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Quarterbacks
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) says he will return for the 2004 season.
QB Drew Henson (Hou) is still not away from the Yankees
organization. However, the Texans still
hope to sign and trade him to another team.
QB Tom Brady (NE) has not been sacked in this year’s
playoffs.
QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) says his team “needs
firepower”. No kidding.
Running Backs
RB Damien Anderson (Ari) has been released from the hospital
after recovering from injuries sustained when his vehicle rolled in an accident
near Interstate 10 in Arizona. He hopes to take part in all of the team’s
off-season workouts (which begin in March).
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) says he will honor his contract and return for the 2004 season.
RB Stephen Davis (Car) does not even appear on the injury
report.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) has been named the 2003 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Larry Johnson (KC) is the subject of rumors of a trade to Pittsburgh for WR Plaxico Burress. Chiefs director of public relations chuckled when asked about. He replied with "It's ridiculous. There's nothing to it."
RB Patrick Pass (NE) should play this weekend despite his
injured ankle.
RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) is willing to take a pay cut and a
lesser role in order to return to Pittsburgh
for the 2004 season.
Wide Receivers
WR Snoop Minnis (Mia) has been signed by the team.
WR Jerry Rice (Oak) says he will retire after the 2004
season.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (SF) says the team has not seriously pursued him to return for the 2004 season.
WR Mike Furrey (StL) has signed a one-year extension with
the team.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WRs Danny Farmer & Marcus Knight (TB) have signed with the team.
Tight Ends
TE Christian Fauria (NE) should play on Sunday despite his
injured leg.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
PK Jeff Reed (Pit) underwent hip surgery and is expected to
require three months of rehab.
Offensive Linemen
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Will Shields (KC) has been named the 2003 Walter Payton Man of the Year honoree.
G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) underwent surgery on his left knee
and should be ready for training camp.
G Bobbie Williams (Phi) filled in for the injured Jermane
Mayberry this season but will likely leave the team this off-season in search
of a starting job.
C Jeremy Newberry (SF) underwent surgery on his ankle and
should be ready for training camp.
Defensive Linemen
DE Anthony Pleasant (NE) is considering retiring after this
season (which is his 14th).
Linebackers
LB Tedy Bruschi (NE) will play on Sunday despite his calf
injury.
Defensive Backs
Coaches
OC Norv Turner (Oak) has agreed to become the team’s head
coach.
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