In today’s Around the League segment on NFL Total Access with host Rich Eisen, we chat about the status of Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck, Steelers S Troy Polamalu and Ravens OT Jared Gaither.

The plan in Pittsburgh is for safety Troy Polamalu to return to practice on a limited basis this week as he recovers from a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Polamalu did take part in a limited portion of practice Wednesday, but his return to game action might be further off.

No team celebrates its past more than the Raiders. So it should come as no surprise that Raiders managing general partner Al Davis told Santa Rosa Press Democrat reporter Phil Barber that he loved seeing those throwback uniforms on Monday night.

If you watched Thursday night’s game between the Titans and Steelers, it was pretty evident that Willie Parker has lost a step — and some of his fantasy value.

I’m not sure you could fit more into one day. It was a success for some and a disappointment for others, but no matter how you cut it, NFL’s Opening Kickoff 2009 certainly was entertaining.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Troy Polamalu had a sprained medial collateral ligament, but just how severe the injury is would be “speculation.”

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will miss the remainder of tonight’s game against the Titans with a left knee injury.

Steelers 7, Titans 7. Would you have it any other way? Not me.

The Steelers haven’t made it out of the first half of their first game, and injuries already might be a concern. Safety Troy Polamalu suffered a left knee injury during the second quarter against the Titans and is questionable to return.

Troy Polamalu makes the plays in an otherwise scoreless first quarter.

Ben Roethlisberger’s sack altered field position and changed the early tenor of the game.

The threat of rain is not deterring Bills fans from being in a festive mood. Though, if you can sit through a December football game Ralph Wilson Stadium, then some summer drizzle in Ohio really should not be too much of a problem.

One of the perks of being a Super Bowl winner is getting some extra time off during training camp.

Bad news for Cardinals and fantasy league players who believe in the Madden curse (which is probably most of you) — EA Sports is considering using Larry Fitzgerald on the cover of its popular Madden Football 2010.

Troy Polamalu has to be one of the softest spoken people to ever put on a football helmet. You wouldn’t know how intense he can be on the football field based on his quiet demeanor off it.