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Players in the News (Thursday Edition)
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Posted 9/16 by Clayton Gray, Exclusive to Footballguys.com
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THURSDAY UPDATES
Quarterbacks
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pit) has been listed as
day-to-day with a bruised knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) currently has the best QB
rating in the AFC with a sparkling 125.2.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Rattay (SF) sat out of practice again
on Thursday.
Running Backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Harold Morrow (Bal) has been signed by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Perry (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and now could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lee Suggs (Cle) practiced on Thursday (but
the team does not take contact on Thursdays). He is slated to go
again on Friday (when the team does take contact). If he comes out of
that fine, he will likely share carries with William Green this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Richie Anderson (Dal) again did not fully
participate in practice but was able to get some work in on Thursday.
He still hopes to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Julius Jones (Dal) practiced again on
Thursday and remains on target to see his first NFL action this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Garrison Hearst (Den) does not have any
structural damage in his ankle according to yesterday's MRI. However,
he did not practice on Thursday and might sit this weekend. If Hearst
can't play, Tatum Bell will be the team's backup RB.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tony Hollings (Hou) suffered an injury to
the same knee that had the torn ACL. The injury occurred in
Thursday's practice without contact. An MRI is scheduled. At first
glance, the team doesn't seem overly concerned. "He irritated his
knee a little bit in the individual period today," head coach Dom
Capers said. "They're going to take him in and take a look at it."
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Moran Norris (Hou) looks like a game-time
decision with a shoulder injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Jac) practiced
Wednesday and could return to action this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ki-Jana Carter (NO) has been re-signed by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred Beasley (SF) practiced again on
Thursday and should return to the starting lineup this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) watched practice on
Thursday but did not participate. He will most likely need to work on
Friday before HC Mike Holmgren will allow him to play this weekend.
Wide Receivers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Travis Taylor (Bal) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) sat out again on
Thursday and now isn't so sure to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not fully participate
in Wednesday's practice but was able to get some work in. His status
for this weekend's game is still iffy.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) missed practice again
on Thursday and remains iffy to play this weekend.
Tight Ends
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE John Owens (Det) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PR R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced on Thursday
and was upgrade to probable. He will likely play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Eddie Drummond (Det) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Kris Brown (Hou) was able to practice on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** P Craig Hentrich (Ten) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
Offensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kevin Shaffer (Atl) sat again on Thursday
and should miss this weekend's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) practiced again on
Thursday and is pointing to returning to the starting lineup this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Andre Gurode (Dal) missed Thursday's
practice and will likely sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Tyson Walter (Dal) was able to practice on
Wednesday but did not go on Thursday due to a MCL sprain.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Wade (Hou) did not practice eon
Wednesday but should be able to go on Friday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jerry Fontenot (NO) has been signed by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Robert Gallery (Oak) will likely start at
right tackle this weekend in place of the underwhelming Langston
Walker.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeremy Newberry (SF) did not practice again
on Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Rich Braham (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend with a knee injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Andy McCollum (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tom Nutten (StL) has been declared out for
this weekend's game.
Defensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Calvin Pace (Ari) partially participated in
Thursday's practice but should be able to go this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Karon Riley (Atl) was able to practice on
Thursday and was upgrade to doubtful on the team's injury report.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Geathers (Cin) practiced on Thursday
but still may miss this weekend's game with an ankle injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Ebenezer Ekuban (Cle) is still suffering
from an injured groin. He is still walking with a limp and will
likely sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenard Lang (Cle) practiced Thursday and
has been removed from the injury report.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Luther Elliss (Den) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Trevor Pryce (Den) did not fully
participate in Thursday's practice but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE James Hall (Det) practiced on Thursday and
has not been ruled out of this weekend's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Stroud (Jac) practiced Wednesday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Darren Howard (NO) is still not fully
recovered from his neck injury. He did not practice on Wednesday and
should sit again this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Michael Strahan (NYG) suffered a buttock
strain and did not practice on Thursday. He is still expected to play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Carter (SF) did not practice again on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Whiting (SF) has been declared out
for this weekend's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Rashad Moore (Sea) did not take part in
team drills on Thursday but is still expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Chike Okeafor (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Anthony McFarland (TB) has been added to
the injury report as probable with shoulder soreness.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis LaBoy (Ten) practiced again on
Thursday but is still iffy for this weekend's game.
