*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) is expected to take some snaps this weekend, and (barring a setback) he will start next weekend against Carolina.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) was hit by the flu on Wednesday but has improved and will start this weekend.  Also, he was able to work his injured shoulder in the weight room on Friday.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) threw a few passes Saturday and tested his strained calf by moving around a little. He was optimistic but doesn't want to set himself up for a letdown. "I'm just going to keep an open mind right now to where I can improve even more in the next two days," said McNair, who watched most of practice with his calf on ice. "I'm just staying positive that I am going to play." It's honestly very tough to say whether he'll play or not. You don't pay us money to straddle the fence so if you made me put a number on it, I'd say the odds of him starting Monday are 70%. Look at your roster and make your best call.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE (from Bob Harris) *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) has been ruled out for tomorrow's game against the Cardinals after contracting a case of viral pneumonia. Looks like Brock Forsey will get the start and likely carry the load. Remember that Brock Forsey started his first career game and rushed for 56 yards on 19 carries in an Oct. 26 win over Detroit -- the last time Thomas missed a game. He also scored his first NFL touchdown on an 8-yard run that day. Forsey could be a nice pickup if you're in need of a RB this week.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) will start this weekend over Rudi Johnson.  Dillon is expected to receive about two-thirds of the carries.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) is unlikely to be released this off-season.  Cleveland officials seem inclined to hold on the Green at least through the 2004 season.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Darnerien McCants (Was) hasn’t practiced all week and will likely sit this weekend.  Patrick Johnson will be the team’s #3 WR.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** TE Robert Johnson (Chi) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with a broken foot.  TE Gabe Reid was signed off the Titans practice squad to take Johnson’s roster spot.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) says he expects to start this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** Ss Nnamdi Asomugha & Anthony Dorsett (Oak) are expected to start this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) practiced on Thursday and Friday and will be the team’s #2 QB this weekend.  He could finally see action this season.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) is expected to take some snaps this weekend, and (barring a setback) he will start next weekend against Carolina.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Anthony Wright (Bal) was added to the injury report (shoulder) but he practiced partially on Friday and will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Bledsoe (Buf) experienced headaches and nausea due to a mild concussion.  He seems to be improving and practiced on Friday (although he admitted to being a bit “fuzzy”.  He should start this weekend.

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 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Chris Chandler (Chi) is not ready to play and will be the team’s #3 QB 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) will start for the team this weekend.  Rex Grossman will be the backup.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Jake Plummer (Den) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tony Banks (Hou) will start for the team this weekend.

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 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) will not start this weekend.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Peyton Manning (Ind) threw without pain on Friday and (barring a setback) will start this weekend.  The MRI on his elbow was negative. It was mainly a precautionary type move and he should be good to go for the game this week. The team is saying it was a minor issue.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Jac) says he would like to be reunited with former HC Tom Coughlin if Coughlin lands another head coaching position for the 2004 season.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced on Friday and will start this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Aaron Brooks (NO) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and should 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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) was hit by the flu on Wednesday but has improved and will start this weekend.  Also, he was able to work his injured shoulder in the weight room on Friday.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and is a game-time decision. The worry, of course, is that McNair could further injure his calf. He will not play unless he can move about in the pocket to protect himself and do so without pain. He's a tough one to predict as he has a track record of looking bad all week missing practice and then being ready to play on Sunday. Monday night makes it even harder to guess. If we had to put a number on it, we'd say it's 50-50 that he plays Monday night.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) threw a few passes Saturday and tested his strained calf by moving around a little. He was optimistic but doesn't want to set himself up for a letdown. "I'm just going to keep an open mind right now to where I can improve even more in the next two days," said McNair, who watched most of practice with his calf on ice. "I'm just staying positive that I am going to play." It's honestly very tough to say whether he'll play or not. You don't pay us money to straddle the fence so if you made me put a number on it, I'd say the odds of him starting Monday are 70%. Look at your roster and make your best call.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Gibran Hamdan (Was) has been signed from the practice squad.  He will serve as Tim Hasselbeck’s backup this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Hasselbeck (Was) will start for the team this weekend.

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.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) is not healthy enough to play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Marcel Shipp (Ari) did not practice on Thursday but is expected to start this weekend.  However, he will lose some carries to Emmitt Smith.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chester Taylor (Bal) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Travis Henry (Buf) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Ken Simonton (Buf) has been signed by the team.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB DeShaun Foster (Car) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE (from Bob Harris) *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) has been ruled out for tomorrow's game against the Cardinals after contracting a case of viral pneumonia. Looks like Brock Forsey will get the start and likely carry the load. Remember that Brock Forsey started his first career game and rushed for 56 yards on 19 carries in an Oct. 26 win over Detroit -- the last time Thomas missed a game. He also scored his first NFL touchdown on an 8-yard run that day. Forsey could be a nice pickup if you're in need of a RB this week.

