Bye Week Notice: Remember that Buffalo, Carolina, New England,
and NY Jets players are all on bye this week.



SATURDAY UPDATES

Quarterbacks

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Was) practiced on Saturday and
has been named the team's starting QB for the Monday night game against
the Cowboys.  "Mark took two-thirds of the work [on Saturday] and looked
good, so we'll start Mark," HC Joe Gibbs said. "He took some work Friday
and he felt okay. I think he feels comfortable with it. So hopefully he'll
be ready to go." Here are Mark Brunell's thoughts: "Obviously, in
practice, you'd like to get every rep, but I had a few more reps today
[Saturday] than I did earlier in the week," Brunell said. "I know the game
plan and I've watched a lot of film. So I'll be ready."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) will be the team's backup
QB this weekend.



Running Backs

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Tatum Bell (Den) has been declared a game-time
decision for this weekend. "Tatum still has some sore ribs. He did not
practice today, and he'll be a game-time decision," Shanahan said. "He
took a handoff (against the Jacksonville Jaguars five days
earlier) and just didn't feel very good. He hasn't improved a whole lot."

The possibility of Bell playing with a flak jacket does exist. "I'm hoping
he can play without one," Shanahan said. "But we'll wait and see. It's an
area where he can get a shot for it, so hopefully he'll be able to go."



Tight Ends

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) suffered a sprained ankle
in Friday's practice and has been added to the injury report as
questionable.  He will be a game-time decision.  Dustin Lyman will start
if Clark can't go.



Offensive Linemen

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** C Tyson Walter (Dal) will likely play this weekend
but will not start.



Defensive Linemen

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Carter (SF) looks like a scratch for this
weekend as his back is not improving.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Whiting (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.



Defensive Backs

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmad Carroll (GB) suffered a groin injury in
Friday's practice and will not play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (GB) suffered a hamstring pull in
Friday's practice and will not play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** S Shaun Williams (NYG) has a tear in the meniscus
in his left knee and will undergo surgery on Monday. Obviously, he is out
this weekend.  Gibril Wilson will get the start.



Other

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** The Pittsburgh / Miami game has been postponed
from its original 1:00 PM Eastern start time to 8:30 PM Eastern. However,
that time could still change if there are issues arising from Hurricane
Jeanne.



ALL OF THE NEWS

Quarterbacks

QB Jeff Garcia (Cle) is coming off the worst statistical game of his NFL
career (a 0.0 rating against the Cowboys).

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Matt Mauck (Den) has been released by the
team.

QB David Carr (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday due to stomach illness,
but he is expected to start as usual this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) returned to practice as
expected on Thursday and will start this weekend.

QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) will miss 6 weeks with an injured elbow.  Ben
Roethlisberger will start in place of Maddox.  Brian St. Pierre will be
the team's #2 QB.

QB Neil O'Donnell (FA) has declined a request by the Steelers to return to
the NFL as the team's backup QB.

QB Drew Brees (SD) suffered a light concussion in week two but was able to
participate in the team's walkthrough on Monday and practice on Wednesday.
He expects to start as usual this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) practiced all week and will start
this weekend.

QB Ken Dorsey (SF) will again start for the team this weekend as Tim
Rattay has not recovered from his injured shoulder and did not practice on
Wednesday.  Note that when Rattay is healthy, he is not a lock to regain
the starting job.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Rattay (SF) practiced on Thursday and could
be the team's backup QB this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Rattay (SF) was able to get some snaps on
Friday and could serve as the team's backup QB this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Was) was very limited in
Thursday's practice and will likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Was) practiced Friday for the first
time this week, taking about a third of the snaps on his strained
hamstring to keep alive his chances of playing Monday night against the
Dallas Cowboys. "It's not 100 percent," Brunell said. "Sure, there's a
little soreness, and it's a little tight, but it's better than yesterday;
so I'm pleased with that."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Was) practiced on Saturday and
has been named the team's starting QB for the Monday night game against
the Cowboys.  "Mark took two-thirds of the work [on Saturday] and looked
good, so we'll start Mark," HC Joe Gibbs said. "He took some work Friday
and he felt okay. I think he feels comfortable with it. So hopefully he'll
be ready to go." Here are Mark Brunell's thoughts: "Obviously, in
practice, you'd like to get every rep, but I had a few more reps today
[Saturday] than I did earlier in the week," Brunell said. "I know the game
plan and I've watched a lot of film. So I'll be ready."

QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) will likely start this weekend to allow Mark
Brunell more time to recover from the hamstring injury that was suffered
in week two.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) took the vast majority of
the first team practice snaps on Thursday and will likely start this
weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Patrick Ramsey (Was) will be the team's backup
QB this weekend.



Running Backs

RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday due to a sprained
knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) returned to practice on
Thursday.  He has been upgraded to probable on the team's injury report
and is expected to start this weekend. Said coach Jim Mora: "He did
everything today. He did everything, just like we thought he would and
he's fine. You know, sometimes running backs need a break on Wednesdays.
... He was fine. He did everything. He told me: 'I don't feel it at all.'
I'm going to take him at his word."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) came back strong and practiced
again on Friday.  He looks good to start as usual this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB James Lynch (Cin) has been released by the
team.

RB Dee Brown (Cle) has been released by the team.

RB Lee Suggs (Cle) did not fully participate in Wednesday's practice
session.  Suggs has yet to take any contact as he attempts to return from
a neck stinger.  The release of fellow RB Dee Brown could mean that Suggs
is nearing a return to action.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lee Suggs (Cle) has finally resumed taking
contact, but it was only him and a blocking sled (and a trainer keeping a
close watch).  He is still day-to-day and will need to improve greatly to
see the field this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Lee Suggs (Cle) partially participated in
Friday's practice but will most likely sit out this weekend's game. "He's
still not at 100 percent with his strength," HC Butch Davis said. "If and
when we do get him, it will be nice to have him back."  The 'if and when'
is terribly pessimistic for this weekend and doesn't exactly bode well for
the next few weeks.

RB Richie Anderson (Dal) practiced on Wednesday and expects to play this
weekend.

RB Julius Jones (Dal) will miss at least two months and could be placed on
the IR list with a broken shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tatum Bell (Den) missed most of Thursday's
practice due to a light rib injury.  He is still expected to play this
weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Tatum Bell (Den) did not practice on Friday but
still should be able to play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Tatum Bell (Den) has been declared a game-time
decision for this weekend.

RB Quentin Griffin (Den) is still the man in Denver.  HC Mike Shanahan
stood behind Griffin, saying he didn't want to overemphasize the fumble.
Overall, he has been pleased with the way Griffin has handled the ball.
"It wasn't somebody getting stripped, which is a big difference," Shanahan
said. "He'll be fine." Griffin doesn't appear to be in any danger of a
reduction in playing time. "I'm not concerned at all," Shanahan said.

RB Garrison Hearst (Den) did not practice on Wednesday but still hopes to
play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Garrison Hearst (Den) only partially
participated in Thursday's practice and might rest for another week to
fully heal.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Garrison Hearst (Den) practiced on Friday and
should be available to play this weekend.

RB Olandis Gary (Det) has been released by the team.

RB Najeh Davenport (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and could easily sit
another week to let his hamstring fully heal.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Najeh Davenport (GB) missed practice again on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Najeh Davenport (GB) did not practice all week
and is very unlikely to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Nick Luchey (GB) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Nick Luchey (GB) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.

RB Tony Hollings (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday (he merely ran on the
sidelines) and could sit another week with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tony Hollings (Hou) is likely out for this
weekend's game.

RB Ran Carthon (Ind) has the perfect first name for an RB.  Plus, he has
been signed the Colts off the Cowboy's practice squad.

RB Edgerrin James (Ind) said on Monday that he plans to play this weekend,
but he did not practice on Wednesday.  He is nursing a hamstring injury
and is questionable to see action against the Packers. At the very least,
it looks like Dominic Rhodes will get a few more carries.  If James can
not go, Rhodes will start with James Mungro as the team's backup RB.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Edgerrin James (Ind) practiced very well on
Thursday and will start this weekend if he does not suffer a setback. HC
Tony Dungy says that James will start if he feels fine and practices on
Friday. "Edgerrin actually did well -- surprisingly well," Dungy said as
the Colts prepared to play host to the Packers this Sunday. "Based on what
I saw today, he could probably play." Stay tuned for how he does
Friday: "If he comes back [Friday] and doesn't have any side effects --
and is able to do just what he did today -- I would think he'll probably
play," Dungy said. Even if he does go, expect Dominic Rhodes to see a
little time.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Edgerrin James (Ind) practiced again on Friday
and will most likely start this weekend.  "He did fine today," HC Tony
Dungy said. "Right now, I'll assume that he'll probably play."  Even if
James can play, backup running back Dominic Rhodes likely will play
extensively Sunday, Dungy said. James may be kept on a play count Sunday,
Dungy said.  "It won't be so much a total play count," Dungy said. "It
will probably be six plays, then out; eight plays, out - something like
that. We'll see how he goes."

