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According to agent Gary Wichard, Ravens OLB/DE Terrell Suggs’ Week 10 knee injury may cost him the rest of 2009. Wichard practically spitting fire on what he is calling a “cheap shot” by Brady Quinn. “Brady launched himself into a defenseless player,” he said. “You’re a quarterback, dude. You can’t tackle, so don’t take a shot at his knee. This guy, Brady, is on the cover of Muscle & Fitness, so take him on like you’re supposed to take him on. It was an illegal play.” The loss of Suggs is a huge blow to the Baltimore Ravens defense.

Buffalo: NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora reports the Buffalo Bills have fired head coach Dick Jauron. The move comes on the heels of a report that Ryan Fitzpatrick would replace Trent Edwards as the starting quarterback. Jauron’s decision to allow the instillation of the no-hudle offense was a disaster. Apparently, the Bills were confused and thought that Tom Brady was traded to Buffalo Bills. According to NFL.com’s Vic Carucci, defensive coordinator Perry Fewell will take over as the interim head coach.

Cincinnati: The Bengals have signed RB Larry Johnson to a one year contract. He’ll be a fourth stringer for now and there isn’t much upside for him. He probably will not be active in week 11 and might not see an important carry all season long. No reason to pick him up off of fantasy waivers.

Miami: Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown might be sent to a specialist for further examination on his right foot according to beat writer Omar Kelly. It would appear that he will not play against Carolina this week and maybe beyond. Ricky Williams will be the primary ball-carrier now for Miami Dolphins.

Miami: Dolphins beat writer Armando Salguero calls the odds of impending free agent Chad Pennington (shoulder surgeries) re-signing with Miami “very slim.” Salguero says the Fins have already found their starter (Chad Henne) and backups of the future (Pat White, Tyler Thigpen). Pennington is considered unlikely to settle for a clear-cut backup role. The Browns, Redskins, Panthers, Rams, Bills, Titans, 49ers, and perhaps Denver and Oakland will be looking for QB help this offseason, so there is no shortage of potential destinations.

Washington: Redskins RB Clinton Portis referred to his concussion Tuesday as a “major situation” and said there’s no need for him to “rush back” as long as Ladell Betts is playing well. Even though the comment was in poor taste, a concussion is nothing to laugh at and Portis should make sure he is completely healthy before returning to action.

Kansas City: The NFL suspended Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe four games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances. The suspension begins immediately and will keep Bowe out until Week 15. Bowe reported to spring workouts 30 pounds overweight and ESPN’s Adam Schefter “gathers” that Bowe took a diuretic to shed the extra pounds, which makes sense considering he pent much of the early season in Coach Todd Haley’s doghouse.