No suspension looms after Suh's latest deed

DETROIT – Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions will not be suspended for kicking Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in the groin in last week's 34-31 overtime loss.

NFL senior vice president of communications Greg Aiello tweeted Monday that the league notified the Lions that Suh will not be suspended but that the play "will be reviewed for a potential fine." Suh's foot hit Schaub in the groin as he was spun to the ground after a first-quarter pass rush. Schaub, who immediately fell to the ground in pain, said in a radio interview Monday he wouldn't want Suh as a teammate.

"No, you don't want a player like that," Schaub said.

Suh, twice named the NFL's dirtiest player in anonymous Sporting News player polls, was not penalized on the play and has drawn just one penalty – for encroachment in Week 2 – this season.

Seahawks – Coach Pete Carroll said he plans to start cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner on Sunday against the Bears even though they could face four-game suspensions for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Saints – The NFL will not suspend starting defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley for his kick to the back of offensive lineman Alex Boone's helmet in the final minutes of the 49ers' 31-21 win over New Orleans, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league has not announced any punishment and a fine is still possible later in the week.

Browns – Outgoing team president Mike Holmgren said he still has not decided if he will coach in the NFL again.

Holmgren is leaving the Browns this week after initially planning to stay until the end of this season. Holmgren said after weeks of meetings with new owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner that he has decided the time was right.

Holmgren said he's disappointed he was unable to turn the Browns into winners.

• Quarterback Colt McCoy will start Sunday against the Raiders if Brandon Weeden (concussion) isn't cleared to play.

Patriots – Defensive end Jermaine Cunningham has been suspended by the NFL for four games without pay for violating its policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Vikings – Two key starters, tight end Kyle Rudolph and strong safety Harrison Smith, must pass post-concussion tests before they can be cleared for action. They were hurt in the second half of Minnesota's 28-10 loss at Chicago.

Wide receiver Percy Harvin has missed the last two games with a sprained left ankle. Coach Leslie Frazier had no update on his condition.

Dolphins – Reserve defensive back Jonathon Amaya allegedly choked a taxi driver and was charged with battery in Miami Beach, Fla.

According to a police report, Amaya offered the driver $100 to take him from Miami Beach to Weston. The driver told police Amaya became aggressive, so he turned around the car and asked him to get out. The driver said Amaya then leaned forward, wrapped his hands around the driver's neck and starting choking him.

Cowboys – Linebacker Bruce Carter is out for the season with a dislocated left elbow, making him the fourth Dallas defensive starter to go on injured reserve. He joins linebacker Sean Lee, safety Barry Church and defensive end Kenyon Coleman.

Jets – Coach Rex Ryan anticipates Tim Tebow will be "ready to go" against Arizona on Sunday despite the backup quarterback's two broken ribs. He last played Nov. 18 against St. Louis.

Cardinals – Starting center Lyle Sendlein will miss the rest of the season with a torn left MCL.

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