*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) may get back on the field soon but not as the team’s starting QB.  That job is Chris Chandler’s unless (until?) injury.  Stewart could see action in goal line and short-yardage situations.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Danny Kanell (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Thursday with a splint on his injured thumb.  He will likely wear it Sunday as well.  In related news, Favre has been hurt eight times in his career where there was doubt if he would play.  In those eight games, he has tossed 15 TDs against only 6 INTs.  Interesting.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tony Banks (Hou) will start for the team this weekend if David Carr does not play.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) (all but officially) will not play this weekend, but he expects to return for the November 9^th game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Jac) was finally allowed back on the premises.  He is expected to practice next week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) was again limited in practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Rich Gannon (Oak) has a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder.  There is no definitive word on how long he could be out.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) will not play this weekend due to his high ankle sprain.  The team says his ankle has actually worsened and that Garcia has a partially torn tendon in the ankle.  Tim Rattay will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Rob Johnson (FA) attended the Tampa Bay practice on Wednesday and could return to the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) partially participated in Thursday’s session but should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Thursday and has been downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) practiced fully on Thursday and should start this weekend.  Head coach Dick Jauron would be “shocked” if Thomas does not start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Brandon Bennett (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but was able to go on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) returned to practice on Thursday and should play this weekend.  No word on whether the team will be sending a car for him on gameday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) will likely enter Phase One of the NFL’s substance abuse program.  If so, Green will be evaluated and subject to random testing.  If he tests positive, he could enter Phase Two and be suspended for 4 games.  Of course there has been no official word from the league.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Richie Anderson (Dal) will likely sit this weekend with a herniated disk in his back.  Jamar Martin will get the start and Adrian Murrell will likely play as well.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) has been on the reserve/non-football injury list but will begin practicing with the team next week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tony Fisher (GB) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ricky Williams (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but was upgraded to questionable on the injury report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Heath Evans (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to a neck stinger and has been added to the injury report as questionable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (StL) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Pitman (TB) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his hamstring.  He did take part in Thursday’s session and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Trung Canidate (Was) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) will return to the practice field on November 3^rd.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Karl Hankton (Car) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (Car) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Chi) practiced on Thursday.  If his body responds well on Friday, Booker will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Cole (Den) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jabar Gaffney (Hou) will be the team’s emergency QB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WRs Matthew Hatchette & J.J. Stokes (Jac) are at the 2^nd lowest point of their respective career (the lowest point will come next season when they are released from the Jaguars and are unable to find gainful employment).  They will spend the rest of the season battling in practice to see which one is active for that weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jimmy Redmond (Jac) hasn’t played in two weeks but was able to practice on Wednesday.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Nate Burleson (Min) will remain as the team’s starting WR despite the return of former starter D’Wayne Bates.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Patten (NE) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ron Dixon (NYG) practiced for two plays yesterday and “heard a clicking in his knee” according to head coach Jim Fassel.  Dixon has not played this season and is likely done for the year.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) should play this weekend, but it could be in a limited role as his back is still vulnerable to injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Porter (Oak) practiced without contact on Wednesday and took part in Thursday’s session as well.  He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) was able to practice on Thursday and (barring a setback) will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Rashod Kent (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and is highly questionable for this weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Christian Fauria (NE) was able to practice on Thursday, but his status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Doug Jolley (Oak) may not actually have been benched.  There is a chance that the team could utilize 2-TE sets a great deal of the time.  If they are in that formation to begin a game, then both Teyo Johnson and Jolley would be considered starters.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Tim Duncan (Ari) will be on the field missing kicks as usual for the team this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Travis Claridge (Atl) did not practice on Thursday and will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Matt O’Dwyer (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Tom Nalen (Den) did not practice on Wednesday (as is becoming the norm) but did practice on Thursday.  He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Steve McKinney (Hou) missed practice on Thursday with the flu but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind) partially participated in Wednesday’s and Thursday’s practices but should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Adam Meadows (Ind) has not practiced this week but should still start this weekend in place of the injured Ryan Diem.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Joe Andruzzi (NE) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Wayne Lucier (NYG) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Luke Petitgout (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice and sat out the entire session on Thursday, but he should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mo Collins (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and hopes to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Frank Middleton (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and hopes to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Matt Stinchcomb (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice but should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (TB) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Derrick Ransom (Ari) was able to practice on Thursday and now should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brady Smith (Atl) practiced on Thursday and (barring a setback) should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Shane Burton (Car) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Phillip Daniels (Chi) did not practice on Thursday but should still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Keith Traylor (Chi) was able to practice again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Daryl Gardener (Den) is practicing and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Rod Walker (GB) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Richard Seymour (NE) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Cornelius Griffin (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenny Holmes (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Sean Gilbert (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday but will likely sit this weekend as he just signed with the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT John Parrella (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.  He should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Dana Stubblefield (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Sam Williams (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) will miss one more week with his injured ankle, but the team hopes he will play on November 10^th.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Darrell Russell (Was) practiced on Thursday and should be on the field this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Brooking (Atl) has looked good in practice this week and will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) says he regrets playing last Sunday as he was still disoriented and fatigued from post-concussion syndrome.  He now claims that he did not suffer another concussion in the game.  Rather, he was simply disoriented and took himself out.  Morgan adds that his “head feels back to normal.  I can definitely feel a difference.”  He has not practiced this week but hopes to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Warrick Holdman (Chi) was able to practice again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and will likely be a game-time decision at best.  Antwan Peek should get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Sharper (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday due to knee swelling (which he says is common after a game on turf).  He was able to practice on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Allen (Ind) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Caldwell (Ind) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Mitchell (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Victor Hobson (NYJ) has been named the team’s starting LB in place of the injured Mo Lewis.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) was not able to practice on Wednesday or Thursday due to his injured hip.  He will not start this weekend and might not play at all.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Eric Barton (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and will likely be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) was excused from Thursday’s practice due to a personal matter.  He is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ray Buchanan (Atl) was livid at being yanked from the starting lineup (and he should be…everyone knows its Michael Vick’s fault the defense is horrible) but will be the team’s nickel back this weekend.  I’m sure this role will put Buchanan back in a happy place.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Corey Fuller (Bal) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Tom Knight (Bal) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) suffered a setback and did not practice on Thursday.  He has been downgraded to doubtful.  Bobby Gray will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Marquand Manuel (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but was able to go on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre’ Bly (Det) left Thursday’s practice with tightness in his leg.  There is no official word on the prognosis, but head coach Steve Mariucci believes Bly will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Bell (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kiwaukee Thomas (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB James Trapp (Jac) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Sam Madison (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Je’Rod Cherry (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ty Law (NE) was able to practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jamie Henderson (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should return to action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Phillip Buchanon (Oak) has been named the team’s starting CB over Terrance Shaw (who will play in nickel and dime situations).

