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Bills coach Dick Jauron remains hopeful that Terrell Owens will play this week even though he’s yet to practice since coming down with a strained hip Tuesday. Jauron said T.O. is “still struggling” but feeling better than he was Wednesday. “We’ll just have to see where it goes (Friday),” added Jauron. Expect Owens to be a game-time decision, but keep in mind that Owens has proven over the years that he is a very tough player and he hasn’t missed a game because of injury since his broken leg in 2004.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

San Diego: Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (hip) returned to San Diego Chargers practice Thursday. Tomlinson, who faces the Eagles top-10 rush defense on Sunday, is not a solid fantasy play.

Denver: Broncos WR Brandon Marshall was back at practice Thursday after taking off Wednesday with a back injury. He should be ready to go against the Washington Redskins on Sunday although it’s not a great match-up. The Redskins will likely attempt to shut down Marshall.

Philadelphia: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook was back at full practice for the Eagles on Thursday. His concussion and ankle are both improving and he looks like he will get the start against the Chargers. Even so, he should split carried with LeSean McCoy at best and might purley be a pass-catcher at this point.

Tennessee: Titans WR Justin Gage is unlikely to play Sunday after sustaining multiple fractures to transverse process bones in his back against the 49ers last week. The injury occurred on Gage’s spectacular leaping 33-yard catch where he landed awkwardly on his back. Gage will not require surgery, but he’s expected to miss at least two weeks while the fractures heal.

Free Agent: Agent Peter Schaffer said Thursday that Larry Johnson will not sign with a new team until Monday at the earliest. “We’re going to let this weekend’s games happen and go from there,” agent Peter Schaffer said. LJ can’t sign if he doesn’t receive any offers. As time goes on, the likelihood of Johnson signing with a team will decrease.

Minnesota: According to NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora, Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (foot) will not play against the Lions this week. Winfield has been limited in practice the past two days and the original plan called for Winfield to return next week. With the Minnesota Vikings playing the Lions on Sunday, Winfield can afford to sit out the extra week.