*** SATURDAY UPDATE ***  QB Aaron Brooks (NO) has many folks wondering how short a leash he'll be on with coach Jim Haslett as we said yesterday. For what it's worth, here's what Haslett said earlier about backup QB Todd Bouman: "He's got a gun for an arm, and he understands the offense now," Haslett said. "He's fearless. He's going to throw the thing up. I think he's kind of like [former backup quarterback] Jake [Delhomme] was last year, only with a better arm. Todd can probably be a starter in the league."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) is looking better. As we said yesterday, we think he'll go.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) has played in 29 straight games.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) is talking about breaking touchdown records held by Emmitt Smith and Marshall Faulk: “That's very attainable in this offense,” Holmes said. “I'm just waiting for it to come to me. It's something that was a focus for me personally. Now that we're down to three games left, you start letting guys know you're looking forward to breaking it.”

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) is not looking too good as we told you yesterday. Don't be surprised to see him miss this game. Onterrio Smith and Moe Williams will carry the load for Minnesota.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) is expected to start and play a big role this weekend with Charlie Garner's status unknown.  Garner has missed practice all week due to undisclosed personal issues.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) practiced all week and should play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte' Stallworth (NO) had an excellent practice Friday and it's looking more like he'll contribute Sunday. He's still a game time decision but he sounds optimistic: "I told them if I can run, I'm playing," Stallworth said. "If you don't want me to play (on Sunday), don't let me in that stadium."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Lockett (NYJ) is expected to be active this weekend due to the loss of Jonathan Carter.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** LB Ben Taylor (Cle) had the stitches removed from his elbow and should play this weekend.

Quarterbacks

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Josh McCown (Ari) could be without his starting left tackle Sunday. T L.J. Shelton has missed a 2^nd straight day of practice on Thursday with the flu and now may not play this weekend. Rookie Reggie Wells is #2 on the depth chart and would likely start at tackle if Shelton couldn't play.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) practiced on Friday and will start this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Kyle Boller (Bal) practiced again on Friday and will be the team's #3 QB this weekend.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Chris Chandler (Chi) practiced on Friday and will serve as 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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jon Kitna (Cin) may get a key part of his OL back Sunday. Levi Jones is improving and there's a better chance he could play Sunday. As the starting left tackle, he's a key component of the Bengals passing game. Cincinnati used backup OL Scott Rehberg last week after Jones went down but he struggled. If Jones can't go, Rehberg would get the start.

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.

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

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) has been named a game-time decision, but it looks like he'll get the start.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) is not at 100% with his sore knee, but he practiced on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Aaron Brooks (NO) will be on a short leash this weekend as HC Jim Haslett is growing tired of Brooks' fumbling.  If Brooks stumbles, Todd Bouman will likely see action.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE ***  QB Aaron Brooks (NO) has many folks wondering how short a leash he'll be on with coach Jim Haslett as we said yesterday. For what it's worth, here's what Haslett said earlier about backup QB Todd Bouman: "He's got a gun for an arm, and he understands the offense now," Haslett said. "He's fearless. He's going to throw the thing up. I think he's kind of like [former backup quarterback] Jake [Delhomme] was last year, only with a better arm. Todd can probably be a starter in the league."

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.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) has been named the team's starting QB for this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) did not practice this week (as expected) and is still officially a game-time decision.  Just to take a stab in the dark, it looks like McNair will play as he is improving (and he has a habit of playing despite injuries).  Said HC Jeff Fisher, “He's got a little less swelling in the ankle joint than he did yesterday, and that's the key right now, to get the swelling out of there because there's so much swelling and bleeding in the joint, it's not operating.”  That sounds terrible (especially the ‘swelling and bleeding in the joint' part, but McNair will play if at all possible.  However, that doesn't mean he's a fantasy starter for you.  If you have another viable option, it would be wise to go in that direction rather than start the hobbled McNair.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) is looking better. As we said yesterday, we think he'll go.

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 start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) practiced on Friday and will start 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Alan Ricard (Bal) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Buf) practiced on Thursday and Friday and will be a game-time decision this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Brandon Bennett (Cin) practiced on Thursday and Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Reuben Droughns (Den) was able to practice on Friday and has been named a game-time decision.

*** 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.

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.

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

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) has played in 29 straight games.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) took it easy on Friday with his injured shoulder but will start as normal this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) is talking about breaking touchdown records held by Emmitt Smith and Marshall Faulk: “That's very attainable in this offense,” Holmes said. “I'm just waiting for it to come to me. It's something that was a focus for me personally. Now that we're down to three games left, you start letting guys know you're looking forward to breaking it.”