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rod Woodson (Oak) practiced on Wednesday but sat on Thursday.  He should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) will in fact miss this weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Vernon Fox (SD) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) did not practice on Thursday but should still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Adam Archuleta (StL) practiced on Thursday and stands a reasonable chance to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ronde Barber (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Howell (TB) practiced on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (TB) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Was) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fred Smoot (Was) practiced on Thursday and says he is read to return to action this weekend.  However, he did not practice on Wednesday and head coach Steve Spurrier is not counting on having Smoot available.

ALL OF THE NEWS

Quarterbacks

QB Michael Vick (Atl) is still out with his broken leg.  However, he has now set December 7th as he return date. 

Note that all Buffalo QBs have a bye this week.

QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and could be the team's #2 QB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Kordell Stewart (Chi) may get back on the field soon but not as the team’s starting QB.  That job is Chris Chandler’s unless (until?) injury.  Stewart could see action in goal line and short-yardage situations.

Note that all Cleveland QBs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Danny Kanell (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

QB Jake Plummer (Den) is still out with his broken foot.

QB Brett Favre (GB) has a hairline fracture on his throwing thumb.  He took a few snaps in Wednesday's practice and will be limited the remainder of the week as well.  He will start this weekend, but his effectiveness (especially on the long ball) is a big unknown at this point.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Thursday with a splint on his injured thumb.  He will likely wear it Sunday as well.  In related news, Favre has been hurt eight times in his career where there was doubt if he would play.  In those eight games, he has tossed 15 TDs against only 6 INTs.  Interesting.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tony Banks (Hou) will start for the team this weekend if David Carr does not play.