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

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) will start this weekend over Rudi Johnson.  Dillon is expected to receive about two-thirds of the carries.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Kenny Watson (Cin) practiced on Friday 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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) is unlikely to be released this off-season.  Cleveland officials seem inclined to hold on the Green at least through the 2004 season.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Clinton Portis (Den) practiced on Thursday and Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) now looks like he will debut in week 15.

*** 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.

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Detron Smith (Ind) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Omar Easy (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) practiced on Friday and will start 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 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB James Fenderson (NO) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaMont Jordan (NYJ) has practiced all week and will wear a smaller cast this weekend which will allow him to handle a few carries.

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 season in Pittsburgh.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Ladell Betts (Was) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Trung Canidate (Was) will start for the team this weekend, but Ladell Betts is expected to receive a good number of carries as well.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Rock Cartwright (Was) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB John Simon (Was) has been released to make room for QB Gibran Hamdan.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR LaTarence Dunbar (Atl) practiced on Friday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Marcus Robinson (Bal) has been added to the injury report as questionable with a “chest ailment”.  However, he is expected to play this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Derick Armstrong (Hou) will sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) practiced all week and will start this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) practiced on Thursday and Friday.  He has been upgraded to probable and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Walters (Ind) practiced on Thursday and Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Johnson (Jac) has been working with the first team unit in practice and could start 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR D’Wayne Bates (Min) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) practiced on Friday and could play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR David Givens (NE) practiced on Friday and could 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Michael Lewis (NO) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Carter (NYG) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Porter (Oak) admits that the pain in his abs from the hernia he suffered still bothers him.  “I’m nowhere near 100%.  I’m like 70 during the week, and 80 on game day because of adrenaline,” Porter admitted.  “It just hurts.”

*** FRIDAY OPINION (Gray) *** Jerry Porter is looking like a guy that will be underrated in the coming off-season.  His 2003 performance was so underwhelming that many fantasy players will write him off as a one-year wonder.  If he can regain his health, he should rebound in a big way next season. Just something to keep in mind for next Summer.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Freddie Mitchell (Phi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.  If James Thrash can’t go, Mitchell will get the start.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Sean Morey (Phi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR James Thrash (Phi) suffered an injured thumb in Friday’s practice.  The x-ray was negative, and it looks like a sprain.  His status will be monitored.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Lee Mays (Pit) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and is expected to play 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Kassim Osgood (SD) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) is out for the season with a torn ligament in his toe.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not practiced on Thursday but should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Bobby Engram (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday, but he did go on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but he did go on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Keenan McCardell (TB) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Bennett (Ten) jogged on Friday but did not practice.  He is a game-time decision for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Hill (Ten) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

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

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Darnerien McCants (Was) hasn’t practiced all week and will likely sit this weekend.  Patrick Johnson will be the team’s #3 WR.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE John Jones (Bal) practiced on Thursday and Friday but is still a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** TE Robert Johnson (Chi) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with a broken foot.  TE Gabe Reid was signed off the Titans practice squad to take Johnson’s roster spot.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Reggie Kelly (Cin) practiced on Thursday and Friday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.  The team expects him to start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Robert Johnson (Cle) injured his foot in practice and will not play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeb Putzier (Den) practiced on Friday and should play 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) is expected to take a pain killing injection on Sunday and start the game.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Friday 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 change to play” this weekend according to HC Tony Dungy.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Kyle Brady (Jac) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jason Dunn (KC) did not practice on Friday due to the flu but could 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) suffered a setback with his injured knee (while working out without a knee brace) before last Monday night’s game.  He did not practice on Thursday or Friday and almost certainly will sit again this weekend.  However, he is officially a game-time decision.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE L.J. Smith (Phi) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and has been downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Stephen Alexander (SD) makes his return to the injury report and is probable for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Itula Mili (Sea) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Terrence Wilkins (Ind) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend despite his broken nose.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Kevin Shaffer (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Weiner (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Orlando Brown (Bal) is not 100% with his injured leg, but he practiced Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Pucillo (Buf) did not practice on Thursday and looks like a game-time decision.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Villarrial (Chi) practiced on Friday but has been downgraded to questionable.  He should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Paul Zukauskas (Cle) is out this weekend as he will not travel with the team to Seattle.  Instead, he will be in Boston with his ill mother and the rest of his family.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Tom Nalen (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Dan Neil (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ephraim Salaam (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Milford Brown (Hou) should sit this weekend.

