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The Eagles are expected to interview Seahawks director of college scouting Scott Fitterer for the general manager position this week, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Fitterer was an area scout for the team before he was promoted to director of college scouting in 2010. In his first four drafts, the Seahawks have selected 13 starters, including free safety Earl Thomas (first round, 2010), cornerback Richard Sherman (fifth round, 2011) and quarterback Russell Wilson (third round, 2012).

Packers safety Sean Richardson (knee) was the only Green Bay player labeled questionable for Sunday's playoff game against Dallas. Meanwhile, quarterback Aaron Rodgers (calf), defensive tackle Josh Boyd (knee), cornerback Davon House (shoulder) and guard Josh Sitton (toe) were all listed as probable.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is dealing with a slight tear in his calf muscle in addition to a calf strain, was a limited participant in practice Friday and was officially labeled as probable for Sunday's pivotal playoff game against the Cowboys, per the team's official website.

"Aaron Rodgers came through the practice with everything OK. Feels good today. I feel he's going to be available for the game," coach Mike McCarthy told reporters.

The decision to list Rodgers as probable doesn't come as much of a surprise, after being a limited participant on back-to-back days. The Packers are 5 1/2-point favorites for Sunday's divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field, per VegasInsider.com.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a slight tear in his calf muscle, sources told ESPN. He is also dealing with a significant strain.

The injury is not expected to sideline Rodgers for Sunday's playoff game vs. Dallas, but it could impact his mobility.

"There’s no question he will play, but there’s also no question he will not be 100 percent," said one doctor familiar with the injury. "The question is whether he’ll be 95 percent or 50 percent."

Coach Mike McCarthy said Rodgers practiced during the team periods Thursday. McCarthy added Rodgers took 50-60 percent of the reps in practice.

The Packers remain 6-point favorites for Sunday's divisional playoff game.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said quarterback Aaron Rodgers will split time Thursday between rehabbing his calf injury and practicing with the team, according to SiriusXM NFL Radio.

Rodgers sat out practice Wednesday, but McCarthy doesn't seem concerned about his availability for Sunday's playoff game against the Cowboys.

"I plan on Aaron playing Sunday," McCarthy said Wednesday. "Aaron is totally into the game plan. He's taken all the reps in the walk-throughs. Mentally, he's right on top of it."

The Packers remain 6-point favorites for Sunday's divisional playoff game.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy indicated Wednesday quarterback Aaron Rodgers is on track to start Sunday's divisional playoff game against the Cowboys, despite missing practice Wednesday due to a lingering calf injury.

"I plan on Aaron playing Sunday," McCarthy said. "Today's schedule was for him to stay exclusively in the training room. Aaron is totally into the game plan. He's taken all the reps in the walk-throughs. Mentally, he's right on top of it."

Backup quarterbacks Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien took the reps in practice Wednesday with Rodgers sidelined. The Packers are 6-point favorites for Sunday's playoff game.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was absent from the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media. Backup quarterbacks Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien were taking all the reps as the team is preparing for Sunday's divisional playoff game against the Cowboys.

Rodgers indicated he might miss practice time this week because of a lingering calf injury. However, it doesn't appear the injury will keep him sidelined for Sunday's game.

"It feels better," Rodgers told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday. "We'll see what happens this week, as far as practice reps. Everybody's so concerned about them. I'm not. And my teammates aren't either. We'd like to get out there at some point and move around a little bit. It just depends on how I'm feeling."

The Packers are 6-point favorites for Sunday's playoff game.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers might miss practice time this week due to his injured calf, but he doesn't think that will hinder him Sunday against the Cowboys.

"It feels better," Rodgers told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "We'll see what happens this week, as far as practice reps. Everybody's so concerned about them. I'm not. And my teammates aren't either. We'd like to get out there at some point and move around a little bit. It just depends on how I'm feeling."

Rodgers has been getting treatment, including acupuncture, and will be evaluated by doctors Wednesday, the paper said. Rodgers said "there's always a chance" he could practice some Wednesday.

Green Bay is a 6-point home favorite.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy is expressing no concern about quarterback Aaron Rodgers' calf injury, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Rodgers is progressing and has a "hip in his hop," the coach said.

Rodgers will be evaluated Wednesday morning, at which time the team will chart his practice plan. Even if Rodgers misses some practice time this week, McCarthy isn't worried about the offense losing any timing, the paper said.

"Look at the way he played in the second half of the Detroit game," McCarthy said. "He's learned to play through different situations. He has continuity with his teammates. But the way he progresses, he's a quick healer. ... He'll be in pretty good shape come Sunday."

Green Bay is a 6-point home favorite over Dallas in Sunday's divisional playoff game.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday the team will have quarterback Aaron Rodgers evaluated by team doctors this Wednesday to set up his practice plan for the week.

Rodgers did not participate in practice last week so he could receive treatment on his ailing calf injury. He was not expected to return to practice before Thursday of this week. 

The Packers are currently 6 1/2-point favorites against the Cowboys in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs.