Quarterbacks
*** THURSDAY OPINION (GRAY) *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) is
still only walking and is in too much pain to run or throw vigorously. The team says they are still targeting Vick’s
return in on November 2nd, but we believe it might not happen. If the Falcons keep losing, there will be
little reason to hurry him back so obviously Vick will not return until he is
100%. It’s hard to imagine him going
from a slow walk to 100% in three weeks.
If he’s not fully healthy until December then there would be little
point in him playing at all this season.
If you are holding him on your roster, you may want to consider moving
him.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kelly Holcomb (Cle) will likely be
out until the November 9th game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jake Plummer (Den) did not
practice on Wednesday and only partially participated (only throwing short
passes) in Thursday’s session due to his injured shoulder. His status for this weekend’s game is in
doubt.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) is still
bothered by his bruised leg, but he will play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) did not practice
on Thursday due to his bruised arm. The
team expects him to play this weekend.
Running backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal)
will be rested often this weekend as the team will play at Arizona. Head coach Brian Billick says he expects to
give Chester Taylor 8-10 carries in order to keep Lewis fresh in the high heat.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) is on pace to
rush 420 times this season. The team
(rightfully so) believes that will be far too many and says that DeShaun Foster
will be worked into the rotation more often.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) jogged on
Thursday and is expected to return to practice on Monday. The team is targeting the November 2nd
game for his possible return.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Mike Cloud (NE) should be more up
to speed on the Patriots offense this weekend and will have a bigger role than
he did last week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Correll Buckhalter (Phi)
practiced on Wednesday and will play this weekend despite his injured knee.
Wide Receivers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peerless Price (Atl) did not
practice on Thursday and was downgraded to doubtful on the injury report. The fact that the Falcons don’t play until
Monday night could help Price recover and get on the field.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Steve Smith (Car) broke his
pinkie (for the third time this year) in Wednesday’s practice.
Tight Ends
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE John Davis (Chi) will be eligible
to return from the PUP list on October 13th. The team will be allowed three weeks to
determine if he will make the active roster.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) was able to
practice again on Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) was able to
practice on Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Gabe Reid (Ten) spent Wednesday’s
practice with the first team offense as Frank Wycheck and Shad Meier were both
out due to concussions and Erron Kinney missed due to personal reasons. Reid said he got tired from all of the
work. Kinney and Meier are expected to
play this weekend.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Tim Duncan (Ari) will likely be
the team’s PK this weekend even though Bill Gramatica was able to kick in
Wednesday’s practice.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Reggie Swinton (GB) was released
today to make room for the team to sign DE Larry Smith.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** P Chris Hanson (Jac) will be out at
least 4-6 weeks after chopping his non-kicking leg with an axe while in the
Jaguars team locker room. Yeah, that’s
right. Hanson (the same guy that burned
himself last summer while making fondue with his wife) needed surgery to close
up a gash on his leg Thursday after he mis-chopped while using an axe to hack
at the massive tree stump that head coach Jack Del Rio placed in the locker
room a few weeks ago. Former Dolphin
Mark Royals will take Hanson’s spot.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) did not
practice on Thursday and has been downgraded to doubtful for this weekend.
Offensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marc Colombo (Chi) will be
eligible to return from the PUP list on October 13th. The team will be allowed three weeks to
determine if he will make the active roster.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Seth McKinney (Mia) has been added
to the injury report as probable with his bad groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Fordham (Pit) was added to
the injury report as probable with his bad back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Mathias Nkwenti (Pit) was added to
the injury report as probable but was able to practice on Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Dave Fiore (Was) partially
participated in Thursday’s practice and will likely play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Randy Thomas (Was) partially
participated in Thursday’s practice and will likely play this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Wendell Bryant (Ari) practiced on
Wednesday after missing the last two games.
His status for this weekend is not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Daryl Gardener (Den) partially
participated in Thursday’s practice, but it looks like he will not see action
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Aaron Kampman (GB) missed
practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend’s game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) will
apparently be benched this weekend and not play at all as punishment for his
DUI arrest. Bryan Thomas will get the
start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) does in
fact expect to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Bruce Smith (Was) sat out
practice on Wednesday in order to spend time with his younger brother
Noah. He will play this weekend.
