Players in the News

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) believes the no-huddle could crank up the Pittsburgh offense. After watching the end of last Sunday's game, there will be no argument here. Maddox went 11 or 13 for 142 and a TD in the fourth quarter against the Seahawks.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Doug Flutie (SD) took the majority of snaps in Wednesday's and Thursday's practices, but a starter has not been named. Head coach Marty Schottenheimer says the announcement will be made on Friday

Running backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB James Hodgins (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday, but he did practice on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) is "licking his chops" over a Rams defense that is allowing opposing runners 4.6 yards per carry.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chester Taylor (Bal) was added to the injury report, but he practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Willis McGahee (Buf) will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) did not practice on Thursday and is officially a game-time decision. Davis says he is "sore, but fine". Warren Sapp believes Davis will be on the field and is looking forward to meeting up with him.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Rod Smart (Car) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) says he doesn't want to play until he is 100% healthy and doesn't believe he'll be on the field this weekend. Given the events of the last few weeks, it would be a shock to see Dillon play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) practiced for the first time on Wednesday. The Lions have three weeks to activate Pinner, release him, or add him to the injured reserve list.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced again on Thursday and has been named the starter this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stacey Mack (Hou) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Mungro (Ind) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ricky Williams (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday but is able to run on his own.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) missed a second straight practice after having a tooth pulled on Wednesday. He should return to practice on Friday and play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Maurice Morris (Sea) is "a good football player" that "could be a No. 1 guy" according to head coach Mike Holmgren. He adds that the team is "fortunate" to have a player like Morris behind starting RB Shaun Alexander.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) has been named the team's starting RB this weekend. Head coach Mike Martz says that Faulk will be spelled by Arlen Harris. The amount of action that Faulk receives will be mostly based on his conditioning. Basically, if Faulk is rolling he'll stay in.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (StL) is out this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ladell Betts (Was) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

Wide Receivers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Travis Taylor (Bal) was added to the injury report but should still start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) practiced again on Thursday but looks to be a game-time decision at best for this weekend. He will likely make his season debut next week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Karl Hankton (Car) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Chi) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Bill Schroeder (Det) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Antonio Freeman (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but did practice on Thursday. He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Javon Walker (GB) has played well recently and should see more playing time in the coming weeks. There is even talk that Walker could move Robert Ferguson out of the starting lineup.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Walters (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jimmy Redmond (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR D'Wayne Bates (Min) will likely start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Brown (Oak) has asked his teammates to stop their off the field bickering and concentrate on football. We'll find out if the Raiders will respond.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Porter (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Plaxico Burress (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but hopes to play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Lee Mays (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Hines Ward (Pit) practiced on Wednesday despite having pink eye.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but head coach Mike Holmgren is optimistic that Robinson will start this weekend.

Tight Ends

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Brian Kozlowski (Atl) practiced again on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Wesley Walls (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but did practice on Thursday. He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Rashod Kent (Hou) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Ryan Hannam (Sea) underwent successful knee surgery on Wednesday to reconstruct a torn ligament.

Offensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tony Wragge (Ari) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kynan Forney (Atl) practiced again on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kevin Shaffer (Atl) will start in place of the injured Bob Whitfield.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Olin Kreutz (Chi) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Mark Tauscher (GB) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and has been named a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Adam Meadows (Ind) did not practice on Thursday and has been named a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Bryant McKinnie (Min) partially participated in Thursday's practice but could still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Brad Badger (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and has been removed from the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mo Collins (Oak) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Frank Middleton (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Matt Stinchcomb (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Langston Walker (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and has been removed from the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Hank Fraley (Phi) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G John Welbourn (Phi) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) got some work in on Wednesday but should still sit this weekend. The team expects him to return to a normal schedule next week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) was excused from practice on Wednesday and Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Benji Olson (Ten) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Larry Moore (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

Defensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis Hall (Atl) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ed Jasper (Atl) practiced again on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brady Smith (Atl) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to questionable. It looks like Smith will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kemp Rasmussen (Car) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Mike Rucker (Car) did not practice on Thursday but said he expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Keith Traylor (Chi) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Porcher (Det) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Grady Jackson (GB) practiced on Thursday and will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Corey Sears (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Montae Reagor (Ind) is out for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Cornelius Griffin (NYG) partially participated in Thursday's practice and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** John Parrella (Oak) will likely miss the next two weeks with his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Dana Stubblefield (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Sam Williams (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Norman Hand (Sea) is out for this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Damione Lewis (StL) is out for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Leonard Little (StL) is out for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Simeon Rice (TB) has guaranteed a win over the Panthers this weekend. He said he'll "take over the game" if Warren Sapp and Anthony McFarland can control Stephen Davis and the running game. Rice added: "If we shut down the run, I'm going to go crazy. I'm going to take over the game. I'll single-handedly beat this team by myself if we can shut down the run." Interesting.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Warren Sapp (TB) was added to the injury report with a sprained foot but should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Bruce Smith (Was) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

Linebackers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Gerald Hayes (Ari) is out this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB John Mobley (Den) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Gary Brackett (Ind) had his foot stepped on during Wednesday's practice. He did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Maslowski (KC) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Tommy Hendricks (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and will start if Zach Thomas can not play.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) did not practice on Thursday and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Clint Kriewaldt (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB LaVar Arrington (Was) practiced Thursday and should play this weekend.

Defensive Backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Mathis (Atl) was able to practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) was able to practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Corey Fuller (Bal) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday. He should play this weekend but will likely be limited.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Chad Williams (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday but did take part in Thursday's session. He might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) was able to practice on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cameron Worrell (Chi) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) did not practice on Thursday and was added to the injury report as probable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jeff Burris (Cin) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Marquand Manuel (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jimmy Wyrick (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Derek Combs (GB) did not practice on Thursday and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (GB) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Marcus Coleman (Hou) did not practice on Thursday and might miss this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Walt Harris (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Jac) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Eric Warfield (KC) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rod Woodson (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. This is common for Woodson, and he should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Chidi Iwuoma (Pit) just killed the spell checker. Plus, he practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ike Taylor (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) rested his sore foot on Wednesday and did not practice. He did practice on Thursday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rich Coady (StL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB James Whitley (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Samari Rolle (Ten) practiced on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Andre Woolfolk (Ten) underwent surgery to repair his sprained ankle and will be out the rest of the regular season or longer.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Was) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fred Smoot (Was) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

ALL OF THE NEWS

Quarterbacks

QB Kurt Kittner (Atl) will be the team's starting QB this weekend according to head coach Dan Reeves. If you were waiting on this announcement, best of luck to you.

QB Michael Vick (Atl) is still out with his broken leg, but he still expects to play the last week of November.

QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) is fully healthy again and has assumed the #2 QB spot over Rex Grossman.

QB Kelly Holcomb (Cle) has reclaimed the starting QB position from Tim Couch.

Note that all Denver QBs have a bye this week.

QB Jake Plummer (Den) says his broken foot is healing well, and he is on schedule to return to action after the team's bye week. He expects to play on November 16th.

QB Brett Favre (GB) did not practice on Wednesday in order to rest his sore thumb. He will start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) did not practice on Thursday but will play this weekend.

QB David Carr (Hou) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable. He should start this weekend.

QB Mark Brunell (Jac) is still out with his injured elbow, but he will begin throwing this week in practice.

QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) says he is working to correct his fumbling problem.

QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) did not practice on Thursday.

QB Brian Griese (Mia) will again start for the team this weekend as Jay Fiedler's knee is not improving.

Note that all New England QBs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans QBs have a bye this week.

QB Rich Gannon (Oak) is at least two more weeks with his injured shoulder.

QB Rob Johnson (Oak) has been signed by the team.

QB Tee Martin (Oak) has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.