With that in mind, consider Marvin Harrison and his return to action last
season.  After missing Week 11 again the Jets, Harrison returned the
following week with the idea that he would see a limited number of plays.
Harrison rarely came off the field and caught 6 balls for 47 yards.  The
point is that if James looks good on Sunday then he will see tons of
action.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB James Mungro (Ind) should be available to play
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) will likely see a decent
amount of carries this weekend in order to keep James fresh.

RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to return
to action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Jac) practiced on
Thursday and could be available this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Omar Easy (KC) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB Priest Holmes (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely not
play this weekend due to his injured ankle.  Derrick Blaylock is expected
to start for the team if Holmes does sit.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) did not practice again on
Thursday and looks like a scratch for this weekend. "Priest worked out a
little bit at the end of practice," said HC Dick Vermeil. "He did just
some jogging and starting exercises and figure eights and all that. He
felt pretty good about that. I think he's questionable to doubtful.

Asked directly if he was optimistic about Holmes playing on Sunday Vermeil
replied, "No, we're preparing to play without him. I think that's our best
approach. Personally I wouldn't want to play him if he wasn't really
ready.

"I wouldn't want to injure it further to the point where he misses more
ballgames. It's not that we don't need him, but I think we owe it to him
to make sure he's really right before we just stick him in there."

It should be noted that Holmes himself is still holding out hope he can
play. Stay tuned.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) took a step towards playing
this weekend and practiced on Friday participating in about 75% of the
work. He looked much improved and HC Dick Vermeil was pleased with his
progress. "We'll see how he feels tomorrow and take it all the way to
Sunday," Vermeil said. "He was a little better than I thought he would be.
He is absolutely a miracle man. He absolutely amazes me. Whatever he puts
his mind to doing, he has unbelievable power to do it, and I think he's
made up his mind that he's going to play. All I know is that anything he's
ever told me he's going to do, he's done."

"He and I visited this morning," Vermeil said, "and I said, `Priest, if
you can really play at the level it takes to satisfy you as a player
without injuring your ankle to the point that you would miss a few
ballgames, then you'll be all right. But if it's not that way, then you
are going to watch them play and support them and get ready to play next
week.' "

Holmes practiced with an ankle brace Friday and was running with a slight
limp. However he made sharp cuts in practice and seemed to have excellent
mobility. This will most likely be a game-time decision, but at this
point, most are expecting him to be ready.

RBs Robert Edwards & Brock Forsey (FA) worked out for the Miami Dolphins.

RB Lamar Gordon (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend
despite an ailing back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Lamar Gordon (Mia) practiced all week and will
start this weekend.

FB Rob Konrad (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss
another week with an infection in his thigh.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Rob Konrad (Mia) did not practice on Thursday
and should sit again this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Rob Konrad (Mia) will miss another week.

FB Jamar Martin (Mia) has been re-signed by the team.

RB Travis Minor (Mia) is still out with an injured ankle.

RB Sammy Morris (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

RB Michael Bennett (Min) is improving and was able to practice on
Wednesday, but he will likely sit this weekend as it looks like Moe
Williams will be able to go.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) partially participated in
Thursday's practice and will likely sit out another game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE ***  RB Michael Bennett (Min) was ruled out for Sunday's
game against the Chicago Bears, but a new exam on his injured knee showed
he should be ready following the team's bye week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Mewelde Moore (Min) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

RB Moe Williams (Min) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to play
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) is improving.  He practiced
well on Thursday and should play this weekend.

RB Kevin Faulk (NE) has rejoined the team after spending two weeks with
family in Louisiana (following the passing of his mother).  When he left,
Faulk was nursing an injured knee.  The status of that knee is not fully
known.

RB Ki-Jana Carter (NO) has been re-signed by the team.

RB Deuce McAllister (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and (even though he
is only listed as questionable for this weekend) will likely miss 4 to 5
weeks with a partial ligament tear in his ankle.  Aaron Stecker will start
in place of McAllister with Ki-Jana Carter getting some carries as well.

