Saints safety Darren Sharper (knee) and WR Robert Meachem (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday on a limited basis, while TE Jeremy Shockey (knee) and CB Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) missed practice for the second consecutive day.

Jets FS Kerry Rhodes (knee) was added to the team’s injury report Thursday, while DT Shaun Ellis returned, taking part in a limited portion of the practice.

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock examined during his weekly live chat on NFL.com why he believes Darrelle Revis of the Jets is the best in the game.

For the fourth consecutive year, NFL Network introduces viewers to the NFL’s next generation of talent with exclusive coverage of the 2010 Under Armour Senior Bowl from Mobile, Ala.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced Thursday morning that he signed coach Wade Phillips through the 2011 season.

Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips, who had a team option for 2010, is now signed through 2012, according to a team source, a move that will be announced at a press conference on Thursday.

Raiders owner Al Davis has interviewed at least two candidates for positions on the staff this week, and both have ties to coach Tom Cable. Despite published reports, however, the team has not interviewed anyone for the head coaching job.

The Saints were without FS Darren Sharper (knee), TE Jeremy Shockey (right knee), WR Robert Meachem (left ankle) and CB Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) at Wednesday’s practice.

NFL Network analyst and draft expert Mike Mayock will chat live with NFL.com users on Thursday, January 21 at Noon ET.

Is Tom Cable still coaching the Raiders? Nobody is saying, but there are reports that owner Al Davis is interviewing his potential replacement.

Cowboys CB Terence Newman was added to the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster on Wednesday, replacing injured Cardinals CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

The addition of Chan Gailey as the new coach in Buffalo is a real positive for the fantasy value of RB Fred Jackson.

Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson will interview for the Oakland Raiders’ offensive coordinator job, according to league sources.

Mike Waufle, a highly respected defensive line coach who was let go by the Giants this month, was in Oakland this week to interview for a similar position there, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

With speculation surrounding why Mike Nolan decided to leave the Broncos for a lateral move to become the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator, here’s some clarity from what I’ve learned after speaking to sources close to the situation.