Players in the News

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Couch (Cle) says he wants to return to the Browns next season and has offered to restructure his $7.6 million contract.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) is improving daily. He practiced on Thursday but will likely be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) partially participated in Thursday's practice and expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kerry Collins (NYG) is officially out this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) may get back on the field this weekend. HC Marty Schottenheimer has not made an official announcement, but sources around the team say a change from Doug Flutie to Brees could be coming.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) is off the crutches but still will not practice this week. McNair is still a game-time decision.

Running Backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) was limited in Thursday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Alan Ricard (Bal) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Travis Henry (Buf) took a rest day on Wednesday and did not practice. He is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Willis McGahee (Buf) will again be a game-time decision this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Mike Anderson (Den) weighed in 10 pounds lighter after his suspension. HC Mike Shanahan was unconcerned with the drop in weight.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Reuben Droughns (Den) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) got a good deal of work in Wednesday's practice and "every nine-on-seven snap" in Thursday's session. According the HC Steve Mariucci, Pinner is "on course to play a little bit this weekend", but a final determination will not be made until Saturday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) looks 100% in practice and will start this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) did not practice on Thursday but should take part in Friday's session. He is still expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Onterrio Smith (Min) is expected to receive a few carries this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Larry Centers (NE) practiced on Wednesday, and the team is hopeful that he'll be able to resume his role as the 3^rd down back.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) did not practice again on Thursday but should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Thomas Jones (TB) was given 20 of the team's 26 RB carries last week and is expected to carry the majority of the load this weekend as well. Michael Pittman will get some looks as well but will be more of a factor in the passing game than on the ground.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Trung Canidate (Was) is still wearing a protective boot and did not practice on Thursday. He should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RBs Rock Cartwright, John Simon, & Sultan McCullough (Was) are expected to share time if Chad Morton can not go this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Thursday due to the flu but is expected to play this weekend.

Wide Receivers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brian Finneran (Atl) was limited on Thursday with his bruised knee and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peerless Price (Atl) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) took a rest day on Wednesday and did not practice. He is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Rod Smith (Den) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) should play this weekend despite his sore back.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte' Stallworth (NO) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Carter (NYG) is out this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ike Hilliard (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and will not start this weekend. He is likely to not play at all but will be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Tyree (NYG) will start for the team this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Boston (SD) did not practice again on Thursday due to a sore neck, but he is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not practice on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets practiced on Thursday. He will sit out tomorrow but will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Bobby Engram (Sea) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Dane Looker (StL) practiced on Thursday and now could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Bennett (Ten) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Laveranues Coles (Was) did some running but did not practice on Thursday. He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Taylor Jacobs (Was) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

Tight Ends

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dave Moore (Buf) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Zach Hilton (NO) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but he will try to play this weekend with a knee brace.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and will likely sit out this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Vishante Shiancoe (NYG) will likely start this weekend if Marcellus Rivers and Jeremy Shockey both sit.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Stephen Alexander (SD) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Justin Peelle (SD) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Ken Dilger (TB) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Olindo Mare (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should kick this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Martin Gramatica (TB) says his poor performance is because "he is not hitting the ball solid." True.

Offensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T L.J. Shelton (Ari) has missed a 2^nd straight day of practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Cameron Spikes (Ari) suffered a biceps pull in Wednesday's practice. He did not practice on Thursday but hopes to be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Orlando Brown (Bal) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Pucillo (Buf) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Thursday. He will need to work on Friday in order to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Villarrial (Chi) did not practice on Thursday but still could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jeff Backus (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Beverly (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend. Matt Joyce should get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kendyl Jacox (NO) practiced on Thursday but could still sit this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kareem McKenzie (NYJ) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kris Dielman (SD) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeremy Newberry (SF) did not practice on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (SF) practiced on Thursday and now could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to personal reasons but is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kenyatta Walker (TB) is out of the hospital, but his status for this weekend is a bit iffy. The team believes they'll have a good idea of Walker's status on Friday.

