NFL notes: Falcons’ White expects to play against Seahawks

Wide reciever Roddy White is confident he’ll be back in the lineup for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, nearly a month after his last game and closer to 100 percent than he’s been since training camp.

He was close to playing last weekend at Carolina after returning to practice late in the week, but the Falcons decided to err on the side of caution this time. White acknowledges that it might have been a mistake to play at the beginning of the season when he was clearly still bothered by a high ankle sprain.

White was initially injured in a preseason game, spraining his right ankle. He played the first five games but hardly looked like the player he once was. Atlanta (2-6) hosts first-place Seattle (8-1) on Sunday, having lost five of its last six games.

Martin hires attorney

Miami guard Richie Incognito, who is on suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, is expected to file a grievance soon against the Dolphins, according to Fox Sports. Meanwhile, tackle Jonathan Martin has hired one of the most well-known sports attorneys, David Cornwell, to represent him.

Around the league

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz returned to practice for the first time since suffering a neck injury agaisnt Philadelphia on Oct. 27. … Houston coach Gary Kubiak paid a visit to his team just four days after he collapsed at Sunday’s game with a mini-stroke. The Texans have not announced a time frame for his return.