Hi Folks,

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a great day today and enjoy the Holiday. I've got the Players In
The News below as we try to cover all that's happening around the
league.

Unless something big happens Thursday, we will not be sending a
Thursday update and we'll pick up with the news on Friday. Our Bob
Harris will also be covering everything as always on the
Flashupdate site 

Best wishes to you today. Hope you have a great one.

Joe

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Joe Bryant
Owner – www.Footballguys.com

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Quarterbacks

CB Jake Delhomme (Car) rested his injured thumb on Wednesday, but he
is expected to start as usual this weekend.

QB Jeff Garcia (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday.  He is listed as
questionable with a sprained rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder,
but he could miss as many as 3-4 weeks.  Kelly Holcomb will start for
the team Sunday according to coach Butch Davis.

QB Kelly Holcomb (Cle) will start for the team Sunday according to
coach Butch Davis. He'll likely have a pretty short leash though. His
lack of mobility had coaches reportedly considering rookie Luke McCown
as the starter for this week.

QB Drew Henson (Dal) has not been officially named the starter, but it
looks like he will start. "It looks like it," Parcells said when asked
Wednesday if Henson would start. "He took most of the snaps [Tuesday].
But I've got to see practice today. But I'm anticipating that (Henson)
will play." Parcells seems to be having a tough time naming Henson as
the starting QB but that's what we expect to happen Thursday.

QB Vinny Testaverde (Dal) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for
Thursday's game is not fully known due to his injured shoulder.
However, it looks like he is a long shot to start and may not even be
available to play at all.  Drew Henson is expected to start.

QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) practiced fully on Wednesday and reported no
problems.  HC Jack Del Rio was pleased.  "He was able to work in full
pads and moved around pretty well," Del Rio said.  "He threw the ball
accurately and made good decisions. He basically picked up where he
left off a little bit, so we're glad to see that."   Leftwich added,
"I wasn't perfect out there today, but I wasn't off.  I actually did
better than I thought after being out for a couple of weeks." Barring
a setback, he is expected start this weekend while wearing a brace on
his injured knee.

QB A.J. Feeley (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday, but he fully
expects to play this weekend despite his injured hip.

QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) has been lost for the remainder of the season
after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured neck.

QB Jason Garrett (Mia) has been signed by the team.

QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) will not play this weekend due to his injured
shoulder.  However, he was able to throw 50 passes in a controlled
workout and felt no pain.  "I didn't throw hard," Pennington said.  "I
just tried to go through the motion and see what my range of motion
was like and my mobility and I felt decent."  He expects to return in
2-4 weeks.

QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to be
able to participate by Thursday or Friday.  His status for this
weekend is not fully known due to the charley horse in his thigh.



Running Backs

RB Damien Anderson (Ari) has been re-signed by the team.

RB Troy Hambrick (Ari) has been lost for the remainder of the season
after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured foot.

RB Josh Scobey (Ari) is now the team's backup RB behind Emmitt Smith.

RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.
However, it would be surprising to see Smith sit out Sunday's game.
If he practices on Friday, he will play on Sunday.

RB Justin Griffith (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) is currently in a walking boot and will not play
this weekend due to his injured ankle.  According to HC Brian Billick,
Lewis is "definitely out this week.  Bottom line, doctors are
optimistic that he'll be able to go next week."

RB Musa Smith (Bal) has been lost for the season after being placed on
the injured reserve list with his injured leg.

RB Chester Taylor (Bal) will start for the team this weekend.  Harold
Morrow is expected to fill the backup RB spot.

RB Jamel White (Bal) has been signed by the team.

RB Brad Hoover (Car) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured hip.

RB William Green (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday after failing to
obtain a plane flight back from his daughter's birthday party in
Philadelphia. His return flight was cancelled due to weather and Green
was unable to get on another flight until Wednesday afternoon.

RB Lee Suggs (Cle) did not practice fully on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured toe.

RB Richie Anderson (Dal) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play Thursday due to his concussion.

RB Najeh Davenport (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured hamstring.

RB Tony Fisher (GB) has a neck stinger.  However, he is not on the
injury report and practiced fully on Wednesday.  He will play this
weekend.

RB Ahman Green (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ribs. Even if he
does start, he's a risky play as one hard tackle could end his day
early if he aggravated his ribs.

