Players in the News

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Anthony Wright (Bal) will continue as the team’s starting QB as long as they are in the hunt for the playoffs according the HC Brian Billick.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Bledsoe (Buf) practiced on Friday and says he will start this weekend. Bledsoe added, “The last two days I’ve felt fine. They’ve done every test they can come up with and everything is normal. I feel 100%.”

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) will start this weekend while Chris Chandler serves as the team’s backup QB.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Couch (Cle) believes his career as a Brown is nearing an end. “I want to be here, but I’m sure I’m not going to be here if I’m a backup,” he said on Thursday. “I want to go somewhere where I can play.” Indeed.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Friday and will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) did not practice on Friday (he threw lightly on sidelines) and may sit this weekend as his status is not fully known. Dave Ragone took all of the first-team snaps and could be the team’s starter on Sunday.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Cory Sauter (Ind) has been signed by the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Todd Bouman (NO) returned to practice on Thursday.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Trent Dilfer (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to illness, but he returned on Friday and will be available this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) practiced on Friday and will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Hasselbeck (Was) has been named the team’s starting QB for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend. It is possible that Ramsey will not play again this season.

Running Backs

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Travis Henry (Buf) has said he can’t envision a situation in which he and Willis McGahee share the football in harmony. Like all elite runners, Henry thrives on work and has assumed that either he or McGahee will be traded this off-season. Speaking of McGahee, there is a chance that the rookie could make his pro debut this weekend but is a game-time decision.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) practiced on Friday and has been removed from the injury report.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Aveion Cason (Dal) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) did not practice on Friday, and his status for this weekend is unknown. If he does play, he’ll be limited at best. We believe Tony Hollings will get the start with Jonathan Wells seeing time also.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Tom Lopienski (Ind) has been signed from the practiced squad.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala (Jac) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) should carry 25-30 times per game according to HC Jack Del Rio.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) practiced all week and will start on Friday. The team hopes Holmes will be able to pick up all of Larry Johnson’s normal touches.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Larry Johnson (KC) was charged with aggravated assault and battery Friday morning in Kansas City and was unable to attend practice later that day. Johnson pleaded innocent to charges he threatened a former girlfriend with a gun and hit her. He is expected to miss this weekend’s game (as usual, but with a different reason this time).

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB James Fenderson (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred McAfee (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Johnathan Reese (NYJ) has been signed by the team from the practice squad.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Mack Strong (Sea) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Arlen Harris (StL) left practice on Thursday with the flu and did not take part in Friday’s session. He looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

Wide Receivers

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR LaTarence Dunbar (Atl) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured hamstring.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brian Finneran (Atl) practiced on Friday but will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) did not practice on Thursday, but he got some work in on Friday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Cole (Den) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured shoulder. WR Charlie Adams has been signed from the practice squad to take Cole’s roster spot.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eddie Kennison (KC) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) was limited was again on Friday and (although he is a game-time decision) should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Freddie Mitchell (Phi) has been named as one of the 30 or so prominent blacks that have received threatening letters in the last two years. The FBI is investigating the letters (which include threats of castration and death).

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Hines Ward (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and will play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets (SF) practiced on Thursday but did not go on Friday. This is the normal routine now for Streets as he rests his legs. He will start this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Bennett (Ten) practiced on Friday and should be able to play this weekend.

Tight Ends

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Freddie Jones (Ari) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE John Jones (Bal) practiced on Friday but could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dave Moore (Buf) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Kris Mangum (Car) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE David Martin (GB) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Billy Miller (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Zach Hilton (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is a game-time decision this weekend, but it doesn’t look promising for him to play.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) practiced on Friday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Stephen Alexander (SD) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend with his nagging groin.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Justin Peelle (SD) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

