Raiders’ Sapp doesn’t expect a suspension

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp said Wednesday he did not expect to be suspended by the NFL after being ejected from last week’s 49-11 loss to Jacksonville.

Speaking about the incident for the first time, Sapp defended his actions and blamed the officiating crew for the situation that resulted in Oakland getting hit with four unsportsmanlike conduct penalties late in the first half, three on Sapp.

After the game, referee Jerome Boger said Sapp bumped umpire Garth DeFelice during the argument, which was why he was ejected, a claim the seven-time Pro Bowler vehemently denied.

“Come on, I’ve never touched anybody in any shape, form or anything,” Sapp said. “I’ve never been in a fight in this league. It’s not about a fight.”

Sapp was given Wednesday off by the Raiders, as has been the team’s custom with the 35-year-old veteran much of the season. He is expected to practice today in anticipation of playing in Oakland’s season finale against San Diego.

That could change if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides to penalize or suspend Sapp. League spokesman Greg Aiello said a decision should come by Friday.

Eleven Indianapolis Colts players, including eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Marvin Harrison, missed practice. Harrison has not played since Oct. 22 because of a left knee injury and may miss his 10th consecutive game Sunday when the Colts play host to the Tennessee Titans. Coach Tony Dungy has expressed hope Harrison would return and remained optimistic that Harrison would be available for the playoffs.

“When they say he can come back and have no further risk of injury, he’ll be back,” Dungy said of Harrison. “With the playoffs and more on the line, he might be able to go with the same injury that has kept him out.”

Quarterback Ken Dorsey, who has served as a mentor for Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn, signed a three-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.