The Detroit Lions are expected to call San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt about their head coaching position if they get rid of current head coach Jim Schwartz after the season, according to The Detroit News’ John Niyo.
Lions | Interested in Ken Whisenhunt?
Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (knee) is not participating in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
Panthers | No practice for Steve Smith
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
Giants | Rueben Randle not practicing
Tony Romo is unlikely to practice Thursday, but the Dallas Cowboys continue to hold out hope the quarterback can play in Sunday night’s showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tony Romo still not practicing for Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have officially ruled LB Sean Lee (neck) out for Week 17, according to a source close to the situation. His sprained neck is more serious than initially believed, and he’s missed the team’s last two games with the ailment.
Cowboys | Sean Lee ruled out
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton said he wants to return to the team in 2014. Horton said it is nice to be mentioned as a head coaching candidate.
Browns | Ray Horton wants to return
Cleveland Browns CB Joe Haden (hip) is still getting treatment for his hip pointer. The injury is still not where it needs to be.
Browns | Joe Haden injury update
Denver Broncos CB Kayvon Webster (thumb) practiced on a limited basis with a cast on his hand Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Broncos | Kayvon Webster in cast
Denver Broncos WR Wes Welker (concussion) was in uniform and was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25, but he’s still a major question mark to play in Week 17 against the Oakland Raiders. Welker continues to work through the league’s protocol for concussions. ‘He’s still in the steps of the concussion protocol, and we’re taking it day to day,’ said head coach John Fox. ‘It was good to see him out there.’ Welker must be symptom-free for the team’s medical staff and an independent physician before he can play.
Broncos | Wes Welker a question mark
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25, but still is not expected to play in Week 17. ‘He’s just in the process of getting back into it,’ said head coach John Fox. ‘Football is a unique game, you can try to simulate different things in the weight room, in different areas, but until you get out here and start running around it’s not quite the same. He’s back out there, he’s got everything under control, now it’s just a matter of him getting back in football shape.’
Broncos | Derek Wolfe not expected to play