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

Defensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Dennis Johnson (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Keith McKenzie (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Mike Rucker (Car) did not practice again on Thursday and could sit this weekend. Al Wallace may start in his place.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Reggie Hayward (Den) practiced on Thursday and now could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Gilbert Brown (GB) did not practice again on Thursday but still could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Tim Bowens (Mia) partially participated in Thursday's practice and should play this Monday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Rob Burnett (Mia) partially participated in Thursday's practice and should play this Monday.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Billy Lyon (Min) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Rashad Moore (Sea) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Anton Palepoi (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Warren Sapp (TB) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Robaire Smith (Ten) did not practice on Thursday due to the flu but is expected to play this weekend.

Linebackers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Levar Fisher (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Cornell Brown (Bal) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Ray Lewis (Bal) practiced again on Thursday and should play as normal this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dominique Stevenson (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness, but he could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not practice on Thursday (he has still not been medically cleared) and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness but is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Scott Shanle (Dal) has been claimed by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jim Nelson (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Maslowski (KC) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Morlon Greenwood (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should play this Monday.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) was given a rest day on Thursday but should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Saleem Rasheed (SF) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Randall Godfrey (Sea) partially participated in Thursday's practice and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) partially participated in Thursday's practice and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB LaVar Arrington (Was) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend. In related news, Arrington has reportedly rejected a 7-year contract worth more than $50 million (which included a $13-15 million signing bonus). Pocket change.

Defensive Backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Emmanuel McDaniel (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Adrian Wilson (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Juran Bolden (Atl) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Lamont Brightful (Bal) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Terry Cousin (Car) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend. However, he will likely share snaps with Bobby Gray.

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

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

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Michael Hawthorne (GB) practiced on Thursday and now could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bhawoh Jue (GB) got some running in on Thursday but did not practice. He could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Thursday but looks a week away from returning to game action.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Thursday and is now a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Shawn Wooden (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rushen Jones (Min) practiced again on Thursday and has been removed from the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brent Alexander (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Chidi Iwuoma (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deshea Townsend (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmed Plummer (SF) did not practice on Thursday in order to rest his sore back and ankle, but he should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike Rumph (SF) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Webster (SF) has been named a starting CB for the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ken Lucas (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to the flue. In related news, he has been benched for his poor performance last week against the Vikings. Shawn Springs has been moved into the starting lineup.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Reggie Tongue (Sea) did not practice again on Thursday and could sit this weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Travis Fisher (StL) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S David Gibson (TB) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (TB) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Samari Rolle (Ten) partially participated in Thursday's practice but still should play this weekend.

ALL OF THE NEWS

Quarterbacks

QB Josh McCown (Ari) has been named the team's starting QB this weekend as the Cardinals want to evaluate the youngster.

QB Michael Vick (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend despite his sore ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

QB Kyle Boller (Bal) returned to practice on Wednesday, but he will still only be the team's #3 QB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kyle Boller (Bal) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Ray Lucas (Bal) has been released by the team.

QB Chris Chandler (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and will be the team's #3 QB this weekend.

QB Rex Grossman (Chi) has been named the team's starting QB this weekend as the Bears will begin looking to next season. Kordell Stewart will be the backup QB.

QB Tim Couch (Cle) has been named the team's starting QB as Kelly Holcomb has been ineffective.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Couch (Cle) says he wants to return to the Browns next season and has offered to restructure his $7.6 million contract.

QB David Carr (Hou) is improving and was able to throw some in practice. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) is improving daily. He practiced on Thursday but will likely be a game-time decision.

QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) tested his sore knee Wednesday and is expected to play this Monday night.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) partially participated in Thursday's practice and expects to play this weekend.

QB Kerry Collins (NYG) should sit this weekend with his injured ankle. Jesse Palmer will start for the team this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kerry Collins (NYG) is officially out this weekend.

HC Marty Schottenheimer (SD) has not named a starting QB for this weekend's game. It is not known whether Doug Flutie or Drew Brees will get the nod.

