Elsewhere around the NFL:

Jacksonville: According to Profootballtalk.com, Jack Del Rio will be “interviewing for his job” when he meets with owner Wayne Weaver next week. Del Rio will reportedly have to be “on his best behavior” while setting aside his “moody” tendencies. The only thing saving Del Rio at this point is the $15 million he’s owed for the next three seasons, thanks to Weaver picking up the coach’s option earlier in the season. Expect Del Rio to remain the head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars for at least the 2010 season.

Arizona: Anquan Boldin (ankle, knee) is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday. “It’s getting better every day,” Boldin said of his ankle Thursday. “I’m still optimistic. As long as it keeps improving, I should be all right.” Boldin has yet to practice this week, but Ken Whisenhunt cited his history of playing through injuries in refusing to rule him out. Considering that this is a playoff game and Boldin’s pain threshold, expect the off-injured WR to play.

St. Louis: Marc Bulger is considering retiring, sources tell the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
This explains his oft-disinterested play over the last three seasons. Bulger’s Rams career was already over due to performance that didn’t measure up to an $8.5M salary in 2010, but he’s only 32 and would’ve drawn plenty of interest on a paper-thin free agent market, if not brought back the St. Louis Rams a seventh-round pick via trade.

Cleveland: The agent for Josh Cribbs told NFL.com late Wednesday that his client will formally request a trade from the Cleveland Browns. The Browns, under Mike Holmgren even, are offering Cribbs a raise to just $1.4M a year. Another of Cribbs’ player reps hinted at a trade demand earlier today. Agent J.R. Rickert confirmed it. “We’re going to formally put in a request for a trade,” Rickert said. “(Cribbs) will not set foot in that facility again. If they had offered even something like $2.5 million per season we could have worked with them, but to me this offer is indefensible.”

2010 NFL Draft: Ole Miss QB Jevan Snead has reportedly decided to forego his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Originally though to be a potential first round pick, Snead has never completed even 57 percent of his passes in a season.

2010 NFL Draft: Iowa OT Bryan Bulaga will forgo his senior year with the Hawkeyes and enter the 2010 NFL Draft. Highly athletic at 6’6/315, Bulaga’s profile is similar to that of Joe Thomas. Bulaga will be an idea tackle in the zone-blocking scheme-are you listening Oakland and Washington?

Philadelphia: Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday that RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will be out as long as his headaches persist. “I’m not going to stick him out there if he has the headaches, even if the tests were positive,” Reid said. Even though Westbrook was medically cleared to play on Sunday, he is now also battleing an ankle injury and early indications are that he will not play this Sunday either.

Philadelphia: NBC commentator Tony Dungy, who has worked as a personal advisor to Michael Vick, suggested Sunday night that Vick could end up with the Bills in 2010. “I think a dark horse is Buffalo,” Dungy said. “They talked originally. I think that could be a good spot.” He also called the Rams, Washington Redskins and Browns possible suitors. Vick has a team option for 2010 that would cost the Eagles $4.25M to exercise.

Oakland: Raiders RB Darren McFadden was back at Raiders practice on Monday. He has missed the last few weeks with a knee injury. This Sunday is by far McFadden’s best matchup as the Oakland Raiders will host the Chiefs on Sunday.

Seattle: Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck will most likely get Wednesday’s practice off after throwing 51 passes in week 9. “Nothing structurally wrong,” beat writer Danny O’Neil said on his Twitter. “He will play Sunday.” He has a solid match-up against the Cardinals in week 10.

Cincinnati: Bengals placed WR Chris Henry on injured reserve with two broken bones in his left forearm, ending his season. Henry, who had surgery on Monday, was having a bad season. Henry was in the last year of his contract and is slated for free agency in 2010.

Kansas City: Even though the Kansas City Chiefs cut disgruntled RB Larry Johnson, rumor has it that he will be signed by a contending team. This situation is reminiscent of the Patriots signing Cory Dilon.

Green Bay: The Packers confirmed that OLB Aaron Kampman suffered a concussion in Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. His status is uncertain for Week 10 against the Cowboys. Kampman played the majority of the game with the injury, which was suffered on the contest’s fourth snap. His backup at strong outside linebacker is Brady Poppinga.

In response to the trade rumors, Browns coach Eric Mangini indicated on Wednesday that the Browns are not looking to trade their now-backup quarterback. The Browns appear to be poised for a fire sale, as their star wide reciver was deal to the New York Jets last week. Possible candidates, based on our review of the depth charts for the other 31 teams, are the Bills, Texans, Jaguars, Raiders, Redskins, Panthers, Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks.

Elsewhere from around the NFL:

Detroit: Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, thigh) did not practice Wednesday and was spotted “hobbling” during the portion of the workout media has access to. Barring a sudden turnaround, Johnson’s chances of playing Sunday against Green Bay looks bleak.

New Orleans: Saints RB Pierre Thomas was limited in Saints practice Wednesday with an ankle injury. This is a new injury and coming off a bye and won’t help the chance of Thomas being relied upon to become the featured back in New Orleans. Meanwhile, Mike Bell (knee) participated in a full practice on Wednesday.

Steelers RB Willie Parker (toe) and SS Troy Polamalu (knee) both returned to full practices for the Steelers Wednesday. Reports out of Pittsburg are that Rashard Mendenhall will remain the featured back, with Parker being a change-of-pace player. Polamalu should provide a spark to the entire team that has been lacking since he went down with an injury.

Washington: Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis was limited in Redskins practice Wednesday with a calf injury. Portis has also been on the injury report with bone spurs in both of his ankles. Portis does have a favorable matchup against Kansas City this Sunday.

Indianapolis: Colts coach Jim Caldwell refused to provide a timetable for Anthony Gonzalez to return from his PCL sprain. “I’m not real sure,” Caldwell said Wednesday. “I know he feels good about his progress.” Even if Gonzalez does not play after the team’s week 6 bye, he is still worth holding onto and could provide a late year boost for fantasy owners.

Cleveland: Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) was limited in Browns practice Wednesday. Lewis is coming off a workman-like 117 year performance. He will continue to receive the majority of the team carries, but he has an unfavorable matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.

Buffalo: The Bills have reportedly decided to scrap the no-huddle offense. The Bills made numerous changes to there team in order to install this offense, including signing Terrell Owens, drafting mobile linemen and cutting Langston Walker in favor of athletic LT Demetrius Bell. These moves will likely cost Dick Jauron his job.

Tampa Bay: Bucs WR Antonio Bryant, admitted that he has to have his knee drained routinely. “Normally I just drain my knee before the game, but I’m going to drain my knee this week and go out and practice,” he said. Fantasy owners should not expect Bryant to turn things around any time soon.