Linebackers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Rogers (Atl) was able to
practice on Thursday but will likely sit this weekend with his knee injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) practiced
Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Joe Odom (Chi) will in fact get a
start for the Bears as Warrick Holdman missed practice on Wednesday and
Thursday and will likely miss the game this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deltha O’Neal (Den) took a big
hit confidence wise in the Kansas City
game. He player horribly and has
declined interviews all week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB T.J. Slaughter (Jac) was added to
the injury report as probable with his bad hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) partially
practiced on Thursday and will try to go again on Friday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Cie Grant (NO) was able to
practice again on Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Clint Kriewaldt (Pit) was able to
practice again on Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) took a big
step toward returning to game action from his broken forearm when he
participated in contact drills in Thursday’s practice.
Defensive Backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) practiced
Thursday and was upgraded to questionable.
Upgraded players often play so it looks promising for McBurrows.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kevin McCadam (Atl) practiced
Thursday and was upgraded to questionable.
Upgraded players often play so it looks promising for McCadam.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kenoy Kennedy (Den) re-aggravated
his ankle during Thursday’s practice.
However, he was able to return to finish practice.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deltha O’Neal (Den) may be
suffering from a confidence problem after his horrible performance last week
against the Chiefs. There is even talk
of Kelly Herndon starting in his place this weekend. It will be interesting to see how O’Neal
responds.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Tebucky Jones (NO) was able to
practice again on Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) is not on
crutches anymore as reported yesterday.
Instead, he uses a cane to assist his walking. Needless to say, he’s not playing this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) has been ruled
out of this weekend’s game. Lito
Sheppard will get the start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Troy Vincent (Phi) practiced on
Wednesday but missed Thursday’s session to attend the funeral of his legal
guardian and agent. He will play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Sehorn (StL) will in fact
miss this weekend’s game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Tim Wansley (TB) will not start
this weekend because he has been benched for being late to a team meeting on
Thursday. S Dwight Smith will now be
moved over to start at CB this weekend.
Jermaine Phillips will move into Smith’s starting FS position.
Quarterbacks
QB Michael Vick (Atl) is still out with his broken leg. He is still on
target to play the first game in November.
*** THURSDAY OPINION (GRAY) *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) is
still only walking and is in too much pain to run or throw vigorously. The team says they are still targeting Vick’s
return in on November 2nd, but we believe it might not happen. If the Falcons keep losing, there will be
little reason to hurry him back so obviously Vick will not return until he is
100%. It’s hard to imagine him going
from a slow walk to 100% in three weeks.
If he’s not fully healthy until December then there would be little
point in him playing at all this season.
If you are holding him on your roster, you may want to consider moving
him.
Note that all Cincinnati QBs have a bye this week.
QB Tim Couch (Cle) will continue to start for the team
QB Kelly Holcomb (Cle) is still hobbling around and most likely will not be
able to play this weekend. ` QB Jake Plummer (Den) reaggravated his (throwing)
shoulder injury last Sunday and did not practice on Wednesday. He plans
to test it Thursday and try to go on Friday. His playing status for this
weekend is in doubt.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kelly Holcomb (Cle) will likely
be out until the November 9th game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jake Plummer (Den) did not
practice on Wednesday and only partially participated (only throwing short
passes) in Thursday’s session due to his injured shoulder. His status for this weekend’s game is in
doubt.
Note that all Detroit QBs have a bye this week.
QB Joey Harrington (Det) finally admitted that his throwing shoulder is
bruised, but he says it is not affecting his play. He did not practice on
Tuesday.
QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) has been named the team's starting QB for the remainder
of the season. This has to be the most underwhelming announcement in
Jaguars history. Head coach Jack Del Rio has wanted to make this move for
some time, but he seemed hesitant to bench the veteran Mark Brunell. The
injury to Brunell gave the team the perfect situation. If Leftwich
bombed, Brunell would return. Since Leftwich performed well, he remains
the starting QB.
Note that all Minnesota QBs have a bye this week.
QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) is actually listed as doubtful this week. Don't get
too excited though, he's not ready to play yet. However, he took part in
practice on Monday and threw a good number of passes. He could return to
game action as soon as October 26th.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) is still
bothered by his bruised leg, but he will play this weekend.
QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) has to work through a confidence problem according to
head coach Bill Cowher. The bigger problem is that it also appears that
Cowher has a little problem with his confidence in Maddox. One thing is
certain: Tommy Maddox needs to play better.
Note that all San Diego QBs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) did not practice
on Thursday due to his bruised arm. The
team expects him to play this weekend.
QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) is still having trouble with a sprain in his
non-throwing shoulder. However, he practiced fine on Wednesday and will
start this weekend is usual.
Running Backs
RB Marcel Shipp (Ari) is now the team's starting RB with the injury to Emmitt
Smith.
RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) will be out 4-6 weeks with a broken scapula. Head
coach Dave McGinnis said that Smith will be the starter again when he is
healthy.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal)
will be rested often this weekend as the team will play at Arizona. Head coach Brian Billick says he expects to
give Chester Taylor 8-10 carries in order to keep Lewis fresh in the high heat.
RB Travis Henry (Buf) is still suffering from his rib injury, but he is
expected to start this weekend.
RB Willis McGahee (Buf) has passed his physical and could begin practicing with
the team next week.
RB Sammy Morris (Buf) is still out recovering from hernia surgery.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) is on pace to
rush 420 times this season. The team
(rightfully so) believes that will be far too many and says that DeShaun Foster
will be worked into the rotation more often.
RB Rabih Abdullah (Chi) was charged with a DUI after being involved in a car
accident in which he suffered a concussion. He will not play this
weekend.
Note that all Cincinnati RBs have a bye this week.
RB Corey Dillon (Cin) was held out of last weekend's game with the intent of
him being fully healthy after the team's bye week. Although he did not
practice on Wednesday, the October 19th game is still Dillon's targeted return.
Note that all Detroit RBs have a bye this week.
FB Nicolas Luchey (GB) may be able to play this weekend despite his broken
thumb.
RB Edgerrin James (Ind) is recovering
from his back injury. He doesn't seem to be 100%, and the team is winning
without him. The Colts have a bye after this Sunday's game, and they
believe two more solid weeks of rest will get James completely healthy.
He did practice "sparingly" on Wednesday and has already been
declared a game-time decision. Stay tuned.
RB James Mungro (Ind) sat out
Wednesday's practice with an injured knee.
RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) did not
practice on Wednesday but should return for Thursday's session.
RB Ricky Williams (Ind) will
start if Edgerrin James doesn't play this weekend.
Note that all Minnesota RBs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) jogged on
Thursday and is expected to return to practice on Monday. The team is targeting the November 2nd
game for his possible return.
RB Mike Cloud (NE) burst upon the scene for the Patriots in spectacular
fashion. He is likely the healthiest RB on the squad, but there is some
doubt about how many plays he can handle this quickly. Still, with Faulk
and Smith hobbled, Cloud will see action this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Mike Cloud (NE) should be more up
to speed on the Patriots offense this weekend and will have a bigger role than
he did last week.
RB Kevin Faulk (NE) was close to being able to play some last Sunday, but he
was held out with his injured leg. He did not practice on Wednesday but
might be able to play this weekend.
FB Fred McCrary (NE) has been re-signed by the team after being released last
week.
RB Antowain Smith (NE) has a shoulder injury but could be able to play this
weekend.
RB Ron Dayne (NYG) is rumored to be on the trading block.
RB LaMont Jordan (NYJ) did not practice Wednesday due to the flu. He
should be able to play this weekend.
RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Correll Buckhalter (Phi)
practiced on Wednesday and will play this weekend despite his injured knee.
Note that all San Diego RBs have a bye this week.
RB Garrison Hearst (SF) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this
weekend.
RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) rested his ankle on Wednesday but is expected to be
able to play this weekend.
RB Marshall Faulk (StL) is still out with his injured hand.
RB Mike Alstott (TB) has been lost for this season after being placed on the
injured reserve list with a neck injury. One player will not replace him
as he was the team's RB-of-all-trades. However, look for an increased
role for starting RB Michael Pittman as he will be expected to handle the goal
line work. Jameel Cook will now start at FB. Aaron Stecker (has
been upgraded to probable) should see a little more action as well.
Thomas Jones could even be pulled away from the Gatorade for a play or two.
RB Eddie George (Ten) describes his performance this season as
"disgusting". Eddies a big guy and we're not going to argue
with him.
Wide Receivers
WR Bryant Johnson (Ari) will miss this weekend's game with his injured
hamstring.
WR Kevin Kasper (Ari) is expected to return to action for this weekend's game.
WR Jason McAddley (Ari) will miss another week with his hamstring injury.
