ide receiver Eddie Kennison will return to the playing field after signing a two-year contract yesterday with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Kennison, a six-year veteran, played eight games with the Denver Broncos this season, catching 15 passes for 169 yards and one touchdown.
The Broncos released Kennison last month after he told coach Mike Shanahan he had lost his love for the game and was retiring.
Kennison made the announcement just 16 hours before a game, forcing coaches and backup receivers to make quick adjustments. A few days later, Kennison said he changed his mind.
He said illnesses suffered by his wife and father and disappointment over his lack of productivity on the field had led to his original statement.
McMahon to start
Rookie Mike McMahon, considered Detroit's quarterback of the future, will make his first start for the winless Lions at Tampa Bay this week.
He will replace Charlie Batch, who likely is out for the season after separating his right shoulder in Sunday's 13-10 loss at Chicago.
''You don't know if you're ready or not until you get in there,'' McMahon said. ''This team is in need right now and it's time to step up and grow up.''
Ty Detmer will back up McMahon, and a third quarterback will be added later in the week, coach Marty Mornhinweg said.
Injury central
Aaron Glenn, the Jets' best defensive back, will be sidelined for at least a week with a sprained right knee and could be out for up to a month... Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper 's sprained left knee might keep him out of Minnesota's next game Sunday against Tennessee ... X-rays of Washington Redskins tight end Stephen Alexander revealed that what was believed to be an ankle injury is actually a broken leg, and he could be lost for the season ... Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tony McGee will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right knee in Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Coaches cornered
Two NFL head men are dealing with speculation that they could be the next coach at Notre Dame.
When the Fighting Irish fired Bob Davie Sunday, the Oakland Raiders' Jon Gruden immediately was named as a leading candidate for the job. Reports swirled that his agent, Bob LaMont, already had held conversations with school officials.
''I appreciate anyone being interested in me. It's a great feeling,'' said Gruden, who has a year remaining on his contract. ''But I really like it here. The last thing I want to do is speculate about every rumor. I love the Raiders.''
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Tom Coughlin also is considered a contender for the job.
Coughlin turned his back on reporters and walked out of the room Saturday when asked if he would consider Notre Dame.
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