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

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Neil Rackers (Ari) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Adam Vinatieri (NE) will most likely be kicking in snow this weekend. Normally, that’s not an issue with Vinatieri as he has excelled in inclement weather, but he will have a new holder this weekend (P Ken Walter has been released). Backup QB Damon Huard will be the new holder, and even though Huard has held in the past, a cold snowy day is not the best condition for him and Vinatieri to have their first game together. A thanks goes to Ken Maxwell for pointing this out….we knew he was good for something around here.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) practiced on Friday but still looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Leon Johnson (SD) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

Offensive Linemen

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Orlando Brown (Bal) was limited in Friday’s practice and looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Pucillo (Buf) will miss 1-3 weeks with his injured toe.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Aaron Gibson (Chi) practiced on Friday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Villarrial (Chi) did not practice on Friday and has been downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.

*** 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 *** C Rob Davis (GB) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Zach Wiegert (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind) practiced all week and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Steve Sciullo (Ind) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and should sit this weekend. Adam Meadows should get the start.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Kendyl Jacox (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Luke Petitgout (NYG) did not practice on Friday and has been named a game-time decision.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Mo Collins (Oak) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Barrett Robbins (Oak) did not practice all week and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G John Welbourn (Phi) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) got some work in on Friday but is still out this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Brock Gutierrez (SF) practiced on Friday and now should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeremy Newberry (SF) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and fully participated in Friday’s practice. He should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (SF) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) did not practice on Friday due to the flu but is expected to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Jerry Wunsch (Sea) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Pita Elisara (Was) was signed by the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Larry Moore (Was) practiced on Friday and should be available this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Samuels (Was) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Daryl Terrell (Was) was released by the team.

Defensive Linemen

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Ari) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Barron Tanner (Ari) did not practice on Friday due to the flu and is a game-time decision for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Darren Urban (Ari) did not practice on Friday due to the flu and is a game-time decision for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Anthony Weaver (Bal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Keith McKenzie (Buf) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and will be a game-time decision.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Brentson Buckner (Car) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Gilbert Brown (GB) practiced on Friday and now should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kenny Peterson (GB) practiced on Friday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Steve Martin (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Montae Reagor (Ind) suffered a setback with his chest injury and could sit this weekend.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Montique Sharpe (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ryan Sims (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jason Taylor has been named as one of the 30 or so prominent blacks that have received threatening letters in the last two years. The FBI is investigating the letters (which include threats of castration and death).

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Billy Lyon (Min) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Dan Klecko (NE) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Willie Whitehead (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Sean Gilbert (Oak) did not practice all week and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Dana Stubblefield (Oak) practiced all week and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Mitchell (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Kevin Carter (Ten) did not practice on Thursday but will play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) practiced again on Friday and looks good to return to game action this weekend.

Linebackers

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Newman (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Terrell Suggs (Bal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Allen (Car) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Ben Taylor (Cle) partially participated in Friday’s practice and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dexter Coakley (Dal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Nick Barnett (GB) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Paris Lenon (GB) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Steve Foley (Hou) practiced all week but will be a game-time decision this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Sharper (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Peterson (Jac) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Quinton Caver (KC) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Maslowski (KC) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit this weekend. Kawika Mitchell should get the start for Maslowski.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) says that while his hip is still hurting he expects to start this weekend (the hip should be numb in the New England cold). He will be a game-time decision.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Vrabel (NE) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Cie Grant (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brandon Moore (SF) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Randall Godfrey (Sea) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) partially participated in Thursday’s practice, but he did go on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Courtland Bullard (StL) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) practiced on Thursday but did not go on Friday. He looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

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

Defensive Backs

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) practiced on Friday but looks like a game-time decision.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Dexter Jackson (Ari) practiced on Friday and (barring a setback) will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ray Buchanan (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Bryant Scott (Atl) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Tom Knight (Bal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Terrence McGee (Buf) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Terry Cousin (Car) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) practiced on Friday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jimmy Spencer (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dale Carter (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ralph Brown (NYG) practiced Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S David Young (NYJ) has been released by the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Derrick Gibson (Oak) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced all week.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) practiced all week.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Ronnie Heard (SF) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike Rumph (SF) practiced on Thursday and Friday and could play some this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jimmy Williams (SF) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Andre Dyson (Ten) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Andre Lott (Was) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