QB Steve McNair (Ten) has a slight crack in a bone spur on his ankle. He was on crutches Wednesday and is not expected to practice this week. He should be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) is off the crutches but still will not practice this week. McNair is still a game-time decision.

QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) will open the 2004 season as the team's starting QB according to HC Steve Spurrier. Ramsey's play will determine whether he continues as the starter.

Running Backs

RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) was limited in Wednesday's practice but is expected to start this weekend despite his wrist sprain.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) was limited in Thursday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

FB Alan Ricard (Bal) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Alan Ricard (Bal) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Travis Henry (Buf) took a rest day on Wednesday and did not practice. He is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Willis McGahee (Buf) will again be a game-time decision this weekend.

RB Sammy Morris (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB Brandon Bennett (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB James Jackson (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee. This leaves Jamel White and Lee Suggs as the primary RBs on the team. White will get the start this weekend.

RB Aveion Cason (Dal) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his torn ACL.

FB Mike Anderson (Den) has returned from his 4-game suspension and could start at FB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Mike Anderson (Den) weighed in 10 pounds lighter after his suspension. HC Mike Shanahan was unconcerned with the drop in weight.

FB Reuben Droughns (Den) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Reuben Droughns (Den) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced at full speed on Wednesday and is expected to return this weekend as the team's starting RB.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) looks 100% in practice and will start this weekend.

RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

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

RB Michael Bennett (Min) has a mild high ankle sprain and did not practice on Wednesday, but he should be able to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) did not practice on Thursday but should take part in Friday's session. He is still expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Onterrio Smith (Min) is expected to receive a few carries this weekend.

RB Moe Williams (Min) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured knee.

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

FB Larry Centers (NE) has been re-signed by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Larry Centers (NE) practiced on Wednesday, and the team is hopeful that he'll be able to resume his role as the 3^rd down back.

RB Kevin Faulk (NE) suffered a possible concussion last Sunday and did not fully participate in Wednesday's practice. He should play this weekend.

RB James Fenderson (NO) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured foot.

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 should sit this weekend.

RB Charlie Garner (Oak) was excused from Wednesday's practice due to a personal matter but should be able play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) did not practice again on Thursday but should start this weekend.

RB Dee Brown (Pit) has been signed by the team.

RB Verron Haynes (Pit) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured ankle and knee.

RB Kevan Barlow (SF) will again start in place of the injured Garrison Hearst.

RB Garrison Hearst (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and sit again this weekend with his injured knee.

FB Darian Barnes (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

RB Ladell Betts (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and will sit this weekend with his injured arm.

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

RB Trung Canidate (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Trung Canidate (Was) is still wearing a protective boot and did not practice on Thursday. He should sit this weekend.

FB Rock Cartwright (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RBs Rock Cartwright, John Simon, & Sultan McCullough (Was) are expected to share time if Chad Morton can not go this weekend.

RB Chad Morton (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could start this weekend with Ladell Betts and Trung Canidate both likely to miss action.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chad Morton (Was) did not practice on Thursday due to the flu but is expected to play this weekend.

Wide Receivers

WR Bryant Johnson (Ari) has moved past Bryan Gilmore into the starting lineup.

WR Jimmy Farris (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brian Finneran (Atl) was limited on Thursday with his bruised knee and could sit this weekend.

WR Peerless Price (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to play this weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peerless Price (Atl) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) took a rest day on Wednesday and did not practice. He is expected to play this weekend.

WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) will start over Ashley Lelie this weekend.

WR Rod Smith (Den) did not practice on Wednesday due to the flu but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Rod Smith (Den) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) should play this weekend despite his sore back.

WR Antonio Freeman (GB) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness but should play this weekend.

WR Troy Walters (Ind) broke his nose against the Titans last week but should play this weekend.

WR Matthew Hatchette (Jac) has been released by the team.

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

WR Troy Brown (NE) practiced on Wednesday for the first time in almost a month.

WR J.J. Stokes (NE) has been released by the team.

WR Donte' Stallworth (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit again this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte' Stallworth (NO) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

WR Tim Carter (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend after his concussion.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Carter (NYG) is out this weekend.