RB James Jackson (GB) has been signed by the team.  With the amazing
rash of injuries at RB, Jackson could be forced into action Monday
night.

FB Nick Luchey (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured shoulder.

RB Walter Williams (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

RB Tony Hollings (Hou) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured hamstring.

RB Derrick Blaylock (KC) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured knee.

RB Priest Holmes (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured knee.  The team is
hopeful that Holmes can return for the December 5th game.

RB Ricky Williams (Mia) will reportedly begin serving a 4-game
suspension to end the 2004 season.  He then would be reinstated to the
league under his contract with the Dolphins.

RB Mewelde Moore (Min) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured ankle.

RB Curtis Martin (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured knee.

RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday, but he hopes
to be able to play this weekend despite his injured foot.

RB Reno Mahe (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play this weekend due to his injured ankle.

RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured knee.

RB Dante Brown (Pit) has been released by the team.  This is good sign
that Duce Staley is ready to return to action.

RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured knee.

RB Duce Staley (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and has improved according
to HC Bill Cowher.  Barring a setback, Staley is expected to play this
weekend, but he will share carries with Jerome Bettis.

RB Jesse Chatman (SD) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured toe.

RB Lorenzo Neal (SD) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured toe.

RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) took his regular Wednesday off to rest,
but he will start as usual this weekend. He carried the ball 37 times
Sunday and his groin appears to be much better.

RB Chris Brown (Ten) did not practice fully on Wednesday, and his
status for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured toe.
His is still far from 100%.



Wide Receivers

WR Brian Finneran (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured pectoral.

WR Josh Reed (Buf) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

WR Kelley Washington (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

WR Andre Davis (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured toe.

WR Andre King (Cle) did not practice fully on Wednesday, and his
status for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

WR Keyshawn Johnson (Dal) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play Thursday despite his injured knee.

WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for Thursday's game is not fully known due to his injured hip. The
last word we have is that it's not looking too good for him.

WR Troy Walters (Ind) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for
Thursday's game is not fully known due to his injured arm.

WR Randy Moss (Min) is listed on the injury report as doubtful.
However, he practiced on Wednesday and (barring a setback) is expected
to be on the field for about 25 plays this weekend. "You put Randy
going down the field, it's just going to open up so many more things,"
said TE Jermaine Wiggins. "We're just going to tell him to give us
what he can give us. I think he realizes that ... he doesn't have to
worry about carrying the load on his shoulders."

Moss owners have been down this road two times already this season as
they weigh out whether he deserves a start at less than full health.
And both times Moss came up very small. The huge words in the first
paragraph are "barring a setback". We think he'll be much more
effective than he was the last two times he tried to play with the
injury (which isn't saying much) but we think he's a risky play until
we see more of him in practice.

WR Joe Horn (NO) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this
weekend despite his injured elbow.

WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday, and his
status for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured
hamstring.

WR Johnnie Morant (Oak) will not play this weekend due to his injured foot.

WR Plaxico Burress (Pit) will not play this weekend due to his injured
hamstring, but he hopes to be able to go in week 13.

WR Chris Doering (Pit) has been signed by the team.

WR Antwaan Randle-El (Pit) will start for the team this weekend.

WR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured toe.

WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

WR Jerry Rice (Sea) is expected to start for the team in place of the
suspended Koren Robinson.

WR Koren Robinson (Sea) has lost his appeal with the league and will
miss the next four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse
policy.

WR Torry Holt (StL) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his sore knee.  However,
barring a setback, he is expected to play this weekend.



Tight Ends

TE Eric Beverly (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

TE Todd Heap (Bal) did not practice fully on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.
However, Heap is optimistic and said, "this is the first time where is
really felt like I've kind of turned the corner."  That's not exactly
a glowing review, but it's the best news we've heard regarding Heap in
a while.

TE Kris Mangum (Car) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

TE Sean Ryan (Dal) has been signed by the team from their practice squad.

TE David Martin (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

TE Kris Wilson (KC) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

TE Courtney Anderson (Oak) will not play this weekend due to his injured knee.

TE L.J. Smith (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured hamstring.

TE Jay Riemersma (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured groin.



Place Kickers & Special Teamers

P Dave Zastudil (Bal) will not play this weekend due to his injured shoulder.

PK John Kasay (Car) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured calf.

KR Eddie Drummond (Det) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play Thursday despite his injured knee.