*** 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.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Marcus Spears (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Brian Waters (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Casey Wiegmann (KC) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Luke Petitgout (NYG) did not practice on Thursday or Friday due to a tight back and looks like a game-time decision.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and was upgraded to questionable on the injury report.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) says he expects to start this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Keydrick Vincent (Pit) practiced on Friday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Cory Raymer (SD) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Heitmann (SF) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (SF0 did not practice on Thursday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Matt Martin (Ten) practiced on Friday 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.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ed Jasper (Atl) practiced on Friday and could play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Tony Weaver (Bal) is out for this weekend’s game.  Jarret Johnson will get the start.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Glen Steele (Cin) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Mario Fatafehi (Den) practiced on Friday and 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Corey Sears (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Gary Walker (Hou) has been lost for the season after being placed on the inured reserve list with his injured toe.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Montae Reagor (Ind) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Stroud (Jac) tweaked his hamstring in Wednesday’s practice but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT John Browning (KC) did not practice on Friday and has been added to the injury report as probable with an injured knee.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Eddie Freeman (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Montique Sharpe (KC) has been added to the injury report as questionable with an injured ankle.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ted Washington (NE) practiced on Friday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Darren Howard (NO) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Willie Whitehead (NO) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Michael Strahan (NYG) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Michael Strahan (NYG) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) did not practice all week and should sit this weekend with his injured groin.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Josh Evans (NYJ) is expected to play this weekend after coming back from a 9-week NFL suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy for a 3^rd time.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE ***DE Trace Armstrong (Oak) will likely retire at the end of this season.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Corey Simon (Phi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Darwin Walker (Phi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Raylee Johnson (SD) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Marcellus Wiley (SD) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Mitchell (Sea) did not practice on Friday and is a game-time decision for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Courtland Bullard (StL) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Damione Lewis (StL) practiced all week and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) practiced all week and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Simeon Rice (TB) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Warren Sapp (TB) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT James Atkins (Ten) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) jogged on Friday but did not practice.  He is a game-time decision for this weekend’s game.

*** 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.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Posey (Buf) did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Allen (Car) did not practice on Friday and looks like a game-time decision for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dwayne Levels (Cin) practiced on Friday and should play 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."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Donnie Spragan (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jashon Sykes (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Al Wilson (Den) has practiced this week and should start this weekend.  However, there is no way to tell how his shoulder will respond when hit.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Steve Foley (Hou) should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Antwan Peek (Hou) should sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Mitchell (Jac) was released by the team on Thursday.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Shawn Barber (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Quinton Caver (KC) did not practice on Friday and is out for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Scott Fujita (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Maslowski (KC) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice on Friday and has been downgraded to questionable.  However, the team still believes he could play this weekend.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Michael Barrow (NYG) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Carlos Emmons (Phi) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Julian Peterson (SF) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Scott Shanle (StL) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

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

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

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) did not practice on Friday and looks like a game-time decision at best.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Juran Bolden (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Kevin McCadam (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Corey Fuller (Bal) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend, but he will likely be limited.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Tom Knight (Bal) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and has been downgraded to doubtful with his injured foot.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Brown (Chi) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and will play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit 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.

CB Jacoby Shepherd (Det) was released to make room for the activation of RB Artose Pinner.

GB Darren Sharper (GB) will likely sit on Thanksgiving Day due to a bruised lung and injured ribs.

CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) will likely sit this weekend with his injured groin.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced on Friday and now 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Doering (Ind) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Walt Harris (Ind) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Donald Strickland (Ind) practiced on Friday and should start at FS this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Jac) partially participated in Friday’s practice and has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report.  He looks like a game-time decision.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jamar Fletcher (Mia) suffered a broken arm in the Thanksgiving Day game again Dallas.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Marquand Manuel (Min) did not practice on Friday but still looks to play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Chris Akins (NE) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

CB Dale Carter (NO) is out this weekend with his injured quadriceps.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S David Young (NYJ) is out this weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** Ss Nnamdi Asomugha & Anthony Dorsett (Oak) are expected to start this weekend.

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

S Brian Dawkins (Phi) could return this weekend after missing last Sunday's game.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Clinton Hart (Phi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Lito Sheppard (Phi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) could return this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jerry Wilson (SD) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Ronnie Heard (SF) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmed Plummer (SF) practiced on Thursday and should play 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Reggie Tongue (Sea) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Rich Coady (StL) practiced on Friday but still should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB James Whitley (StL) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Aeneas Williams (StL) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Samari Rolle (Ten) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Lance Schulters (Ten) did not practice on Friday but still could 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.