QB Rick Mirer (Oak) will start for the team this weekend.

QB Marques Tuiasosopo (Oak) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) did not practice Thursday due to illness but should play this weekend.

QBs Drew Brees & Doug Flutie (SD) each took 1st team snaps in Wednesday's practice. Head coach Marty Schottenheimer has not named a starter for this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco QBs have a bye this week.

QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) believes the key to winning this weekend is "to beat the blitz". Obviously, Ramsey realizes that every opponent is going to come after him until the Redskins prove they can pass block effectively. Ramsey has been beaten up almost every game this season. Last Sunday was no exception. He is sore, but he practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

Running backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB James Hodgins (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday, but he did practice on Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) is still out with his injured shoulder but is expected to be healthy in two weeks. Smith says there should be plenty of room in the backfield for two RBs (himself and Marcel Shipp).

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) is "licking his chops" over a Rams defense that is allowing opposing runners 4.6 yards per carry.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chester Taylor (Bal) was added to the injury report, but he practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB Willis McGahee (Buf) is making great progress in returning from his knee injury and has been activated by the team. However, head coach Gregg Williams said it's too soon to tell when McGahee could be ready to play, if at all this season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Willis McGahee (Buf) will not play this weekend.

RB Stephen Davis (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and is a surprising questionable on the team's injury report with a sore ankle. The team says the injury crept up on Davis beginning Tuesday morning. Unless the injury worsens, Davis should play this weekend. However, it would not be surprising to see the team lighten his load a bit by giving DeShaun Foster a few more carries.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) did not practice on Thursday and is officially a game-time decision. Davis says he is "sore, but fine". Whatever that means. Warren Sapp believes Davis will be on the field and is looking forward to meeting up with him.

RB Rod Smart (Car) practiced on Wednesday but might miss this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Rod Smart (Car) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss another week with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Thursday.

RB Corey Dillon (Cin) did not play the 2nd half of last Sunday's game because his groin tightened up. Head coach Marvin Lewis says Dillon is expected to play this weekend. However, Dillon did not practice on Wednesday (as was the case last week).

RB William Green (Cle) will not play this weekend. He has been suspended by the team for one game for his recent arrest for DUI and marijuana charges.

FB Richie Anderson (Dal) is expected to play this weekend after missing last Sunday's game with an inflamed back and shoulder.

Note that all Denver RBs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) practiced for the first time on Wednesday. The Lions have three weeks to activate Pinner, release him, or add him to the injured reserve list.

RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced again on Thursday and has been named the starter this weekend.

RB Stacey Mack (Hou) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stacey Mack (Hou) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB James Mungro (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Mungro (Ind) did not practice on Thursday.

RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should return for Thursday's session.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB Ricky Williams (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend after missing two games with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ricky Williams (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB Fred Taylor (Jac) has a message for Colts S Mike Doss: "I'm going to punish (Doss). I'm going to bust his (butt)." Taylor claims Doss pushed his head to the ground in the first Jaguars / Colts meeting this season.

RB Larry Johnson (KC) has moved past Derrick Blaylock and is now the team's #2 RB.

FB Rob Konrad (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and is likely to play this weekend.

RB Ricky Williams (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his sore leg.

RB Michael Bennett (Min) is expected to see a bigger workload this weekend.

Note that all New England RBs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans RBs have a bye this week.

RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) will likely miss another game with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday but is able to run on his own.

RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) did not practice on Wednesday as he was having a wisdom tooth pulled. He is expected to return to practice on Thursday and play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) missed a second straight practice after having a tooth pulled on Wednesday. He should return to practice on Friday and play this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco RBs have a bye this week.

RB Dan Alexander (StL) has been signed by the team. This could be a sign that Lamar Gordon's injury could be more long term.

RB Marshall Faulk (StL) should return to the starting lineup this weekend.

RB Lamar Gordon (StL) will likely miss another week with his high ankle sprain.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (StL) is out this weekend.