ALL OF THE NEWS

Quarterbacks

QB Josh McCown (Ari) could see some action down the stretch.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Preston Parsons (Ari) is also expected to see game action as the season comes to a close. Vice president of football operations Rod Graves says the team needs to determine where Parson and Josh McCown stand. Basically, the team wants to find out if they need to draft Eli Manning this spring. That means Parsons and McCown could eat into Jeff Blake’s time on the field over the remainder of the season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Doug Johnson (Atl) was excused from Wednesday’s practice due to illness in his family. He will be available to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Doug Johnson (Atl) returned to practice on Thursday.

QB Michael Vick (Atl) says he feels 95% healthy and doesn’t want the coaching staff to hold anything back this weekend.

QB Kyle Boller (Bal) is still out with his injured quadriceps, but he could return to practice next week.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Anthony Wright (Bal) will continue as the team’s starting QB as long as they are in the hunt for the playoffs according the HC Brian Billick.

QB Drew Bledsoe (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday due to feeling tired and dizzy from the lingering effects from a helmet-to-helmet hit last Sunday. As this is the 2^nd straight week of dizziness for Bledsoe, he will be closely monitored and is not a lock to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Bledsoe (Buf) practiced on Thursday, but his playing status for this weekend is still not clear.

QB Chris Chandler (Chi) practiced on Wednesday, but Kordell Stewart received the most first-team snaps. A starter has not been named for this weekend, but it looks like Stewart should receive the nod.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) took the majority of reps in Thursday’s practice and looks like the starter for this weekend’s game. Rex Grossman even got some snaps so it looks like Chris Chandler will sit another week.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) will start this weekend while Chris Chandler serves as the team’s backup QB.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Couch (Cle) was limited in Thursday’s practice and could be available this weekend.

QB Kelly Holcomb (Cle) will remain as the team’s starting QB.

QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Wednesday and will continue to play with the splint on his broken thumb.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Friday and will start this weekend.

QB Tony Banks (Hou) has been lost for the season with a broken hand.

QB David Carr (Hou) will return as the team’s starting QB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) did not throw longer than 15 yards in Thursday’s practice but is still slated to start this weekend. In related news, Carr received a lesson on sliding in Thursday’s practice. The teacher was Astros left fielder Lance Berkman.

QB Dave Ragone (Hou) will be the team’s backup QB this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Cory Sauter (Ind) has been signed by the team.

QB Mark Brunell (Jac) is healthy again but is the team’s #3 QB. He says he’ll be playing for another team next year “without a doubt.”

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Todd Bouman (NO) was excused from Wednesday’s practice after a death in his family. He will be available to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Todd Bouman (NO) returned to practice on Thursday.

QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) practiced fully on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

QB Doug Flutie (SD) has been named the team’s starting QB for this weekend.

QB Jeff Garcia (SF) is still the team’s starting QB.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Trent Dilfer (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to illness, but he returned on Friday and will be available this weekend.

QB Steve McNair (Ten) says he feels much better than last week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QBs Steve McNair & Billy Volek (Ten) split reps in practice on Thursday. McNair expects to start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) practiced on Friday and will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Hasselbeck (Was) has been named the team’s starting QB for this weekend’s game.

QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) should sit another week with his injured foot. He slipped during practice on Wednesday and may have “tweaked” his foot according to HC Steve Spurrier. Ramsey did not finish practice and left for treatment on the injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) did not practice on Thursday and is currently listed as day-to-day.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend. It is possible that Ramsey will not play again this season.

Running Backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Justin Griffith (Atl) has been given a role in the offense with the loss of Warrick Dunn. "If it's single back, two TEs and two WRs (a run-oriented formation), T.J. (Duckett)'s taking most of that," said running backs coach Ollie Wilson. "If it's a three-wide receiver package [and one tight end, a pass-oriented formation], then Justin's taking most of that."