RB Mike Cloud (NYG) may yet replace Dayne as the team's short yardage
back.  Last season as a Patriot, Cloud converted on six of nine short
yardage conversions (2 yards or less for a TD or first down).  However,
Cloud needs to be active to get on the field.  Last week, Cloud was
deactivated as HC Tom Coughlin decided depth was needed at other
positions.

RB Ron Dayne (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to play this weekend
despite a calf injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ron Dayne (NYG) practiced again on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Ron Dayne (NYG) practiced all week and has been
upgraded to probable for this weekend.

RB LaMont Jordan (NYJ) has been the subject of trade rumors (with Dallas,
Oakland, and Tampa Bay as possible destinations).  However, GM Terry
Bradway maintains that Jordan will remain a Jet for the entire 2004
season.  Of course in NFL circles, that kind of statement is often
followed by a trade being completed within the week so we'll stay on top
of this.

RB Justin Fargas (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and should be able to play
this weekend.  If Fargas is active, Amos Zereoue will likely not be.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) practiced on Thursday but
has been named a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) practiced again on Friday and
now is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Verron Haynes (Pit) did not practice on
Wednesday but did take part in Thursday's session.  He hopes to be able to
play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Friday and has
been upgraded to probable for this weekend's game.

RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) rested his injured toe on Wednesday but will
still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) again rested his
injured toe as he only did some light running on Thursday.  Still, he is
expected to start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced on Friday and
will start as usual this weekend.

RB Kevan Barlow (SF) bruised his ribs in week two but was expected to
start as usual this weekend.  However, Barlow slightly sprained his MCL
and did not finish practice on Wednesday.  He says he fully expects to
start week three.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Kevan Barlow (SF) has a slight MCL sprain. He
practiced on Thursday and (barring a setback) should start this weekend as
usual.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Kevan Barlow (SF) practiced fully Friday and
looks ready to play Sunday.

RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) looked fine after the week two game and should
fully participate in practice this week.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) has practiced all week
despite some knee soreness and will start as usual this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Ricky Williams (ret) must return $8.6 million to
the Dolphins according to an independent arbitrator.



Wide Receivers

WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) is still out with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) will now reportedly be out
until sometime in November.  This is longer absence than what was
originally expected for Boldin as he was planning a mid-October return.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brian Finneran (Atl) did not practice on
Wednesday or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brian Finneran (Atl) did not practice on Friday
and will likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Dez White (Atl) tweaked his ankle during Friday's
practice and did not finish the session.  He has been added to the injury
report as probable but should play this weekend.  If White can't go, Jimmy
Farris will get the start with Michael Jenkins moving up to the #3 WR
role.

WR Travis Taylor (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday and is still likely 2
to 3 weeks away from returning from his groin injury.

WR Daryl Jones (Chi) has been released by the team.

WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday in order to rest his
shin.  He is expected to play as usual this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday, but the team still expects him to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) was able to practice on
Friday and looks like a go for this weekend.

WR Randal Williams (Dal) practiced on Wednesday but still may not return
to action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Randal Williams (Dal) practiced again on
Thursday but still could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Darius Watts (Den) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend despite a strained buttocks.

WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) did not practice on Wednesday in order to rest his
thigh, but he expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) practiced again on Friday
and is on target to play this weekend.

WR David Kircus (Det) has been released by the team.

WR Kendrick Starling (Hou) has been released by the team.

WR Troy Walters (Ind) is still out with a fractured arm.

WR Eddie Kennison (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with a bad hamstring.  Dante Hall will likely get the start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Eddie Kennison (KC) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eddie Kennison (KC) did not practice all week and
is a very long shot to play this weekend.

WR Samie Parker (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with a bad hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Samie Parker (KC) did not practice on Thursday
and should sit this weekend.

WR Joe Horn (NO) practiced Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend
despite a knee sprain.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Horn (NO) practiced on Thursday and Friday
and will start as usual this weekend.

WR Jamaar Taylor (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to return to
action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jamaar Taylor (NYG) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.

WR Jerry Rice (Oak) caught zero passes in week two for the first time
since December of 1985, but he has a new streak going.  He and HC Norv
Turner spent their second consecutive Monday meeting behind closed doors.

WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) left practice early on
Thursday and underwent an MRI on his groin.  The results are not known,
but Lloyd says he will practice on Friday.  Still, a "slight pull" in a
WR's groin is not good news.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) suffered a Grade 2 sprain in
his groin in Thursday's practice.  This is not a debilitating injury, but
it is something that could nag Lloyd for the remainder of the season.  He
is officially a game-time decision, but it would be a surprise if he
plays.  Curtis Conway will likely get the start.

