Clayton Gray - Players in the News

RB Lee Suggs (Cle) still is not practicing due to a neck stinger. It is now likely that he will sit this weekend. Williams Green is expected to start in his place.

RB James Mungro (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit on Thursday.

RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Jac) has not been practicing and is likely out this week.

RB Fred Taylor (Jac) has been practicing and will start this weekend.

RB Lamar Gordon (Mia) has been acquired by the team from the St. Louis Rams in exchange for the Dolphins third round pick in 2005. He is not expected to play much (if at all) this weekend. The team does expect Gordon to be their lead back as the season continues.

RB Leonard Henry (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

FB Rob Konrad (Mia) is out this weekend due to a staff infection in his thigh. Sammy Morris is expected to see more action in the FB position.

RB Travis Minor (Mia) has been named the team's starting RB this weekend. However, HC Dave Wannstedt says that Sammy Morris will get carries (and could get more than Minor).

RB Michael Bennett (Min) has not practiced and is out this weekend with his knee injury.

RB Kevin Faulk (NE) has been declared out for Thursday's game due to 'personal reasons'. He is home caring for his sick mother.

RB Mike Cloud (NYG) was signed by the team. The Giants maintain that Ron Dayne is still the goal line back.

RB Duce Staley (Pit) has finally officially been named the team's starting RB.

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Wide Receivers

WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) is out with his injured knee. He is not expected back before mid-October at the earliest.

WR Larry Fitzgerald (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Bryant Johnson (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

WR Peerless Price (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and will start this weekend.

WR Devard Darling (Bal) practiced on Wednesday and should be available this weekend.

WR Peter Warrick (Cin) should play this weekend despite his injured knee.

WR Randal Williams (Dal) is out with his injured shoulder.

WR Troy Walters (Ind) is out with his wrist injury.

WR Johnnie Morton (KC) has been practicing and will play this weekend. He may even start.

WR Marcus Robinson (Min) practiced on Wednesday. He should play this weekend but will not start.

WR Troy Brown (NE) has not practiced this week and will likely sit on Thursday.

WR Tim Dwight (SD) hasn't been practicing and may not be able to go this weekend.

WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) is out this weekend after getting his knee scoped.

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Tight Ends

TE Todd Heap (Bal) has been resting his injured shoulder but should start this weekend.

TE Desmond Clark (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

TE Steve Heiden (Cin) is out with his injured knee.

TE Dwayne Carswell (Den) has been named the team's starting TE. However, look for Jeb Putzier to be the main receiving threat from the position.

TE John Owens (Det) is out this weekend with his ankle injury.

TE Kyle Brady (Jac) is out this weekend with injured tendon in his finger. George Wrighster practiced Wednesday and should start for the team.

TE Kris Wilson (KC) will miss several weeks with his broken ankle.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and has proclaimed himself ready to play this weekend. However, HC Tom Coughlin remains unsure and still listed Shockey as questionable.

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Place Kickers & Special Teamers

PR R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

KR Brad Pyatt (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play on Thursday.

PK Joe Nedney (Ten) tore his left hamstring this week and has been placed on IR. He is lost for the season. The team has not named a replacement. Candidates include punter Craig Hentrich (for the short term) and Gary Anderson for the long term.

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Offensive Linemen

C Mike Flynn (Bal) is out for six weeks with his broken clavicle.

T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) did some individual work but did not take part in team drills on Wednesday due to his knee strain. He is still day-to-day but hopes to play this weekend.

G Rex Tucker (Chi) is out with his injured elbow.

T Stacy Andrews (Cin) is out with his injured ankle.

T Cornell Green (Den) is out with his groin injury.

T Matt Joyce (Det) is out this weekend with his injured elbow.

C Jason Ball (SD) still has yet to report to the team. Obviously, he's not playing this weekend and faces a team suspension if (when) he returns.

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Defensive Linemen

DE Karon Riley (Atl) is out this weekend with his injured groin.

DT Kelly Gregg (Bal) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should start this weekend.

DE Robert Geathers (Cin) is out with his injured ankle.

DE Corey Jackson (Cin) is out with his injured ankle.

DT Leonardo Carson (Dal) has been suspended by the league for one game. Chad Eaton will start in his place.

DT Luther Elliss (Den) is out with his shoulder injury.

DT Tim Bowens (Mia) is out this weekend with his injured back.

DE Bryan Robinson (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

DT Paul Grasmanis (Phi) is out this weekend with his injured Achilles.

DE Andrew Williams (SF) is out with his fractured shin.

DT Jimmy Kennedy (StL) is out this weekend with a foot injury.

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Linebackers

LB Ray Thompson (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

LB Jamie Duncan (Atl) is out this weekend with his injured pectoral.

LB Adalius Thomas (Bal) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but should play this weekend.

LB Marcus Reese (Chi) is out with his injured hamstring.

LB Brian Simmons (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.

LB Boss Bailey (Det) is out this weekend with his injured knee.

LB Gilbert Gardner (Ind) is out this weekend with his ankle injury.

LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.

LB Derrick Pope (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

LB DeLawrence Grant (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

LB Chad Brown (Sea) is out with his broken fibula.

LB Mike Barrow (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

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Defensive Backs

S Ifeanyi Ohalete (Ari) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but did not take part in team drills.

CB DeAngelo Hall (Atl) is out for several weeks with his hip injury.

S Lawyer Milloy (Buf) is out this weekend with his injured forearm.

CB Jerry Azumah (Chi) is out for several weeks with his injured neck.

CB R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and might sit on Thursday due to his concussion.

CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) is out this weekend with his injured knee.

S Bob Sanders (Ind) is out this weekend with his injured foot.

CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

CB Ray Mickens (NYJ) is out with his injured knee.

S Tony Parrish (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

S Zack Bronson (StL) sprained his ankle on Wednesday and is out this weekend.

CB Travis Fisher (StL) is out with his injured forearm.

S Andre Lott (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

S Jason Sehorn (FA) signed a one-year deal with the Rams but failed his physical. He is not a Ram.

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Coaches

HC Andy Reid (Phi) signed a four-year extension with the team.