PK Mike Vanderjagt (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play Thursday despite his injured groin.

PK Olindo Mare (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured calf.

KR Michael Lewis (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured ankle.

KR Derrick Ward (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his concussion.

KR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday, and his
status for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured
hamstring.

P Ken Walter (Sea) has been signed by the team.

PK John Hall (Was) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured groin.



Offensive Linemen

G Ruben Brown (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play Thursday due to his injured neck.

T Willie Anderson (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured knee.

G Ryan Tucker (Cle) has been lost for the season after being placed on
the injured reserve list.

G Damien Woody (Det) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
Thursday despite his injured quadriceps.

G Rick DeMulling (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play Thursday due to his injured chest.

G Tupe Peko (Ind) will not play Thursday due to his injured ankle.

T John Welbourn (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play this weekend due to his injured knee and hip.

G Jeno James (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play this weekend due to his injured knee.

C Matt Birk (Min) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured abdomen.

G Kendyl Jacox (NO) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

C Shaun O'Hara (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

T Marques Sullivan (NYG) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

G Ron Stone (Oak) will not play this weekend due to his injured knee.

G Artis Hicks (Phi) will not play this weekend due to his injured knee.

C Jeremy Newberry (SF) will not play this weekend due to his injured
back and knee.

G Chris Dishman (StL) will not play this weekend due to his injured knee.

C Sean Mahan (TB) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

T Brad Hopkins (Ten) will not play this weekend due to his injured hand.

T Fred Miller (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

G Randy Thomas (Was) will not play this weekend due to his injured hamstring.



Defensive Linemen

DE Bert Berry (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured thigh.

DT Darnell Dockett (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured groin.

DT Edward Jasper (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured throat.

DE Kemp Rasmussen (Car) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured neck.

DE Carl Powell (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

DT Luther Elliss (Den) will not play this weekend due to his injured calf.

DE Trevor Pryce (Den) will not play this weekend due to his injured back.

DT Cory Redding (Det) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
Thursday despite his injured hamstring.

DT Shaun Rogers (Det) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
Thursday despite his injured neck.

DT Dan Wilkinson (Det) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
Thursday despite his injured elbow.

DE Gary Walker (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured foot.

DE Dwight Freeney (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play Thursday despite his injured calf.

DE Robert Mathis (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
Thursday despite his injured groin.

DE Vonnie Holliday (KC) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

DT Junior Siavii (KC) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

DE Melvin Williams (Mia) has been released by the team.

DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) will not play this weekend due to his injured knee.

DT Corey Simon (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured groin and ankle.

DE Brett Keisel (Pit) will not play this weekend due to his injured hamstring.

DT Eric Downing (SD) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

DE Leonard Little (StL) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured neck.

DT Anthony McFarland (TB) has been lost for the remainder of the
season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured
triceps.

DE Kevin Carter (Ten) was given a rest day on Wednesday, but he will
play this weekend.

DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday, and his
status for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured elbow.

DT Cornelius Griffin (Was) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured hip.

DT Jermaine Haley (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured knee.

DE Phillip Daniels (Was) will not play this weekend due to his injured groin.



Linebackers

LB Karlos Dansby (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured neck.

LB Artie Ulmer (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

LB Cornell Brown (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to an infection.

LB Bart Scott (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

LB T.J. Slaughter (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured wrist.

LB Dan Morgan (Car) will not play this weekend due to his concussion.

LB Marcus Reese (Chi) will not play Thursday due to his injured foot.

LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) will not play Thursday due to his injured leg.

LB Boss Bailey (Det) will not play Thursday due to his injured knee.

LB Nick Rogers (GB) has been released by the team.

LB Jay Foreman (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured shoulder.

LB Jamie Sharper (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

LB Gilbert Gardner (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play Thursday due to his injured hamstring.

LB Monty Beisel (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play this weekend due to his injured calf.

LB Tony Bua (Mia) will not play this weekend due to his injured quadriceps.

LB Renauld Williams (Mia) has been signed by the team from their practice squad.

LB Zach Thomas (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play this weekend due to his pulled hamstring.

LB Raonall Smith (Min) will not play this weekend due to his concussion.

LB Matt Chatham (NE) did not practice fully on Wednesday, and his
status for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured
hamstring.