QB David Carr (Hou) will most likely miss this weekend's game with his sprained ankle.  Tony Banks will get the start if Carr can't go.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) (all but officially) will not play this weekend, but he expects to return for the November 9^th game.

QB Mark Brunell (Jac) is still out with his injured elbow.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Jac) was finally allowed back on the premises.  He is expected to practice next week.

QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) lost an INT but gained a lost fumble on Tuesday. Elias Sports Bureau has taken away an INT for Robaire Smith and given Kearse a sack and a forced fumble.

Note that all Kansas City QBs have a bye this week.

QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but has already been ruled out of the starting lineup for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) was again limited in practice on Thursday.

QB Brian Griese (Mia) will make his second straight start for the team this weekend.  Head coach Dave Wannstedt said, "right now he gives us the best chance to win."

QB Tom Brady (NE) is still on the injury report as probable with his sore arm/elbow.  He hasn't missed any practice time and will start this weekend.

QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) has been announced as the team's starting QB this weekend.

QB Rich Gannon (Oak) will most likely not play this weekend with his injured shoulder.  Marques Tuiasosopo has been named the team's starter for Sunday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Rich Gannon (Oak) has a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder.  There is no definitive word on how long he could be out.

QB Jeff Garcia (SF) did not practice on Wednesday due to his ankle sprain, but he is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jeff Garcia (SF) will not play this weekend due to his high ankle sprain.  The team says his ankle has actually worsened and that Garcia has a partially torn tendon in the ankle.  Tim Rattay will get the start.

Note that all Tennessee QBs have a bye this week.

QB Tim Hasselbeck or Gibran Hamdan (Was) will serve as the team's backup QB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Rob Johnson (FA) attended the Tampa Bay practice on Wednesday and could return to the team.

QB Neil O'Donnell (FA) worked out for the Packers.

QB Clint Stoerner (FA) is the latest signal caller to work out for the Broncos.

QB Danny Wuerffel (FA) has turned down the Redskins offer to return to football.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) partially participated in Thursday’s session but should start this weekend.

Note that all Buffalo RBs have a bye this week.

RB Travis Henry (Buf) says the team passes too often in short-yardage situations and he feels left out of the game plan around the goal line.

RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss another week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Adrian Peterson (Chi) did not practice on Thursday and has been downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.

RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) partially participated in practice on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) practiced fully on Thursday and should start this weekend.  Head coach Dick Jauron would be “shocked” if Thomas does not start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Brandon Bennett (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but was able to go on Thursday.

RB Corey Dillon (Cin) could return to the starting lineup this weekend if he is mentally capable of playing. He's listed as questionable on the injury report though.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (Cin) returned to practice on Thursday and should play this weekend.  No word on whether the team will be sending a car for him on gameday.

Note that all Cleveland RBs have a bye this week.

RB William Green (Cle) decided to spend his free time this week getting arrested for DUI and marijuana possession.  Green has pleaded innocent to the charges, and there is no word on what consequences (if any) will be forthcoming from the Browns and / or the NFL.  Note that Green was suspended twice in college for marijuana use.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) will likely enter Phase One of the NFL’s substance abuse program.  If so, Green will be evaluated and subject to random testing.  If he tests positive, he could enter Phase Two and be suspended for 4 games.  Of course there has been no official word from the league.

RB Richie Anderson (Dal) is still bothered by the stinger in his back and shoulder and is getting a second opinion on the injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Richie Anderson (Dal) will likely sit this weekend with a herniated disk in his back.  Jamar Martin will get the start and Adrian Murrell will likely play as well.

RB Adrian Murrell (Dal) has been re-signed by the team.  There are rumors that Murrell could see action this weekend and cut a bit into Troy Hambrick's touches.  Another possibility is that Murrell was signed as a fallback option if Richie Anderson's injury is more serious than was first thought.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Artose Pinner (Det) has been on the reserve/non-football injury list but will begin practicing with the team next week.

RB Tony Fisher (GB) practiced on Wednesday and says he will be able to play this weekend despite his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tony Fisher (GB) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB James Mungro (Ind) is still out with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ricky Williams (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but was upgraded to questionable on the injury report.

Note that all Kansas City RBs have a bye this week.

RB Michael Bennett (Min) is slated to play this weekend.  According to head coach Mike Tice, Bennett will get 2-3 carries.  Given Tice's history of comments to the media, Footballguys translates that to mean Bennett will get 0-20 rushes this weekend.