WR Brian Finneran (Atl) hopes to be able to play this weekend as he has missed
every game since opening weekend with his broken hand.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brian Finneran (Atl) will play
this weekend barring a setback.
WR Peerless Price (Atl) should be able to play this weekend despite his foot
injury (the same one he played "fairly" well on last Sunday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peerless Price (Atl) did not
practice on Thursday and was downgraded to doubtful on the injury report. The fact that the Falcons don’t play until
Monday night could help Price recover and get on the field.
WR Ron Johnson (Bal) is out with a knee injury.
WR Eric Moulds (Buf) has a groin injury that was suffered while leading his
team to victory in overtime last Sunday. He did not practice on Wednesday and
could miss this weekend's game If
Moulds does sit, look for Bobby Shaw to start with
Josh Reed.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Steve Smith (Car) broke his
pinkie (for the third time this year) in Wednesday’s practice.
WR Marty Booker (Chi) practiced on Wednesday despite his injured ribs and is expected
to play this weekend.
Note that all Cincinnati WRs have a bye this week.
WR Quincy Morgan (Cle) lightly sprained his knee in last Sunday's game. He is
fine and should play this in this weekend's game.
WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
Note that all Detroit WRs have a bye this week.
WR Charles Rogers (Det) broke his collarbone during Tuesday's practice. He is
expected to miss the next 4-8 weeks.
WR Andre Johnson (Hou) returned to practice on Monday and should play this
weekend. Remember that Johnson had surgery to remove a toe nail during
the team's bye week.
Note that all Minnesota WRs have a bye this week.
WR Deion Branch (NE) missed practice on Wednesday with his ankle injury.
WR Jerry Porter (Oak) participated in individual drills on Wednesday but will
likely miss another week as he recovers from hernia surgery. He should be
able to return for the October 20th Monday night game.
Note that all San Diego WRs have a bye this week.
WR Eric Parker (SD) received good news as the MRI on his injured shoulder came
back negative. He did not practice on Tuesday but should be able to play
after the team's bye week.
WR Terrell Owens (SF) rested his Achilles on Wednesday but is expected to play
this weekend.
WR Kevin Curtis (StL) partially participated in Monday's practice but will not
play this weekend.
WR Shaun McDonald (StL) is expected to be able to play this weekend.
WR Keyshawn Johnson (TB) suffered a thigh bruise last Monday night. He
likely will not practice this week (has already missed Wednesday's session),
and his status for this weekend is not fully known.
WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) will not play this weekend with his knee injury.
WR Charles Lee (TB) has re-signed with the team...again.
WR Marvin Minnis (TB) has been released by the team.
WR Karl Williams (TB) has been upgraded to probable and will most likely be
able to play this weekend.
WR Oronde Gadsden (FA) worked out for the Dolphins on Monday.
Tight Ends
TE Todd Heap (Bal) practiced on Wednesday and will
play this weekend despite his shoulder injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE John Davis (Chi) will be eligible
to return from the PUP list on October 13th. The team will be allowed three weeks to
determine if he will make the active roster.
Note that all Cincinnati TEs have a bye this week.
TE Aaron Shea (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on the
injured reserve list. His spot on the roster will be taken by Zeron
Flemister who the team claimed off waivers from the Redskins.
TE James Whalen & Jason Witten
(Dal) will both likely miss this weekend's game. The team has signed Tony
McGee in order to have enough TEs to play this Sunday.
TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) has a bruised knee, but he was able to practice on
Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) was able to
practice again on Thursday.
Note that all Detroit TEs have a bye this week.
Note that all Minnesota TEs have a bye this week.
TE Chad Lewis (Phi) is still officially the starting TE, but it appears very
obvious that L.J. Smith is much more involved in the offense.
TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) is listed as questionable. He partially
participated in Wednesday's practice and hopes to be able to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) was able to
practice on Thursday.
Note that all San Diego TEs have a bye this week.
TE Josh Norman (SD) is expected to be ready to play on October 19th when the
team returns from their bye week.
TE Eric Johnson (SF) is still out with his broken collarbone.
TE Shad Meier (Ten) suffered a concussion last Sunday and missed practice on
Wednesday with a headache. He still hopes to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Gabe Reid (Ten) spent Wednesday’s
practice with the first team offense as Frank Wycheck and Shad Meier were both
out due to concussions and Erron Kinney missed due to personal reasons. Reid said he got tired from all of the work. Kinney and Meier are expected to play this
weekend.
