Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano isn’t tipping his hand as to whether ILB Channing Crowder will make his return on Monday night against the Patriots.

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is active, but LT Jason Peters (ankle) is out. Chargers LBs Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips will start in Sunday’s tilt in San Diego.

The Eagles and Chargers have one of the longest — and star-studded — injury reports of the week.

The Giants’ beleaguered defense could receive some help with DT Chris Canty and LB Michael Boley active for Sunday’s game against the Chargers. Both had been listed as questionable to play.

The Chargers will have to wait at least another week before the return of starting C Nick Hardwick who was listed as out for Sunday’s game against the Giants on the team’s injury report. He hasn’t played since suffering an ankle injury in Week 1.

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

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

Panthers QB Jake Delhomme (chest) and Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) were the marquee players injured during Sunday’s afternoon games.

Chargers LB Tim Dobbins was carted off the field during the second quarter against the Raiders with an undisclosed injury, but he later returned.

A day at the San Diego Chargers’ training camp revealed a focused Philip Rivers, an aggressive defense, some impressive rookies on both sides of the ball, and more. Pat Kirwan offers his observations.