RB James Fenderson (NO) will likely be out until the middle of November with his inured foot.

RBs Correll Buckhalter & Duce Staley (Phi) will likely split carries this weekend, but the team will probably try to ride the hot hand.

RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) will miss this weekend's game with his high ankle sprain.

RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) will continue as the team's starting RB.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Heath Evans (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to a neck stinger and has been added to the injury report as questionable.

RB Marshall Faulk (StL) will get the bulk of work in practice this week. If his body responds well, Faulk will start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB Lamar Gordon (StL) did not practice Wednesday and will likely miss another week with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (StL) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

RB Arlen Harris (StL) will likely be the #2 RB this weekend behind Marshall Faulk.

FB Cecil Martin (TB) has been released by the team.

RB Michael Pittman (TB) practiced Wednesday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Pitman (TB) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his hamstring.  He did take part in Thursday’s session and should start this weekend.

Note that all Tennessee RBs have a bye this week.

RB Ladell Betts (Was) will miss another week with his broken arm.

RB Trung Canidate (Was) was very limited in Wednesday's practice and will likely miss another week with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Trung Canidate (Was) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but should sit this weekend.

RBs Sultan McCullough, Chad Morton, & Rock Cartwright (Was) will all take turns running the ball if both Ladell Betts and Trung Canidate sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Dyson (Car) will return to the practice field on November 3^rd.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Karl Hankton (Car) did not practice on Thursday.

WR Muhsin Muhammad (Car) is officially questionable on the injury report (due to his concussion), but he practiced Wednesday and should return to action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (Car) practiced again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

WR Marty Booker (Chi) was very limited in Wednesday's practice.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Chi) practiced on Thursday.  If his body responds well on Friday, Booker will play this weekend.

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Cin) will miss another week with his injured hamstring.

Note that all Cleveland WRs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Cole (Den) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) will not practice this week and has been named a game-time decision.

WR Charles Rogers (Det) is still out with his broken collarbone.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jabar Gaffney (Hou) will be the team’s emergency QB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WRs Matthew Hatchette & J.J. Stokes (Jac) are at the 2^nd lowest point of their respective career (the lowest point will come next season when they are released from the Jaguars and are unable to find gainful employment).  They will spend the rest of the season battling in practice to see which one is active for that weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jimmy Redmond (Jac) hasn’t played in two weeks but was able to practice on Wednesday.

Note that all Kansas City WRs have a bye this week.

WR Derrius Thompson (Mia) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should still be able to underachieve this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Nate Burleson (Min) will remain as the team’s starting WR despite the return of former starter D’Wayne Bates.

WR David Patten (NE) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Patten (NE) practiced again on Thursday.

WR Joe Horn (NO) has a sore knee and did not practice on Wednesday, but he should play this weekend.

WR Donte Stallworth (NO) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ron Dixon (NYG) practiced for two plays yesterday and “heard a clicking in his knee” according to head coach Jim Fassel.  Dixon has played this season and is likely done for the year.

WR Willie Ponder (NYG) will likely miss another week with his injured hip.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) should play this weekend, but it could be in a limited role as his back is still vulnerable to injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Porter (Oak) practiced without contact on Wednesday and took part in Thursday’s session as well.  He should play this weekend.

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

WR Tai Streets (SF) rested his knees on Wednesday and did not practice. He should play this weekend.

WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Thursday but still expects to play this weekend.

WR Mike Furrey (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to play this weekend.

Note that all Tennessee WRs have a bye this week.

WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

WR Drew Bennett (Ten) will miss a 3-4 weeks with a strained calf. Justin McCareins will start in Bennett's spot, and Tyrone Calico will receive more snaps.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

Note that all Buffalo TEs have a bye this week.

TE Desmond Clark (Chi) was very limited in Wednesday's practice and hopes to return to full practice by Friday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) was able to practice on Thursday and (barring a setback) will play this weekend.

TE Reggie Kelly (Cin) will miss this weekend's game with his injured foot.

Note that all Cleveland TEs have a bye this week.

TE James Whalen (Dal) is still bothered by his injured hamstring and might sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Rashod Kent (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

TE Dallas Clark (Ind) should be able to play this weekend despite his sore hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday is highly questionable for this weekend’s game.