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) did not practice again on Friday and has been downgraded to questionable on the injury report.  Players that are downgraded on Friday don't generally play on Sunday, but Bennett will be a game-time decision.  At best, he will be limited.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) is looking not too good as we told you yesterday. Don't be surprised to see him miss this game. Onterrio Smith and Moe Williams will carry the load for Minnesota.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) will start this weekend if Michael Bennett can not go.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred McAfee (NO) did not practice all week and will 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Charlie Garner (Oak) missed Friday's practice due to personal reasons.  There has been little information on Garner, but team insiders say his status for this weekend's game is “uncertain”.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) is expected to start and play a big role this weekend with Charlie Garner's status unknown.  Garner has missed practice all week due to undisclosed personal issues.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) practiced on Friday and 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Darian Barnes (TB) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play 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.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Rock Cartwright (Was) will get the start this weekend if Chad Morton can not go (and it looks like he won't).  John Simon and Sultan McCullough will also see action.  It is likely that no Redskins RB will be a viable fantasy option 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chad Morton (Was) is still ailing with the flu and has been downgraded to questionable on the injury report.  It looks like he'll sit 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Jimmy Farris (Atl) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Peerless Price (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) has been added to the injury report as probable. He's suffering from the flu. He took a rest day on Wednesday and Thursday and did not practice. He is expected to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Kelley Washington (Cin) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Rod Smith (Den) practiced on Friday and will play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Robert Ferguson (GB) hit his knee in Thursday's practice but seemed fine afterwards.

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.

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

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

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) practiced all week and should play this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte' Stallworth (NO) practiced on Friday and will be a game-time decision.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte' Stallworth (NO) had an excellent practice Friday and it's looking more like he'll contribute Sunday. He's still a game time decision but he sounds optimistic: "I told them if I can run, I'm playing," Stallworth said. "If you don't want me to play (on Sunday), don't let me in that stadium."

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Carter (NYG) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Ike Hilliard (NYG) is out this weekend.

*** 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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Lockett (NYJ) is expected to be active this weekend due to the loss of Jonathan Carter.

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not practice on Friday but is still will play this weekend.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets (SF) did not practice on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Dane Looker (StL) practiced on Friday and has been upgraded to probable on the injury report.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Bennett (Ten) practiced again on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Laveranues Coles (Was) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to 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.

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

Tight Ends

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dave Moore (Buf) did not practice again on Friday and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) practiced on Friday and will play this weekend in a game that could be his final appearance in Denver.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jim Kleinsasser (Min) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Zach Hilton (NO) practiced all week 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) did not practice all week and almost certainly will set this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Friday and almost certainly will sit 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.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Josh Norman (SD) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Justin Peelle (SD) practiced on Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Ken Dilger (TB) did not practice all week.  He is a game-time decision but will most likely 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** P Ken Walter (NE) has been re-signed by the team.  P Brooks Barnard has been released.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaMont Jordan (NYJ) is expected to be the team's KR this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** The KR and PR spots in Tennessee have not yet been decided for this weekend.  The KR will be Justin McCareins, Derrick Mason, or Jake Schifino.  The PR will be either McCareins or Mason.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T L.J. Shelton (Ari) practiced on Friday and now should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Cameron Spikes (Ari) practiced on Friday and should 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.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Pucillo (Buf) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice all week.  He is a game-time decision but will most likely sit 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Villarrial (Chi) did not practice on Friday.  He is a game-time decision but will most likely sit this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Levi Jones (Cin) is improving and there's a better chance he could play Sunday. As the starting left tackle, he's a key component of the Bengals passing game. Cincinnati was not able to adequately replace him last Sunday after he was injured.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Levi Jones (Cin) did not practice on Thursday or Friday. However, the team still hopes he'll be able to go and have named him a game-time decision.

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.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ephraim Salaam (Den) practiced on Friday and will 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Beverly (Det) is out this weekend.  Matt Joyce will get the start.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Zach Wiegert (Hou) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and has been named a game-time decision.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Zach Wiegert (Hou) did not practice on Thursday but is still expected to play this weekend.

