Defensive back Ty Law has agreed to terms on a deal with the Denver Broncos.

Kevin Poston, Law's agent, confirmed the news yesterday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. The agreement came after Denver's media availability and a Broncos spokesman said the team had no comment.

Law is expected to sign the deal today, pending the passing of his physical. He may even make it out to practice as the Broncos (6-1) prepare to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.

The 35-year-old Law, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, will fit right in with veterans Champ Bailey, Andre' Goodman, Brian Dawkins and Renaldo Hill, all in their 30s.

Law becomes the latest former New England player to reunite with Broncos coach Josh McDaniels, who spent his previous eight seasons as an assistant with the Patriots.

A first-round pick by New England in 1995, Law helped the Patriots to three Super Bowl titles. He played for the New York Jets last season.

With Bailey and Goodman turning in solid seasons on the corners, Law might be utilized more in nickel packages. The Broncos are currently using Jack Williams and rookie Alphonso Smith in that role.

Law played 10 seasons with New England before signing with the Jets in 2005, where he had a career-high 10 interceptions. After being released by the Jets, Law followed Herm Edwards to Kansas City, starting every game for the Chiefs in 2006 and '07.

SECONDARY TAKES HIT

The injury bug is still haunting Indianapolis.

Cornerback Marlin Jackson and strong safety Bob Sanders were lost for the season yesterday as the team placed them on injured reserve.

Jackson, who missed the second half of the 2008 season after injuring his right knee during practice, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his left knee during a non-contact drill Wednesday. He had been rehabbing the knee after he was hurt against Seattle on Oct. 4.

Sanders, a two-time Pro Bowler, tore his left biceps against the 49ers last weekend and will need surgery.

Sanders had just returned to the Colts' lineup two weeks ago. He had missed all of training camp and the first five games of the year after undergoing offseason knee surgery.

Indianapolis veteran cornerback Kelvin Hayden is also expected to be sidelined for the next three to four weeks after he suffered a sprained knee during the 18-14 win over San Francisco.

The Colts (7-0) host Houston (5-3) tomorrow.

ELSEWHERE

Fines: Green Bay's Johnny Jolly, Al Harris and rookie B.J. Raji have been fined $5,000 each by the NFL for actions in last Sunday's loss to Minnesota.

Defensive tackle Jolly was fined yesterday for unnecessary roughness for head-butting Minnesota running back Chester Taylor.

Cornerback Harris was fined for unnecessary roughness for grabbing a helmet-opening to make a tackle, and DT Raji was fined $5,000 for a major facemask violation.

• Arizona DT Darnell Dockett was hit for $5,000 for a helmet-to-helmet contact in a game with Carolina, and Panthers tight end Jeff King was fined the same amount for striking an opponent late.

• The biggest fine of the week went to Cleveland linebacker Kamerion Wimbley, $7,500 for roughing the passer when he struck Chicago's Jay Cutler in the face.

• Indianapolis linebacker Clint Session was fined $5,000 for roughing the passer because he struck 49ers QB Alex Smith in the knee area.

Packers: Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Donald Driver practiced yesterday and are probable for tomorrow's game at Tampa Bay.

Rodgers suffered a sprained toe in last Sunday's 38-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and has been coping with a sprain in his other foot the past few weeks.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Driver had a good practice after treatment for a neck injury.

Dolphins: Miami linebacker Channing Crowder and nose tackle Jason Ferguson are listed as doubtful for tomorrow's game against New England.

Both have been limited in practice this week, including yesterday. Crowder missed last week's win against the New York Jets with a left shoulder injury, and Ferguson has an elbow injury.

Lions: Detroit coach Jim Schwartz says he's optimistic that wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play tomorrow at Seattle.

Johnson has missed Detroit's past two games with a sore right knee but practiced all week. Smith, who injured a shoulder in last weekend's 17-10 loss to St. Louis, missed Wednesday's practice but took part in workouts Thursday and yesterday.