Mike Alstott walked out of the home locker room at Raymond James Stadium, not knowing whether he'll return as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Alstott, a six-time Pro Bowl fullback and arguably the biggest fan favorite in team history, has three years left on his contract, but the playoff loss Saturday to Washington may well have been his last game for the Buccaneers.
"It's a decision that's on me," said Alstott, who restructured his contract before this season and is scheduled to earn $2 million in 2006. "I'll talk to my family, my wife and everybody else."
Alstott, a 10-year pro, turned 32 last month and his role has diminished in recent seasons because of injuries and coach Jon Gruden's preference to use him as a more traditional fullback who blocks and carries the ball mostly in short-yardage situations.
The team's career touchdown leader (68) and second-leading all-time rusher (4,917 yards) gained 80 yards on 34 attempts and scored six of his seven touchdowns on the ground this season .
Alstott missed most of 2003 with a career-threatening neck injury and returned in 2004 to rush for 230 yards and two touchdowns, and catch 29 passes for 202 yards. He had four carries for 15 yards and gained 7 yards on his only reception during the loss to the Redskins.
Redskins
Defensive end Renaldo Wynn had surgery after two bones in his right forearm were broken Saturday. He will miss the rest of the playoffs. His arm was bulging from the fracture as he was carted off the field during the first quarter of a 17-10 playoff victory at Tampa Bay. Wynn and his family flew to Washington in owner Dan Snyder's private plane early yesterday and the operation took place a few hours later. ... Wide receiver James Thrash, who returns kickoffs, has a fracture in his thumb that will require surgery today, but team doctors believe he will be able to play against the Seahawks. ... The Redskins hope cornerback Shawn Springs (groin) will return for the game Saturday at Seattle. Running back Clinton Portis will continue to play despite sore shoulders that limited his time against the Buccaneers.
Panthers
Former Carolina linebacker Mark Fields was arrested Dec. 29 in Scottsdale, Ariz., on drunken driving charges after his car was seen drifting out of his lane of traffic. Fields wasn't a member of the Panthers this season, deciding not to re-sign with the team after experiencing a recurrence of Hodgkin's disease.
Chargers
San Diego offensive coordinator Cam Cameron said coach Marty Schottenheimer encouraged him to interview with the Houston Texans because of the respect he has for team owner Bob McNair. Cameron is the fourth offensive coordinator to interview for the job left vacant when Dom Capers was fired. McNair and consultant Dan Reeves also talked to Gary Kubiak of Denver, Miami's Scott Linehan and Al Saunders of Kansas City.