FB Mike Alstott (TB) underwent surgery to repair the herniated disc in his neck. He hopes to have a full recovery and play next season.

RB Michael Pittman (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB Chris Brown (Ten) practiced Wednesday and should be available this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) practiced again on Thursday.

RB Ladell Betts (Was) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured arm.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ladell Betts (Was) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Trung Canidate (Was) says he expects to return to action this weekend.

RB Sultan McCullough (Was) practiced Wednesday and could play this weekend despite his injured foot.

RB Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

RB John Simon (Was) was signed by the team to add some depth at the position.

RB Jamal Anderson (FA) worked out for the Buccaneers, but no contract was offered by the team.

Wide Receivers

WR Bryan Gilmore (Ari) has signed a 2-year extension with the team.

WR Jason McAddley (Ari) is still out with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Travis Taylor (Bal) was added to the injury report but should still start this weekend.

WR Eric Moulds (Buf) is feeling much better and is close to 100% healthy from his injured groin.

WR Kevin Dyson (Car) returned to practice on Wednesday. There is a slight possibility that Dyson could see action this weekend, but he is more likely to make his Panthers debut in week eleven.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) practiced again on Thursday but looks to be a game-time decision at best for this weekend. He will likely make his season debut next week.

WR Karl Hankton (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Karl Hankton (Car) practiced again on Thursday.

WR Marty Booker (Chi) practiced on Wednesday has a "real good chance of playing" this weekend according to head coach Dick Jauron. If Booker does not suffer a setback, he should play.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Chi) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and will likely miss another week with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.

WR Kevin Johnson (Cle) has lost his starting position to Andre Davis. There is no word on how many compromising photos that Quincy Morgan has in his possession.

Note that all Denver WRs have a bye this week.

WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) could possibly miss the remainder of the season as his quadriceps injury his not improving.

WR Charles Rogers (Det) is still out with his broken collarbone.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Bill Schroeder (Det) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Antonio Freeman (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but did practice on Thursday. He should play this weekend.

WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday due to a concussion suffered in last Sunday's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Walters (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jimmy Redmond (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

WR Derrius Thompson (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured groin.

WR D'Wayne Bates (Min) will be back in the starting lineup as soon as he returns to full health (which could be this weekend).

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR D'Wayne Bates (Min) will likely start this weekend.

Note that all New England WRs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans WRs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Brown (Oak) has asked his teammates to stop their off the field bickering and concentrate on football. We'll find out if the Raiders will respond.

WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) will not play this weekend due to his concussion.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Porter (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Plaxico Burress (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but hopes to play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Lee Mays (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Hines Ward (Pit) practiced on Wednesday despite having pink eye.

WR Reche Caldwell (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Eric Parker (SD) is out for the season with a dislocated shoulder. Micah Ross was signed to fill Parker's roster spot.

Note that all San Francisco WRs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but head coach Mike Holmgren is optimistic that Robinson will start this weekend.

WR Joe Jurivicius (TB) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

WR Drew Bennett (Ten) is out with his injured calf.

Tight Ends

TE Brian Kozlowski (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Brian Kozlowski (Atl) practiced again on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

TE Mike Seidman (Car) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this weekend with his injured ankle.

TE Reggie Kelly (Cin) is out with a broken bone in his foot.

Note that all Denver TEs have a bye this week.

TE Bubba Franks (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice to rest his injured thigh. He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Wesley Walls (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but did practice on Thursday. He should play this weekend.

TE Rashod Kent (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss another week with his injured calf.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Rashod Kent (Hou) did not practice on Thursday.

TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Wednesday. He expects to play this weekend after missing two games with his injured hamstring, but he is questionable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

TE Jim Kleinsasser (Min) will be given a bigger role in the team's offense according to offensive coordinator Scott Linehan.

