FRIDAY UPDATES
Quarterbacks
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Kyle Boller (Bal) has
practiced all week and should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Rex Grossman (Chi) may soon be playing in Chicago.
Grossman said he is “a lot closer today
that (he) was two weeks ago. It’s been
subtle hints. They just said, ‘Be ready. You could be playing soon.’” Basically, if/when the Bears are getting
blown-out, Grossman will likely see action.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Danny Kanell (Den) did not practice on Friday due to
the flu. He was given fluids through an
IV and may not be available to play Sunday.
That leaves newly re-signed Jarious Jackson as the team’s only QB.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Trent Green (KC) returned to practice on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) worked with the first team on
Thursday (as did Brian Griese), but he did not practice on Friday and has
officially been named a game-time decision.
That means the starter will be named Monday rather than Sunday (as was
originally thought). For what it’s
worth, Fiedler says he expects to start.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) will not start this
weekend. However, he will replace Vinny
Testaverde at some point in the first half.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) practiced all week without the
wrapping on his finger. He will also
play without it this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Danny Wuerffel (FA) may be re-signed by the Redskins
this season. Of course that’s assuming
that no other team snatches up this hot prospect.
Running Backs
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) practiced
on Friday and should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Willis McGahee (Buf) could see his first professional
action on November 9th.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) did not practice on Friday and
was downgraded to doubtful on the injury report. He should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) practiced on Friday and should
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) should play this weekend, but he
likely will be at less than 100%. That
means James Jackson will likely have a bigger role in the offense this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) is still not healthy enough to
return to practice and will remain on the PUP list for at least another week.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Edgerrin James (Ind)
is ready and will return to the starting lineup this weekend. However, Dominic Rhodes and Brian Allen will
get some snaps in order to keep James from fatiguing. Head coach Tony Dungy did say that James will
be in the game in all of the “crucial situations.”
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Rob Konrad (Mia) practiced on Thursday and Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Antowain Smith (NE) practiced again on Thursday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Deuce McAllister (NO) has rushed for 100+ yards in
each of his last seven October games.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Tiki Barber (NYG) suffered a calf bruise in practice
on Thursday and was added to the injury report as probable, but he practiced on
Friday and should be at full speed this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Dorsey Levens (NYG) is getting some first-team snaps
in practice this week and will eat into Tiki Barber’s load for the rest of the
season. The combo of Levens and Barber
may be the 2nd coming of Thunder and Lightning. For his part, Levens is thrilled to finally
have a role on the team. “Before, I felt
like I was just a practice squad guy,” he said. “It's fun to come to work, as
opposed to just waking up going, ‘It’s time to make the doughnuts.’” That’s good stuff there.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaMont Jordan (NYJ) has been removed from the injury
report and will play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) will likely dress out this
weekend but be available only in an emergency situation.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (StL) again only ran on the sidelines
during Friday’s practice. He looks like
a long shot to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) did not practice all week and will
be a game-time decision at best.
Wide Receivers
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Bryant Johnson (Ari) practiced again on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Marcus Robinson (Bal)
practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) practiced on Friday but is once
again a dreaded game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (Car) partially participated in
Friday’s practice and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WRs Justin Gage & Bobby Wade (Chi) will rotate in the
#3 WR spot this weekend. Note that Chris
Chandler worked a ton with these guys when he was the team’s #2 QB.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Cole (Den) did not practice on Friday and should
sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Adrian Madise (Den) did not practice on Friday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** The Detroit coaching staff has said that their reserve
WRs (Scotty Anderson and Shawn Jefferson) will get a little more work in the
coming weeks. That obviously means the
starting WRs (Az-Zahir Hakim and Bill Schroeder) will get less work. Actually, it really means they’ll play all
four and go with the hot hand. Or in their
case, the lukewarm hand.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR D’Wayne Bates (Min) did not practice on Friday and has
been downgraded to doubtful on injury report.
He should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) did not practice this week and
is at best a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) actually did very little in
Thursday’s session. However, he has been
upgraded to probable on the injury report and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) practiced on Friday and should
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets (SF) did not practice on Friday (to rest
his knees) but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Bobby Engram (Sea) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) practiced again on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced on Friday and could play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Drew Bennett (Ten) was able to practice on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
Tight Ends
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) did not practice on Friday and was
downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dan Campbell (Dal) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE James Whalen (Dal) has been downgraded to questionable
on the injury report. A downgrade this
late in the week usually means the player does not play.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind)
did not practice on Friday either and now may not play this weekend. If Clark can’t go, Joe
Dean Davenport will get work in the 2-TE sets.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Ernie Conwell (NO) practiced again on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) did not practice on Friday but
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) practiced on Friday and should
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Ken Dilger (TB) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shad Meier (Ten) practiced all week and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Frank Wycheck (Ten) worked with the first team in
non-contact drills this week. At best,
he is a game-time decision.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR John Avery (Min) has been placed on the injured
reserve list and is lost for the season.
Offensive Linemen
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Cameron Spikes (Ari) left early from Friday’s practice
with a stiff back but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Bennie Anderson (Bal)
practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Matt O’Dwyer (Cin) did not practice on Friday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Faine (Cle) did not practice on Friday and looks
like a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Shaun O’Hara (Cle) did not practice on Friday and will
be a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Barry Stokes (Cle) did not practice on Friday and will
not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Tom Nalen (Den) practiced again on Friday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ryan Diem (Ind)
practiced on Friday and will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind)
will like sit this weekend. If Glenn
does not play, rookie Makoa Freitas will get his first start.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Adam Meadows (Ind)
will likely sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Mark Dixon (Mia) practiced Friday and should play this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Joe Andruzzi (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but did
take part in Thursday’s session.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Bobbie Williams (Phi) will start for the team in place
of Jermane Mayberry.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Tra Thomas (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) did not practice this week and will not
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Derrick Deese (SF) did not practice until Friday and is
doubtful for this weekend. Kwame Harris
will likely get the start.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Heitmann (SF) practiced on Thursday but will not
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Kyle Kosier (SF) did not practice on Thursday due to
the flu but is expected to start this weekend in place of Eric Heitmann.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeremy Newberry (SF) did not practice on Thursday, but
he did go on Friday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Floyd Womack (Sea) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Roman Oben (TB) is expected to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (TB) practiced again on Friday and should
play this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Keith Traylor (Chi) did not practice on Friday and was
downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Luther Elliss (Det) will likely come off the PUP list
and return to practice next week.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Gary Walker (Hou) did not practice on Friday and has
been named as a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (KC) practiced on Friday and might play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Larry Chester (Mia) practiced Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Grady Jackson (NO) did not practice on Friday and is
now a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenny Holmes (NYG) did not practice on Friday but
still should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Simeon Rice (TB) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Linebackers
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) will be a game-time decision for this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Warrick Holdman (Chi) has been named a game-time
decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) has been named a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Mitchell (Jac) did not practice on Friday and
will be a game-time decision this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Willie McGinest (NE) did not practice on Thursday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Roman Phifer (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but
did take part on Thursday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) has been upgraded to probable on the
injury report and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Clint Kriewaldt (Pit) practiced all week and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice all week but could
still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Tracy White (Sea) did not practice all week and won’t
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
Defensive Backs
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Tommy Knight (Bal) did not
practice Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) practiced again on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Cliff Crosby (Ind)
did not practice this week and will sit this weekend with a pulled groin.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Walt Harris (Ind)
practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Kiwaukee Thomas (Jac) did not practice on Friday and
looks like a game-time decision this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter McCleon (KC) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Greg Wesley (KC) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Je’Rod Cherry (NE) did not practice on Thursday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ty Law (NE) did not practice on Wednesday or
Thursday. His status for this weekend is
in the air, but he is saying the same things he said last week (when he did not
play).
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jamie Henderson (NYJ) has been declared out this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Brian Taylor (Phi) re-aggravated his strained left
foot in Friday’s practice. He was
downgraded to questionable on the injury report and is now a game-time decision
for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ken Lucas (Sea) did not practice on Friday and should
sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Adam Archuleta (StL) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Travis Fisher (StL) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Garrett (StL) did not practice on Friday and now
will likely sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Sehorn (StL) practiced again on Friday but should
sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ronde Barber (TB) practiced on Thursday but did not go
on Friday. He should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (TB) did not practice on Friday.
Coaches
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** HC Steve Spurrier (Was) has announced that the team will
return to the flashy, pass-happy offense that led him to be hired in the first
place. Sounds like a plan.
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ALL OF THE NEWS
Quarterbacks
Note that all Atlanta QBs have a bye this week.
QB Michael Vick (Atl) is finally jogging and says he feels better. However, he
will not return until he is 100%, and that date has not been set.
QB Kyle Boller (Bal) suffered a sprain in his
non-throwing shoulder last Sunday. He practiced on Wednesday and should
be able to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kyle Boller (Bal) has been
upgraded to probable on the injury report and (barring a setback) will start
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Kyle Boller (Bal) has
practiced all week and should start this weekend.
QB Randy Fasani (Buf) has been signed to the team's practice squad.
QB Chris Chandler (Chi) will again start for the injured Kordell Stewart.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Chris Chandler (Chi) is starting due to Kordell
Stewart's ineffectiveness. Of course everyone 'knew' that already, but
the team has actually admitted this.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Rex Grossman (Chi) may soon be playing in Chicago. Grossman said he is “a lot closer today that
(he) was two weeks ago. It’s been subtle
hints. They just said, ‘Be ready. You could be playing soon.’” Basically, if/when the Bears are getting
blown-out, Grossman will likely see action.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) practiced on Wednesday but is
out of the starting lineup.
QB Carson Palmer (Cin) is now the team's #2 QB as he has passed Shane Matthews
for the role.
QB Tim Couch (Cle) lightly sprained his ankle and should be able to play this weekend.
He will likely start only if Kelly Holcomb is not
physically able.
QB Kelly Holcomb (Cle) is not 100%, but he practiced on Wednesday and could be
on the field this weekend. No announcement has been made on which QB will
start (could be a game-time announcement), but it looks like Holcomb will if he
is healthy enough.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kelly Holcomb (Cle) has admitted that in addition to
the break in his leg, he also tore ligaments in his ankle. It is believed the
torn ligaments are the reason his return is taking longer than expected.
In Thursday's practice, both Holcomb and Tim Couch took snaps with the first
team offense.
QB Steve Beuerlein (Den) has been lost for this season after being placed on
the injured reserve list with his broken finger. The team re-signed
Jarious Jackson to take Beuerlein's roster spot (and be the team's #2 QB until
Jake Plummer returns). Denver
also worked out Jeff George, Todd Husak, Brandon Doman, and Mike Quinn but did
not offer any of them a contract.
QB Danny Kanell (Den) will be the team's starting QB this weekend and both Jake
Plummer and Steve Beuerlein are out with injuries.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Danny Kanell (Den) did not practice on Friday due to
the flu. He was given fluids through an
IV and may not be available to play Sunday.
That leaves newly re-signed Jarious Jackson as the team’s only QB.
QB Jake Plummer (Den) is still out with his broken foot.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jake Plummer (Den) is healing on schedule and is no
longer wearing a boot on his injured foot.
QB Joey Harrington (Det) was horrible last Sunday against Dallas,
and there were rumblings that he could be benched this weekend in favor of Mike
McMahon (who wasn't much better). However, Harrington will continue as the
team's starter.
Note that all Green Bay QBs have a bye this week.
QB Brett Favre (GB) has a hairline fracture his thumb (suffered in last
Sunday's game) but the injury was downplayed by coach
Mike Sherman who said he should be able to play after the team's bye week.