Note that all Kansas City TEs have a bye this week.

TE Christian Fauria (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss another week.  If Fauria can't play this weekend, Daniel Graham could have another good outing.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Christian Fauria (NE) was able to practice on Thursday, but his status for this weekend is not fully known.

TE Teyo Johnson (Oak) has been named the team's starting TE for this weekend (over Doug Jolley).  If Johnson plays well, he'll continue as the starter.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Doug Jolley (Oak) may not actually have been benched.  There is a chance that the team could utilize 2-TE sets a great deal of the time.  If they are in that formation to begin a game, then both Teyo Johnson and Jolley would be considered starters.

TE Marcus Williams (Oak) has been released by the team.

TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) will likely miss another week with his injured knee.

TE Stephen Alexander (SD) is still out with his injured groin.

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

TE Ryan Hannam (Sea) is still out with his injured knee.

Note that all Tennessee TEs have a bye this week.

TE Ricky Dudley (FA) will likely re-sign with the Buccaneers in November.  Dudley reached an injury settlement with the club at the end of the preseason. Under league rules, he is eligible to return to Tampa Bay after the ninth week of the season, and there is still a stall in the Buccaneers locker room with his nameplate and number hanging over it.  That's a pretty strong sign of the team's intent to bring Dudley back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Tim Duncan (Ari) will be on the field missing kicks as usual for the team this weekend.

PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss another week with his back injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Bill Gramatica (Ari) will not play this weekend.

Note that all Buffalo PKs have a bye this week.

Note that all Cleveland PKs have a bye this week.

KR Eddie Drummond (Det) is out with his ankle and knee injuries.

Note that all Kansas City PKs have a bye this week.

PK Jose Cortez (Min) was released by the team to make room for Michael Bennett to be added to the active roster.

RB Onterrio Smith (Min) will return kicks for the team this weekend.

PK Matt Bryant (NYG) is still out with his injured hamstring.

PK Owen Pochman (SF) has been released by the team.  Todd Peterson has been signed to kick for the 49ers.

Note that all Tennessee PKs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Travis Claridge (Atl) did not practice on Thursday and will not play this weekend.

Note that all Buffalo OLs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Matt O’Dwyer (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should play this weekend.

Note that all Cleveland OLs have a bye this week.

C Gennaro DiNapoli (Dal) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Tom Nalen (Den) did not practice on Wednesday (as is becoming the norm) but did practice on Thursday.  He should play this weekend.

T Ephraim Salaam (Den) is out with his injured knee.

T Victor Rogers (Det) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Steve McKinney (Hou) missed practice on Thursday with the flu but should play this weekend.

T Ryan Diem (Ind) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured abs.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Tarik Glenn (Ind) partially participated in Wednesday’s and Thursday’s practices but should be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Adam Meadows (Ind) has not practiced this week but should still start this weekend in place of the injured Ryan Diem.

Note that all Kansas City OLs have a bye this week.

T Mark Dixon (Mia) is still out with his injured ankle.

G Joe Andruzzi (NE) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Joe Andruzzi (NE) practiced again on Thursday.

T Kenyatta Jones (NE) was released by the team.

G Kendyl Jacox (NO) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

G Wayne Lucier (NYG) did not practice Wednesday due to illness but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Wayne Lucier (NYG) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Luke Petitgout (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice and sat out the entire session on Thursday, but he should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mo Collins (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Lincoln Kennedy (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and hopes to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Frank Middleton (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and hopes to start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Matt Stinchcomb (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

T Marvel Smith (Pit) will likely miss another week with his injured neck.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Marvel Smith (Pit) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice but should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (SD) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

T Derrick Deese (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit this weekend as well.

G Eric Heitmann (SF) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this weekend is not fully known.

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

T Floyd Womack (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

G Jason Whittle (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (TB) practiced again on Thursday.

Note that all Tennessee OLs have a bye this week.

G Dave Fiore (Was) will likely miss another week with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Derrick Ransom (Ari) was able to practice on Thursday and now should play this weekend.

DE Brady Smith (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday.  His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brady Smith (Atl) practiced on Thursday and (barring a setback) should play this weekend.

Note that all Buffalo DLs have a bye this week.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Shane Burton (Car) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

DE Phillip Daniels (Chi) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Phillip Daniels (Chi) did not practice on Thursday but should still play this weekend.