Linebackers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Levar Fisher (Ari) has been released by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Leon Joe (Ari) has been claimed off waivers
from the Chicago Bears.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Raynoch Thompson (Ari) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Corey Jenkins (Chi) has been signed by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Caleb Miller (Cin) has been declared out
for this weekend's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Simmons (Cin) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Patrick Chukwurah (Den) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB D.J. Williams (Den) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Carlos Emmons (NYG) is officially listed as
day-to-day with a groin strain.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) will likely sit again
this weekend as he continue to recover from a knee injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Williams (Oak) will likely sit two more
weeks with an injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Solomon Bates (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and now should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Trev Faulk (StL) is out this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Tommy Polley (StL) returned to the practice
field on Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and is no closer to playing this weekend.
Defensive Backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Gary Baxter (Bal) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deion Sanders (Bal) is getting some
practice time in at WR.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Gerome Sapp (Bal) has been released by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced on Thursday
and was upgrade to probable. He will likely play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) sat again on Thursday
and may miss this weekend's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Greg Brooks (Cin) has been lost for the
season after being placed on the injured reserve list with a hamstring
injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deltha O'Neal (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Eric Westmoreland (Cle) practiced on
Thursday and has been removed from the injury report.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Det) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (NO) did not practice on
Wednesday and will likely sit this weekend with a high ankle sprain.
Other
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** The Denver Broncos have been fined $950,000
and will lose their third round pick in the 2005 NFL draft because
they circumvented the league's salary cap from 1996 through 1998.
ALL OF THE NEWS
Quarterbacks
QB J.P. Losman (Buf) is still out with his injured ankle.
QB Tom Brady (NE) is on the injury report as probable (which seems
like a regular occurrence for him). He will start as usual this
weekend.
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pit) was carted off the practice field on
Wednesday. He was diagnosed with a bone contusion in his right knee,
but his status is not fully known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pit) has been listed as
day-to-day with a bruised knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) currently has the best QB
rating in the AFC with a sparkling 125.2.
QB Ken Dorsey (SF) has been named the team's starting QB for this
weekend's game.
QB Tim Rattay (SF) did not practice on Wednesday, but he might be
available as a backup to Ken Dorsey Sunday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Rattay (SF) sat out of practice again
on Thursday.
Running Backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Harold Morrow (Bal) has been signed by the team.
RB Travis Henry (Buf) took a rest day on Wednesday but will start this
weekend as normal.
RB Chris Perry (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Perry (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and now could sit this weekend.
RB Lee Suggs (Cle) opened the week listed as questionable on the
team's official injury report. Suggs participated in some drills
Wednesday, but was held out of the 11-on-11 portion of team drills.
His ultimate status for Sunday's game against the Cowboys remains very
uncertain.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lee Suggs (Cle) practiced on Thursday (but
the team does not take contact on Thursdays). He is slated to go
again on Friday (when the team does take contact). If he comes out of
that fine, he will likely share carries with William Green this
weekend.
RB Richie Anderson (Dal) suffered a bone bruise on his right knee. He
was able to get some work in on Wednesday and hopes to play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Richie Anderson (Dal) again did not fully
participate in practice but was able to get some work in on Thursday.
He still hopes to play this weekend.
RB Julius Jones (Dal) is not on the injury report this week and should
make his professional debut this weekend. But the Associated Press
reported Wednesday afternoon that Jones is still limited by bruised
ribs and Parcells said he's not sure whether he will activate the
rookie. "I'm not going to play a guy I don't think can play with
confidence," he said. Stay tuned on this one.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Julius Jones (Dal) practiced again on
Thursday and remains on target to see his first NFL action this
weekend.
RB Garrison Hearst (Den) did not practice on Wednesday due to an
injured ankle. He received an MRI, but his playing status for this
weekend is not known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Garrison Hearst (Den) does not have any
structural damage in his ankle according to yesterday's MRI. However,
he did not practice on Thursday and might sit this weekend. If Hearst
can't play, Tatum Bell will be the team's backup RB.