Note that all New England TEs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans TEs have a bye this week.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday (as has become the
norm) but should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

TE Stephen Alexander (SD) is listed as questionable with his injured groin. For Alexander, questionable is quite an accomplishment. He partially participated in Wednesday's session but should sit this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco TEs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Ryan Hannam (Sea) underwent successful knee surgery on Wednesday to reconstruct a torn ligament.

TE Cameron Cleeland (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) is still out with his injured back.

PK John Kasay (Car) has converted 18 consecutive FG attempts.

Note that all Denver PKs have a bye this week.

PK Jason Elam (Den) suffered a groin injury while attempting a FG last Monday. There is no official word on the extent of the injury, but head coach Mike Shanahan said he has "no idea" how long Elam will be out. One thing is certain: kickers and strained groins are not a good match.

KR Eddie Drummond (Det) is still out with his ankle and knee injuries.

KR Brad Pyatt (Ind) will likely miss 6 weeks with his injured back. Troy Walters should assume the return duties.

Note that all New England PKs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans PKs have a bye this week.

PK Matt Bryant (NYG) is still out with his injured hamstring.

KR Ronney Jenkins (Oak) was seen leaving the Raiders practice facility in shame after being released by the team. When asked about his obvious embarrassment Jenkins replied, "They cut me for Rob Johnson". That hurts.

Note that all San Francisco PKs have a bye this week.

KR Desmond Howard (FA) was worked out for the Seattle Seahawks recently.

Offensive Linemen

T Kendrick Rogers (Ari) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured wrist.

G Raleigh Roundtree (Ari) has been added to the active roster from the non-football injury list.

T L.J. Shelton (Ari) has signed a 5-year extension with the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tony Wragge (Ari) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

G Travis Claridge (Atl) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

G Kynan Forney (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kynan Forney (Atl) practiced again on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kevin Shaffer (Atl) will start in place of the injured Bob Whitfield.

T Bob Whitfield (Atl) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his broken leg.

T Marc Columbo (Chi) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

C Olin Kreutz (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Olin Kreutz (Chi) did not practice on Thursday.

G Matt O'Dwyer (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

C Jeff Faine (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend

G Shaun O'Hara (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

T Barry Stokes (Cle) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle. Joaquin Gonzalez should get the start.

G Larry Allen (Dal) may be in danger of losing his starting position as he and head coach Bill Parcells do not see eye-to-eye in regards to Allen's conditioning and injury problems. Allen is in such a poor condition that he can not finish practices or games.

G/C Bill Conaty (Dal) was signed by the team to provide depth on the offensive line.

T Ryan Young (Dal) should be limited in practice but be able to play this weekend.

Note that all Denver OLs have a bye this week.

T Mark Tauscher (GB) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his sore knee, but he should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Mark Tauscher (GB) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and has been named a game-time decision.

T Adam Meadows (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to be available this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Adam Meadows (Ind) did not practice on Thursday and has been named a game-time decision.

T Mark Dixon (Mia) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured ankle.

T Bryant McKinnie (Min) did not practice on Wednesday but could still play this weekend despite his high ankle sprain.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Bryant McKinnie (Min) partially participated in Thursday's practice but could still play this weekend.

Note that all New England OLs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans OLs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Brad Badger (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and has been removed from the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mo Collins (Oak) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Frank Middleton (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

C Matt Stinchcomb (Oak) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Matt Stinchcomb (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Langston Walker (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and has been removed from the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Hank Fraley (Phi) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G John Welbourn (Phi) did not practice on Thursday.

T Marvel Smith (Pit) will likely miss another game with his injured neck.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) got some work in on Wednesday but should still sit this weekend. The team expects him to return to a normal schedule next week.

C Jason Ball (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and will probably miss another game.

T Solomon Page (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

Note that all San Francisco OLs have a bye this week.

G Eric Heitmann (SF) suffered a high ankle sprain on his left ankle and will miss 3-4 weeks.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) was excused from practice on Wednesday and Thursday but should play this weekend.

G Jason Whittle (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

G Benji Olson (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Benji Olson (Ten) practiced again on Thursday.

