A day after being waived by the Broncos, cornerback Lenny Walls was claimed by the Raiders. However, Walls will not be joining the Raiders because he failed his physical. Walls, who is in his fourth NFL season, was placed on injured reserve Nov. 1 with a right groin strain. He appeared in seven games (three starts) for the Broncos this season, finishing with 16 tackles, six pass breakups and one forced fumble.

Ashley Lelie left Thursday's game with a mild concussion in the fourth quarter after taking a shot from Dallas' Roy Williams while trying to run block, the Daily Camera reports.

Broncos offensive lineman Dwayne Carswell was released from the hospital Friday, a week after he was critically injured in a car crash. Carswell suffered rib fractures, a ruptured diaphragm, a ruptured spleen and internal injuries in the Oct. 27 crash and is out for the season. He underwent a five-hour operation to remove his spleen and repair internal organ damage hours after the collision. Carswell, 33, was on his way to Broncos headquarters in suburban Denver when two other cars collided and hit his 1994 Chevrolet sedan and other vehicles. Police said Carswell was not at fault. Both doors and parts of the fenders on the driver's side of Carswell's car were torn off and crumpled. The 12-year veteran, known by his teammates as ``House,'' played tight end during his first 11 seasons, all in Denver.

The cream is beginning to rise to the top after week #8. Our Top 12 NFL teams have winning records, with the 7-0 Colts coming off their BYE week to prepare for their MNF showdown in Foxboro. The Broncos and Steelers have moved into position to challenge for the top spot if the Colts falter this week. Look out for those New York football Giants! Rounding out the top five are the Broncos, Steelers, Falcons and Giants, while the Jets, 49ers, Packers, Saints and Texans are light years away from greatness as the final five. Click 'Read' for the full report.