WR Cedrick Wilson (SF) did not practice on Wednesday, but he hopes to go
on Thursday and play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Cedrick Wilson (SF) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Cedrick Wilson (SF) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) did not practice on Friday
after being sent home due to illness.  He has been added to the injury
report as probable.  He will likely be a game-time decision, but it looks
like he'll recover and play.

WR Joey Galloway (TB) is still out with a groin injury.

WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) still is not practicing and could miss another
game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) partially participated in
Thursday's practice (working with the scout team) and could possibly play
this weekend although we're not too optimistic. "He did well. He ran some
routes with the offense and worked against the defense, head coach Jeff
Fisher said. "It was the first time he has had a helmet on doing those
things, so it was good to see. I would say he has a chance."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) had no ill-effects Friday
after practicing Thursday, but head coach Jeff Fisher won't determine his
final status until just before kickoff. "No problems", the coach said when
asked about Calico after Friday's practice. "He wasn't sore at all, which
is good. He is a game time decision. ..."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Jake Schifino (Ten) practiced Thursday and Friday
and should play this weekend.



Tight Ends

TE Todd Heap (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday and will miss likely 2 to
4 weeks with a sprained ankle.  Dan Wilcox is expected to get the start.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** TE Desmond Clark (Chi) suffered a sprained ankle
in Friday's practice and has been added to the injury report as
questionable.  He will be a game-time decision.  Dustin Lyman will start
if Clark can't go.

TE Steve Heiden (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Steve Heiden (Cle) did not practice on Thursday
and will likely sit this weekend.

TE Chad Mustard (Cle) has been re-signed by the team.

TE Kellen Winslow, Jr. (Cle) will miss 8 to 10 weeks with a broken leg.
Aaron Shea will start for the team.

TE Jason Witten (Dal) has a bruised face but will play this weekend.

TE Matt Murphy (Hou) has been added from the practice squad to the active
roster.

TE Dallas Clark (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday to rest his injured
thigh.  He is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Thursday as
expected and will play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Friday and will
play this weekend.

TE Kyle Brady (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday but could resume
practicing this week after missing the first two regular season games with
an injured finger.  That said he will most likely not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Kyle Brady (Jac) did not practice on Thursday
and is out this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Tony Gonzalez (KC) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and will start as usual this weekend. There were rumbles around
Kansas City this week when FOX analyst and former Chief, Bill Maas
suggested Gonzalez' foot injury was more serious and limiting than the
team was admitting. Coach Dick Vermeil adamantly denied this idea. "Tony
Gonzalez is a better football player right now than he's ever been since
I've been around. He's more explosive, a better run blocker and is faster
in his pass routes. He's rolling through routes rather than
stutter-stepping."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Tony Gonzalez (KC) practiced on Friday and will
start as expected this weekend.

TE Kris Wilson (KC) is still out with a broken ankle.

TE Jermaine Wiggins (Min) will miss 2 to 3 weeks with a broken hand.
Wiggins was filling in for the injured Jim Kleinsasser.  That leaves TE #3
Richard Owens as the team's primary TE.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) still is not all the way back to game condition.
He also said he is adjusting to an unaccustomed role. "They have me doing
some things I'm not used to doing, like blocking in the backfield and
stuff," he said. "It'll come. I just haven't really practiced it. We'll
see how it goes."

TE Roland Williams (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday but could play this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Roland Williams (Oak) did not practice on
Thursday and has been named a game-time decision.  If Williams sits, Teyo
Johnson will be active for the first time this season.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Roland Williams (Oak) partially participated in
Friday's practice but will still be a game-time decision.

TE Antonio Gates (SD) has an injured foot and did not practice on
Wednesday. He hopes to go on Thursday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Antonio Gates (SD) did not practice on Thursday
but hopes to go on Friday.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Antonio Gates (SD) practiced on Friday and looks
to be a game time decision as he recovers from his foot injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Justin Peelle (SD) did not practice on Thursday
and has been downgraded to questionable on the injury report. Still, he
hopes to play this weekend.

TE Jerramy Stevens (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday in order to rest
his injured knee, but he expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Jerramy Stevens (Sea) practiced as expected on
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jerramy Stevens (Sea) practiced again on Friday
and will play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Dave Moore (TB) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.



