Jan 11:
Ninkovich (hip) is no longer on the Patriots' injury report for Sunday's game against the Texans, the team's official site reports.

Jan 10:
Ninkovich, who suffered a hip injury in the Patriots' season finale, has been at practice this week and has appeared to move without any issues, WEEI.com reports. That said, the linebacker isn't inclined to discuss his injury. "I'm not going to get into it," said Ninkovich on Wednesday. "[Just] practicing and getting ready for this game."

Jan 03:
Ninkovich (hip) was spotted at practice Thursday, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.

Dec 31:
Ninkovich (hip) avoided serious injury Sunday, and, according to the Boston Herald, "there's a good chance he can play when the Patriots open the postseason Jan. 13," ESPNBoston.com reports.

Dec 30:
Ninkovich was helped of the field during Sunday's game against the Dolphins after suffering an apparent left leg injury.

Oct 30:
Ninkovich was on the field for 43-of-63 of the Patriots' defensive snaps in Sunday's game against the Rams, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Jun 03:
Ninkovich has been getting reps on the defensive line during Patriots' OTAs, ESPNBoston reports.

Sep 16:
Ninkovich signed a two-year contract extension with the Patriots on Friday, the Boston Herald reports.

Jan 17:
The knee injury that Ninkovich suffered in Sunday's playoff loss to the Jets is not a serious one, ESPN.com reports.