Kansas City, Mo ? As if they didn’t have enough problems, the winless Kansas City Chiefs now must get ready for the possible return of the greatest running quarterback in NFL history and a slog through all four teams in the rugged NFC East.

Michael Vick, finally eligible to play after serving prison time and a league suspension for his role in a dogfighting ring, might be facing them across the line of scrimmage in Philadelphia on Sunday.

The Chiefs are at least glad they’ve been practicing against the wildcat offense the past two weeks, though it was not a factor in losses to Baltimore and Oakland.

“It’s something we’re going to prepare for, but it’s like having a good running back who can throw back there,” Chiefs safety Jon McGraw said. “Most teams get in wildcat formation, you think, ‘Well, OK, here comes a run play.’ But when Vick is back there, it adds that extra element, that he can still throw the ball. With Vick in there, we’ll have to play it honest.”

Kevin Kolb, who threw two touchdown passes in Sunday’s 48-22 loss to New Orleans, will start on Sunday if Donovan McNabb can’t. Eagles coach Andy Reid said if McNabb is out again this week, the backup will be either Jeff Garcia — or Vick.

“He’s an exciting player to watch,” McGraw said. “I don’t know of anybody who doesn’t enjoy watching Michael Vick play.”

Linebacker Derrick Johnson will not be surprised to see Vick in the wildcat Sunday.

“You’ve got to have somebody watch him at all times because he’s probably the most talented guy in the league,” Johnson said. “He’s not a quarterback who’s just going to stand in there. You’ve got to put a wrinkle or two in there because he has a wrinkle or two.”

Whether Vick plays or not, the Eagles will be facing a defense that can’t find a way to win.

In their season opener at Baltimore, the Chiefs gave up 501 yards and lost. On Sunday, they held Oakland to 166 yards and lost again.

So which is the real Chiefs defense?

“The one that played yesterday,” said defensive end Glenn Dorsey. “We’ve just got to finish strong.”

NFL

Charges won’t be filed

Buffalo, N.Y. — Two 16-year-old boys will avoid criminal charges for spray-painting an obscenity on the front lawn of Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin’s home following a loss. Instead they will perform 120 hours of community service.

Jets accused of tampering

Santa Clara, Calif. — The 49ers have filed tampering charges against the New York Jets regarding top San Francisco draft pick Michael Crabtree, Jets coach Rex Ryan confirmed Monday.

“My understanding is they filed charges with the league,” Ryan said. “I’m saying my response is it’s not true. I mean, it’s not accurate. It’s not true, but, hey, we’ll let the league figure this out.”

When asked Monday if his team filed charges, 49ers coach Mike Singletary said it’s a situation “the league is going to handle internally.”

“I’m not going to get into that. We’ll let that play out, the process,” Singletary said. “I’m not even going to go there. We’ll let the league handle that and go from there.”

The 22-year-old Crabtree, selected No. 10 overall by the Niners in April’s draft, is the last draft pick not signed. The wide receiver is seeking money comparable to higher picks and hasn’t accepted the 49ers’ offer for approximately five years and $20 million.

Hasselbeck has broken rib

Renton, Wash. — Seattle coach Jim Mora confirmed Monday that quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has a fractured rib. The coach also says that the Seahawks have to prepare as though they won’t have Hasselbeck for Sunday’s game against the Bears. Backup Seneca Wallace would play if Seattle’s three-time Pro Bowl quarterback can’t go.

Raiders lineman sidelined

Alameda, Calif. — Oakland Raiders right guard Robert Gallery is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken bone in his left leg. Gallery was injured in the second half of Oakland’s 13-10 victory in Kansas City on Sunday.

Favre’s injury minor

Eden Prairie, Minn. — Brett Favre’s streak is not in danger: He has a bent fingernail. Favre’s throwing hand was clearly hurting after his last throw for Minnesota in Sunday’s win over Detroit. He was hit by two defenders in the fourth quarter during a touchdown pass to Percy Harvin. Coach Brad Childress said Monday, however, that Favre is fine.

BASEBALL

Astros fire manager Cooper

Houston — The Houston Astros, who failed to make any sort of serious run at the postseason this year, fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in the season. Third-base coach Dave Clark was named interim manager. The Astros were 70-79 headed into Monday’s home against St. Louis.

The 59-year-old Cooper was hired on Aug. 27, 2007, to replace Phil Garner. Houston went 171-170 under Cooper, who was the bench coach under Garner between 2005-07.

Giants prospect charged

Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic — A top prospect for the San Francisco Giants was charged with murder in the death of a 25-year-old man last weekend at a bar in his Caribbean homeland. Angel Villalona, who received a club-record $2.1 million bonus when he was signed by the Giants in 2006, pleaded innocent.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

A&M’s Fuller out 4-6 weeks

College Station, Texas — Texas A&M sophomore receiver Jeff Fuller will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken right fibula. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Fuller suffered the injury making a catch during Saturday’s 38-30 win over Utah State. Fuller caught a career-high 10 passes a week earlier against New Mexico.

Boise loses RB Harper

Boise, Idaho — Boise State running back D.J. Harper will miss the rest of the season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Harper was injured in Friday’s 51-34 victory over Fresno State when he was smothered in the backfield late in the game.

Pinkel shuffles MU lineup

Columbia, Mo. — Coach Gary Pinkel is making a few changes in the lineup of his undefeated Missouri Tigers for their first road game of the season. Beau Brinkley will start at tight end in place of Andrew Jones when Missouri (3-0) plays at Nevada on Friday night. Munir Prince will take over as kick returner.

Texas LB out for season

Austin, Texas — Texas senior middle linebacker Jared Norton will have season-ending shoulder surgery. Coach Mack Brown says he expects Norton to apply to the NCAA for a medical redshirt to get another year of eligibility. Norton started Texas’ season-opening win over Louisiana-Monroe and had six tackles before injuring his right shoulder.

Bradford resumes throwing

Norman, Okla. — Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford attempted to go through quarterback drills with Oklahoma on Monday as he rehabs from a sprained right shoulder. Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said after practice that Bradford “was doing more today than he’s done,” but he also said, “don’t read anything into it.”

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

K.C. selected for 2013

St. Louis — St. Louis will play host to the NCAA men’s basketball Midwest Regional in 2012, and Kansas City will be the site of first- and second-round men’s games in 2013, civic leaders and the NCAA said Monday. The Midwest Regional in 2012 will be March 23 and March 25 at the Edward Jones Dome. The 2013 first- and second-round games in Kansas City will be at the Sprint Center on March 22 and March 24.

The NCAA said the 2011 Final Four would be at Reliant Stadium in Houston, the 2012 Final Four at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, and the 2013 Final Four at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Maryland rewards coach

College Park, Md. — Maryland men’s basketball coach Gary Williams has received a one-year extension on his contract, which could keep him at the job into 2013.

NBA

Beasley back with Heat

Miami — Michael Beasley rejoined his Miami Heat teammates Monday following a monthlong stay in a rehabilitation facility to address substance abuse and other issues. Beasley took part in a voluntary offseason workout and quickly drew rave reviews from coaches, many of whom were able to visit and work with him during the rehab stint. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra personally saw Beasley three times in the past month.