QB Mark Brunell (Jac) is still out with his elbow injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Trent Green (KC) did not practice on Thursday but
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Trent Green (KC) returned to practice on Friday and
should start this weekend.
QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) has a sprained MCL in his left knee. His playing
status will be determined on Sunday (the Dolphins play on Monday night), however he has told family members that he will
play. If Fiedler can't go, look for Brian Griese to get his first start
of the season.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) partially participated in
Wednesday's practice. A decision on which QB will start will not be made
until Sunday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) worked with the first team on
Thursday (as did Brian Griese), but he did not practice on Friday and has
officially been named a game-time decision.
That means the starter will be named Monday rather than Sunday (as was
originally thought). For what it’s
worth, Fiedler says he expects to start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brian Griese (Mia) took a good number of first team
snaps in Wednesday's practice and looks ready to play if Jay Fiedler can not go
on Monday.
QB Jamie Martin (NYJ) was released by the team.
QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) will not start this weekend, but he will be the team's
#2 QB and should see action. The team says he will start on November 2nd.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Chad
Pennington (NYJ) described his feeling about the prospect of being able to play
again: "I'm like a volcano, ready to erupt." Indeed.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) will not start this
weekend. However, he will replace Vinny
Testaverde at some point in the first half.
Note that all Oakland QBs have a bye this week.
QB Rich Gannon (Oak) has an extremely sore throwing shoulder. The team
says he likely would not be able to play if they had a game this weekend, and
his status for November 2nd is in question. If Gannon can't go, Marques
Tuiasosopo will get the start, but it looks like if he's healthy, that Gannon
will remain the team's starting QB.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Rich Gannon (Oak) could miss two weeks with his
injured shoulder. If so, Marques Tuiasosopo will start for the team after
their bye week. The most disconcerting part of this situation is that no
one is divulging the exact nature of Gannon's injury.
QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) was horrible last Sunday but will likely continue as
the team's starting QB as long as he doesn't suffer a setback with his bruised
thumb. He practiced on Wednesday without a protective wrap and hopes to
play without it this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) practiced again without the
protective wrapping on his finger.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) practiced all week without the
wrapping on his finger. He will also
play without it this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) partially participated in
Wednesday's practice but should play this weekend.
QB Steve McNair (Ten) will have his day in court as his case on DUI and weapons
charges has been sent to a grand jury.
Note that all Washington QBs have a bye this week.
QB Rob Johnson (Was) was released by the team to make room for Tim Hasselbeck
to sign on. Note that Hasselbeck instantly becomes the team's #2 QB.
QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) will most likely use the bye week to get over his
nagging injuries. He was able to practice on Wednesday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Danny Wuerffel (FA) may be re-signed by the Redskins
this season. Of course that’s assuming
that no other team snatches up this hot prospect.
Running Backs
RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) is still out with his broken
shoulder.
Note that all Atlanta RBs have a bye this week.
RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) re-aggravated his injured
shoulder last Sunday and likely will not be at 100% for the remainder of the
season. He will be limited in practice this week (as he was on Wednesday)
but is expected to be able to play this weekend. He's calling it a "hurt
not an injury".
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) has been
upgraded to probable on the injury report.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) practiced
on Friday and should start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Willis McGahee (Buf) will not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Willis McGahee (Buf) could see his first professional
action on November 9th.
RB Sammy Morris (Buf) practiced on Monday and could return to action this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Buf) practiced on Wednesday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB DeShaun Foster (Car) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Nick Goings (Car) did not practice on Wednesday or
Thursday and might miss this weekend's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Rabih Abdullah (Chi) will start for the team this
weekend if Anthony Thomas and Adrian Peterson can not play. Brock Forsey
should also see action.
RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) suffered an ankle sprain last Sunday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday
or Thursday. He likely will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) missed last Sunday's game with his injured foot and did
not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes he will be able to take part in
Friday's session.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) missed practice again on
Thursday. It now looks like he likely will not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) did not practice on Friday and
was downgraded to doubtful on the injury report. He should sit this weekend.
RB Corey Dillon (Cin) is once again tired of being a Bengal.
Dillon turned the spotlight on himself when he walked into the locker room
Wednesday afternoon while reporters were talking to his teammates about the
upcoming game. "I want out," Dillon said aloud. "Trade me
to Dallas." Dillon later
said he was joking about Dallas --
the trading deadline was Oct. 14 -- but not about his desire for change. He has
two years left on his contract. "I'm telling you, ain't nothing
permanent, ain't nothing concrete," Dillon said. "You sign a contract
with your wife -- you can get rid of her, can't you? And that's a lifetime
contract. What I'm basically trying to say is, ain't nothing permanent, ain't
nothing sketched in stone. There's ways out of anything." During his
seven-year career, Dillon has repeatedly groused that he doesn't get the ball
enough. Dillon is one of only four players in NFL history to rush for 1,000
yards in each of his first six seasons. In other news, Dillon did not
practice on Wednesday and still isn't 100%. The team says they did not
plan on him practicing Wednesday, but he will probably play again this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) did not practice on Thursday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
RB William Green (Cle) has an injured shoulder (and had his arm in a sling
Monday), but he practiced Wednesday (on a limited basis) and should be able to
play this weekend. Note that James Jackson subbed for Green last Sunday
and is the team's #2 RB.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) should play this weekend, but he
likely will be at less than 100%. That
means James Jackson will likely have a bigger role in the offense this weekend.
RB Troy Hambrick (Dal) suffered a broken finger last Sunday but is expected to
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) is still not healthy enough to
return to practice and will remain on the PUP list for at least another week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Stewart (Det) says he will fully recover from
his preseason shoulder injury and will play next season. If you're in a dynasty
league (and he happens to be available in free agency), he would be a solid
pickup.
Note that all Green Bay RBs have a bye this week.
RB Ahman Green (GB) practiced on Monday despite suffering an ankle injury last
Sunday.
RB Edgerrin James (Ind) has
missed a few weeks with his broken back, but he says he will start this
weekend. To quote James: "I am playing."
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Edgerrin James (Ind)
practiced on Wednesday and (barring a setback) will play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Edgerrin James (Ind)
is ready and will return to the starting lineup this weekend. However, Dominic Rhodes and Brian Allen will
get some snaps in order to keep James from fatiguing. Head coach Tony Dungy did say that James will
be in the game in all of the “crucial situations.”
RB James Mungro (Ind) will miss
this weekend's game after is knee surgery.
RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) will
likely be the team's #2 RB this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind)
practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and will be the team's #2 RB this weekend.
RB Ricky Williams (Ind) will miss
this weekend's game with his injured ankle.
FB Rob Konrad (Mia) did not play last week due to his knee injury but should be
able to go this Monday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Rob Konrad (Mia) partially participated in
Wednesday's practice and (barring a setback) should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Rob Konrad (Mia) practiced on Thursday and Friday and
should play this weekend.
RB Michael Bennett (Min) practiced with the team on Wednesday but will likely
now wait until November 9th to return to the field. It seems the team is
concerned about his conditioning and doesn't want to rush him back into game
action.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) was clocked in the 40-yard
dash at a blistering 4.29 on Wednesday. Of course, times clocked on the
practice field are rarely completely accurate, but it does show that Bennett is
capable of running at full speed. That's awesome news. Also, there
is again a decent chance that Bennett will be able to play in the November 2nd
game.
RB Larry Centers (NE) suffered a knee injury in week six and has been released
by the team. When he heals, Centers will likely re-sign with the
Patriots.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Antowain Smith (NE) practiced on Wednesday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Antowain Smith (NE) practiced again on Thursday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Deuce McAllister (NO) has rushed for 100+ yards in
each of his last seven October games.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Tiki Barber (NYG) suffered a calf bruise in practice
on Thursday and was added to the injury report as probable, but he practiced on
Friday and should be at full speed this weekend.
RB Dorsey Levens (NYG) finally got some action last Sunday (16 carries for 64
yards) and will likely be a part of the offense for the remainder of the
season. He replaced Tiki Barber to give Barber a breather. But Levens was
effective and head coach Jim Fassel allowed him to stay in the game while
Barber watched from the sidelines.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Dorsey Levens (NYG) is getting some first-team snaps
in practice this week and will eat into Tiki Barber’s load for the rest of the
season. The combo of Levens and Barber
may be the 2nd coming of Thunder and Lightning. For his part, Levens is thrilled to finally
have a role on the team. “Before, I felt
like I was just a practice squad guy,” he said. “It's fun to come to work, as
opposed to just waking up going, ‘It’s time to make the doughnuts.’” That’s good stuff there.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB LaMont Jordan (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday,
but he did go on Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaMont Jordan (NYJ) has been removed from the injury
report and will play this weekend.
Note that all Oakland RBs have a bye this week.
RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) is now officially the team's starting RB.
RB Amos Zereoue (Pit) has lost his starting position but will be the team's 3rd
down back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Amos Zereoue (Pit) is not happy about losing his
starting job, but he says he is now relieved. He no longer has to worry
about being pulled for making a mistake. This move could make him a
better player. At least that's the spin he's putting on it.
RB Marshall Faulk (StL) will likely practice a bit this week but shouldn't play
until the November 2nd game as the team doesn't want to rush him back before he
is at full strength.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday. He will likely serve as an emergency RB this weekend, but the
team wants to hold him out of game action for another week.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) will likely dress out this
weekend but be available only in an emergency situation.
RB Lamar Gordon (StL) has a high ankle sprain and might miss this weekend's
game. He says his ankle "is really bothering (him) right now."
For what it's worth, there's a good bit of talk that Gordon needs to toughen
up.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (StL) did not practice on Wednesday or
Thursday but did a little jogging on the sidelines Thursday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (StL) again only ran on the sidelines
during Friday’s practice. He looks like
a long shot to play this weekend.
RB Arlen Harris (StL) will be the team's starting RB for this weekend's game.
RB Chris Brown (Ten) will probably miss this weekend's game with his bad
hamstring.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) did not practice all week and will
be a game-time decision at best.
RB Eddie George (Ten) had 18 carries last Sunday but was out gained by Robert
Holcombe (who had 16 carries). Holcombe plays in 3-WR sets. With the
number of WRs on the roster, the team will likely play more 3-WR sets.
That means more time for Holcombe and less for George.
Note that all Washington RBs have a bye this week.
RB Ladell Betts (Was) will miss 1-3 weeks with his broken forearm.
RB Trung Canidate (Was) did not practice Wednesday but hopes to play in the
November 2nd game after missing last Sunday with his injured ankle.
RB Sultan McCullough (Was) will get the start on November 2nd if neither Ladell
Betts nor Trung Canidate is healthy enough to play.
Wide Receivers
WR Jason McAddley (Ari) is still out with his injured hamstring.
WR Bryan Gilmore (Ari) was able to practice Monday and Wednesday despite his
injured ankle. He should play this weekend.
WR Bryant Johnson (Ari) is still a bit bothered by his injured shoulder. He did
not practice on Monday but could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Bryant Johnson (Ari) practiced on Wednesday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Bryant Johnson (Ari) practiced again on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
Note that all Atlanta WRs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marcus Robinson (Bal)
practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Marcus Robinson (Bal)
practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.
WR Eric Moulds (Buf) practiced on Monday and Wednesday and (barring a
setback) will play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) is not at 100%. On Thursday,
he expressed reservations about being able to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Moulds (Buf) practiced on Friday but is once
again a dreaded game-time decision.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) expects to return to practice next
week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Karl Hankton (Car) did not practice on Thursday and
could sit this weekend.
