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Yahoo’s Jason Cole reports that Raiders owner Al Davis is hoping to fire head coach Tom Cable at season’s end without paying the remainder of his salary. Citing a “source familiar” with ex-assistant Randy Hanson’s case against Cable stemming from a training camp fight, Cole says the Jason Cole, Al Davis, Tom Cable, San Diego Chargers, Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders are cooperating with the NFL so that Cable can be fired for cause. Davis would then be off the hook for Cable’s remaining salary. The league is exploring whether to force Cable into psychological evaluation and counseling for his history of (alleged) physical abuse against Hanson and women.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

San Diego: According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, LaDainian Tomlinson is “likely” playing his last season for the Chargers. Tomlinson can no longer create on his own, lacks burst to the outside, and isn’t a passing-game asset. The San Diego Chargers almost certainly won’t exercise his $2M roster bonus next March, irrespective of his colt following that he has in San Diego. Look for the Chargers to draft a RB in the 2010 draft that pears well with Darren Sproles.

Houston: Texans GM Rick Smith confirmed Tuesday that the team will not pursue free agent Larry Johnson.” We took all the factors into consideration — football, off-the-field issues, and we determined that it wasn’t a good fit for us at this time,” Smith said. “We’ve got confidence in our backs.” Johnson will find a home this season, the only question is where.

Carolina: According to beat writer Darin Gantt, Muhsin Muhammad isn’t likely to play “for a few (more) weeks…setting up his December farewell tour,” Gantt continues. Moose is in a contract year and can’t get open consistently at age 36. He’ll probably consider retirement in the offseason. Look for the Panthers to draft a WR in the first round of the 2010 draft.

Cleveland: Browns QB Brady Quinn is expected to start for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Even with Derek Anderson struggling, it was a bit of a shock that Quinn regained his job. Even so, don’t expect the Browns offense to show much improvement with Quinn under center.

New York: Jets WR Braylon Edwards said Monday that he wants to remain with the Jets next season and beyond. Edwards will be a restricted free agent after the season without a new CBA, meaning the Jets can bring him back on a one-year deal for $5 million if they want. Edwards is reportedly seeking a long-term deal worth $9 million per season. “After the season, we’ll sit down and talk,” said GM Mike Tannenbaum. “We hope he’s with us for years to come.”