NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 18): Kurt Warner Mulling Retirement

With every NFL team that gets eliminated from the playoffs, more and more aging veterans begin contemplating hanging up their cleats for the final time.

Read on for all the news on which players are considering ending their careers, as well as other hot reports surrounding the NFL as we prepare for conference championship week.

Wade Phillips to Return as Dallas Head Coach in 2010

After three years with the Dallas Cowboys, Phillips finally helped the franchise get the "monkey off its back" by winning its first playoff game in 13 years.

Phillips has three winning seasons, two division titles, and one playoff victory to his name, so regardless of many calling for his head, there are actually plenty of reasons to keep him on as the team's head coach.

He also helped the Dallas defense (which was hiding on Sunday) grow to become the second-ranked defense in the NFL. Phillips should have his option for 2010 picked up and should be seen roaming the sidelines for at least one more season in Dallas.

That is, until Jason Garrett is ready to take over.

Gaines Adams Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Adams reportedly died of cardiac arrest, which was apparently brought on by heart failure.

The former Tampa Bay and Chicago defensive end was just 26 years old.

For more on Adams, go here.

Kurt Warner to Take Two to Three Weeks to Mull Retirement

Warner will reportedly take two to three weeks to come to a decision on whether or not he wants to play again, but anyone close to Warner and the Cardinals organization are already saying that "he's done."

For more on Warner, click here.

Ed Reed Contemplating Retirement

Reed, 31, dealt with several nagging injuries all season, but despite playing through pain, he still had a solid season.

He's still playing at an extremely high level, so it would be sad to see an elite defender go out at such an early stage in his career.

Reed is reportedly "50-50" on retiring.

Michael Vick to Meet with Eagles about Options

With rumors swirling about Vick being traded (to the Rams?), the two sides will officially schedule and hold a meeting to discuss the star quarterback's future.

One thing is almost certain, and that is Vick's future has next to nothing to do with Philadelphia. Regardless of whether or not the Eagles also decide to move Donovan McNabb, Vick is almost certainly done as an Eagle.

Brian Westbrook to Retire?

Contrary to popular belief, Westbrook, 30, may be forced into retirement due to a troublesome knee and his recent issues with concussions.

The veteran running back is due nearly $6 million next year and remains a long shot to come back with the Eagles. With LeSean McCoy prepared to take over as the starter, look for Westbrook's career to end with a release.

Derrick Mason Contemplating Retirement Again

After retiring last season, Mason has said he is "done" or at least "60-40" on retiring. The 36-year-old veteran receiver has been leaning towards retiring for the past couple of years now, as many have speculated about his strong desire to get a new contract.

Mason has stated that has not been the case, and he simply views life in a different perspective, especially since his friend Steve McNair was murdered.

Baltimore is said to still be heavily interested in bringing Mason back, although the team has also been rumored to be in the mix for either Anquan Boldin or Brandon Marshall.

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