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

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

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

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Kendyl Jacox (NO) practiced again on Friday but will be a game-time decision 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Luke Petitgout (NYG) did not practice all week and almost certainly will 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Kareem McKenzie (NYJ) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Mo Collins (Oak) is out this weekend and could miss the remainder of the season with his injured knee.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Barret Robbins (Oak) will sit this weekend.  Adam Treu should get the start.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G John Welbourn (Phi) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) did not practice on Friday and will 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Damion McIntosh (SD) did not practice on Friday and will 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeremy Newberry (SF) did not practice on Friday but is still expected 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (SF) practiced on Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) missed Friday's practice due to personal reasons but is still 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Jerry Wunsch (Sea) did not practice on Friday and will 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Kenyatta Walker (TB) did not practice all week and almost certainly will sit this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Samuels (Was) did not practice all week and will sit this weekend.  Brandon Winey will again get the start.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Ari) is still not over the flu.  He did not practice on Friday and should sit 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Dennis Johnson (Ari) practiced on Friday and now could 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ed Jasper (Atl) did not practice all week and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ellis Johnson (Atl) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Keith McKenzie (Buf) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Brentson Buckner (Car) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Mike Rucker (Car) has not practiced all week and will be a game-time decision.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Eric Ogbogu (Dal) has signed a two-year contract extension with the team.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Reggie Hayward (Den) practiced on Friday and has been named a game-time decision for 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.

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

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jimmy Wilkerson (KC) practiced on Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Tim Bowens (Mia) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Rob Burnett (Mia) suffered a setback with his injured knee.  He has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Billy Lyon (Min) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Dan Klecko (NE) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Willie Whitehead (NO) did not practice on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Sean Gilbert (Oak) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and should sit this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Adrian Dingle (SD) practiced on Thursday and 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) practiced on Friday and now should play 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.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) practiced on Friday 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.

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Warren Sapp (TB) did not practice all week.  He is a game-time decision but will most likely 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jevon Kearse (Ten) practiced all week and will start this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Robaire Smith (Ten) was limited on Friday but should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Levar Fisher (Ari) practiced on Friday and now could 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Newman (Atl) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Ray Lewis (Bal) practiced on Friday and should play 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Adalius Thomas (Bal) has in fact been lost for the remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not practice all week and will be a game-time decision (but will likely sit).

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) practiced on Thursday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Adrian Ross (Cin) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** LB Ben Taylor (Cle) had the stitches removed from his elbow 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.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Sharper (Hou) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jim Nelson (Ind) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Deon Humphrey (Jac) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Courtland Bullard (Jac) failed his team physical so the Jaguars canceled their waiver claim on him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Morlon Greenwood (Mia) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

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

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice on Friday and has been downgraded to questionable on the injury report.  He has been named a game-time decision for this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Cie Grant (NO) did not practice on Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Carlos Polk (SD) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Randall Godfrey (Sea) partially participated in Friday's practice and could 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) did not practice on Friday and has been named a game-time decision.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jordan Kramer (Ten) did not practice this week and will not play this weekend.

LB LaVar Arrington (Was) practiced on Wednesday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB LaVar Arrington (Was) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play this weekend.

Defensive Backs

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB David Barrett (Ari) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) practiced on Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Emmanuel McDaniel (Ari) practiced on Friday and now could 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Adrian Wilson (Ari) practiced on Friday but will not start this weekend.  Wilson should play, but Quentin Harris will get the start.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Juran Bolden (Atl) did not practice all week 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.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Cornell Brown (Bal) practiced on Friday 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.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Reggie Howard (Car) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and should sit this weekend.

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 likely will share snaps with Bobby Gray.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Thursday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Michael Hawthorne (GB) practiced on Friday and should 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Bhawoh Jue (GB) practiced on Friday and should play 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Friday and will be a game-time decision this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Friday and is still a game-time decision.  If he does play, he will be limited at best.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) has been added to the injury report as questionable.

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Shawn Wooden (Mia) practiced on Friday 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.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Tebucky Jones (NO) did not practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision.

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

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

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

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

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) practiced on Friday and will start 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Brent Alexander (Pit) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Chidi Iwuoma (Pit) practiced on Friday 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.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Sammy Davis (SD) practiced on Thursday and Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike Rumph (SF) practiced on Friday and will likely start in place of Jason Webster.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Webster (SF) did not practice on Friday and now almost certainly will sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ken Lucas (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to the flu.  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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ken Lucas (Sea) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend as the team's nickel CB.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Reggie Tongue (Sea) did not practice on Friday and should sit this weekend.  Damien Robinson will get the start.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Travis Fisher (StL) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S David Gibson (TB) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (TB) practiced on Friday 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Samari Rolle (Ten) practiced on Friday and 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** GM Rich McKay (TB) asked for and was granted a release by the team.  It is widely speculated that McKay will become the GM for the Atlanta Falcons.

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