WR Muhsin Muhammad (Car) suffered a concussion last Sunday. He could miss
this weekend's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (Car) partially participated in
Wednesday's practice. If Muhammad can't play this weekend, Walter Young
will likely get the start.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (Car) partially participated in Friday’s
practice and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.
WR Marty Booker (Chi) did not play last Sunday with his injured ankle and did
not practice on Wednesday, but he could return to action this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Chi) did not practice on Thursday and
has been ruled out of this weekend's game. David Terrell will get
to underachieve again in Booker's starting spot.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WRs Justin Gage & Bobby Wade (Chi) will rotate in the
#3 WR spot this weekend. Note that Chris
Chandler worked a ton with these guys when he was the team’s #2 QB.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** Ahmad Merritt (Chi) will not play this weekend.
WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) is still out his hamstring injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Johnson (Cle) is not seeing eye-to-eye with
head coach Butch Davis. Johnson admits to playing poorly last week.
When asked about Johnson's repeated use of the word stupid in a critique of his
performance, Davis said, "Good
observation." If Johnson has another bad game, he could lose his
starting position.
WR Chris Cole (Den) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Cole (Den) did not practice on Thursday but
was able to jog. He looks like a long shot to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Cole (Den) did not practice on Friday and should
sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Adrian Madise (Den) will be the team's #3 WR if
Chris Cole and Ed McCaffrey both sit.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Adrian Madise (Den) did not practice on Friday.
WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) is still bothered by his injured leg, but he practiced
Wednesday and will likely play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) missed Thursday's practice and
now will like not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
WR Charles Rogers (Det) is still out with his broken collarbone, and the team
sure did miss him last Sunday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** The Detroit coaching staff has said that their reserve
WRs (Scotty Anderson and Shawn Jefferson) will get a little more work in the
coming weeks. That obviously means the
starting WRs (Az-Zahir Hakim and Bill Schroeder) will get less work. Actually, it really means they’ll play all
four and go with the hot hand. Or in
their case, the lukewarm hand.
Note that all Green Bay WRs have a bye this week.
WR Javon Walker (GB) suffered a shoulder injury in Tuesday's practice but
should be able to play when the team comes off their bye.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Javon Walker (GB) returned to practiced on Wednesday
and is expected to be fine to play when the team returns from their bye.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Horn (KC) was released by the team to make
room for them to sign WR Curtis Jackson.
WR D'Wayne Bates (Min) is still bothered by his foot injury, but he practiced
on Wednesday and should be able to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR D'Wayne Bates (Min) tweaked his hamstring in
practice and did not practice on Thursday. He is now a game-time
decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR D’Wayne Bates (Min) did not practice on Friday and has
been downgraded to doubtful on injury report.
He should sit this weekend.
WR Nate Burleson (Min) should start again for the team this weekend.
WR Kelly Campbell (Min) is bothered by an injured foot, but he was able to
practice on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kelly Campbell (Min) did not practice on Thursday
but could still play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) practiced on Wednesday.
WR Donte Stallworth (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss
this weekend's game with his injured quadriceps. However, Stallworth says
he expects to play.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) did not practice on
Thursday. He likely needs to practice on Friday in order to play this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Donte Stallworth (NO) did not practice this week and
is at best a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ron Dixon (NYG) is still not physically ready to
return from the PUP list.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Willie Ponder (NYG) will likely miss this weekend's
game.
WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) has improved after missing last Sunday's game with
headaches, but he is not a lock to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday
but did take part in Thursday's sessions.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) actually did very little in
Thursday’s session. However, he has been
upgraded to probable on the injury report and should play this weekend.
Note that all Oakland WRs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Porter (Oak) is not practicing this week but
did not suffer a setback (although he was sore after the game). The team just
wants to give him a little more time to heal.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Greg Lewis (Phi) is being mentioned by head coach
Andy Reid as a player that could jump start the Eagles offense. We shall see,
but if the QB play doesn't improve the people catching the throws won't make a
difference.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) has been limited in practice with
his injured knee but should play this weekend.
WR Reche Caldwell (SD) is getting better but will miss another 2-3 weeks with
his injured wrist.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not practice on Wednesday or
Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) practiced on Friday and should
start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets (SF) did not practice on Friday (to rest
his knees) but should play this weekend.
WR Bobby Engram (Sea) missed practice on Wednesday and is currently listed as
day-to-day.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Bobby Engram (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and
could miss this weekend's game.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Bobby Engram (Sea) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) missed Wednesday's practice and is currently listed as
day-to-day.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) practiced again on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Curtis (StL) practiced on Thursday and should
play this weekend (probably on special teams).
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Mike Furrey (StL) has not practiced this week and is
still recovering from his appendectomy. He probably will not play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Keyshawn Johnson (TB) practiced on Wednesday and
should play this weekend.
WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) will likely sit again this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) will not play this
weekend. He is doing some individual work in practice and should play in
the November 2nd game.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced on Friday and could play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Drew Bennett (Ten) was able to practice on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
Note that all Washington WRs have a bye this week.
WR Laveranues Coles (Was) did not practice on Monday or Wednesday due to his
injured toe.
Tight Ends
Note that all Atlanta TEs have a bye this week.
TE Desmond Clark (Chi) suffered a toe sprain last Sunday. His status for
this weekend is not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) did not practice on
Thursday. Dustin Lyman will get the start if Clark
can't go.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) did not practice on Friday and was
downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.
TE John Davis (Chi) was released by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dan Campbell (Dal) practiced on Thursday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dan Campbell (Dal) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
TE Tony McGee (Dal) has been released by the team.
TE James Whalen (Dal) suffered an ankle injury last Sunday. His status
for this weekend is not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE James Whalen (Dal) practiced on Thursday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE James Whalen (Dal) has been downgraded to questionable
on the injury report. A downgrade this
late in the week usually means the player does not play.
TE Jason Witten (Dal) should be on the field again this weekend as he continues
to recover from his broken jaw.
TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Shannon Sharpe (Den) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
Note that all Green Bay TEs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind)
did not practice on Thursday in order to give his hamstring a little
rest. He is expected to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind)
did not practice on Friday either and now may not play this weekend. If Clark can’t go, Joe
Dean Davenport will get work in the 2-TE sets.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Daniel Graham (NE) practiced on Wednesday.
TE Ernie Conwell (NO) is considered day-to-day with his shoulder strain but is
expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Ernie Conwell (NO) practiced on Thursday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Ernie Conwell (NO) practiced again on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) did not practice on Thursday
but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcellus Rivers (NYG) did not practice on Friday but
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday
and only partially participated in Thursday's session in order to rest his sore
foot. He should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) practiced on Friday and should
start this weekend.
Note that all Oakland TEs have a bye this week.
TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) suffered a knee sprain in Monday's practice and will
most likely not play this weekend. Jerame Tuman will get the start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) will not play this weekend.
TE Stephen Alexander (SD) will miss another week with his injured groin.
TE Eric Johnson (SF) is still out with his broken collarbone.
TE Ryan Hannam (Sea) tore his ACL last Sunday and will be lost for the season.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Ken Dilger (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Ken Dilger (TB) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
TE Shad Meier (Ten) played a little last Sunday and should be able to return at
full strength this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shad Meier (Ten) practiced all week and should play
this weekend.
TE Frank Wycheck (Ten) is expected to take contact this week in practice and
will be re-evaluated late in the week. He hopes to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Frank Wycheck (Ten) worked with the first team in
non-contact drills this week. At best,
he is a game-time decision.
Note that all Washington TEs have a bye this week.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) was able to practice on Monday, but he could not go on
Wednesday and will likely sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) will not play this
weekend. Tim Duncan will again kick for the team.
Note that all Atlanta PKs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PR Lamont Brightful (Bal) will
likely be benched in favor of Dedric Ward.
Note that all Green Bay PKs have a bye this week.
KR John Avery (Min) will be replaced by either Onterrio Smith or Doug Chapman.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR John Avery (Min) has been placed on the injured
reserve list and is lost for the season.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Doug Chapman (Min) has apparently won the job for
this weekend.
KR Michael Lewis (NO) did not practice on Wednesday but plans to play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Michael Lewis (NO) practiced on Thursday and should
play this weekend.
PK Matt Bryant (NYG) will likely miss 2 more weeks with his bad hamstring.
Note that all Oakland PKs have a bye this week.
PK Owen Pochman (SF) is struggling mightily. The team has tried out a few
other kickers, but Pochman remains on the team...for now.
Note that all Washington PKs have a bye this week.
Offensive Linemen
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Cameron Spikes (Ari) left early from Friday’s practice
with a stiff back but should play this weekend.
Note that all Atlanta OLs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Bennie Anderson (Bal) is
expected to start this weekend despite his sprained shoulder.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Bennie Anderson (Bal)
practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Orlando Brown (Bal) is
expected to start this weekend despite his strained back.
T Mike Williams (Buf) should play this weekend despite his injured neck.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Matt O’Dwyer (Cin) did not practice on Friday.
C Jeff Faine (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and may miss another week with
his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Faine (Cle) was able to practice on Thursday but
is still no lock to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Faine (Cle) did not practice on Friday and looks
like a game-time decision.
G Shaun O'Hara (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and may miss another week
with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Shaun O'Hara (Cle) was able to practice on Thursday
but still may sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Shaun O’Hara (Cle) did not practice on Friday and will
be a game-time decision.
T Barry Stokes (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this
weekend's game as his ankle is in a cast.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Barry Stokes (Cle) did not practice on Thursday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Barry Stokes (Cle) did not practice on Friday and will
not play this weekend.
C Tom Nalen (Den) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Tom Nalen (Den) practiced on Thursday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Tom Nalen (Den) practiced again on Friday.
T Ephraim Salaam (Den) will miss about 3 weeks with his knee injury. Blake
Brockermeyer will likely get the start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Stockar McDougle (Det) missed Wednesday's practice
but should play this weekend.
Note that all Green Bay OLs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Fred Weary (Hou) became weary Fred in Thursday's
practice and went home ill.
T Ryan Diem (Ind) is still
bothered by his injured ankle. His status for this weekend's game is not
fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Ryan Diem (Ind)
was able to practice on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ryan Diem (Ind)
practiced on Friday and will start this weekend.
T Tarik Glenn (Ind) should play
this weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind)
did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. His status for this weekend is
not fully known.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind)
will like sit this weekend. If Glenn
does not play, rookie Makoa Freitas will get his first start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Adam Meadows (Ind)
did not practice on Thursday. The team will announce on Friday whether
Meadows will play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Adam Meadows (Ind)
will likely sit this weekend.
T Mark Dixon (Mia) is still recovering from his ankle surgery but could play
this Monday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Mark Dixon (Mia) practiced Friday and should play this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Joe Andruzzi (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but did
take part in Thursday’s session.
T Adrian Klemm (NE) has been lost for the season after being placed on the
injured reserve list.
T Kenyatta Jones (NE) has not played a down this year. He makes the news
because he was arrested at his home on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting an
acquaintance with scalding water.
G Rich Seubert (NYG) suffered a broken leg last Sunday and will miss the
remainder of the season.
Note that all Oakland OLs have a bye this week.
G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) will sit this weekend with his injured elbow.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) has been lost for the season
with his elbow injury and will undergo surgery.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Bobbie Williams (Phi) will start for the team in place
of Jermane Mayberry.
T Tra Thomas (Phi) has an injured wrist. His status for this weekend is
not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Tra Thomas (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Tra Thomas (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play
this weekend.
T Mathias Nkwenti (Pit) will miss 6-8 weeks with his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Mathias Nkwenti (Pit) has been placed on the injured
reserve list and will be lost for the season. The team signed T Barrett
Brooks to take Nkwenti's spot on the roster.