DT Keith Traylor (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Keith Traylor (Chi) was able to practice again on Thursday.

Note that all Cleveland DLs have a bye this week.

DT Jermaine Brooks (Dal) has been signed to the practice squad by the team.  Brooks is a talented rookie that likely would have been drafted last April if it weren't for that pesky arrest (and subsequent jail sentence) on drug and weapons charges.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Daryl Gardener (Den) is practicing and should start this weekend.

DT Rod Walker (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Rod Walker (GB) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

DE Gary Walker (Hou) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured toe.

DT Montae Reagor (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his chest injury.

DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) is out with his injured calf.

Note that all Kansas City DLs have a bye this week.

DT Larry Chester (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes he can play this weekend.

DE Richard Seymour (NE) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Richard Seymour (NE) practiced again on Thursday.

DT Ted Washington (NE) is still out with his broken leg.

DE Darren Howard (NO) is still out with his broken/dislocated wrist.

DT Grady Jackson (NO) has been suspended by the team for one game due to "conduct detrimental to the team."

DT Kenny Smith (NO) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend in place of Grady Jackson.

DT Johnathan Sullivan (NO) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

DT Cornelius Griffin (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and might miss this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Cornelius Griffin (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenny Holmes (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but should play this weekend.

DE John Abraham (NYJ) will not play this weekend due to his injured groin.

DT Sean Gilbert (Oak) signed with the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Sean Gilbert (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday but will likely sit this weekend as he just signed with the team.

DT John Parrella (Oak) will likely miss another week with his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT John Parrella (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.  He should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Dana Stubblefield (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

DE Sam Williams (Oak) will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Sam Williams (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) will miss one more week with his injured ankle, but the team hopes he will play on November 10^th.

DT Hollis Thomas (Phi) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.  Jim Flanigan took his spot on the roster.

DT Anthony Adams (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

DT Travis Kirschke (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured knee.

DT Damione Lewis (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured ankle.

DE Leonard Little (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and will miss 1-2 weeks with his injured chest.

Note that all Tennessee DLs have a bye this week.

DE Javon Kearse (Ten) is such a monster that he gets sacks on Tuesday. Elias Sports Bureau has taken away an INT for Robaire Smith and given Kearse a sack and a forced fumble.

DT Jermaine Haley (Was) practiced Wednesday and should play this weekend with a cast on his broken thumb.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jermaine Haley (Was) practiced again on Thursday.

DT Darrell Russell (Was) has been re-instated by the team after a year-and-a-half long suspension.  He was also waived by the Raiders and signed by the Redskins.  Amazingly enough, the team believes Russell might be able to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Darrell Russell (Was) practiced on Thursday and should be on the field this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Brooking (Atl) has looked good in practice this week and will play this weekend.

Note that all Buffalo LBs have a bye this week.

LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not practice on Wednesday after suffering his 2nd concussion in eight days.  He is considered day-to-day.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) says he regrets playing last Sunday as he was still disoriented and fatigued from post-concussion syndrome.  He now claims that he did not suffer another concussion in the game.  Rather, he was simply disoriented and took himself out.  Morgan adds that his “head feels back to normal.  I can definitely feel a difference.”  He has not practiced this week but hopes to start this weekend.

LB Warrick Holdman (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Warrick Holdman (Chi) was able to practice again on Thursday.

Note that all Cleveland LBs have a bye this week.

LB John Mobley (Den) is out with his injured neck.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Charlie Clemons (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and will likely be a game-time decision at best.  Antwan Peek should get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Sharper (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday due to knee swelling (which he says is common after a game on turf).  He was able to practice on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Allen (Ind) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Caldwell (Ind) practiced on Thursday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Mitchell (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

LB T.J. Slaughter (Jac) has been arrested on assault charges stemming from an incident where he allegedly pointed a gun at two people in a car on the highway.  The Jaguars wasted no time and have released Slaughter from the team which prompted "concern" from Gene Upshaw (the head of the NFL players' union).  Head coach Jack Del Rio says Slaughter was released for poor performance.  Of course the timing is a mere coincidence.

Note that all Kansas City LBs have a bye this week.

LB Raonall Smith (Min) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss another week with his injured hamstring.

