Players in the News

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Lee Suggs (Cle) hasn’t practiced all week (he didn’t even carry his helmet to the practice field on Friday) and has been all but ruled out for Sunday’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Julius Jones (Dal) has practiced all week and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RBs Kevin Jones and Artose Pinner (Det) have been named RB1a and RB1b respectively for this weekend’s game. Shawn Bryson will be the third down back.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Moran Norris (Hou) did not practice on Friday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (Mia) could see some action this weekend, but the extent of his carries is not fully known. Starting any Miami RB this week is a crapshoot at best.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Leonard Henry (Mia) has been released by the Dolphins to make room for Lamar Gordon.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred Beasley (SF) hasn’t practiced all week and will most likely sit this weekend.

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Wide Receivers

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice on Friday but should be able to start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Samie Parker (KC) did not practice again on Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) practiced again on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to a migraine but did go on Friday. He most likely will play this weekend.

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Tight Ends

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Steve Bush (GB) didn’t practice all week and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) practiced again on Friday and looks like a start for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Erron Kinney (Ten) did not practice on Thursday or Friday but should go this weekend.

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Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Aaron Elling (Ten) has been signed by the team and will handle the kickoffs this weekend while punter Craig Hentrich takes the FG and PAT duties. Don’t get too excited for either player though as the current plan for the Titans has them signing the 45 year old veteran free agent Gary Anderson next week and turning over the kicking job to him for the remainder of the season.

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Offensive Linemen

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T L.J. Shelton (Ari) hasn’t been able to fully practice in any session this week and looks iffy for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) again was not able to fully participate in Friday’s practice and looks likely to miss this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Willie Anderson (Cin) did not practice on Thursday in order to rest his sore knee. He did go on Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Melvin Fowler (Cle) hasn’t practiced all week and will likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Cornell Green (Den) practiced on Friday and might be able to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Victor Rogers (Det) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

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Defensive Linemen

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kelly Gregg (Bal) practiced on Friday and should go this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Sam Adams (Buf) practiced all week and should be able to play despite being listed as questionable on the injury report.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Adewale Ogunleye (Chi) has been slated to see 35-45 plays this weekend against the Lions.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Luther Elliss (Den) was able to practice on Friday but is still not a lock to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kenny Peterson (GB) hasn’t practiced all week and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Darren Howard (NO) didn’t practice all week and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Chris Cooper (Oak) hasn’t practiced all week and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE DeLawrence Grant (Oak) has done individual workouts all week but has not taken part in any team drills. He is still iffy this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Carlos Hall (Ten) did not fully participate in any practice this week, but he could be ready to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis LaBoy (Ten) did not practice all week and could sit this weekend as well.

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Linebackers

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Levar Fisher (Ari) did not practice on Friday and will likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Raynoch Thompson (Ari) hasn’t practiced at all this week and will likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Brooking (Atl) practiced again on Friday. He has been upgraded to probable and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Adalius Thomas (Bal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Simmons (Cin) practiced on Friday and now looks more likely to play this weekend but will be a game-time decision.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Patrick Chukwurah (Den) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to go on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Torrance Marshall (GB) hasn’t practiced all week and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) did not practice all week and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) has done individual workouts all week but has not taken part in any team drills. He looks like an out for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Williams (Oak) hasn’t practiced all week and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Nate Wayne (Phi) did not practice on Friday due to his injured hamstring. His status for this weekend is unknown.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and could sit this weekend with his ailing groin. He will be a game-time decision.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) hasn’t practiced all week and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** Mike Barrow (Was) practiced on Thursday and Friday. He could play this weekend but most likely will not be in the starting lineup.

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Defensive Backs

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Ifeanyi Ohalete (Ari) practiced fully on Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Doss (Ind) will miss at least three weeks of action with a pulled hamstring that was suffered in punt protection in Thursday’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jon McGraw (NYJ) got some work in on Friday but was downgraded to questionable. Downgrades on Friday are never a good sign so don’t expect McGraw to see much action this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (NO) didn’t practice all week and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Charles Woodson (Oak) has been named to the starting lineup for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) fully participated in Friday’s practice and looks like a go for this weekend.