WR Ike Hilliard (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ike Hilliard (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and will not start this weekend. He is likely to not play at all but will be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Tyree (NYG) will start for the team this weekend.

WR Jonathan Carter (NYJ) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR James Thrash (Phi) practiced on Thursday 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) did not practice again on Thursday due to a sore neck, but he is expected to play this weekend.

WR Arnaz Battle (SF) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured toe.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not practice on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets practiced on Thursday. He will sit out tomorrow but will play this weekend.

WR Bobby Engram (Sea) did not practice after suffering a concussion last week but still could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Bobby Engram (Sea) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

WR Dane Looker (StL) ran on Wednesday but could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Dane Looker (StL) practiced on Thursday and now could play this weekend.

WR Drew Bennett (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Bennett (Ten) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

WR Laveranues Coles (Was) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Laveranues Coles (Was) did some running but did not practice on Thursday. He should play this weekend.

WR Taylor Jacobs (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend with his injured foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Taylor Jacobs (Was) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

Tight Ends

TE Freddie Jones (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dave Moore (Buf) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

TE Dustin Lyman (Chi) is still out with his spleen/abdominal injury.

TE Brad Banta (Det) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured collarbone.

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

TE Jim Kleinsasser (Min) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

TE Zach Hilton (NO) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Zach Hilton (NO) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but he will try to play this weekend with a knee brace.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) practiced on Wednesday but should sit another week with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and will likely sit out this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Vishante Shiancoe (NYG) will likely start this weekend if Marcellus Rivers and Jeremy Shockey both sit.

TE Stephen Alexander (SD) did not practice on Wednesday but could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Stephen Alexander (SD) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Justin Peelle (SD) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

TE Ken Dilger (TB) did not practice on Wednesday due to his strained hip and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Ken Dilger (TB) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

TE Frank Wycheck (Ten) is one of only four TEs with 500 or more catches. The others are Kellen Winslow, Ozzie Newsome, and Shannon Sharpe.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

CB Nate Clements (Buf) will return punts this weekend.

PK Brett Conway (Cle) has been signed by the team to take over for the injured Phil Dawson.

PK Phil Dawson (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his broken arm.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Olindo Mare (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should kick this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Martin Gramatica (TB) says his poor performance is because "he is not hitting the ball solid." True.

Offensive Linemen

C Pete Kendall (Ari) should miss the remainder of the season with his injured shoulder.

T L.J. Shelton (Ari) was sent home from practice on Wednesday due to illness, but he should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T L.J. Shelton (Ari) has missed a 2^nd straight day of practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Cameron Spikes (Ari) suffered a biceps pull in Wednesday's practice. He did not practice on Thursday but hopes to be able to play this weekend.

G Dwayne Morgan (Atl) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his torn quadriceps. T Matt Knutson has been signed by the team.

T Orlando Brown (Bal) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend despite his injured chest.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Orlando Brown (Bal) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Pucillo (Buf) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this weekend.

T Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Thursday. He will need to work on Friday in order to play this weekend.

G Corbin Lacina (Chi) was excuse from Wednesday's practice due to a personal matter. He is expected to play this weekend.

G Chris Villarrial (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Villarrial (Chi) did not practice on Thursday but still could play this weekend.

T Levi Jones (Cin) should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

G Matt O'Dwyer (Cin) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured foot.

G Chad Beasley (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured ankle.

G Paul Zukauskas (Cle) should rejoin the team this week after missing two weeks following his father's death.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jeff Backus (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Beverly (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend. Matt Joyce should get the start.

G Zach Wiegert (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend while wearing an brace on his injured elbow.

G LeCharles Bentley (NO) has a torn ACL and will be lost for the remainder of the season.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kendyl Jacox (NO) practiced on Thursday but could still sit this weekend.

T Luke Petitgout (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured back. HC Jim Fassel says Petitgout is improving at a "glacial pace." That would be slow.

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

T Kareem McKenzie (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kareem McKenzie (NYJ) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

G Mo Collins (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured knee. Brad Badger will get the start.