G Brad Bedell (Was) was released and re-signed by the team in the last week.

G Dave Fiore (Was) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

C Larry Moore (Was) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured foot. Lennie Friedman should get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Larry Moore (Was) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

Defensive Linemen

DE Travis Hall (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured neck.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis Hall (Atl) did not practice on Thursday.

DT Ed Jasper (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ed Jasper (Atl) practiced again on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

DE Brady Smith (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brady Smith (Atl) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to questionable. It looks like Smith will play this weekend.

DT Ron Edwards (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured shoulder.

DE Kemp Rasmussen (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kemp Rasmussen (Car) practiced again on Thursday.

DE Mike Rucker (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Mike Rucker (Car) did not practice on Thursday but said he expects to play this weekend.

DT Keith Traylor (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Keith Traylor (Chi) practiced again on Thursday.

Note that all Denver DLs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Porcher (Det) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and might sit this weekend.

DT Grady Jackson (GB) was released from the Saints and claimed by the Packers. He is expected to play this weekend for his new team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Grady Jackson (GB) practiced on Thursday and will play this weekend.

DT Rod Walker (GB) was lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Corey Sears (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should still play this weekend.

DE Gary Walker (Hou) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured toe.

DT Montae Reagor (Ind) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured chest.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Montae Reagor (Ind) is out for this weekend's game.

DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) is out with his injured calf.

How many defensive linemen does it take to change a light bulb? DE David Bowens (Mia) has been activated from the non-football injury list. You may remember that Bowens was placed there after injuring his knee changing a light bulb at his home.

DT Tim Bowens (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured neck.

DT Larry Chester (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured leg.

Note that all New England DLs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans DLs have a bye this week.

DE Darren Howard (NO) has returned to practice and could be ready to play when the team returns from its bye week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Cornelius Griffin (NYG) partially participated in Thursday's practice and could play this weekend.

DE John Abraham (NYJ) is still out with his injured groin.

DT Josh Evans (NYJ) has been reinstated by the NFL from the drug suspension list. He practiced on Wednesday but will likely not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** John Parrella (Oak) will likely miss the next two weeks with his injured groin.

DT Dana Stubblefield (Oak) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Dana Stubblefield (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

DE Sam Williams (Oak) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Sam Williams (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) is expected to see his first game action of the season this weekend.

DT Jamal Williams (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

Note that all San Francisco DLs have a bye this week.

DT Norman Hand (Sea) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured biceps.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Norman Hand (Sea) is out for this weekend's game.

DT Damione Lewis (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his sprained ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Damione Lewis (StL) is out for this weekend.

DE Leonard Little (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his chest injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Leonard Little (StL) is out for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Warren Sapp (TB) was added to the injury report with a sprained foot but should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) did not practice on Thursday.

DE Bruce Smith (Was) will return to the starting lineup this weekend. Smith is a bit miffed at head coach Steve Spurrier after not starting for the first time since 1986 when healthy enough to do so.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Bruce Smith (Was) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

Linebackers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Gerald Hayes (Ari) is out this weekend.

LB Dan Morgan (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) practiced again on Thursday.

Note that all Denver LBs have a bye this week.

LB John Mobley (Den) is out with a spinal cord contusion and there is no timetable for his return. When asked if he could envision returning to the game this season, Mobley said "I'm not certain about that right now. I'm worried about my personal health more than anything right now." Mobley is scheduled to meet with a neck specialist Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB John Mobley (Den) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE ***LB Gary Brackett (Ind) had his foot stepped on during Wednesday's practice. He did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

LB Jim Nelson (Ind) is out with his injured collarbone.

LB Mike Maslowski (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Maslowski (KC) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

LB Tommy Hendricks (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Tommy Hendricks (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and will start if Zach Thomas can not play.

LB Zach Thomas (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday due to his injured groin. He hopes to participate in Thursday's session and play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) did not practice on Thursday and might sit this weekend.

LB Raonall Smith (Min) is about a week away from returning from his strained hamstring.

Note that all New England LBs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans LBs have a bye this week.

LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) has returned to practice and could be ready to play when the team returns from its bye week.

LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Clint Kriewaldt (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco LBs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should play this weekend.

LB Tommy Polley (StL) practiced on Wednesday but will be limited this weekend if he plays.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB LaVar Arrington (Was) practiced Thursday and should play this weekend.

LB T.J. Slaughter (FA) had weapons charges against him dropped.

Defensive Backs

CB Kevin Mathis (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Mathis (Atl) was able to practice on Thursday.

S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) was able to practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Corey Fuller (Bal) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday. He should play this weekend but will likely be limited.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Chad Williams (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday but did take part in Thursday's session. He might sit this weekend.

S Mike Green (Chi) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and could miss another week with his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) was able to practice on Thursday and could play this weekend.

CB Todd McMillon (Chi) is out with his injured hand.

S Cameron Worrell (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cameron Worrell (Chi) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) did not practice on Thursday and was added to the injury report as probable.

CB Jeff Burris (Cin) suffered his 2nd concussion of the season last Sunday and did not practice on Wednesday. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jeff Burris (Cin) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) did not practice on Thursday.

S Marquand Manuel (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend despite his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Marquand Manuel (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.

Note that all Denver DBs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jimmy Wyrick (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

CB Derek Combs (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Derek Combs (GB) did not practice on Thursday and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (GB) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

CB Marcus Coleman (Hou) did not finish Wednesday's practice due to discomfort in his injured neck. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Marcus Coleman (Hou) did not practice on Thursday and might miss this weekend's game.

S Idrees Bashir (Ind) will miss 2-4 weeks with his dislocated shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Walt Harris (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should still play this weekend.

CB Fernando Bryant (Jac) will be limited at best this week as he recovers from his concussion, but he should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Jac) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss another week with his injured knee. Even if Craft is healthy, Rashean Mathis will remain the starter.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Thursday.

CB Eric Warfield (KC) suffered a heel injury in Wednesday's practice and might miss this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Eric Warfield (KC) did not practice on Thursday.

CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) did not practice on Thursday.

CB Ken Irvin (Min) will start for the team this weekend.

Note that all New England DBs have a bye this week.

Note that all New Orleans DBs have a bye this week.

CB William Peterson (NYG) is still out with his injured back.

CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) is still out with his injured shoulder.

S Jon McGraw (NYJ) is still out with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rod Woodson (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. This is common for Woodson, and he should play this weekend.

S Brian Dawkins (Phi) is still out with his sprained foot.

CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) will likely miss another game with his sprained foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Chidi Iwuoma (Pit) just killed the spell checker. Plus, he practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ike Taylor (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Dewayne Washington (Pit) has been benched in favor of Deshea Townsend.

S Vernon Fox (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

Note that all San Francisco DBs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) rested his sore foot on Wednesday and did not practice. He did practice on Thursday and should start this weekend.

S Adam Archuleta (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should return to the starting lineup this weekend.

S Rich Coady (StL) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his strained groin. He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rich Coady (StL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB James Whitley (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

CB Ronde Barber (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

S John Howell (TB) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to be able to return to the field this weekend after missing last Sunday with his injured hamstring.

S John Lynch (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to play this weekend.

S Donnie Nickey (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to be ready this weekend.

S Jermaine Phillips (TB) is out for at least a month with his broken forearm.

CB Hank Poteat (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Samari Rolle (Ten) practiced on Thursday.

CB Andre Woolfolk (Ten) is out with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Andre Woolfolk (Ten) underwent surgery to repair his sprained ankle and will be out the rest of the regular season or longer.

CB Rashad Bauman (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Was) did not practice on Thursday.

CB Fred Smoot (Was) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his chest injury, but he is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fred Smoot (Was) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.