Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli
weathered his way through a season that produced the first winless campaign
since 1976, and his anticipated fate was realized when the club fired him
as part of an organizational overhaul on Monday.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian
Westbrook, cornerback Asante Samuel, offensive tackle Jon Runyan and fullback
Dan Klecko each sat out Wednesday's practice in preparation for Sunday's NFC
Divisional Playoff battle with the New York Giants.