NFL Network analyst Jamie Dukes had the (mis)fortune of lining up opposite Eagles defensive linemen Reggie White and Jerome Brown, both of whom are featured in Thursday’s episode of “A Football Life.”

The 49ers announced that SS Michael Lewis is questionable to return Sunday against the Chiefs due to an ankle injury.

Arrelious Benn will be worth a late-round flier in larger fantasy leagues.

The Eagles announced that they will host free-agent WR Hank Baskett and RB Justin Fargas on Friday. Both players will be available to the media — Baskett at 11 a.m. ET and Fargas at 1:30 pm ET.

The Eagles traded WR Reggie Brown to the Buccaneers on Monday. NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported that the trade is for a sixth-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, according to a league source.

Teams are looking to shed players and make deals as the 53-man roster cut date looms this weekend.

For years, Eagles fans screamed for Philadelphia to get quarterback Donovan McNabb more targets. This week, it looks like he will have another to go along with DeSean Jackson.

The Eagles and Cowboys both have some injuries at receiver, and relief might not arrive this week. Eagles receiver Reggie Brown had limited participation in practice this week because of a hamstring problem. He is listed as questionable. That could mean more balls for rookie sensation DeSean Jackson.

Rams inactives: Brock Berlin (3rd), WR Donnie Avery, RB Brian Leonard, S Brannon Condren, LB David Vobora, G Roy Schuening, T John Greco, DE Eric Moore.

Donovan McNabb will be without Kevin Curtis against the Rams and there’s also a chance that fellow receiver Reggie Brown won’t be able to play for the Eagles because of a hamstring injury.