RB Najeh Davenport (GB) will likely sit this weekend with a hamstring injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tony Hollings (Hou) suffered an injury to
the same knee that had the torn ACL. The injury occurred in
Thursday's practice without contact. An MRI is scheduled. At first
glance, the team doesn't seem overly concerned. "He irritated his
knee a little bit in the individual period today," head coach Dom
Capers said. "They're going to take him in and take a look at it."
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Moran Norris (Hou) looks like a game-time
decision with a shoulder injury.
RB James Mungro (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to
play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Jac) practiced
Wednesday and could return to action this weekend.
RB Lamar Gordon (Mia) is slated to start for the team this weekend.
FB Rob Konrad (Mia) will miss another game due to a staph infection in
his thigh.
RB Travis Minor (Mia) will sit this weekend with his sprained right ankle.
RB Sammy Morris (Mia) partially participated in Wednesday's practice
but hopes to play this weekend despite an ankle injury.
RB Michael Bennett (Min) is out for this weekend's game.
RB Moe Williams (Min) has a sprained ankle. We'll have to see how he
practices this week.
RB Onterrio Smith (Min) will have the appeal of his 4-game suspension
heard on October 4th. That obviously means he'll be on the field
until then.
RB Kevin Faulk (NE) still has not rejoined the team and remains in
Louisiana with family after the death of his mother.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ki-Jana Carter (NO) has been re-signed by the team.
RB Justin Fargas (Oak) has a turf toe injury that was suffered in week
one action. He did not practice on Wednesday but still hopes to play
this weekend.
RB Dorsey Levens (Phi) Re-signed with the team.
FB Fred Beasley (SF) practiced on Wednesday. This is great news for
Kevan Barlow owners and Beasley's presence was greatly missed in week
one.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred Beasley (SF) practiced again on
Thursday and should return to the starting lineup this weekend.
RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee.
Alexander did not practice on Wednesday but is improving and hopes to
play this weekend. However, he will need to practice before HC Mike
Holmgren will allow Alexander to play this weekend. "He has improved.
My hope is he can practice maybe a little [Thursday] and if not
[Thursday] then Friday," Holmgren said. "Then we'll see. We'll take it
a day at a time. He is improving. He feels very positive." If he can't
go, Maurice Morris will get the start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) watched practice on
Thursday but did not participate. He will most likely need to work on
Friday before HC Mike Holmgren will allow him to play this weekend.
RB Chris Brown (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday but still hopes to
play this weekend with an ankle injury. "Chris Brown did some running
with our trainers and didn't participate in practice today, but we
didn't expect him to," coach Jeff Fisher said. "We'll hope that
today's work on the field didn't set him back and he'll be able to get
some work done tomorrow."
Wide Receivers
WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) is still out with his injured knee.
WR Travis Taylor (Bal) is officially listed as questionable with his
injured groin, but it is looking like he will be rested for several
weeks so he can fully recover. Randy Hymes is expected to start in
place of Taylor.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Travis Taylor (Bal) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
WR Steve Smith (Car) suffered a broken fibula last Monday night
against the Packers. He likely will be out for 8 to 12 weeks. "He's
not out for the season, but anything after that or short of that, I
don't know," head coach John Fox said Tuesday afternoon. "But it's not
season ending at this point." Keary Colbert will start with Smith out.
WR Peter Warrick (Cin) rested his knee on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) sat out again on
Thursday and now isn't so sure to play this weekend.
WR Randal Williams (Dal) is still out with a shoulder injury.
WR Ashley Lelie (Den) injured his shoulder in Sunday's game but is
listed as probable for this week.
WR Charles Rogers (Det) will miss the remainder of the season after
breaking his collarbone in week one action. It is the same collarbone
that was broken last season.
WR Tai Streets (Det) will start for the team in place of the injured
Charles Rogers.
WR Troy Walters (Ind) is out this weekend with a fractured arm.
WR Samie Parker (KC) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this weekend
with an injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not fully participate
in Wednesday's practice but was able to get some work in. His status
for this weekend's game is still iffy.
WR Jamaar Taylor (NYG) is out this weekend with an injured hamstring.
WR Jerry Rice (Oak) was healthy week one, but he saw decreased playing
time as the young WRs Doug Gabriel, Ronald Curry, and Alvis Whitted
played more. Rice met with HC Norv Turner on Wednesday to discuss the
WR's role with the team. The conversation was not made public.