TE Frank Wycheck (Ten) is doing some running, but he won't play this weekend.
TE Byron Chamberlain (Was) was able to practice with his new team on Wednesday
and is looking to see action this weekend.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Tim Duncan (Ari) will likely be
the team’s PK this weekend even though Bill Gramatica was able to kick in
Wednesday’s practice.
PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) missed last Sunday with his stiff back. His
status for this weekend is not fully known, but Tim Duncan is still on the
roster.
Note that all Cincinnati PKs have a bye this week.
P Nick Harris (Cin) has been released by the team.
P Kyle Richardson (Cin) has been signed by the team.
Note that all Detroit PKs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Reggie Swinton (GB) was released
today to make room for the team to sign DE Larry Smith.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** P Chris Hanson (Jac) will be out at
least 4-6 weeks after chopping his non-kicking leg with an axe while in the
Jaguars team locker room. Yeah, that’s
right. Hanson (the same guy that burned
himself last summer while making fondue with his wife) needed surgery to close
up a gash on his leg Thursday after he mis-chopped while using an axe to hack
at the massive tree stump that head coach Jack Del Rio placed in the locker
room a few weeks ago. Former Dolphin
Mark Royals will take Hanson’s spot.
Note that all Minnesota PKs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) did not
practice on Thursday and has been downgraded to doubtful for this weekend.
PK Matt Bryant (NYG) is out with a hamstring injury. The team has signed
Brett Conway to handle their PK duties.
Note that all San Diego PKs have a bye this week.
KR Cedrick Wilson (SF) has been replaced in that capacity by Jimmy Williams.
Offensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marc Colombo (Chi) will be
eligible to return from the PUP list on October 13th. The team will be allowed three weeks to
determine if he will make the active roster.
Note that all Cincinnati OLs have a bye this week.
T Barry Stokes (Cle) is bothered by an injured ankle but he should play this
weekend.
G Larry Allen (Dal) suffered a light knee sprain last Sunday but should be fine
to play this weekend.
Note that all Detroit OLs have a bye this week.
G Milford Brown (Hou) has returned to practice, but he likely will not start
this weekend. Todd Washington will likely continue in that capacity for
another week.
T Ryan Diem (Ind) will not play
this weekend with his ankle injury.
T Tarik Glenn (Ind) missed
practice on Wednesday with his MCL sprain but hopes to practice on Friday and
play this weekend.
T Willie Roaf (KC) missed practice on Wednesday. His status for this
weekend is not fully known.
T Mark Dixon (Mia) is still out with his ankle injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Seth McKinney (Mia) has been added
to the injury report as probable with his bad groin.
C Tim Ruddy (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and barring a setback, should start
this weekend.
Note that all Minnesota OLs have a bye this week.
T Adrian Klemm (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss another
week with his ankle injury.
T Wayne Gandy (NO) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.
G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) missed practice on Wednesday with his elbow injury but
will try to go on Thursday.
T Jon Runyan (Phi) rested his back on Wednesday but should be able to play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Fordham (Pit) was added to
the injury report as probable with his bad back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Mathias Nkwenti (Pit) was added to
the injury report as probable but was able to practice on Thursday.
T Marvel Smith (Pit) will miss another week with his injured shoulder.
Note that all San Diego OLs have a bye this week.
G Bob Hallen (SD) tore his pectoral last Sunday and has been placed on the
injured reserve list. He is out for the season. Cory Raymer looks
to take his place.
G Eric Heitmann (SF) was finally able to practice on Wednesday and should
actually be able to play this weekend.
C Jeremy Newberry (SF) rested his ankle on Wednesday but should play this
weekend.
T Floyd Womack (Sea) will sit again with his toe injury. Since Chris
Terry is back, the team can afford to let Womack completely heal before
returning (which will likely be 2-4 weeks).
G Dave Fiore (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to play this
weekend after missing last Sunday's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Dave Fiore (Was) partially
participated in Thursday’s practice and will likely play this weekend.
G Randy Thomas (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should be able to play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Randy Thomas (Was) partially
participated in Thursday’s practice and will likely play this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Wendell Bryant (Ari) practiced on
Wednesday after missing the last two games.
His status for this weekend is not fully known.
DE Kenny King (Bal) will miss this week with his toe
injury.