T Marvell Smith (Pit) will likely miss another week with his injured neck.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marvell Smith (Pit) will in fact miss this weekend's
game.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) did not practice this week and will not
play this weekend.
G Michael Keathley (SD) was signed by the team.
T Derrick Deese (SF) did not play last Sunday and will likely miss this
weekend's game as well.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Derrick Deese (SF) did not practice until Friday and is
doubtful for this weekend. Kwame Harris
will likely get the start.
G Eric Heitmann (SF) did not play last Sunday, but the team hopes he'll be able
to go this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Eric Heitmann (SF) practiced on Thursday but will not
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Kyle Kosier (SF) did not practice on Thursday due to
the flu but is expected to start this weekend in place of Eric Heitmann.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeremy Newberry (SF) did not practice on Thursday, but
he did go on Friday and should play this weekend.
T Floyd Womack (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday. His status for this
weekend is not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Floyd Womack (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Floyd Womack (Sea) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
T Kyle Turley (StL) suffered a concussion last Sunday and will be re-evaluated
on Friday. He hopes to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kyle Turley (StL) practiced on Thursday and (if
cleared by doctors on Friday) will play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Roman Oben (TB) suffered a broken hand in Thursday's
practice and might not play this weekend. However, Oben said, "This
is a pretty common injury, and I have played with injuries in the past.
This is an important game for our team, and I want to be in the lineup."
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Roman Oben (TB) is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (TB) partially participated in
Wednesday's practice and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (TB) practiced again on Friday and should
play this weekend.
Note that all Washington OLs have a bye this week.
Defensive Linemen
DT Wendell Bryant (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
DT Kenny King (Ari) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Derrick Ransom (Ari) did not practice on Thursday
and will not play this weekend.
Note that all Atlanta DLs have a bye this week.
DT Ron Edwards (Buf) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured
shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Pat Williams (Buf) has guaranteed that "we're
going to shut him down." Who is "him"? Priest Holmes. Williams said Holmes won't get 50 yards
rushing let alone 100.
DT Brentson Buckner (Car) is nursing an injured hip but could play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Brentson Buckner (Car) did not practice on Wednesday
or Thursday and could miss this weekend's game.
DT Shane Burton (Car) has a groin injury. His status for this weekend is
not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Shane Burton (Car) did not practice on Thursday and
could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Phillip Daniels (Chi) missed practice on Thursday
but is still expected to be able to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Keith Traylor (Chi) did not practice on Thursday but
hopes to go on Friday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Keith Traylor (Chi) did not practice on Friday and was
downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Daryl Gardener (Den) is expected to play again this
weekend after seeing his first action of the season last Sunday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Luther Elliss (Det) will likely come off the PUP list
and return to practice next week.
Note that all Green Bay DLs have a bye this week.
DE Gary Walker (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Gary Walker (Hou) did not practice on Thursday
either but should still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Gary Walker (Hou) did not practice on Friday and has
been named as a game-time decision.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (KC) did not practice on Wednesday but
was able to take part in Thursday's session. He might be able to play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (KC) practiced on Friday and might play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Larry Chester (Mia) practiced Friday and should play
this weekend.
DE Jason Taylor (Mia) suffered a hyper-extended elbow last Sunday. However, he
returned to the game and should play this Monday.
*** 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.
NT Ted Washington (NE) will most likely miss another week with his broken leg.
DE Darren Howard (NO) is still out with his injured wrist.
DT Grady Jackson (NO) missed practice on Wednesday in order to have surgery on
the torn ligament in his left pinkie finger. He should return to practice
either Thursday or Friday and play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Grady Jackson (NO) did not practice on
Thursday. He likely needs to work on Friday in order to play this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Grady Jackson (NO) did not practice on Friday and is
now a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenny Holmes (NYG) did not practice on Thursday but
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenny Holmes (NYG) did not practice on Friday but
still should play this weekend.
Note that all Oakland DLs have a bye this week.
DT Jerome McDougle (Phi) may be limited but should practice all week. He could
see action this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jerome McDougle (Phi) has been ruled out of this
weekend's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT John Parrella (SD) did not practice on Wednesday or
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Simeon Rice (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Simeon Rice (TB) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Note that all Washington DLs have a bye this week.
Linebackers
Note that all Atlanta LBs have a bye this week.
LB Keith Brooking (Atl) will miss 4-6 weeks after breaking bones in his back.
LB Brian Allen (Car) has an injured groin. His status for this weekend is
not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Allen (Car) did not practice on Wednesday.
LB Dan Morgan (Car) suffered a concussion last Sunday. His status for
this weekend is not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) partially participated in
Wednesday's practice.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) will be a game-time decision for this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Warrick Holdman (Chi) did not practice on Thursday
and will likely miss this weekend's game. If so, Joe Odom will get
another start.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Warrick Holdman (Chi) has been named a game-time
decision for this weekend.
Note that all Green Bay LBs have a bye this week.
LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) did not practice Thursday and
might sit this weekend. If Clemons can't go, Antwan Peek should get the
start.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) has been named a game-time decision.
LB Keith Mitchell (Jac) partially participated on Wednesday's practice and
could see a bit of action this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Mitchell (Jac) did not practice on Friday and
will be a game-time decision this weekend.
LB Junior Seau (Mia) reaggravated his hamstring injury last Sunday and could
not finish the game. He is expected to play this weekend. In other
news, Seau did a little back tracking Wednesday evening after some comments
were taken the wrong way by the media. Asked Wednesday how to limit
Tomlinson, San Diego's running
back, Seau told reporters: "You give him watermelon and load him up with
fried chicken and tell him to keep eating." Seau, who is of Samoan
descent, later said he and Tomlinson, who is black, are friends and the comment
was meant in jest. Seau was wearing a Tomlinson jersey when he made the
comment.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
LB Raonall Smith (Min) did not practice Wednesday and will likely sit this
weekend with his injured hamstring.