WR Koren Robinson (Sea) dropped three passes in week one and will
change from a tinted visor to a clear visor.
WR Kevin Curtis (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
WR Joey Galloway (TB) will miss several weeks with a groin injury.
Charles Lee will start in his place.
WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss
another game recovering from knee surgery. He is improving though.
"[Calico] was running better today," Jeff Fisher said. "He picked up
the tempo yesterday and ran. Today he was doing some straight-line
running and he added some lateral change of direction so that was
encouraging."
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) missed practice again
on Thursday and remains iffy to play this weekend.
WR Jake Schifino (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jake Schifino (Ten) practiced again on Thursday.
Tight Ends
TE Tony Stewart (Cin) has been named the team's starting TE ahead of
Reggie Kelly.
TE Steve Heiden (Cle) is out this weekend with an injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE John Owens (Det) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
TE David Martin (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend despite a bruised thigh.
TE Kyle Brady (Jac) is still out with an injured finger.
TE Kris Wilson (KC) is still out with his broken ankle.
TE Jim Kleinsasser (Min) has ACL damage in his right knee and will
miss several weeks of action.
TE Brian Kozlowski (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
PR Chris Gamble (Car) will take over the job with Steve Smith out with
a broken leg.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PR R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced on Thursday
and was upgrade to probable. He will likely play this weekend.
KR Eddie Drummond (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Eddie Drummond (Det) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
KR Najeh Davenport (GB) may miss this weekend's game with his injured
hamstring. If he can't go, Ahmad Carroll could be the team's KR.
PK Kris Brown (Hou) has a concussion and is listed as day-to-day. He
did not practice on Wednesday as a precautionary measure but hopes to
go on Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Kris Brown (Hou) was able to practice on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
PR Troy Brown (NE) should be healthy enough to return punts this weekend.
KR/PR Wesley Welker (SD) has been released. Drayton Florence will be
the team's KR while Eric Parker will take the PR job.
PK Gary Anderson (Ten) has been signed by the team.
PK Aaron Elling (Ten) has been released by the team.
P Craig Hentrich (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to
return this weekend after missing week one action.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** P Craig Hentrich (Ten) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
PK John Hall (Was) rested his hamstring on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
Offensive Linemen
T L.J. Shelton (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
G Michael Moore (Atl) has been lost for the season with a shoulder injury.
T Kevin Shaffer (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with knee and shoulder ailments.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kevin Shaffer (Atl) sat again on Thursday
and should miss this weekend's game.
T Ethan Brooks (Bal) is out this weekend with his injured knee.
C Mike Flynn (Bal) is out this weekend.
T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) practiced Wednesday and should return to the
starting lineup this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) practiced again on
Thursday and is pointing to returning to the starting lineup this
weekend.
G Rex Tucker (Chi) is still out with an elbow injury.
T Stacy Andrews (Cin) is out this weekend with an ankle injury.
C Rich Braham (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.
G Larry Moore (Cin) is out this weekend with a knee injury.
G Andre Gurode (Dal) missed Wednesday's practice with a sprained MCL.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Andre Gurode (Dal) missed Thursday's
practice and will likely sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Tyson Walter (Dal) was able to practice on
Wednesday but did not go on Thursday due to a MCL sprain.
T Cornell Green (Den) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
T Kevin Barry (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this
weekend with an injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Wade (Hou) did not practice eon
Wednesday but should be able to go on Friday.
G Brian Waters (KC) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
T John St. Clair (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday, but he is
expected to start for the team this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jerry Fontenot (NO) has been signed by the team.
T Brent Smith (NYJ) has been re-signed by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Robert Gallery (Oak) will likely start at
right tackle this weekend in place of the underwhelming Langston
Walker.
T Ian Allen (Phi) has been signed by the team.
G Shawn Andrews (Phi) has been lost for the season after suffering a
broken leg in week one action.
G Alan Faneca (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend with a cast protecting his broken finger.
T Jerome Davis (SF) has been suspended for four games under the NFL's
drug abuse program.
C Jeremy Newberry (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely
sit this weekend with a knee injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeremy Newberry (SF) did not practice again
on Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Rich Braham (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend with a knee injury.
C Andy McCollum (StL) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend with an ankle sprain.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Andy McCollum (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
G Tom Nutten (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit
this weekend with turf toe.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tom Nutten (StL) has been declared out for
this weekend's game.