DT Brentson Buckner (Car) did not practice on Wednesday due to a broken hand
and knee soreness. He'll try to go Thursday and hopes to play this
weekend.
DT Keith Traylor (Chi) will miss this weekend's game with his knee
injury. He hopes to return in 2-4 weeks.
Note that all Cincinnati DLs have a bye this week.
DT Michael Myers (Dal) has been released by the team in order to make room to
sign TE Tony McGee. With Halloween fast approaching, I'm a little
unnerved by this move.
DT Daryl Gardener (Den) will likely miss another week of action as he recovers
from illness.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Daryl Gardener (Den) partially
participated in Thursday’s practice, but it looks like he will not see action
this weekend.
Note that all Detroit DLs have a bye this week.
DE Joe Johnson (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit out
Thursday's session as well. His status for this weekend is not fully
known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Aaron Kampman (GB) missed
practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend’s game.
DE Chukie Nwokorie (GB) is murder on a spellchecker. He also did not
practice on Wednesday in order to rest his shoulder injury. He still
hopes to play this weekend.
DE R-Kal Truluck (KC) missed practice on Wednesday and will also miss this
weekend's game.
Note that all Minnesota DLs have a bye this week.
DE Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced on Wednesday despite his injured thigh and is
expected to start this weekend.
DE Talance Sawyer (Min) was re-signed by the team which cut DT Colin Cole to
make room for Sawyer.
NT Ted Washington (NE) is still out with his broken leg.
DE Darren Howard (NO) is still out with his dislocated wrist.
DE John Abraham (NYJ) practiced Wednesday for the first time since his DUI
arrest. He will likely be benched for some time this weekend due to the
arrest. If so, Bryan Thomas will get the start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) will
apparently be benched this weekend and not play at all as punishment for his
DUI arrest. Bryan Thomas will get the
start.
DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss
this weekend's game with his ankle injury.
Note that all San Diego DLs have a bye this week.
DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) was able to practice on Wednesday but isn't looking
good to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) does in
fact expect to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Bruce Smith (Was) sat out
practice on Wednesday in order to spend time with his younger brother Noah. He will play this weekend.
Linebackers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Rogers (Atl) was able to
practice on Thursday but will likely sit this weekend with his knee injury.
LB Dan Morgan (Car) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) practiced
Thursday.
LB Warrick Holdman (Chi) will most likely not play this weekend as he is
suffering from sprains in his left ankle and knee. Look for rookie Joe
Odom to get the start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Joe Odom (Chi) will in fact get a
start for the Bears as Warrick Holdman missed practice on Wednesday and
Thursday and will likely miss the game this weekend.
Note that all Cincinnati LBs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deltha O’Neal (Den) took a big
hit confidence wise in the Kansas City
game. He player horribly and has
declined interviews all week.
Note that all Detroit LBs have a bye this week.
LB Na'il Diggs (GB) missed Wednesday's practice but should be able to play this
weekend.
LB Jim Nelson (Ind) will be out
for 3 months with a broken clavicle.
LB Mike Peterson (Jac) missed practice on Wednesday and will likely sit this
weekend as well. T.J. Slaughter looks to slide in from the outside with
Danny Clark starting there.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB T.J. Slaughter (Jac) was added to
the injury report as probable with his bad hamstring.
LB Eric Westmoreland (Jac) has been released by the team with the intent to
reclaim him once he clears waivers. He then will be placed on the injured
reserve list and be lost for the season.
LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) will likely miss another week with his hamstring
injury.
LB Junior Seau (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday. His status for this
weekend is not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) partially
practiced on Thursday and will try to go again on Friday.
Note that all Minnesota LBs have a bye this week.
LB Ted Johnson (NE) is still out with his injured foot.
LB Mike Vrabel (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and will most likely not play
this weekend.
LB Cie Grant (NO) practiced on Wednesday, but his status fort his weekend is
not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Cie Grant (NO) was able to
practice again on Thursday.
LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) is out this weekend with his knee injury.
LB Bill Romanowski (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and will most likely
miss another week due to his concussion.
LB Clint Kriewaldt (Pit) was able to practice on Wednesday and should play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Clint Kriewaldt (Pit) was able to
practice again on Thursday.
Note that all San Diego LBs have a bye this week.
LB Carlos Polk (SD) had minor knee surgery this week but should be ready for
action after the team's bye week.
LB Chad Brown (Sea) sat out Wednesday's practice. This is becoming the
routine for him.
