Kansas City Star columnist Joe Posnanski writes that the Chiefs made the right move by releasing Larry Johnson, largely because LJ was definitely no Priest Holmes.

Eagles coach Andy Reid will continue to be cautious with RB Brian Westbrook, who was held out of Sunday night’s game against the Cowboys after experiencing symptoms of a mild headache on Friday.

Teams have released their Week 9 injury reports through Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable names.

Teams have released their Week 8 injury reports through Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the notable names.

The time to deal is now if you have Eagles RB LeSean McCoy.

Brian Westbrook didn’t practice Wednesday, two days after suffering a concussion, and Eagles coach Andy Reid isn’t sure if his two-time Pro Bowl running back will play in Sunday’s game against the Giants.

The Eagles are pleased with the progress of RB Brian Westbrook, who left Monday night’s win over the Redskins in the first quarter due to a concussion. A team source said Tuesday Westbrook is doing well.

The knee injury that sidelined Eagles LT Jason Peters during the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Raiders likely won’t keep him out of next Monday’s game against the Redskins.

All of the juicy soap opera scenarios appear to be coming from one place this season — the NFC East.

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook had just eight touches against the Buccaneers last week, a surprising scene to not only fantasy owners and Philadelphia fans alike but to Westbrook himself. Eagles coach Andy Reid has said that Westbook could split more carries with rookie RB LeSean McCoy in the future.

For some teams the Wildcat is a trend or trinket. Consequently, these teams make a cursory attempt at executing the Wildcat offense. Just like any other aspect of life, if you give a half-hearted attempt it will yield little or no fruit. If you are going to be successful with this or any other offense, it requires execution.

Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Morrissey writes that what Bears fans didn’t like about Kyle Orton as a quarterback, fans in Denver have completely accepted. What Orton lacks in style, he more than makes up for in results. He’s 25-12 as a starter.

The Wildcat has left more than just NFL defenders confused and frustrated. In fact, just about everyone I talk to seems to have their own concept about what the Wildcat offense actually is. But here’s a breakdown of the offense that has become an answer to the Zone Blitz.

While all the news out of Philadelphia today seems quarterback-related, the status of injured RB Brian Westbrook is no less important to the Eagles’ success.

Eagles QB Michael Vick was quick to point out that he was the first to run the “Wildcat,” the formation that has taken the NFL by storm over the last two seasons in an interview with Eagles LIVE on the team’s Web site Wednesday morning.