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ALL OF THE NEWS

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Quarterbacks

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Michael Vick (Atl) has zero chance of losing his job or even snaps due to poor performance. HC Jim Mora says he “will absolutely not pull Vick.”

QB J.P. Losman (Buf) is out for several weeks with his injured ankle.

QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) has been practicing this week and should play despite his bruised thumb.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) continues to practice and will start this weekend.

QB Aaron Brooks (NO) has practiced this week and will start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Quincy Carter (NYJ) has been officially named the team’s backup QB.

QB Drew Brees (SD) has been named the team’s starting QB this weekend.

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Running backs

RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and will start this weekend.

RB Travis Henry (Buf) has practiced this week and will start this weekend.

RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) practiced again on Thursday and has been upgraded to probable.

RB Chris Perry (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Perry (Cin) did not practice on Thursday and looks like a scratch for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Perry (Cin) hasn’t practiced all week and should be out this weekend.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lee Suggs (Cle) did not practice on Thursday and looks even more likely to sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Lee Suggs (Cle) hasn’t practiced all week (he didn’t even carry his helmet to the practice field on Friday) and has been all but ruled out for Sunday’s game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Julius Jones (Dal) has been practicing and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Julius Jones (Dal) has practiced all week and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RBs Kevin Jones and Artose Pinner (Det) have been named RB1a and RB1b respectively for this weekend’s game. Shawn Bryson will be the third down back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Moran Norris (Hou) suffered a shoulder stinger in Thursday’s practice. His status for this weekend is unknown.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Moran Norris (Hou) did not practice on Friday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jonathan Wells (Hou) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala (Jac) still is not practicing and most likely will sit this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) continues to practice 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (Mia) could see some action this weekend, but the extent of his carries is not fully known. Starting any Miami RB this week is a crapshoot at best.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Leonard Henry (Mia) has been released by the Dolphins to make room for Lamar Gordon.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred Beasley (SF) hasn’t practiced all week and will most likely sit this weekend.

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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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (Car) signed a one-year extension with the team. However, this deal was merely to help the Panthers create some cap room. If Muhammad is to remain with the team in 2005, another extension will be needed as he will count over $12.5 million dollars toward the cap.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice on Friday but should be able to start this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Donald Driver (GB) practiced Thursday and will play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Reggie Williams (Jac) has officially been named the team’s 2^nd starting WR (opposite Jimmy Smith). Troy Edwards has been named the team’s 3^rd WR.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Johnnie Morton (KC) continues to practice and is still slated to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Samie Parker (KC) has not been practicing and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Samie Parker (KC) did not practice again on Friday and should sit this weekend.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) practiced again on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) missed practice again on Thursday and looks like an out for this weekend. Reche Caldwell should get the start.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Thursday due to a migraine but did go on Friday. He most likely will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Torry Holt (StL) did not practice on Wednesday but did go on Thursday’s session.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Keenan McCardell (TB) is still holding out.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) continues to practice and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Matt Schobel (Cin) practiced on Thursday and hopes to play this weekend.

TE Steve Heiden (Cle) 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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Steve Bush (GB) is still missing practice with his injured ribs and will likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Steve Bush (GB) didn’t practice all week and should sit this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE George Wrighster (Jac) continues to practice and should start this weekend.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) practiced again on Friday and looks like a start for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Erron Kinney (Ten) did not practice on Thursday or Friday but should go this weekend.

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Place Kickers & Special Teamers

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PR R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced again on Thursday.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PKs Aaron Elling and Tim Duncan worked out for the Tennessee Titans.

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Offensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T L.J. Shelton (Ari) partially participated in Thursday’s practice. His status for this weekend is not fully known.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T L.J. Shelton (Ari) hasn’t been able to fully practice in any session this week and looks iffy for this weekend’s game.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) again was not able to fully participate in Friday’s practice and looks likely to miss this weekend’s game.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Willie Anderson (Cin) did not practice on Thursday in order to rest his sore knee. He did go on Friday and should start this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Victor Leyva (Cin) has been released by the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Melvin Fowler (Cle) hasn’t practiced all week and will likely sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Cornell Green (Den) practiced on Friday and might be able to play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Victor Rogers (Det) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jason Whittle (NYG) has been named the team’s starting LG over Wayne Lucier.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mo Collins (Oak) has been placed on the Injured Reserve list and lost for the season.