LB Orlando Huff (Sea) looks iffy at best for this weekend as he is still
battling an ankle injury.
LB Robert Thomas (StL) missed Wednesday's practice with his groin pull and will
not go on Thursday either. It looks like Jamie Duncan will start in his
place this weekend.
LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Wednesday and may return to action this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) took a big
step toward returning to game action from his broken forearm when he
participated in contact drills in Thursday’s practice.
TE Peter Sirmon (Ten) is still suffering from back pain. He didn't
practice on Wednesday and isn't looking good for this weekend.
Defensive Backs
S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) will likely miss another week with his neck injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Gerald McBurrows (Atl) practiced
Thursday and was upgraded to questionable.
Upgraded players often play so it looks promising for McBurrows.
S Kevin McCadam (Atl) will likely miss another week with his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kevin McCadam (Atl) practiced
Thursday and was upgraded to questionable.
Upgraded players often play so it looks promising for McCadam.
S Cory Hall (Atl) is still out with his injured knee.
Note that all Cincinnati DBs have a bye this week.
CB Jeff Burris (Cin) passed his tests after being knocked unconscious in last
Sunday's game. He is expected to be able to play after the team's bye
week.
S Kenoy Kennedy (Den) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to return to the
field this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kenoy Kennedy (Den) re-aggravated
his ankle during Thursday’s practice. However,
he was able to return to finish practice.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deltha O’Neal (Den) may be
suffering from a confidence problem after his horrible performance last week
against the Chiefs. There is even talk
of Kelly Herndon starting in his place this weekend. It will be interesting to see how O’Neal
responds.
Note that all Detroit DBs have a bye this week.
CB Alex Molden (Det) has been released by the team.
S Antuan Edwards (GB) did not practice on Wednesday due to his ankle injury.
CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this
weekend's game with his groin injury.
CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) will
not play this weekend.
CB Kiwaukee Thomas (Jac) will likely miss another week with his groin injury.
Note that all Minnesota DBs have a bye this week.
CB Ty Law (NE) rested his ankle on Wednesday and did not practice.
S Aric Morris (NE) was released by the team.
CB Dale Carter (NO) is expected to start this weekend.
S Tebucky Jones (NO) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Tebucky Jones (NO) was able to
practice again on Thursday.
CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) is out with his injured shoulder.
S Rod Woodson (Oak) kept up the routine and sat out of practice Wednesday.
S Brian Dawkins (Phi) is still on crutches and will miss another week with his
sprained foot.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) is not on
crutches anymore as reported yesterday.
Instead, he uses a cane to assist his walking. Needless to say, he’s not playing this weekend.
CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday but is hopeful that he'll
be able to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) has been ruled
out of this weekend’s game. Lito
Sheppard will get the start.
CB Troy Vincent (Phi) is expected to be able to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Troy Vincent (Phi) practiced on
Wednesday but missed Thursday’s session to attend the funeral of his legal
guardian and agent. He will play this
weekend.
CB Chad Scott (Pit) was excused from Wednesday's practice to attend his
mother's funeral.
Note that all San Diego DBs have a bye this week.
S Tony Parrish (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should be able to play
this weekend.
CB Jason Webster (SF) will miss this weekend's game with his knee injury but
hopes to return next weekend.
S Ken Hamlin (Sea) sprained his ankle last Sunday. He did not practice on
Wednesday but should be able to play this weekend.
CB Shawn Springs (Sea) got in some individual work on Wednesday but will miss
another week with his injured shoulder.
CB Marcus Trufant (Sea) rested his knee sprain on Wednesday but should be able
to play this weekend.
S Jason Sehorn (StL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but will
most likely wait until the week seven contest to return to game action.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Sehorn (StL) will in fact
miss this weekend’s game.
S Shane Walton (StL) will likely sit out this weekend's game with his back
injury.
CB Brian Kelly (TB) may face surgery for his pectoral injury and most likely
will not be able to play this weekend. Tim Wansley should get the start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Tim Wansley (TB) will not start
this weekend because he has been benched for being late to a team meeting on Thursday. S Dwight Smith will now be moved over to
start at CB this weekend. Jermaine
Phillips will move into Smith’s starting FS position.
CB Samari Rolle (Ten) will not play this weekend due to his injured elbow.
CB Rashad Bauman (Was) missed practice on Wednesday with his injured hamstring.
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