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Travis Henry (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but did some work on Thursday. He should play this weekend.

RB Sammy Morris (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

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

RB DeShaun Foster (Car) practiced on Wednesday and should return this week after missing two games with a broken hand.

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

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

RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice and (barring a setback) should start this week after sitting last Sunday with viral pneumonia.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) practiced on Thursday and should start this weekend. Brock Forsey should get some looks as well after his huge effort in Week 13.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) practiced on Friday and has been removed from the injury report.

RB James Lynch (Cin) was arrested early Tuesday on charges he urinated in a public street and then resisted arrest by trying to kick the windows out of a police car. He was charged with driving with a suspended license, resisting arrest, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and fleeing police.

RB William Green (Cle) did not rejoin the Browns on Monday. He has been further suspended by the league for “treatment purposes.” Green will have a March 8 pretrial hearing on drunken driving and marijuana possession charges. He appeared in court Wednesday, when the hearing had been scheduled. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will decide when Green can return.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Aveion Cason (Dal) twisted a knee in Wednesday’s practice and according to HC Bill Parcells, probably won’t make the trip to Philadelphia. If Cason does not play, Richie Anderson will take his touches as the third-down back, and Erik Bickerstaff could be activated from the practice squad to provide depth.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Aveion Cason (Dal) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Mike Anderson (Den) is still out serving the last of his four-game suspension.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) has been practicing but will probably sit again this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ahman Green (GB) is a mere 91 yards away from matching Jim Taylor’s 41-year old single-season rushing mark of 1,474 yards.

RB Domanick Davis (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday due to a sore left ankle and right thigh. However, he is feeling better and expects to play this weekend. Tony Hollings and Jonathan Wells split practice reps with Davis out.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) did not practice on Thursday and said he could not play if the game was on Friday. If Davis can not play this weekend, Tony Hollings and Jonathan Wells would each share the load in his place.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Tom Lopienski (Ind) has been signed from the practiced squad.

RB James Mungro (Ind) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his severe turf toe injury.

FB Detron Smith (Ind) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala (Jac) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) should carry 25-30 times per game according to HC Jack Del Rio.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) practiced all week and will start on Friday. The team hopes Holmes will be able to pick up all of Larry Johnson’s normal touches.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Obafemi Ayanbadejo (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

RB Antowain Smith (NE) was inactive last Sunday, and his future playing time will depend on the playing conditions. Smith is widely known as a cold-weather back. The Patriots finish the season with four games in the northeast.

RB James Fenderson (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and is day-to-day with his re-injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Fenderson (NO) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB James Fenderson (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

RB Fred McAfee (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred McAfee (NO) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred McAfee (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

RB Lamar Smith (NO) will be the team’s back-up RB this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Johnathan Reese (NYJ) has been signed by the team from the practice squad.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend. In related news, Bettis said on Wednesday that he wants to play in 2004 and also wants to retire as a Steeler.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

RB Kevan Barlow (SF) will start this weekend and get the majority of carries with Garrison Hearst hobbled with a knee injury.

RB Garrison Hearst (SF) underwent surgery on the meniscus in his knee and will not play for at least this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Mack Strong (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Mack Strong (Sea) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Arlen Harris (StL) left practice on Thursday with the flu and did not take part in Friday’s session. He looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

RB John Simon (Was) has been re-signed by the team a week after they released him.

Wide Receivers

WR LaTarence Dunbar (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR LaTarence Dunbar (Atl) did not practice on Thursday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR LaTarence Dunbar (Atl) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured hamstring.

WR Brian Finneran (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brian Finneran (Atl) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brian Finneran (Atl) practiced on Friday but will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

WR Eric Moulds (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) did not practice on Thursday, but he got some work in on Friday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Quincy Morgan (Cle) has passed his neurological tests. He practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend as normal. Well, hopefully he’ll play better than normal.

