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Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor is weighing whether to retire or pursue an acting career.
-- NFL.com

Bears president Ted Phillips and general manager Jerry Angelo said last month a contract extension for coach Lovie Smith was nearing completion. Indications are that a deal already may be in place and the team is waiting for the right time to unveil it.
-- Chicago Tribune

The Browns have requested permission from Miami to interview Jason Garrett for the position of offensive coordinator, according to a source with the Dolphins. It's the first hard evidence they intend to replace Jeff Davidson, who might return to coach the offensive line full time.
-- Cleveland Plain Dealer

Trent Green hasn't played well since returning from his eight-week layover related to a concussion. This time, his slump has the Chiefs not only considering replacing him Saturday, but perhaps next season.
-- Kansas City Star

Coach Mike Holmgren said he hates those Spiderman-like receivers gloves in Seahawks green. That hasn't stopped Deion Branch from wearing them in practice. When Holmgren was a member of the NFL's competition committee, members would try on the gloves the league was planning to market to teams the following season, pass them around, and laugh at the garish colors. Holmgren would always give the gloves the thumbs-down.
-- Seattle Times

Mike Shula, who was fired as the Alabama coach after going 6-6 this year, will interview for one of the Jaguars' assistant coach job openings, team spokesman Dan Edwards said Thursday.
-- Florida Times-Union

As part of a season-ending ritual, a Vikings rookie offensive lineman was designated to pick up a dinner tab for linemates, family members and friends at a downtown Minneapolis restaurant following Sunday's loss to the Rams. But when the $3,700 check, which did not include a $500 waiter tip, arrived for payment, the rookie assigned to pay had disappeared. He was tracked down a day later by a teammate and paid up.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press

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