T Orlando Pace (StL) has fired his agent Carl Poston. We're not sure
if this is news, but hey, we like to cover as much as possible.
G Zach Piller (Ten) suffered a torn biceps and will be out for 3 to 5
months. Jacob Bell will start in place of Pillar.
Defensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Calvin Pace (Ari) partially participated in
Thursday's practice but should be able to go this weekend.
DE Karon Riley (Atl) will miss this weekend's game with an injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Karon Riley (Atl) was able to practice on
Thursday and was upgrade to doubtful on the team's injury report.
DT Kelly Gregg (Bal) is out with his injured knee.
DT Matthias Askew (Cin) will not play this weekend after having knee surgery.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Geathers (Cin) practiced on Thursday
but still may miss this weekend's game with an ankle injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Ebenezer Ekuban (Cle) is still suffering
from an injured groin. He is still walking with a limp and will
likely sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Kenard Lang (Cle) practiced Thursday and
has been removed from the injury report.
DT Gerard Warren (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday due to a strained
pectoral, but he should play this weekend.
DT Daleroy Stewart (Dal) has been released by the team.
DT Luther Elliss (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Luther Elliss (Den) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
DT Darius Holland (Den) has been re-signed by the team.
DE Trevor Pryce (Den) has a pinched nerve in his back, but he is still
planning to play this weekend. He played with the injury in week one
after receiving an injection but was not his usual self in the game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Trevor Pryce (Den) did not fully
participate in Thursday's practice but should play this weekend.
DE James Hall (Det) has his thumb in a cast and might have to sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE James Hall (Det) practiced on Thursday and
has not been ruled out of this weekend's game.
DT Grady Jackson (GB) dislocated his kneecap on Monday and will be out
2 to 4 weeks.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Stroud (Jac) practiced Wednesday and
should play this weekend.
DE Vonnie Holliday (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with an injured groin.
DT Tim Bowens (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with an injured back.
DT Bryan Robinson (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Darren Howard (NO) is still not fully
recovered from his neck injury. He did not practice on Wednesday and
should sit again this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Michael Strahan (NYG) suffered a buttock
strain and did not practice on Thursday. He is still expected to play
this weekend.
NT Chris Hoke (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with a staph infection.
DE Adrian Dingle (SD) is out for this weekend's game.
DE Andre Carter (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with a bulging disc in his lower back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Carter (SF) did not practice again on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Whiting (SF) has been declared out
for this weekend's game.
DE Andrew Williams (SF) will miss several weeks with a fractured shin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Rashad Moore (Sea) did not take part in
team drills on Thursday but is still expected to play this weekend.
DE Chike Okeafor (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but should pay
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Chike Okeafor (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
DE Anton Palepoi (Sea) has been released by the team.
DT Jimmy Kennedy (StL) is out this weekend with his foot injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Anthony McFarland (TB) has been added to
the injury report as probable with shoulder soreness.
DE Travis LaBoy (Ten) practiced Wednesday but still could sit this
weekend after suffering a concussion last week.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Travis LaBoy (Ten) practiced again on
Thursday but is still iffy for this weekend's game.
Linebackers
LB Levar Fisher (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with a knee injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Levar Fisher (Ari) has been released by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Leon Joe (Ari) has been claimed off waivers
from the Chicago Bears.
LB Raynoch Thompson (Ari) partially participated in Wednesday's
practice but will likely sit this weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Raynoch Thompson (Ari) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
LB Jamie Duncan (Atl) will miss this weekend's game with a pectoral injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Corey Jenkins (Chi) has been signed by the team.
LB Marcus Reese (Chi) is out with a hamstring injury.
LB Caleb Miller (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with an ankle injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Caleb Miller (Cin) has been declared out
for this weekend's game.
LB Brian Simmons (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Simmons (Cin) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
LB Patrick Chukwurah (Den) practiced Wednesday and plans to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Patrick Chukwurah (Den) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
LB D.J. Williams (Den) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB D.J. Williams (Den) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
LB Boss Bailey (Det) is out with a knee injury.
LB Paris Lenon (GB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend with a cast protecting his broken thumb.
LB Torrance Marshall (GB) will likely miss another week as he recovers
from his hamstring injury.
