FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Rex Ryan, coach of the New York Jets, expects offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to be running the offense again next season.

Unless, of course, Schottenheimer becomes a head coach elsewhere.

Schottenheimer has been widely criticized by fans and some media as the Jets’ offense has struggled and quarterback Mark Sanchez hasn’t progressed the way the team expected. Some reports have speculated that Schottenheimer’s job could be in serious jeopardy if the Jets fail to make the playoffs.

“I’ll say that, obviously, if he gets a head coaching job, then ‘See you later,’ ” Ryan said Friday. “I’ll be happy to see that. Do I expect him back? It’s probably 50-50 on that, because I think there is an opportunity for Brian to get a head coaching job this year. I thought it the first two years but it wasn’t to be. He certainly will be a qualified applicant to be a head coach, that’s for sure.”

RAIDERS: Receiver Jacoby Ford made it through a third straight practice without any setbacks and expects to play in the regular-season finale Sunday against San Diego.

That would be a big boost to the Raiders, who need to beat the Chargers to keep their playoff hopes alive. Oakland can get in as the AFC West champion or as a wild card, though it would need help from other teams for that to happen.

PACKERS: Running back James Starks (knee/ankle), receiver/kick returner Randall Cobb (groin) and receiver Greg Jennings (knee), who has missed the last two games, won’t play in the regular-season finale Sunday against Detroit.

Coach Mike McCarthy wouldn’t say whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers will sit the game out.

KANSAS CITY quarterback Kyle Orton and some 20 other NFL players are suing a Chicago law firm for more than $10 million, claiming they received bad financial advice on investing in energy concerns.

The 14-page lawsuit filed this week in Cook County Circuit Court claims that the alleged negligence of Chuhak & Tecson cost Orton and the other players millions of dollars related to energy investments. The firm didn’t return several messages seeking comment.

CARDINALS: Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett was fined $15,000 by the NFL for hitting Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton below the knees last weekend and another $15,000 for a horse-collar tackle on running back Bernard Scott.

Dockett was called for 15-yard penalties on each play in the Cardinals’ 23-16 loss last Saturday.

TEXANS: Receiver Andre Johnson will play Sunday against Tennessee after missing the last three games because of a strained left hamstring.

Coach Gary Kubiak said Johnson will be on a play count but wasn’t sure how many. Johnson has played only six games this season after missing six straight with a right hamstring injury that required surgery.

DOLPHINS: Reggie Bush was ruled out of the season finale Sunday against the New York Jets because of a right knee injury.

Bush, a 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in his six-year career, was hurt late in last week’s loss at New England and missed practice for the third consecutive day. His absence likely means more work for rookie Daniel Thomas, although he also has been nursing a knee injury.

STEELERS: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and safety Troy Polamalu each attended a full practice and both have been listed as probable for the regular-season finale Sunday at Cleveland.

Roethlisberger practiced all week after missing last Saturday’s 27-0 victory against St. Louis because of a high ankle sprain. The injury occurred three weeks ago in a home win against the Browns, but he played the following Monday in San Francisco and threw three interceptions in a 20-3 loss.

JAGUARS: Jacksonville could be without starting left tackle Eugene Monroe, who has an ankle injury, for Sunday’s season finale against Indianapolis.

VIKINGS: The team insists its first choice for a stadium remains the St. Paul suburb of Arden Hills, but it’s also taking a closer look at a site in downtown Minneapolis.