WR Chris Cole (Den) is out with his injured shoulder.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deltha O’Neal (Den) has been excused from the team to be with his ailing father who is stricken with cancer. There is no word on when O’Neal will rejoin the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

WR Charles Rogers (Det) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his broken collarbone. WR James Williams was signed to take Rogers spot on the roster.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eddie Kennison (KC) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Derrius Thompson (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

WR Troy Brown (NE) is still not practicing and won’t play this weekend if he can’t get back on the practice field by Friday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

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

WR Donte Stallworth (NO) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice but could still sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) was limited again on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) was limited was again on Friday and (although he is a game-time decision) should sit this weekend.

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

WR Hines Ward (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but expects to play this weekend despite his severely bruised ribs. "I’m not sitting out regardless of coaches, whatever," said Ward. "I’m going to fight all the way to the last game of the year. I’ll worry about healing in the off-season. I'm going to fight like we are a 10-4 team."

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Hines Ward (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Hines Ward (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

WR David Boston (SD) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Boston (SD) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

WR Kassim Osgood (SD) could move past Reche Caldwell into the starting lineup.

WR Arnaz Battle (SF) is out with his injured toe.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) has been receiving some extra playing time lately (at the expense of Tai Streets), and that will continue for the remainder of the season. The team wants to take a good look at Lloyd before the season ends.

WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not practice but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets (SF) practiced on Thursday but did not go on Friday. This is the normal routine now for Streets as he rests his legs. He will start this weekend.

WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee. Charles Lee is now the team’s #2 WR. WR Snoop Minnis has been re-signed to take Jurevicius’ spot on the roster.

WR Keenan McCardell (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Keenan McCardell (TB) was limited in Thursday’s practice but should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Bennett (Ten) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend. However, Justin McCareins will continue as the team’s #2 WR.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Bennett (Ten) practiced on Friday and should be able to play this weekend.

WR Rod Gardner (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Rod Gardner (Was) did not practice in Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Patrick Johnson (Was) has reportedly moved past Darnerian McCants into the role of #3 WR.

WR Darnerian McCants (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

Tight Ends

TE Freddie Jones (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Freddie Jones (Ari) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Freddie Jones (Ari) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE John Jones (Bal) practiced on Friday but could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dave Moore (Buf) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

TE Marco Battaglia (Car) has been signed by the team.

TE Kris Mangum (Car) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Kris Mangum (Car) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Kris Mangum (Car) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

TE Mike Seidman (Car) is out with his injured knee.

TE Dustin Lyman (Chi) is still out with his bruised spleen.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

TE David Martin (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE David Martin (GB) got some work in on Thursday but could still sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE David Martin (GB) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Billy Miller (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

TE Dallas Clark (Ind) is out with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Richard Angulo (Min) has been signed by the team and could be active this weekend.

TE Zach Hilton (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Zach Hilton (NO) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Zach Hilton (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

TE David Sloan (NO) has been signed by the team.

TE Tony McGee (NYG) has been signed by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Tony McGee (NYG) will be active this weekend if Jeremy Shockey does not play.

TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) is improving, but he did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and will likely sit another week.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is a game-time decision this weekend, but it doesn’t look promising for him to play.

TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) practiced on Friday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

TE Stephen Alexander (SD) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Stephen Alexander (SD) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Stephen Alexander (SD) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend with his nagging groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Justin Peelle (SD) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Justin Peelle (SD) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

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

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

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Neil Rackers (Ari) did not practice on Thursday due to the flu.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Neil Rackers (Ari) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

KR Chris Cole (Den) will sit this weekend and might miss the remainder of the season.

P Ken Walter (NE) has been released by the team. Brooks Barnard has been signed to handle the team’s punting duties.

KR Michael Lewis (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) was limited on Thursday and looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) practiced on Friday but still looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Leon Johnson (SD) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

KR Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Thursday due to the flue but should play this weekend.

Offensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T L.J. Shelton (Ari) re-aggravated his injured arm in Wednesday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Orlando Brown (Bal) injured his ribs in Wednesday’s practice and is been day-to-day. He should be able to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Orlando Brown (Bal) was limited in Friday’s practice and looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

T Jonas Jennings (Buf) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured foot.

G Mike Pucillo (Buf) should miss this weekend’s game with his injured foot.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Pucillo (Buf) will miss 1-3 weeks with his injured toe.

T Aaron Gibson (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Aaron Gibson (Chi) was very limited on Thursday but (barring a setback) should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Aaron Gibson (Chi) practiced on Friday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

G Chris Villarrial (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Villarrial (Chi) did not practice on Thursday and almost certainly will sit this weekend. Terrence Metcalf should get the start.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Villarrial (Chi) did not practice on Friday and has been downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Paul Zukauskas (Cle) is still out with family matters after losing his mother to brain cancer.

*** 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 *** C Rob Davis (GB) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

C Mike Flanagan (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Mike Flanagan (GB) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

T Marcus Spriggs (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marcus Spriggs (GB) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Zach Wiegert (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind) practiced all week and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Steve Sciullo (Ind) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and should sit this weekend. Adam Meadows should get the start.

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

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Todd Perry (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

G Kendyl Jacox (NO) should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kendyl Jacox (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Kendyl Jacox (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

G Wayne Lucier (NYG) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Luke Petitgout (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Luke Petitgout (NYG) did not practice on Friday and has been named a game-time decision.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Mo Collins (Oak) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Barrett Robbins (Oak) did not practice all week and should sit this weekend.

G John Welbourn (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G John Welbourn (Phi) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

C Jeff Hartings (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

T Marvel Smith (Pit) is out with his neck injury.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) got some work in on Friday but is still out this weekend.

C Jason Ball (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) did not practice on Thursday and will sit this weekend.

T Damion McIntosh (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Damion McIntosh (SD) did not practice on Thursday and will sit this weekend.

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

C Brock Gutierrez (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Brock Gutierrez (SF) practiced on Friday and now should play this weekend.

G Eric Heitmann (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

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

C Jeremy Newberry (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeremy Newberry (SF) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and fully participated in Friday’s practice. He should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (SF) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) did not practice on Friday due to the flu but is expected to play this weekend.

G Jerry Wunsch (Sea) should sit this weekend with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jerry Wunsch (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Jerry Wunsch (Sea) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Pita Elisara (Was) was signed by the team.

T Kenyatta Jones (Was) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his chest injury.

C Larry Moore (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Larry Moore (Was) practiced on Friday and should be available this weekend.

T Chris Samuels (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Samuels (Was) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Samuels (Was) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Daryl Terrell (Was) was released by the team.

Defensive Linemen

DT Marcus Bell (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Ari) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Ari) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Barron Tanner (Ari) did not practice on Friday due to the flu and is a game-time decision for this weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Darren Urban (Ari) did not practice on Thursday due to the flu.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Darren Urban (Ari) did not practice on Friday due to the flu and is a game-time decision for this weekend’s game.

DE Anthony Weaver (Bal) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Anthony Weaver (Bal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

DE Keith McKenzie (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Keith McKenzie (Buf) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and will be a game-time decision.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Brentson Buckner (Car) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Courtney Brown (Cle) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

DT Gilbert Brown (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Gilbert Brown (GB) did not practice on Thursday and now could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Gilbert Brown (GB) practiced on Friday and now should play this weekend.

DT Kenny Peterson (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Kenny Peterson (GB) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kenny Peterson (GB) practiced on Friday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Steve Martin (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Montae Reagor (Ind) suffered a setback with his chest injury and could sit this weekend.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Montique Sharpe (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ryan Sims (KC) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Tim Bowens (Mia) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and could play this weekend.

