NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vince Young’s days with the Titans are over.
The Titans said they plan to release the quarterback if they can’t trade him. The decision also means Jeff Fisher is expected to remain the coach in 2011, the final year of his contract, although no decision has been made.
“We have two critical decisions to make, the direction of the coaching staff and the future at the quarterback position. They are separate issues,” owner Bud Adams said.
Young, the third overall pick in the 2006 draft, is 30-17 in his five NFL seasons, but only 13-14 against teams finishing a season at .500 or better.
Saints running game ailing
METAIRIE, La. — Pierre Thomas (ankle) joined Chris Ivory (foot) on injured reserve, leaving the Saints with Reggie Bush and Julius Jones as their only healthy running backs heading into Saturday’s playoff game against Seattle.
Bowe, Waters miss practice
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Guard Brian Waters and receiver Dwayne Bowe, two of Kansas City’s three Pro Bowlers, missed practice and it was unclear whether they will be available for Sunday’s game against Baltimore.
“Waters and Bowe will be listed as illness. They were sick,” coach Todd Haley said.
The Chiefs signed free- agent receiver Kevin Curtis.
Wade’s world now Houston
HOUSTON — Former Cowboys coach Wade Phillips was hired to replace the fired Frank Bush as Houston’s new defensive coordinator.
Phillips, a defensive coordinator for the bulk of his 35- year career, ran the defense in Denver from 1989-92, overlapping coach Gary Kubiak’s playing career as John Elway’s backup for the Broncos.
Suh facing shoulder surgery
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will undergo shoulder surgery Monday and miss the Pro Bowl on Jan. 30.