LB Ted Johnson (NE) will most likely miss another week with his injured foot.
LB Willie McGinest (NE) could miss this weekend with his injured neck.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Willie McGinest (NE) did not practice on Thursday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Roman Phifer (NE) did not practice on Wednesday but
did take part on Thursday.
LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) is still out with his injured knee.
LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) may miss this weekend's game with his injured hamstring and
bum hip.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) has been upgraded to probable on the
injury report and should play this weekend.
Note that all Oakland LBs have a bye this week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Bill Romanowski (Oak) has been placed on the injured
reserve list and will be lost for the season.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Clint Kriewaldt (Pit) practiced all week and should
play this weekend.
LB Chad Brown (Sea) likely won't practice until Friday but should play this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice all week but could
still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Tracy White (Sea) did not practice all week and won’t
play this weekend.
LB Tommy Polley (StL) dislocated his elbow last Sunday and will miss 4 weeks.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Wednesday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
Note that all Washington LBs have a bye this week.
Defensive Backs
Note that all Atlanta DBs have a bye this week.
CB Tommy Knight (Bal) was not able to fully
participated in Wednesday's practice and might miss this weekend's game with
his injured leg.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Tommy Knight (Bal) did not
practice on Thursday and has been downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Tommy Knight (Bal) did not
practice Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Minter (Car) did not practice on
Wednesday. However, he did go on Thursday and has been upgraded to
probable.
CB Jerry Azumah (Chi) has beaten out R.W. McQuarters as the team's starting CB.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) has been upgraded to probable on the
injury report.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) practiced on Thursday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) practiced again on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) rested on Thursday and did not
practice. He is expected to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Cin) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kelly Herndon (Den) will start this weekend over
Deltha O'Neal (who is struggling).
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Corey Harris (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but
could still play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jimmy Wyrick (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but
could still play this weekend.
Note that all Green Bay DBs have a bye this week.
CB Jason Bell (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Bell (Hou) did not practice on Thursday.
His status for this weekend is not fully known.
CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced again on Thursday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Cliff Crosby (Ind)
did not practice this week and will sit this weekend with a pulled groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Walt Harris (Ind)
did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but is still expected to play this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Walt Harris (Ind)
practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.
CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this
weekend's game.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (Jac) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
S Donovin Darius (Jac) needs to turn it down a notch as the team says they can
no longer tolerate his personal fouls (four in his first six games).
CB Kiwaukee Thomas (Jac) practiced Wednesday and could see action this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Kiwaukee Thomas (Jac) did not practice on Friday and
looks like a game-time decision this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter McCleon (KC) did not practice on Thursday but
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter McCleon (KC) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Greg Wesley (KC) did not practice on Thursday but
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Greg Wesley (KC) practiced on Friday and should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Je’Rod Cherry (NE) did not practice on Thursday.
CB Ty Law (NE) did not play last Sunday and is currently day-to-day with his
injured ankle.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ty Law (NE) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. His status for this weekend is in the air,
but he is saying the same things he said last week (when he did not play).
CB William Peterson (NYG) is still out with his injured back.
CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) is still out with his injured shoulder.
CB Jamie Henderson (NYJ) did not play last Sunday with his injured knee, but
the team hopes he will be able to return this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jamie Henderson (NYJ) did not practice on Thursday
and might sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jamie Henderson (NYJ) has been declared out this
weekend.
S Jon McGraw (NYJ) is still out with his injured shoulder.
Note that all Oakland DBs have a bye this week.
S Brian Dawkins (Phi) will miss another week with his foot sprain.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) will not play this weekend, but
he has taken off the walking boot. The team expects him to take three
more weeks to return.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Roderick Hood (Phi) should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Brian Taylor (Phi) re-aggravated his strained left
foot in Friday’s practice. He was
downgraded to questionable on the injury report and is now a game-time decision
for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Quentin Jammer (SD) practiced on Thursday and Friday
and should play this weekend.
CB Jason Webster (SF) is still out with his knee injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) missed practice on Thursday due to
personal reasons. He is expected to play this weekend.
CB Ken Lucas (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit another
week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ken Lucas (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ken Lucas (Sea) did not practice on Friday and should
sit this weekend.
S Adam Archuleta (StL) missed last Sunday's game with his injured ankle but
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Adam Archuleta (StL) did not practice on Wednesday or
Thursday. His status for this weekend is still not fully known.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Adam Archuleta (StL) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Travis Fisher (StL) did not practice on Wednesday or
Thursday and might sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Travis Fisher (StL) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Garrett (StL) did not practice on Thursday but
still should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Garrett (StL) did not practice on Friday and now
will likely sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Sehorn (StL) was able to practice on Thursday
but will most likely not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Sehorn (StL) practiced again on Friday but should
sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ronde Barber (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ronde Barber (TB) practiced on Thursday but did not go
on Friday. He should play this weekend.
CB Brian Kelly (TB) reaggravated his injured chest last Sunday. He has
been placed on the injured reserve list and will be lost for the season.
S John Lynch (TB) will most likely miss this weekend's game and could be out
for some time.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (TB) did not practice on Wednesday and
should miss this weekend's game. John Howell will likely get the start.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (TB) did not practice on Friday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Dwight Smith (TB) is expected to take over Brian
Kelly's starting CB position. Jermaine Phillips will now start at FS.
S Donnie Nickey (Ten) is out with his injured foot.
CB Samari Rolle (Ten) is still out with his elbow injury.
Note that all Washington DBs have a bye this week.
Coaches
HC Steve Spurrier (Was) suffered a knee injury last Sunday and had fluid
drained on Monday. He is on crutches.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** HC Steve Spurrier (Was) has announced that the team will
return to the flashy, pass-happy offense that led him to be hired in the first
place. Sounds like a plan.
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