Jay Gruden twice rejected the opportunity to become a head coach in the NFL this month. First it was the Jaguars, but most recently it was the Colts, according to CBS Sports reporter Charley Casserly. Gruden, who drew rave reviews for his work with Andy Dalton, has signed a three-year extension with the Bengals, but he can leave at any time to become a head coach.

The Dolphins are considering Bengals defensive backs coach Kevin Coyle for their defensive coordinator position, according to a source. Miami may choose to retain Todd Bowles on staff in that capacity, but he is exploring other options.

Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson was indicted on drug charges Thursday in Covington, Ky., The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. The indictment charges Simpson with trafficking in more than 8 ounces and less than five pounds of marijuana, a felony, Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders told the paper. Simpson could face one to five years in prison if convicted.

Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden has pulled himself out of consideration for head-coaching positions, according to league sources. Gruden later confirmed the news in a text message: "Decided to stay here and not pursue any other job." The Rams and Jaguars had wanted to interview Gruden for their vacancies, but he's very happy in Cincinnati and looks forward to continuing to work with young quarterback Andy Dalton after a 9-7 season in which the Bengals made the playoffs.

Bengals rookie quarterback Andy Dalton returned to practice with his teammates on Thursday. Dalton came down with the flu on Wednesday morning, forcing him to miss an important practice for a playoff game in Houston only three days away. He went to a hospital for treatment to help him recover quickly. "I saw him this morning," cornerback Leon Hall said. "I gave him a hard time about how he looked. He didn't look himself, to say the least." Dalton watched tape of the practice that he missed to get up to speed on the game plan. He took it easy while warming up during the first half-hour of practice that was open to the media. "I can't try to do too much," Dalton said. "I've watched the film and I know what's going on. Obviously I would have liked to have practiced yesterday, but it didn't happen."