NFL News and Notes - January 7th, 2009

Playoff News and Notes

With another Super Bowl win, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning may punch his ticket to Canton.

Carolina Panthers safety Chris Harris hasn't forced a fumble since Week 2.

Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James doesn't think he deserved the adversity he faced this season.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent Cole says teams, not defenses, win championships.

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch practiced on Tuesday, but center Kevin Mawae didn't practice and isn't expected to play on Saturday.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin wants his offense to execute better near the goal line.

San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles thinks he can be an every-down running back.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason will face his former team on Saturday.

NFL News and Notes

Longtime New England Patriots special teams coach Brad Seely is drawing interest from the Seattle Seahawks.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards had an MRI on his right shoulder.

New York Jets nose tackle Kris Jenkins isn't interested in watching the playoffs.

According to head coach Tony Sparano, the next step for the Miami Dolphins is to get back to the post-season and win.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer won't need surgery on his right elbow.

The Cleveland Browns will interview Philadelphia Eagles general manager Tom Heckert for their open GM position.

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak will sink or swim with his choice for defensive coordinator, writes John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

Jacksonville Jaguars assistant coach Tom Williams accepted the head coaching job at Yale, making him the first black coach in Ivy League history.

Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star previews the Indianapolis Colts' off-season.

The Denver Broncos interviewed Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett on Tuesday.

Former Kansas City Chiefs president and general manager Carl Peterson said goodbye on Tuesday, but says he isn't planning on retiring. Peterson also wouldn't discuss reports that he was joining the Dolphins front office.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman and wide receiver Patrick Crayton had ankle surgery on Tuesday.

The Chicago Bears fired linebackers coach Lloyd Lee on Tuesday.

Tom "Killer" Kowalski writes that the Detroit Lions could be in for a major roster overhaul in the off-season.

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy supported the decision to fire six assistant coaches.

Patrick Reusse of the Star Tribune compares Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress to Dennis Green.

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush had microfracture surgery on his left knee.

If Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers coach Gus Bradley gets the Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator position, he could be replaced by recently fired Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Joe Barry.

Former Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2009.

Jim Haslett formally interviewed for the St. Louis Rams head coaching position.