LB Hannibal Navies (GB) did not practice on Wednesday due to an
injured shoulder but should play this weekend.
LB Keyaron Fox (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with a thigh injury.
LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this
weekend with an injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Carlos Emmons (NYG) is officially listed as
day-to-day with a groin strain.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) will likely sit again
this weekend as he continue to recover from a knee injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Williams (Oak) will likely sit two more
weeks with an injured shoulder.
LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with a groin injury.
LB Solomon Bates (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with a groin injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Solomon Bates (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and now should play this weekend.
LB Chad Brown (Sea) is still out with his broken fibula.
LB Trev Faulk (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with a hamstring injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Trev Faulk (StL) is out this weekend.
LB Tommy Polley (StL) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Tommy Polley (StL) returned to the practice
field on Thursday and should play this weekend.
LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend despite a dislocated shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and is no closer to playing this weekend.
LB Brad Kassell (Ten) is out this weekend with his injured Achilles.
LB LaVar Arrington (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
LB Mike Barrow (Was) partially participated in Wednesday's practice
but remains iffy for this weekend with his injured knee.
Defensive Backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Gary Baxter (Bal) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deion Sanders (Bal) is getting some
practice time in at WR.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Gerome Sapp (Bal) has been released by the team.
S Lawyer Milloy (Buf) is still out with a broken forearm.
CB Jerry Azumah (Chi) is out with his injured neck.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB R.W. McQuarters (Chi) practiced on Thursday
and was upgrade to probable. He will likely play this weekend.
S Rogers Beckett (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and might sit
this weekend as well.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) sat again on Thursday
and may miss this weekend's game.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Greg Brooks (Cin) has been lost for the
season after being placed on the injured reserve list with a hamstring
injury.
S Kim Herring (Cin) is out this weekend with an ankle injury.
CB Deltha O'Neal (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deltha O'Neal (Cin) practiced again on Thursday.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Eric Westmoreland (Cle) practiced on
Thursday and has been removed from the injury report.
CB Lenny Walls (Den) separated his should in week one and could miss
four weeks. Kelly Herndon will likely get the start in place of
Walls.
CB Dre' Bly (Det) is out with a knee injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Det) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
CB Andre Goodman (Det) did not practice on Wednesday due to a thigh
bruise, but he is still slated to start this weekend.
CB Mike McKenzie (GB) reported to the team on Wednesday and ended his
holdout. He will practice all week and should see action this
weekend.
S Mike Doss (Ind) is out this weekend with a hamstring injury.
CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) is out this weekend with a knee injury.
S Bob Sanders (Ind) is out this weekend with a foot injury.
CB William Bartee (KC) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this
weekend with a neck injury.
CB Dexter McCleon (KC) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
CB Eric Warfield (KC) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
S Greg Wesley (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with a hamstring injury.
CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) did not practice fully on Wednesday.
Instead, he visited a specialist about his groin injury. Reggie
Howard took first team snaps with Surtain out.
CB Ralph Brown (Min) has been signed by the team.
CB Terrance Shaw (Min) has been signed by the team.
S Rodney Harrison (NE) partially practiced on Tuesday despite his
injured hamstring.
CB Ty Law (NE) partially practiced on Tuesday despite his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (NO) did not practice on
Wednesday and will likely sit this weekend with a high ankle sprain.
S Omar Stoutmire (NYG) has been lost for the season with a knee injury.
CB Frank Walker (NYG) is out this weekend with a fractured foot.
S Clinton Hart (Phi) has been released by the team and claimed by the
San Diego Chargers.
CB Lito Sheppard (Phi) will likely play this weekend despite suffering
a broken right thumb in week one.
CB Chad Scott (Pit) rested his injured groin on Wednesday but should
play this weekend.
CB Mike Rumph (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and will miss 1 to 3
weeks with an injured groin.
S Terreal Bierria (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with a quadriceps injury. If he can't go, Michael
Boulware will get the start.
CB Tod McBride (Sea) has been signed by the team.
CB Travis Fisher (StL) is out this weekend with his injured forearm.
S Dwight Smith (TB) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
Other
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** The Denver Broncos have been fined $950,000
and will lose their third round pick in the 2005 NFL draft because
they circumvented the league's salary cap from 1996 through 1998.
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