LB Ted Johnson (NE) is still out with his injured foot.

LB Mike Vrabel (NE) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

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

LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) got some work in on Wednesday and hopes to return from his knee injury on November 16th.

LB Darren Smith (NO) did not practice on Wednesday due to vertigo, but he should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Victor Hobson (NYJ) has been named the team’s starting LB in place of the injured Mo Lewis.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mo Lewis (NYJ) was not able to practice on Wednesday or Thursday due to his injured hip.  He will not start this weekend and might not play at all.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Eric Barton (Oak) practiced Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chad Brown (Sea) did not practice on Thursday and will likely be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) was excused from Thursday’s practice due to a personal matter.  He is expected to play this weekend.

LB Tracy White (Sea) is still out with his injured foot.

LB Tommy Polley (StL) is still out with his injured elbow.

Note that all Tennessee LBs have a bye this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ray Buchanan (Atl) was livid at being yanked from the starting lineup (and he should be…everyone knows its Michael Vick’s fault the defense is horrible) but will be the team’s nickel back this weekend.  I’m sure this role will put Buchanan back in a happy place.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to start this weekend.

CB Corey Fuller (Bal) did not practice Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured leg.  Gary Baxter should start at CB while Will Demps gets the nod for Baxter at FS.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Corey Fuller (Bal) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Tom Knight (Bal) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

Note that all Buffalo DBs have a bye this week.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Green (Chi) suffered a setback and did not practice on Thursday.  He has been downgraded to doubtful.  Bobby Gray will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Marquand Manuel (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but was able to go on Thursday.

Note that all Cleveland DBs have a bye this week.

CB Roderick Babers (Det) is out with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre’ Bly (Det) left Thursday’s practice with tightness in his leg.  There is no official word on the prognosis, but head coach Steve Mariucci believes Bly will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Bell (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

CB Jason Craft (Jac) will likely miss another week with his injured knee.  Rashean Mathis will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kiwaukee Thomas (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

CB James Trapp (Jac) is out with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB James Trapp (Jac) has been lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

Note that all Kansas City DBs have a bye this week.

CB Sam Madison (Mia) took it easy in Wednesday's practice in order to rest his sore quadriceps.  He should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Sam Madison (Mia) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Je'Rod Cherry (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Je’Rod Cherry (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

CB Ty Law (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.  His status for this weekend's game is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ty Law (NE) was able to practice on Thursday.

CB William Peterson (NYG) is still out with his injured back.

CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) is still out with his injured shoulder

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jamie Henderson (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and should return to action this weekend.

S Jon McGraw (NYJ) is still out with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Phillip Buchanon (Oak) has been named the team’s starting CB over Terrance Shaw (who will play in nickel and dime situations).

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rod Woodson (Oak) practiced on Wednesday but sat on Thursday.  He should play this weekend.

S Brian Dawkins (Phi) is still out with his foot sprain.

CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) will likely miss another week with his sprained foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Phi) will in fact miss this weekend’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Vernon Fox (SD) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Zack Bronson (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss this weekend's game with his injured neck.

S Ronnie Heard (SF) is out this weekend with his injured knee.

CB Jason Webster (SF) is still out with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) did not practice on Thursday but should still play this weekend.

CB Ken Lucas (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

S Adam Archuleta (StL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Adam Archuleta (StL) practiced on Thursday and stands a reasonable chance to play this weekend.

CB Travis Fisher (StL) practiced Wednesday and should start this weekend.

CB Ronde Barber (TB) did not practice on Wednesday with his tender hamstring, but he should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ronde Barber (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Howell (TB) practiced on Thursday.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (TB) practiced again on Thursday.

Note that all Tennessee DBs have a bye this week.

CB Samari Rolle (Ten) is back at practice and should play after the team's bye week.

CB Andre Woolfolk (Ten) may miss the remainder of the season after severely spraining his left ankle last Sunday.

CB Rashad Bauman (Was) did not practice Wednesday and will not go Thursday either.  He hopes to practice Friday and play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Was) did not practice on Thursday and should sit this weekend.

CB Fred Smoot (Was) will likely miss this weekend with his injured chest.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fred Smoot (Was) practiced on Thursday and says he is read to return to action this weekend.  However, he did not practice on Wednesday and head coach Steve Spurrier is not counting on having Smoot available.