoulder injuries for their team's next game against the Ravens on Dec. 2, according to a source.

Peyton Manning will become the next quarterback of the Denver Broncos, barring a snag during intensified contract negotiations that have commenced under the instruction of the four-time MVP to his agent Tom Condon, according to multiple sources.

Peyton Manning has not engaged either in contract negotiations or selected his next team and may not be prepared to make that decision by Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, when the new league year begins for other free agents.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, NFLPA leader DeMaurice Smith, along with owners and players association officials met Wednesday and Thursday in Chicago to try to bridge some of their significant differences.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell met Friday morning with the majority of the league's ownership 10-man labor committee at the offices of the Indianapolis Colts, a league official has confirmed.

The contract of Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau expires after this season, according to league sources.