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.

Head coach Wade Phillips indicated Monday that Miles Austin’s role in the Cowboys’ offense will increase following his 250-yard game in Week 5. “He did the things we thought he could,” Phillips said. “You’re not going to make 250 yards every time, but he’s going to have a chance to make big plays.” Phillips has yet to confirm that Austin’s’ performance has earned the electric player a starting role.

Being a big-time wide receiver is nothing new for Austin. The third-year player played his college ball at Monmouth, where he amassed 150 receptions for 2,867 yards and 33 touchdowns.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

Buffalo: Bills owner Ralph Wilson said Monday that he is not ready to fire head coach Dick Jauron. “(Sunday) was so bad that it’s hard to make a decision,” Wilson said. “I’m not going to make any decisions during the middle of the season right now. At least right now.” Fantasy owners would be wise to stay away from the Bills players for the moment.

St. Louis: Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo confirmed Monday that Marc Bulger (rotator cuff) is on track to resume starting in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars passing defense has been poor at best this season and was just scorched for four touchdowns by injured Matt Hasselbeck.

Tennessee: Titans head coach Jeff Fisher reiterated after Sunday’s game that Kerry Collins remains the Tennessee Titans starting quarterback. Collins was pulled for Vince Young late in the game, prompting cheers from the home crowd. “We were three and a half, four scores down,” Fisher said. “The game was a little out of hand, and when games get out of hand, either way, you play your backup.” If Collins loses his starting job, fantasy owners should downgrade all Tennessee offensive players, including Chris Johnson.

Baltimore: Ravens coach John Harbaugh informed reporters Monday that Jared Gaither (neck) has a “real good chance” to return in Week 6. Rookie Michael Oher replaced Gaither Sunday against Cincinnati and did not give up a sack.

Buffalo: According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bills will not trade WR Terrell Owens before the October 20 deadline. Owens is on pace for 39 catches, 647 yards, and four touchdowns. The declining 35-year-old wouldn’t generate much interest, but he’s been a complete bust this season much like the entire Bills team.

Tennessee: Titans CB Nick Harper is out 4-6 weeks with a broken forearm. The Titans secondary is already thin and Tom Brady is coming to town this weekend.

Philadelphia: According to Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post, the Eagles and Steelers will make Kevin Curtis and Limas Sweed available for trade this weeks October 20th trade deadline. Also mentioned was Chiefs ILB Derrick Johnson. This is certainly a sign of the times, as good players are not normally traded in the NFL like other sports.

Oakland: Raiders coach Tom Cable says Chaz Schilens (foot) will be worked “into the mix” during practice this week. His status for Week 6 probably won’t be determined until later in the week, but the Raiders can certainly use him.

Texans Coach Gary Kubiak clarified his Sunday comments at Monday’s day-after press conference, saying he is “not going to abandon the run” despite the Texans’ struggles on the ground so far. Kubiak said Sunday night that if the Texans have to “throw it all the time, that’s what we’ll do.” Houston is ranked 30th in the NFL this season and coach Kubiak seems to be changing his running philosophy on a daily basis now.