New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and trainers check on wide receiver Wes Welker (83) after Welker caught a pass and was tackled during the first quarter of an NFL football...

...New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker, center, is driven off the field after catching a pass and being tackled during the first quarter...

Dec 27, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox (21) during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium...

06 December 2009: Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell (37) pursues New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) in the Dolphins' 22-21 victory at Land Shark Stadium, Miami, Florida

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scrambles for a gain during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009...

1- New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scrambles for a gain during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009...

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 13: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots gains yard against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on December...

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) waits for a pass during warmups prior to an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday...

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 30: Wide receiver Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots warms up for play against the New Orleans Saints November 30...

...L) October 25, 2009; London, ENGLAND; New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs with the ball during the third quarter of the regular season NFL International Series game...

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 8: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots gains yards against Tylone Culver #29 of the Miami Dolphins at...

Nov. 30, 2009; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) carries against the New Orleans Saints during 2nd quarter their game at the Louisiana Superdome

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 8: Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots reacts with teammate Wes Welker #83 during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on November 8, 2009 in Foxboro...

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots gains yardage against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on...

Nov 22, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) grimaces after a tackle by the New York Jets during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium...