Players in the News

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and said he "felt really good." (Barring a setback) he will be the team’s #2 QB this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Kyle Boller (Bal) is still out with his injured quadriceps.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Bledsoe (Buf) left in the middle of Wednesday’s practice due to illness. It appears that the Bills passing game is giving everyone nausea.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Chris Chandler (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit out the Thursday session as well. However, the team still hopes he’ll be able to start this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) took all of the 1^st team snaps in Wednesday’s practice and will start if Chandler can not go.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) said that on Tuesday he "couldn’t actually play catch with (his) son." Even though his shoulder is improving, Carr will sit again. That means Tony Banks will get his second straight start.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Bryon Leftwich (Jac) will continue as the team’s starting QB.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Aaron Brooks (NO) has a sprained MCL in his left knee, but he practiced on Wednesday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) looked "normal" on Wednesday and has been named the team’s starting QB for this weekend’s game.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday but has not been ruled out of Monday night’s game.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) will continue as the team’s starting QB if healthy. He doesn’t look healthy yet (his right foot is in a cast) and should sit this weekend. Tim Hasselbeck should get the start.

Running Backs

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Marcel Shipp (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but should start this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB George Layne (Atl) has been signed by the team.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Travis Henry (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB DeShaun Foster (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** FB R.J. Bowers (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured ankle.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) is still on suspension. This will be the 4^th week of his four-game suspension. There has been no word on whether Green will face additional suspension for his trouble from last week.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB James Jackson (Cle) will start for the team this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Clinton Portis (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) has been ruled out of the Thanksgiving Day game.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Stacey Mack (Hou) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured foot.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB James Mungro (Ind) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** FB Detron Smith (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Ki-Jana Carter (NO) will undergo surgery on his toe and will be lost for the remainder of the season. Lamar Smith was signed by the team and (when he learns the offense) should replace Carter as the team’s primary backup RB. Until Smith is up to speed, James Fenderson will be the #2 back.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB James Fenderson (NO) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Eddie George (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Ladell Betts (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play a good deal this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Trung Canidate (Was) is expected to start again this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Rock Cartwright (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Chad Morton (Was) took part only in the individual drills on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

Wide Receivers

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Jason McAddley (Ari) has missed several weeks and has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his bad hamstring.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR LaTarence Dunbar (Atl) should sit another week with his injured hamstring.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Sam Aiken (Buf) will in fact miss the remainder of the season as he has been placed on the injured reserve list. Clarence Coleman is now the team’s #3 WR.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) passed his concussion test and practiced on Wednesday. He should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Walters (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR D’Wayne Bates (Min) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR David Givens (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Derrick Lewis (NO) has been added to the active roster for the week as the Saints are very thin at the WR position.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Michael Lewis (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) has in fact been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) should play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Keenan McCardell (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Taylor Jacobs (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Darnerian McCants (Was) has a knee contusion and was on crutches early this week. He did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

Tight Ends

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE John Jones (Bal) will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Dustin Lyman (Chi) is out this weekend with a bruised spleen.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Reggie Kelly (Cin) practiced on Wednesday for the first time in a month but could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) did not practice on Wednesday and won’t go on Thursday either. He will try to take part in Friday’s session.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) did some running on Wednesday and "might have a chance to play" this weekend according to HC Tony Dungy.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Kyle Brady (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend. Jerame Tuman will start.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** KR Terrence Wilkins (Ind) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

Offensive Linemen

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Pucillo (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Villarrial (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Victor Leyva (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Faine (Cle) has in fact been lost for the season with his high ankle sprain.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Kurt Vollers (Dal) has been very limited in practice this week and should sit on Thanksgiving Day. Torrin Tucker should start, and Ryan Young should play as well.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Ryan Diem (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind) should sit again with his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Saturday (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Steve Sciullo (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Vincent Manuwai (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G John Welbourn (Phi) is still out with his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured knee. Chukky Okobi will get the start.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Keydrick Vincent (Pit) practiced on Wednesday but should still sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Solomon Page (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Cory Raymer (SD) did not practice on Wednesday. He had a metal plate inserted into his broken hand and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Heitmann (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit again this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Kerry Jenkins (TB) has been removed from the injury report and will start this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (TB) practiced on Wednesday but won’t start this weekend. Cosey Coleman will get the start.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Matt Martin (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Larry Moore (Was) was limited in Wednesday’s practice and should sit this weekend with his injured foot.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Kenyatta Jones (Was) practiced on Wednesday.

Defensive Linemen

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Ed Jasper (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Anthony Weaver (Bal) should sit this weekend with his injured neck.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Glen Steele (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Daryl Gardener (Den) has been suspended by HC Mike Shanahan for two more games due to "conduct detrimental to the team."

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Gary Walker (Hou) should sit another week with his injured foot.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Lionel Barnes (Jac) has agreed to a contract extension with the team.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Ted Washington (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Willie Whitehead (NO) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT John Parrella (Oak) is out with his injured groin.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Adrian Dingle (SD) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Raylee Johnson (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured foot.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Marcellus Wiley (SD) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Simeon Rice (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT James Atkins (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) was able to run on the treadmill on Wednesday but isn’t sure if he’ll be able to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured thumb.

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

Linebackers

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Gerald Hayes (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Twan Russell (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Posey (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Allen (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Jim Nelson (Ind) is still out.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Quinton Caver (KC) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend despite his back spasms.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit again tomorrow. However, he is expected to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Raonall Smith (Min) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Julian Peterson (SF) did not practice on Wednesday due to the flu but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Scott Shanle (StL) should sit this weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Nate Webster (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Barry Gardner (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

Defensive Backs

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Juran Bolden (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday due to the flu and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Dale Carter (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) left practice on Wednesday with the flu but should be able to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Kevin McCadam (Atl) practiced on Wednesday but should sit this weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Bryan Scott (Atl) is out with his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Tom Knight (Bal) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Brown (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit again this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Jeff Burris (Cin) is still out with his head injury.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Marquand Manuel (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) is still out with his injured shoulder.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Walt Harris (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Donald Strickland (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Jac) should sit this weekend with his injured back.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Kiwaukee Thomas (Jac) has agreed to a 3-year contract extension with the team.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Chris Akins (NE) did not practice on Wednesday due to his injured leg.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Ralph Brown (NYG) is out with his injured shoulder.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Rod Woodson (Oak) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Ronnie Heard (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit again this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike Rumph (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured ankle.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) had a "breakthrough" with his injured knee. Hamlin should practice this week and play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Reggie Tongue (Sea) passed his concussion tests and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Rich Coady (StL) should sit again with his injured groin.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Samari Rolle (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Lance Schulters (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Andre Woolfolk (Ten) is still out with his injured ankle.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** S Andre Lott (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured ankle.

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Quarterbacks

QB Jeff Blake (Ari) is expected to start as normal this weekend despite his injured knee.

QB Doug Johnson (Atl) will start again for the team as Michael Vick is still hobbled and Kurt Kittner is still horrible.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and said he "felt really good." (Barring a setback) he will be the team’s #2 QB this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Kyle Boller (Bal) is still out with his injured quadriceps.

QB Anthony Wright (Bal) impressed the Ravens so much last Sunday that he could remain as the team's starting QB even when Kyle Boller returns from injury.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Bledsoe (Buf) left in the middle of Wednesday’s practice due to illness. It appears that the Bills passing game is giving everyone nausea.

QB Chris Chandler (Chi) underwent an MRI on his injured shoulder which revealed a sprain. He is currently listed as day-to-day and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. HC Dick Jauron says that Chandler would continue as the team's starting QB if healthy. If Chandler is not healthy, Kordell Stewart would step in as the starter.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) took all of the 1^st team snaps in Wednesday’s practice and will start if Chandler can not go.

QB David Carr (Hou) is recovering and could return this weekend after missing last Sunday's game with his sprained throwing shoulder.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Peyton Manning (Ind) felt a "twinge" in his throwing elbow during Wednesday’s practice and will undergo an MRI. HC Tony Dungy does not believe the injury is serious and expects Manning to play this weekend.

QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) could see the bench soon. HC Jack Del Rio says he is considering sitting his struggling rookie in favor of David Garrard.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Bryon Leftwich (Jac) will continue as the team’s starting QB.

QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) has regained his role as the team's starting QB and will start on Thanksgiving Day against the Cowboys.

QB Rohan Davey (NE) has moved past Damon Huard and is now the team's backup QB.

QB Aaron Brooks (NO) is expected to start as normal this weekend despite re-aggravating his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Aaron Brooks (NO) has a sprained MCL in his left knee, but he practiced on Wednesday and is expected to start this weekend.

QB Jeff Garcia (SF) hopes to return to the starting lineup this weekend. According to HC Dennis Erickson, he will do so if he can "move around normally". It looks like the Wednesday practice is the key. If Garcia looks "normal" on Wednesday, he'll likely get the start.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) looked "normal" on Wednesday and has been named the team’s starting QB for this weekend’s game.

QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) is expected to start as normal this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

QB Marc Bulger (StL) is still the team's starting QB despite struggling the past few weeks. Head coach Mike Martz was comically adamant in his press conference that Bulger is the guy.

QB Steve McNair (Ten) has not been ruled out of action this weekend, but he should miss practice all week. He will rest and treat his calf all week and looks like a game-time decision. It doesn't look good, but this is Steve McNair that we're talking about. If McNair can't play, Billy Volek (who looked good in relief last Sunday) will get the start.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday but has not been ruled out of Monday night’s game.

QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) is still not healthy and could miss another week. Tim Hasselbeck played well last week so the team will not rush Ramsey back.

Running Backs

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Marcel Shipp (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but should start this weekend.

RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) is expected to return to action this weekend, but he will be the team's backup RB behind Marcel Shipp.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with ligament tear in his left foot. Obviously, this gives T.J. Duckett a huge boost in value. FB Justin Griffith should also get some looks in the running game.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB George Layne (Atl) has been signed by the team.

RB Travis Henry (Buf) did not suffer a setback while playing last Sunday and looks like he will continue to start as normal.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Travis Henry (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB DeShaun Foster (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB Corey Dillon (Cin) is expected to return to the starting lineup this weekend, but Rudi Johnson will also see considerable action as well.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** FB R.J. Bowers (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured ankle.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB James Jackson (Cle) will start for the team this weekend.

RB Clinton Portis (Den) has a sore heel and is expected to start as normal this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Clinton Portis (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

RB Artose Pinner (Det) has been added to the 53-man roster. He might play on Thanksgiving Day, but he likely will wait until December 7th to make his pro debut. Given the current state of the Lions running game, Pinner will likely at least be given a shot to produce when completely healthy. However, he is still not completely healthy. His leg still tires after long practices.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) has been ruled out of the Thanksgiving Day game.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Stacey Mack (Hou) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured foot.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB James Mungro (Ind) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** FB Detron Smith (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

RB Michael Bennett (Min) looks like he's ready to resume the role as the team's primary RB. He will start again this weekend and should get the majority of carries.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Doug Chapman (Min) was released by the team in order to make a claim on TE Richard Angulo (just released by the Rams). By adding Angulo, the Vikings would have access to the St. Louis audible terminology.

RB Onterrio Smith (Min) is nothing more than a kick returner now that Michael Bennett has returned from injury.

RB Moe Williams (Min) is no longer the team's primary RB, but he will still receive some touches.

RB Ki-Jana Carter (NO) could miss some time with his injured toe. With Carter out, James Fenderson is the team's backup RB.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB James Fenderson (NO) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to play this weekend.

RB Charlie Garner (Oak) is improving, but it looks like Tyrone Wheatley will continue as the team's primary RB (at least as long as Wheatley continues his strong play).

RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) admitted on Monday that this could be his final NFL season.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Eddie George (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

RB Ladell Betts (Was) is expected to return to practice this week and play this weekend after missing the last four games with a fractured forearm.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Ladell Betts (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play a good deal this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Trung Canidate (Was) is expected to start again this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Rock Cartwright (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** RB Chad Morton (Was) took part only in the individual drills on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

Wide Receivers

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Jason McAddley (Ari) has missed several weeks and has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his bad hamstring.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR LaTarence Dunbar (Atl) should sit another week with his injured hamstring.

WR Sam Aiken (Buf) underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee and could miss the remainder of the season.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Sam Aiken (Buf) will in fact miss the remainder of the season as he has been placed on the injured reserve list. Clarence Coleman is now the team’s #3 WR.

WR Eric Moulds (Buf) is already battling his injured groin and tweaked his hamstring last Sunday as well. Moulds is valiantly playing through the groin injury, but his battered body is not allowing him to perform at a high level. He simply needs rest.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) is getting healthy, but there isn’t room for him to see much game action. Steve Smith and Ricky Proehl have been producing well, and Muhsin Muhammad has increased his stats in the last couple of weeks. Further, Karl Hankton has to be activated each week because of his role with the special teams.

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

WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) is expected to be fully healthy this weekend and start as normal.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) passed his concussion test and practiced on Wednesday. He should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Walters (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

WR J.R. Tolver (Mia) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR D’Wayne Bates (Min) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Randy Moss (Min) sprained an ankle last Sunday but is expected to start this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR David Givens (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Derrick Lewis (NO) has been added to the active roster for the week as the Saints are very thin at the WR position.

WR Michael Lewis (NO) could miss this weekend's game with his sprained ankle.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Michael Lewis (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

WR Donte Stallworth (NO) looks like he will sit again this weekend with his sprained ankle.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

WR Tim Dwight (SD) is still out with his collapsed lung. He might not return this year.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) has in fact been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) should play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Keenan McCardell (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Taylor Jacobs (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** WR Darnerian McCants (Was) has a knee contusion and was on crutches early this week. He did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

Tight Ends

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE John Jones (Bal) will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Dustin Lyman (Chi) is out this weekend with a bruised spleen.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Reggie Kelly (Cin) practiced on Wednesday for the first time in a month but could sit this weekend.

TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) suffered a rib cartilage injury (the cartilage is separated) and may sit this weekend. He looks like a game-time decision at best.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) did not practice on Wednesday and won’t go on Thursday either. He will try to take part in Friday’s session.

TE Dallas Clark (Ind) could play this weekend's game despite his strained lower back.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) looks like he will sit again with his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) did some running on Wednesday and "might have a chance to play" this weekend according to HC Tony Dungy.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Kyle Brady (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

TE Jim Kleinsasser (Min) sprained an ankle last Sunday but is expected to start this weekend.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) was not active last Monday night but seems to be a good bet to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend. Jerame Tuman will start.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

KR Eddie Drummond (Det) looks like a game-time decision for Thanksgiving Day.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** KR Terrence Wilkins (Ind) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

KR Charlie Rogers (Mia) was re-signed by the team to replace the injured Sam Simmons.

KR Sam Simmons (Mia) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his high ankle sprain.

KR Keyuo Craver (NO) will likely return kicks and punts this weekend as KR1 Michael Lewis and KR2 Donte Stallworth are both doubtful. Further, the team does not want to risk KR3 Jerome Pathon on special teams as the WR position is already dreadfully thin.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

Offensive Linemen

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Pucillo (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Villarrial (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Victor Leyva (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

C Jeff Faine (Cle) suffered a high ankle sprain and could be lost for the remainder of the season.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Faine (Cle) has in fact been lost for the season with his high ankle sprain.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Kurt Vollers (Dal) has been very limited in practice this week and should sit on Thanksgiving Day. Torrin Tucker should start, and Ryan Young should play as well.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Ryan Diem (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind) should sit again with his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Saturday (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Steve Sciullo (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Vincent Manuwai (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

G LeCharles Bentley (NO) hyper-extended his knee once again but is expected to play this weekend.

G Kendyl Jacox (NO) is still out with his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G John Welbourn (Phi) is still out with his injured knee.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured knee. Chukky Okobi will get the start.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Keydrick Vincent (Pit) practiced on Wednesday but should still sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Solomon Page (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Cory Raymer (SD) did not practice on Wednesday. He had a metal plate inserted into his broken hand and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Heitmann (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit again this weekend.

G Dwayne Ledford (SF) could be lost for the season with a high ankle sprain.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Kerry Jenkins (TB) has been removed from the injury report and will start this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (TB) practiced on Wednesday but won’t start this weekend. Cosey Coleman will get the start.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Matt Martin (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** C Larry Moore (Was) was limited in Wednesday’s practice and should sit this weekend with his injured foot.

T Kenyatta Jones (Was) has been signed by the team.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** T Kenyatta Jones (Was) practiced on Wednesday.

T Chris Samuels (Was) is out with his knee injury and could miss several games.

Defensive Linemen

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Ed Jasper (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Anthony Weaver (Bal) should sit this weekend with his injured neck.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Glen Steele (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Daryl Gardener (Den) has been suspended by HC Mike Shanahan for two more games due to "conduct detrimental to the team."

DE Jared DeVries (Det) did not practice on Monday and should sit on Thanksgiving Day.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Gary Walker (Hou) should sit another week with his injured foot.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Lionel Barnes (Jac) has agreed to a contract extension with the team.

DE David Bowens (Mia) has been activated from the non-football injury list.

DT Chris Hovan (Min) sprained an ankle last Sunday but is expected to start this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Ted Washington (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Willie Whitehead (NO) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT John Parrella (Oak) is out with his injured groin.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Adrian Dingle (SD) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Raylee Johnson (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured foot.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Marcellus Wiley (SD) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

DT Damione Lewis (StL) is expected to practice on Wednesday and could return to action this weekend.

DE Leonard Little (StL) is expected to practice on Wednesday and could return to action this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Simeon Rice (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT James Atkins (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) could return to action this weekend after missing last Sunday's game.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) was able to run on the treadmill on Wednesday but isn’t sure if he’ll be able to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured thumb.

DE Bruce Smith (Was) has tied Reggie White for the all-time sack career sack mark, but he is still not happy about his lack of playing time.

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

Linebackers

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Gerald Hayes (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Twan Russell (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Posey (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Allen (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

LB Ben Taylor (Cle) was hospitalized on Monday with staph infection in his elbow.

LB Al Wilson (Den) is experiencing a stinging sensation down his left arm that is being caused by a pinched nerve. Wilson has been bothered by the injury for weeks but says it "is getting kind of unbearable."

LB Nick Barnett (GB) could sit on Thanksgiving Day due to the sprained ankle he suffered last Sunday.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Jim Nelson (Ind) is still out.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Quinton Caver (KC) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend despite his back spasms.

LB Chris Claiborne (Min) will have off-season surgery on his heel and his shoulder but does not expect to miss any games this season.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit again tomorrow. However, he is expected to play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Raonall Smith (Min) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Julian Peterson (SF) did not practice on Wednesday due to the flu but should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Scott Shanle (StL) should sit this weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Nate Webster (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** WEDNESDAY UPDATE *** LB Barry Gardner (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

Defensive Backs