LB Roman Phifer (NE) did not practice fully on Wednesday, and his
status for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured calf.

LB Derrick Rodgers (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured back.

LB Barrett Green (NYG) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle and knee.

LB Nick Greisen (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

LB Jason Glenn (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured forearm.

LB Victor Hobson (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured ankle.

LB Travian Smith (Oak) will not play this weekend due to his injured knee.

LB Nate Wayne (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play this weekend due to his injured hamstring.

LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) will not play this weekend due to his torn
groin.  He is expected to sit at least three week and could miss the
remainder of the season.

LB James Harrison (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured shoulder.

LB Ray Wells (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to
play this weekend due to his injured ankle.

LB Chad Brown (Sea) will not play this weekend due to his injured knee.

LB Tracy White (Sea) will not play this weekend due to his injured hamstring.

LB Rocky Boiman (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured calf.

T Robert Reynolds (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his concussion.

LB LaVar Arrington (Was) will not play this weekend due to his injured knee.

LB Mike Barrow (Was) has been lost for the remainder of the season
after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

LB Chris Clemons (Was) has been signed by the team from their practice squad.



Defensive Backs

S Adrian Mayes (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured hamstring.

CB Kevin Mathis (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

S Bryan Scott (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured knee.

CB Chris McAlister (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday, but barring a
setback, he is expect to play this weekend despite his injured
shoulder and neck.

CB Deion Sanders (Bal) did not practice fully on Wednesday, and his
will likely be a game-time decision due to his injured foot.

CB Troy Vincent (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured knee.

CB Jerry Azumah (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play Thursday despite his injured side.

S Bobby Gray (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
Thursday despite his injured groin.

CB Charles Tillman (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play Thursday despite his injured knee.

CB Rashad Bauman (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured Achilles.

CB Deltha O'Neal (Cin) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured elbow.

CB Lenny Williams (Dal) has been released by the team.

S Michael Hawthorne (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

S Darren Sharper (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured knee.

S Marcus Coleman (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured shoulder.

S Jason Simmons (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his concussion.

S Ramon Walker (Hou) has been lost for the remainder of the season
after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

CB Nick Harper (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
Thursday despite his injured shoulder.

CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play Thursday despite his injured knee.

S Bob Sanders (Ind) will not play Thursday due to his injured knee.

S Jerome Woods (KC) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

CB Randall Gay (NE) did not practice fully on Wednesday, and his
status for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured arm.

CB Ty Law (NE) will not play this weekend due to his injured foot.

CB Tyrone Poole (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play this weekend due to his injured knee.

CB Asante Samuel (NE) did not practice fully on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

S Steve Gleason (NO) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured hamstring.

CB Mike McKenzie (NO) practiced on Wednesday, but his status for this
weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

S Jack Brewer (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play this weekend due to his injured calf.

S Gibril Wilson (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured neck.

S Jon McGraw (NYJ) is week-to-week and will not play this week due to
his sports hernia.  He will need surgery and might not play again this
season.

CB Roderick Hood (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured back.

CB Chidi Iwuoma (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured hamstring.

CB Chad Scott (Pit) will not play this weekend due to his injured quadriceps.

CB Ahmed Plummer (SF) will not play this weekend due to his injured neck.

CB Jimmy Williams (SF) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured toe.

CB DeJuan Groce (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured knee.

CB Tod McBride (StL) has been released by the team.

CB Corey Ivy (TB) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status for
this weekend is not fully known due to his injured knee.

S Jermaine Phillips (TB) will not play this weekend due to his injured arm.

S Scott McGarrahan (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday, and his status
for this weekend is not fully known due to his injured thigh.

CB Samari Rolle (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured knee.

S Justin Sandy (Ten) will not play this weekend due to his injured foot.

S Lance Schulters (Ten) will not play this weekend due to his injured foot.

S Tank Williams (Ten) will not play this weekend due to his injured knee.

CB Andre Woolfolk (Ten) will not play this weekend due to his injured elbow.

CB Fred Smoot (Was) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.



Other

HC Butch Davis (Cle) will reportedly be fired this season.  However,
team president John Collins stated that "Butch is the coach for the
rest of the season.  Going forward, we're interested in building a
more substantive football operations, and we're open (as Butch and
owner Randy Lerner have discussed) to bringing in anyone to help the
team win."