Indianapolis Colts rookie offensive linemen Mike Pollak and Jamey Richard did not travel with the team to San Diego yesterday and will not play tonight against the Chargers in the playoffs.

Pollak, a starting guard, and Richard, a backup center, did not practice all week because of ankle injuries they sustained in a 23-0 victory Sunday against Tennessee.

Coach Tony Dungy has said that if Pollak could not play, Dan Federkeil will start in his place. Federkeil started the first three games at right guard this season.

"[Dan] will do fine," Dungy said Thursday. "He's practiced well, and he'll be fine."

Linebacker Gary Brackett, a defensive captain, is the only other player Dungy has ruled out. Brackett hasn't played since Nov. 30 a bone in his lower right leg was cracked.

Dungy said he would likely move outside linebacker Freddy Keiaho to Brackett's spot in the middle and put Tyjuan Hagler, a starter last year on the outside, in the starting lineup.

New York met with assistants Bill Callahan and Brian Schottenheimer yesterday about the team's coaching vacancy, kicking off the first round of interviews as it seeks a replacement for the fired Eric Mangini.

New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will interview with the Jets today. He had meetings about the Cleveland and Detroit openings Thursday and will also talk with Denver today.

Defensive end Ray Edwards will miss the playoff game against Philadelphia tomorrow with a knee injury, but Minnesota hopes Pro Bowl defensive tackle Pat Williams will return after missing two games with a fractured shoulder. Coach Brad Childress said he saw good progress from Williams all week in practice.

Also, the NFL has given the Vikings one last chance to sell out the Metrodome for the playoff game. They have until 4:30 p.m. today to sell the remaining 3,100 tickets to avoid a television blackout in local markets.

Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals, who also were given an extension, have sold enough tickets to their game against the Atlanta Falcons for it to be televised in the Phoenix area.

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels interviewed with Cleveland owner Randy Lerner about the coaching vacancy

Safety Ko Simpson was arrested outside a bar at 2 a.m. Thursday in his hometown of Rock Hill, S.C., after he refused to leave officers alone as they arrested another man, according to a police report.