DE Rob Burnett (Mia) should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Rob Burnett (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Larry Chester (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Billy Lyon (Min) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Billy Lyon (Min) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

DE Kevin Williams (Min) will move to the NT position for much of this weekend’s game as Fred Robbins is struggling. Kenny Mixon will start at LDE. Chuck Wiley will start at RDE.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Dan Klecko (NE) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Dan Klecko (NE) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

DT Henry Ford (NO) has been released by the team.

DE Willie Whitehead (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Willie Whitehead (NO) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Willie Whitehead (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

DE John Abraham (NYJ) should miss another week with his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Sean Gilbert (Oak) did not practice all week and should sit this weekend.

DT John Parrella (Oak) is still out with his injured groin.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Dana Stubblefield (Oak) practiced all week and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

DT Jamal Williams (SD) should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) underwent knee surgery and will miss 1-3 weeks.

DE Brandon Mitchell (Sea) should sit this weekend with his injured calf.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Mitchell (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Mitchell (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

DE Erik Flowers (StL) has been signed by the team.

DT Jeremy Staat (StL) has been released by the team.

DE Simeon Rice (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Simeon Rice (TB) was limited in Thursday’s practice but should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Kevin Carter (Ten) did not practice on Thursday but will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) is improving, but he is not at 100%. He practiced on Thursday and believes he’ll be able to play this weekend, but it could only be in passing situations. HC Jeff Fisher is encouraged by the progress that Kearse’s ankle has made and says Kearse will play this weekend barring any setback.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) practiced again on Friday and looks good to return to game action this weekend.

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

Linebackers

LB Ray Thompson (Ari) has been suspended by the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. The timing of the suspension means Thompson will miss the remainder of the season.

LB Keith Newman (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Newman (Atl) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Newman (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Ray Lewis (Bal) has a protective wrap on his thumb, but he will play this weekend (he is not even on the injury report).

LB Terrell Suggs (Bal) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Terrell Suggs (Bal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Allen (Car) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not practice on Wednesday due to concussion related effects and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

LB Dwayne Levels (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brant Boyer (Cle) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

LB Ben Taylor (Cle) should sit this weekend as he recovers from a staph infection on his elbow.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Ben Taylor (Cle) practiced on Thursday but should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Ben Taylor (Cle) partially participated in Friday’s practice and should sit this weekend.

LB Dexter Coakley (Dal) partially tore his biceps on Thanksgiving but will continue to play with the injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dexter Coakley (Dal) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dexter Coakley (Dal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

LB Nick Barnett (GB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Nick Barnett (GB) got some work in on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Nick Barnett (GB) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Paris Lenon (GB) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Steve Foley (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Steve Foley (Hou) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Steve Foley (Hou) practiced all week but will be a game-time decision this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Antwan Peek (Hou) practiced with the scout team on Thursday but could still sit this weekend.

LB Jamie Sharper (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Sharper (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Mike Peterson (Jac) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Peterson (Jac) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Monty Beisel (KC) is out with his injured groin.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Quinton Caver (KC) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Maslowski (KC) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and will sit this weekend. Kawika Mitchell should get the start for Maslowski.

LB Gary Stills (KC) has been moved from the DE position to add depth at linebacker.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) was added to the injury report with a sore hip (suffered after twisting his hip in Wednesday’s practice). Thomas was limited on Thursday and looks like a game-time decision, but the team hopes he’ll be able to start.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) says that while his hip is still hurting he expects to start this weekend (the hip should be numb in the New England cold). He will be a game-time decision.

LB Chris Claiborne (Min) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend after missing the Thanksgiving Day game with his injured heel.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

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

LB Nick Rogers (Min) has been named the team’s starter at SLB over Henri Crockett.

LB Mike Vrabel (NE) did not practice on Tuesday due to the flu but could be able to play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Vrabel (NE) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Cie Grant (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Cie Grant (NO) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Cie Grant (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Brandon Moore (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brandon Moore (SF) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) did not practice on Thursday, but he did go on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Randall Godfrey (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Randall Godfrey (Sea) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) partially participated in Thursday’s practice, but he did go on Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Courtland Bullard (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Courtland Bullard (StL) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

LB Scott Shanle (StL) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

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

LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) practiced on Thursday but did not go on Friday. He looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

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

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.

LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) will miss the remainder of the regular season with his broken leg. Brad Kassell will start while Calmus is out.

LB Jeremiah Trotter (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

Defensive Backs

CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) was still limited on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) practiced on Friday but looks like a game-time decision.

S Dexter Jackson (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Dexter Jackson (Ari) could not fully participate in Thursday’s practice and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Dexter Jackson (Ari) practiced on Friday and (barring a setback) will start this weekend.

CB Ray Buchanan (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ray Buchanan (Atl) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ray Buchanan (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

S Cory Hall (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

S Bryan Scott (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Bryant Scott (Atl) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Tom Knight (Bal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Terrence McGee (Buf) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

CB Terry Cousin (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Terry Cousin (Car) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Terry Cousin (Car) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

S Mike Green (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) practiced on Friday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB R.W. McQuarters (Chi) did not practice on Thursday and was added to the injury report with his injured toe. He is expected to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

CB Jeff Burris (Cin) is still out with his head injury. However, he practiced on Wednesday and hopes to play next weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday, but he did go on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Marquand Manuel (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Daylon McCutcheon (Cle) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Lewis Sanders (Cle) practiced on Thursday but could sit this weekend.

CB Derek Ross (Dal) has been released by the team. HC Bill Parcells insists he wasn't sending a message to the rest of the Cowboys by cutting Ross just days before a big game. The move came after Ross missed two team functions - a team run and hospital visits - and fumbled twice in a loss to Miami. But the coach said Wednesday those aren't the reasons Ross is gone. Parcells said Ross just didn't have a future with his Cowboys. Ross has been claimed by the Atlanta Falcons.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jimmy Spencer (Den) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

S Antuan Edwards (GB) is out at least two week with his injured hamstring. Marques Anderson will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Al Harris (GB) stung his shoulder in Thursday’s practice and did not finish the session, but he should be able to play this weekend.

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

S Darren Sharper (GB) practiced on Wednesday and (barring a setback) should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) practiced on Thursday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

S Matt Stevens (Hou) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured leg.

S Idrees Bashir (Ind) should miss another week with his injured shoulder.

S Cory Bird (Ind) is out with his injured shoulder.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and should sit this weekend.

CB Jason Craft (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

CB Jamar Fletcher (Mia) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured arm. CB Jimmy Wyrick was signed to take Fletcher’s spot on the roster.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brock Marion (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Ken Irvin (Min) has been named the starter for this weekend over Denard Walker.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Chris Akins (NE) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

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

CB Dale Carter (NO) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dale Cater (NO) was limited again on Thursday but hopes to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dale Carter (NO) did not practice on Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ralph Brown (NYG) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ralph Brown (NYG) practiced Friday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Beasley (NYJ) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S David Young (NYJ) is out with his injured hamstring.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S David Young (NYJ) has been released by the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Derrick Gibson (Oak) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced all week.

CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) practiced all week.

CB Chad Scott (Pit) will miss the remainder of the season after tearing tendons in his hand.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dewayne Washington (Pit) will start in place of the injured Chad Scott.

S Ronnie Heard (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Ronnie Heard (SF) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

CB Mike Rumph (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss another week with his injured ankle.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike Rumph (SF) practiced on Thursday and Friday and could play some this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jimmy Williams (SF) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Rich Coady (StL) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

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

CB James Whitley (StL) has been released by the team.

CB Tim Wansley (TB) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured hamstring. S Dwight Smith will start in Wansley’s spot.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Andre Dyson (Ten) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

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

S Andre Lott (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Andre Lott (Was) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

Coaches

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** HC Herman Edwards (NYJ) has two years remaining on his contract but is seeking a two-year extension. Edwards is expected to use an escape clause in the off-season if he is not given the extension.