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Seahawks MLB Lofa Tatupu is undergoing surgery on his torn pectorals muscle Thursday and will miss the rest of the season. The Seahawks hoped that Tatupu could rehab the muscle in time to play late in the season, but Dr. James Andrews advised the surgery. David Hawthorne will continue to start at MLB while Tatupu is out.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

Kansas City: Larry Johnson and the Chiefs are working on a settlement that would decide Johnson’s future in Kansas City Chiefs. Asked if the agreement would lead to a separation from the team, agent Peter Schaffer replied: “Not necessarily.” Even if a settlement cannot be reached, it appears that Johnson has played his last snap as a Chief.

New England: The Patriots worked out free agent kickers Mike Nugent and Connor Barth on Thursday. Stephen Gostkowski isn’t known to be injured, so the Pats were likely just taking a look for scouting purposes.

Green Bay: The Packers have yet to decide if Ahman Green will be active for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. “He looks good,” running backs coach Edgar Bennett said. “We’re bringing him along. Coach will make the final decision as far as who’s going to dress, but he looks good.” When Green eventually plays for the Green Bay Packers, he will be playing exclusively on third downs.

Baltimore: Ravens QB Joe Flacco (ankle) was limited in Thursday’s practice. It doesn’t appear that anyone on the Ravens organization are concerned with Flacco missing any playing time.

Green Bay: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (foot) was limited again in Thursday’s practice. “There’s certain things that bother it,and we’re just being smart through Wednesday and Thursday,” said coach Mike McCarthy. “It’s very similar to where he was last week.” Rodgers should be ready for this weekends showdown against his former mentor.

Seattle: Seahawks MLB Lofa Tatupu is undergoing surgery on his torn pectorals muscle Thursday and will miss the rest of the season. The Seattle Seahawks hoped that Tatupu could rehab the muscle in time to play late in the season, but Dr. James Andrews advised the surgery. David Hawthorne will continue to start at MLB while Tatupu is out.