T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness but should play this weekend.

C Barret Robbins (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

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

T Marvel Smith (Pit) has improved but is still out with his injured neck.

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 should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Kris Dielman (SD) practiced on Thursday and should play 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 should sit this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeremy Newberry (SF) did not practice on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

G Ron Stone (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (SF) practiced on Thursday and now could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to personal reasons but is expected to play this weekend.

G Jerry Wunsch (Sea) did not practice this weekend (he's still on crutches) and should sit this weekend with his injured ankle.

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

T Kenyatta Walker (TB) did not practice on Wednesday as he was hospitalized with an elbow infection. The team hopes he'll recover in time to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kenyatta Walker (TB) is out of the hospital, but his status for this weekend is a bit iffy. The team believes they'll have a good idea of Walker's status on Friday.

C Larry Moore (Was) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured foot. G Daryl Terrell has been re-signed by the team.

T Chris Samuels (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss another week with his injured knee.

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

Defensive Linemen

DT Marcus Bell (Ari) was sent home from practice on Wednesday due to illness, but he should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

DE Dennis Johnson (Ari) was sent home from practice on Wednesday due to illness, but he should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Dennis Johnson (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

DT Ed Jasper (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his knee and ankle injuries.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Keith McKenzie (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

DT Brentson Buckner (Car) did not practice on Wednesday due to the flu but is expected to play this weekend.

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

DE Mike Rucker (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Mike Rucker (Car) did not practice again on Thursday and could sit this weekend. Al Wallace may start in his place.

DT Keith Traylor (Chi) took a day off Wednesday but will play this weekend.

DT Langston Moore (Cin) has been signed to the active roster from the team's practice squad.

DE Courtney Brown (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured biceps.

DE Reggie Hayward (Den) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Reggie Hayward (Den) practiced on Thursday and now could play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Gilbert Brown (GB) did not practice again on Thursday but still could play this weekend.

DT Tim Bowens (Mia) is expected to play this Monday night despite his injured calf.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Tim Bowens (Mia) partially participated in Thursday's practice and should play this Monday.

DE Rob Burnett (Mia) is expected to play this Monday night despite his injured knee and ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Rob Burnett (Mia) partially participated in Thursday's practice and should play this Monday.

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

DT Billy Lyon (Min) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Billy Lyon (Min) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

DT Dan Klecko (NE) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

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.

DT Keith Hamilton (NYG) says he is considering retiring at the end of the season.

DE John Abraham (NYJ) is still out with his injured groin and should miss the remainder of the season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured groin.

DT Sean Gilbert (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured groin.

DT John Parrella (Oak) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured groin.

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

DT Jamal Williams (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

DE Brandon Mitchell (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Rashad Moore (Sea) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

DE Anton Palepoi (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Anton Palepoi (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

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

DT Warren Sapp (TB) did not practice on Wednesday due to plantar fascia and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Warren Sapp (TB) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and is not on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) practiced again on Thursday.

DT Robaire Smith (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Robaire Smith (Ten) did not practice on Thursday due to the flu but is expected to play this weekend.

DE Bruce Smith (Was) says this season will likely be the final of his 57-year (soon to be Hall of Fame) career.

Linebackers

LB Levar Fisher (Ari) was sent home from practice on Wednesday due to illness, but he should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Levar Fisher (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

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.

LB Cornell Brown (Bal) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Cornell Brown (Bal) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

LB Ray Lewis (Bal) practiced Wednesday and should start this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Ray Lewis (Bal) practiced again on Thursday and should play as normal this weekend.

LB Terrell Suggs (Bal) will get his first start of the season in place of the injured Adalius Thomas. In related news, it has been learned that Suggs was charged with felony aggravated assault in a March 29^th brawl following a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Phoenix.

LB Adalius Thomas (Bal) will likely miss the remainder of the season with his injured elbow.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dominique Stevenson (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness, but he could play this weekend.

LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not practice on Thursday (he has still not been medically cleared) and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness but is expected to play this weekend.

