SAN DIEGO — Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson confirmed he has a torn tendon in his groin and listed himself as doubtful for Sunday’s playoff game at Pittsburgh.
“It’s definitely torn,” Tomlinson said after sitting out Wednesday’s practice. “I can’t really elaborate on it because I don’t want to give too much information away.”
Tomlinson was hurt in a 52-21 rout against Denver in the regular-season finale Dec. 28 that clinched the AFC West title. The team has listed him as having a strained groin.
Mangini takes over Browns.
Eric Mangini is the new head coach of the Browns — a week after being fired by the Jets.
Mangini, who went 23-25 and made the playoffs once in three seasons with the Jets, agreed to a four-year deal with the Browns, who fired coach Romeo Crennel on Dec. 29 — the same day Mangini was fired.
“Pacman” sent packing
IRVING, Texas — Cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was released by the Cowboys after a turbulent season in which he was suspended six games for an off-field scuffle and made little impact on the field.
Jones had no interceptions and averaged just 4.5 yards per punt return. His release will become official Feb. 9, the first day NFL teams can make waiver requests.
“He was surprised, and I think he was obviously somewhat hurt,” said Jones’ attorney Worrick Robinson, who added he expects the cornerback to play in 2009.
• The Cowboys hired Jaguars assistant Joe DeCamillis to coach their special teams.
Jacobs returns to practice
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (knee) returned to practice and pronounced himself ready to go for Sunday’s game against the Eagles.
Defensive end Justin Tuck (lower leg) and linebacker-long snapper Zak DeOssie (back) did not practice, although coach Tom Coughlin was optimistic they would work out today.
Footnotes.
Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin rested his injured hamstring and said he’s not sure he will play Saturday at Carolina.
• The Saints confirmed running back Reggie Bush had surgery on his left knee, and will require months of rehabilitation. He is expected to be ready for mini-camp in June.
Also, Gary Gibbs, the Saints’ defensive coordinator the past three years, was fired.
• Tom Rathman agreed to return to the 49ers’ coaching staff as their running backs coach.
• Greg Knapp will be the offensive coordinator for the Seahawks.
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