Chiefs coach Todd Haley has called the battle for starting spots along the 3-4 defensive line an “open competition,” fueling the idea that one of the team’s recent top five picks at defensive end — Glenn Dorsey or Tyson Jackson — could be sent to the bench.

Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware, Titans QB Vince Young and Lions RB Kevin Smith were among the notable players who sustained injuries in Week 14.

After spending the better part of 24 hours texting, emailing and calling people around the league, my enthusiasm for an unusually active trade deadline is waning. The Eagles, Patriots and Ravens are among the teams looking to be buyers, while the Chiefs, Bucs and Raiders are among those most interested in selling.

It was time to talk trades on my Around the League segment with host Fran Charles Tuesday on NFL Total Access. We discussed trade speculation on Brady Quinn, Shawne Merriman and Glenn Dorsey.

New Chiefs head coach Todd Haley isn’t wasting any time in sending a message to his players. On Friday, Haley put his team through rigorous pre-camp physicals that a handful of players did not pass.

Haley wouldn’t specify those players by name, but DT Glenn Dorsey admitted he was one of them.

The Chiefs announced their new coaching staff this week. What they didn’t announce is that they’re planning to switch to a 3-4 defense.