*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brad Johnson (TB) could be facing the possibility of being cut by the team.  It seems Johnson’s status could hang in the balance based on whether the team can sign Mark Brunell this off-season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) did not practice again on Thursday and now looks like a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB DeShaun Foster (Car) will be ready to carry the load for the team if Stephen Davis can not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Correll Buckhalter (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) practiced again on Thursday and will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) was able to return to practice on Thursday.  His infant son is still hospitalized with meningitis but is in stable condition.  If his son’s condition improves, Stokley will likely join the team late Saturday or early Sunday and play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Horn (NO) says he will get a personal trainer and “come back in the best shape of my life” for the 2004 season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) did not practice again on Thursday but is expected to see action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** P Chris Hanson (Jac) will take another hack at the punting job and return for the 2004 season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Siitupe Peko (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Leonardo Carson (Dal) has re-signed with the team for one year.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Daryl Gardener (Den) may have to return his entire $5 million signing bonus as there is a clause in his contract that states the bonus must by refunded if conduct “detrimental to the team” occurs in the first year of the deal.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Mathis (Ind) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) practiced on again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Whiting (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) did not practice on Thursday and will likely sit this weekend.  If Bashir does play, he will be very limited.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Doss (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Thursday but should still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Walt Harris (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Donald Strickland (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Troy Vincent (Phi) practiced on again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

Coaches

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** HC Herman Edwards (NYJ) has received a two-year extension from the team.

Quarterbacks

QBs Jon Kitna & Carson Palmer (Cin) will soon know who will be the Bengals starting QB for the 2004.  HC Marvin Lewis says the coaching staff will make the decision in the coming months and the announcement will be made before the mini-camps begin in May.

QB Jeff Garcia (SF) was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Wednesday.

QB Kurt Warner (StL) believes he “should be a starter” somewhere next season.  He added that he wants to play where he’ll remain the starter without a bad game or half sending him back to the bench.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brad Johnson (TB) could be facing the possibility of being cut by the team.  It seems Johnson’s status could hang in the balance based on whether the team can sign Mark Brunell this off-season.

Running Backs

RB Stephen Davis (Car) did not practice on Wednesday, and it looks like he’ll sit this weekend.  If Davis doesn’t play, DeShaun Foster will get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) did not practice again on Thursday and now looks like a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB DeShaun Foster (Car) will be ready to carry the load for the team if Stephen Davis can not play this weekend.

RB Antowain Smith (NE) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend despite an apparent injury to his right leg (he’s not listed on the injury report).

RB Duce Staley (Phi) will most likely leave the Eagles this off-season, and there are rumors that he could end up in Dallas.

RB Correll Buckhalter (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Correll Buckhalter (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB Earnest Graham (TB) has been signed by the team.

Wide Receivers

WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) practiced again on Thursday and will play this weekend.

WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday in order to spend time in the hospital with his ill son.  Stokley said his son is improving.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) was able to return to practice on Thursday.  His infant son is still hospitalized with meningitis but is in stable condition.  If his son’s condition improves, Stokley will likely join the team late Saturday or early Sunday and play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Horn (NO) says he will get a personal trainer and “come back in the best shape of my life” for the 2004 season.

Tight Ends

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

TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday.  He should play this weekend but could be limited.  Pete Mitchell is expected to get a good deal of time this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) did not practice again on Thursday but is expected to see action this weekend.

Place Kickers & Special Teamers

P Hunter Smith (Ind) has yet to kick in this year’s playoffs (even though the team has played two games).

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** P Chris Hanson (Jac) will take another hack at the punting job and return for the 2004 season.

Offensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Siitupe Peko (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

G Damien Woody (NE) is officially doubtful for this weekend’s game, but it is likely that he out for the remainder of the season with his torn MCL.  Russ Hochstein will get the start.

Defensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Leonardo Carson (Dal) has re-signed with the team for one year.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Daryl Gardener (Den) may have to return his entire $5 million signing bonus as there is a clause in his contract that states the bonus must by refunded if conduct “detrimental to the team” occurs in the first year of the deal.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Mathis (Ind) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

DT John Browning (KC) signed a five-year extension with the team.

DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) practiced on again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

DE Brandon Whiting (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Whiting (Phi) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

S Idrees Bashir (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) did not practice on Thursday and will likely sit this weekend.  If Bashir does play, he will be very limited.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.

S Mike Doss (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Doss (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Thursday but should still play this weekend.

CB Walt Harris (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Walt Harris (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Donald Strickland (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Donald Strickland (Ind) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

S Greg Wesley (KC) signed a six-year extension with the team.

CB Troy Vincent (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Troy Vincent (Phi) practiced on again on Thursday and should play this weekend.

Coaches

HC Mike Mularkey (Buf) has agreed to be the team’s next head coach.

HC Lovie Smith (Chi) has agreed to be the team’s next head coach.

HC Dick Vermeil (KC) has signed a two-year extension with the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** HC Herman Edwards (NYJ) has received a two-year extension from the team.