Originally Published: October 16, 2006

Whispers from around the NFL

Pro Football Weekly is hearing that the Packers plan to decrease Ahman Green's workload due to durability concerns.

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• Although he still gives up a few too many completions, CB Quentin Jammer is playing the best football of his career for the Chargers. His confidence, a return to a more physical approach and San Diego's improved pass rush are key reasons why he's playing so well.

• We've likely seen the last of Ahman Green as the Packers' exclusive workhorse. Green saw 25 touches per week through three games and promptly landed on the inactive list for two straight weeks with hamstring injuries to both legs. With backups Vernand Morency and Noah Herron running well in his stead in Weeks 4 and 5, the Packers are looking to decrease Green's workload and will mix the two substitutes in regularly.

• We're hearing that not only is Broncos DE Courtney Brown done for the season after being placed on injured reserve last week, but he faces an uphill battle to even return to football after another serious knee surgery.

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