LB Dwayne Levels (Cin) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

LB Adrian Ross (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Scott Shanle (Dal) has been claimed by the team.

LB T.J. Slaughter (GB) has been released by the team.

LB Antwan Peek (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

LB Jim Nelson (Ind) should sit this weekend with his injured collarbone.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jim Nelson (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

LB Deon Humphrey (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

LB Courtland Bullard (Jac) was signed by the team.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Maslowski (KC) did not practice on Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Morlon Greenwood (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should play this Monday.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) was given a rest day on Thursday but should play this weekend.

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

LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) is out with his bruised thigh. Jason Glenn will get the start.

LB Carlos Polk (SD) did not practice on Wednesday but could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Saleem Rasheed (SF) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

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

LB Randall Godfrey (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Randall Godfrey (Sea) partially participated in Thursday's practice and should play this weekend.

LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) partially participated in Thursday's practice and should play this weekend.

LB Robert Thomas (StL) has a torn groin and should miss 4 weeks.

LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) is out with his injured leg.

LB Jordan Kramer (Ten) should sit this weekend with his injured ankle.

LB LaVar Arrington (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

Defensive Backs

CB David Barrett (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

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

S Justin Lucas (Ari) should miss the remainder of the season with his injured ankle.

CB Emmanuel McDaniel (Ari) was sent home from practice on Wednesday due to illness, but he should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Emmanuel McDaniel (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

S Adrian Wilson (Ari) was sent home from practice on Wednesday due to illness, but he should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Adrian Wilson (Ari) missed a 2^nd practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend.

CB Juran Bolden (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend with his injured back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Juran Bolden (Atl) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

CB Lamont Brightful (Bal) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Lamont Brightful (Bal) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Terry Cousin (Car) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend despite his injured calf.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Terry Cousin (Car) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Reggie Howard (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend with his injured ankle.

S Mike Green (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend. However, he will likely share snaps with Bobby Gray.

CB Anthony Henry (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend despite his injured knee.

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

CB Daylon McCutcheon (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

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

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

S Corey Harris (Det) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured hamstring.

CB Calvin Carlyle (GB) has been signed by the team.

CB Michael Hawthorne (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Michael Hawthorne (GB) practiced on Thursday and now could play this weekend.

CB Bhawoh Jue (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bhawoh Jue (GB) got some running in on Thursday but did not practice. He could sit this weekend.

CB James Whitley (GB) has been signed by the team.

CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured groin.

S Idrees Bashir (Ind) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should be a game-time decision to return from his separated shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Thursday but looks a week away from returning to game action.

S Cory Bird (Ind) should sit this weekend with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend despite his injured back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Thursday and is now a game-time decision for this weekend.

S Lyle West (KC) is out with his injured foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Shawn Wooden (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Rushen Jones (Min) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rushen Jones (Min) practiced again on Thursday and has been removed from the injury report.

S Chris Akins (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Brent Alexander (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brent Alexander (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Chidi Iwuoma (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Chidi Iwuoma (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Deshea Townsend (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deshea Townsend (Pit) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmed Plummer (SF) did not practice on Thursday in order to rest his sore back and ankle, but he should play this weekend.

CB Mike Rumph (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike Rumph (SF) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Webster (SF) has been named a starting CB for the team.

S Reggie Tongue (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Reggie Tongue (Sea) did not practice again on Thursday and could sit this weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Travis Fisher (StL) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S David Gibson (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S David Gibson (TB) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (TB) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Samari Rolle (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Samari Rolle (Ten) partially participated in Thursday's practice but still should play this weekend.

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

Coaches

HC Dan Reeves (Atl) has been fired by the team. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will be the interim HC for the remainder of the season.

HC Dave Wannstedt (Mia) is rumored to be on shaky footing in Miami. He is also rumored to be on the initial want-list of Nebraska Athletic Director Steve Pederson. Of course Wannstedt denies that he is being considered for the Cornhuskers head job.

HC Steve Spurrier (Was) will "absolutely" return next season according to Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.