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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kelly Gregg (Bal) practiced on Friday and should go this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Sam Adams (Buf) practiced all week and should be able to play despite being listed as questionable on the injury report.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Adewale Ogunleye (Chi) has been slated to see 35-45 plays this weekend against the Lions.

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

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

DE Corey Jackson (Cle) 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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Luther Elliss (Den) hopes to return to practice on Friday but is iffy for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Luther Elliss (Den) was able to practice on Friday but is still not a lock to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kenny Peterson (GB) hasn’t practiced all week and should sit this weekend.

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

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Bryan Robinson (Mia) continues to practice and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Josh Evans (NYJ) has been upgraded to probable and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Darren Howard (NO) didn’t practice all week and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Chris Cooper (Oak) hasn’t practiced all week and should sit this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE DeLawrence Grant (Oak) continues to practice but is still iffy for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE DeLawrence Grant (Oak) has done individual workouts all week but has not taken part in any team drills. He is still iffy 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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Carlos Hall (Ten) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Carlos Hall (Ten) did not fully participate in any practice this week, but he could be ready to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis LaBoy (Ten) did not practice all week and could sit this weekend as well.

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Linebackers

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Levar Fisher (Ari) did not practice on Friday and will likely sit this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Raynoch Thompson (Ari) missed Thursday’s practice and looks like an out for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Raynoch Thompson (Ari) hasn’t practiced at all this week and will likely sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Brooking (Atl) missed Wednesday’s practice but took part in Thursday’s session. He should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Keith Brooking (Atl) practiced again on Friday. He has been upgraded to probable and should play 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Adalius Thomas (Bal) practiced on Friday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) practiced on Thursday and Friday and should start this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Simmons (Cin) did not practice again on Thursday but still hopes to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Simmons (Cin) practiced on Friday and now looks more likely to play this weekend but will be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Ben Taylor (Cle) is still listed as the starter but will likely soon relinquish that job to Chaun Thompson.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Patrick Chukwurah (Den) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to go on Friday and 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Torrance Marshall (GB) hasn’t practiced all week and should sit this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) sat again on Thursday and will likely miss this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) did not practice all week and should sit this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Derrick Pope (Mia) continues to practice and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) was added to the team’s injury report with an injured quadriceps. He practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced again on Thursday and should start this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) continues to practice and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) has done individual workouts all week but has not taken part in any team drills. He looks like an out for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Williams (Oak) hasn’t practiced all week and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kevin Lewis (Phi) has officially been named the team’s starting MLB over Nick Greisen.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Nate Wayne (Phi) did not practice on Friday due to his injured hamstring. His status for this weekend is unknown.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) did not practice on Thursday or Friday and could sit this weekend with his ailing groin. He will be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Shaun Phillips (SD) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Carlos Polk (SD) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Matt Wilhelm (SD) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) hasn’t practiced all week and could sit this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** Mike Barrow (Was) practiced on Thursday and Friday. He could play this weekend but most likely will not be in the starting lineup.

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Defensive Backs

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Ifeanyi Ohalete (Ari) was again limited in Thursday’s practice and is iffy for this weekend’s game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Ifeanyi Ohalete (Ari) practiced fully on Friday and should play this weekend.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PR R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced again on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deltha O’Neal (Cin) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but hopes to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (GB) is still holding out.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Doss (Ind) suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday’s game again the Patriots. He did not return to action.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Doss (Ind) will miss at least three weeks of action with a pulled hamstring that was suffered in punt protection in Thursday’s game.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) continues to practice and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Erik Coleman (NYJ) has been named the team’s starting strong safety this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Jon McGraw (NYJ) is still not fully recovered from his groin injury so Reggie Tongue will get the start this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (NO) didn’t practice all week and will sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Clarence Love (Oak) has been placed on the Injured Reserve list and lost for the season.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Charles Woodson (Oak) has been named to the starting lineup for this weekend’s game.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Ken Hamlin (Sea) fully participated in Friday’s practice and looks like a go for this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Zack Bronson (StL) is out for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.

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 & Teams

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** The Miami / Tennessee game has been moved up to Saturday due to the expected Sunday arrival of Hurricane Ivan in southern Florida.

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