Place Kickers & Special Teamers

PR Eugene Baker (Car) will likely continue as the team's primary PR. Note
that this position was manned by the injured Steve Smith.

KR Reggie Swinton (Det) has been re-signed by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Brad Pyatt (Ind) will also be the team's PR
this weekend if Edgerrin James is unable to play at RB.  If James does
play, then Dominic Rhodes will be the team's PR.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** P Steve Cheek (KC) suffered a leg injury in Friday's
practice and is out for this weekend.  Jason Baker will handle the punting
for the team.

KR Lamont Brightful (Mia) has been released by the team.

KR Wesley Welker (Mia) has been signed by the team to replace the departed
Lamont Brightful.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Morten Andersen (Min) this weekend is set to
pass George Blanda for career NFL appearances.

P Mitch Berger (NO) did not practice on Wednesday in order to rest his
groin strain but expects to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** P Mitch Berger (NO) did not practice on Thursday but
should still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK John Hall (Was) practiced on Friday and should be
able to kick this weekend.



Offensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Leonard Davis (Ari) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Ethan Brooks (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday
or Thursday and should miss at least this weekend and could sit for
another game as well.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ethan Brooks (Bal) is still not 100% and will
likely sit this weekend.

C Mike Flynn (Bal) is out with a shoulder injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Friday and
probably won't play this weekend.

G Rex Tucker (Chi) is out with an elbow injury.

T Stacy Andrews (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and will like sit this
weekend with a knee injury.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Stacy Andrews (Cin) practiced on Friday and could
play this weekend.

C Rich Braham (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit another
week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Rich Braham (Cin) has been declared out for this
weekend's game.

G Larry Moore (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit this
weekend.

T Ryan Tucker (Cle) will likely miss 2 to 4 weeks with quadriceps strain.

G Paul Zukauskas (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday but should be able to
play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Paul Zukauskas (Cle) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

G Andre Gurode (Dal) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to test his
sprained knee sometime this week.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Andre Gurode (Dal) did not practice again on
Thursday and could sit again this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Andre Gurode (Dal) did not practice all week and
will sit this weekend.

C Tyson Walter (Dal) is still nursing a sprained knee, but he expects to
play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** C Tyson Walter (Dal) will likely play this weekend
but will not start.

T Matt Joyce (Det) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Matt Joyce (Det) practiced again on Thursday and
could play this weekend.

G Mike Flanagan (GB) did not practice on Wednesday in order to rest the
tendonitis in his knees, but he is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Compton (Jac) has been re-signed by the
team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Casey Wiegmann (KC) has agreed to a 3-year
extension with the team.

T Damion McIntosh (Mia) will start in place of the ineffective Wade
Smith.

T John St. Clair (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T John St. Clair (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

T Mike Rosenthal (Min) has been lost for the remainder of the season with
a Lis Franc injury in his foot.  Adam Haayer will start in place of
Rosenthal.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Artis Hicks (Phi) did not practice on Thursday
due to an inflamed eye.  He does expect to play this weekend.

C Jason Ball (SD) practiced with the team on Monday for the first time
this season after ending his holdout late last week.

T Kwame Harris (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss
another week with ankle and knee injuries.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kwame Harris (SF) did not practice on Thursday
and could miss this weekend.

C Dwayne Ledford (SF) has been re-signed by the team.

C Jeremy Newberry (SF) is still out with his injured knee.

G Chris Dishman (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Dishman (StL) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.

G Tom Nutten (StL) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Tom Nutten (StL) will not play this weekend.

T Brad Hopkins (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Brad Hopkins (Ten) was able to practice on
Thursday and now should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Brad Hopkins (Ten) practiced on Friday and should
start this weekend.

G Zach Piller (Ten) is still out with a biceps injury.



Defensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Rod Coleman (Atl) practiced on Thursday and has
been upgraded to probable.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Rod Coleman (Atl) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.

DE Karon Riley (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to play this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Karon Riley (Atl) practiced again on Thursday
and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Karon Riley (Atl) practiced all week and has been
upgraded to probable.

NT Kelly Gregg (Bal) is still likely a week away from returning from his
injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** NT Kelly Gregg (Bal) did not practice on Thursday
and should sit this weekend.

DT Alfonso Boone (Chi) underwent surgery to clean out loose particles in
his knee and will miss up to a month of action.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Tank Johnson (Chi) did not practice on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Tank Johnson (Chi) practiced on Friday and now
should play this weekend.

DT Matthias Askew (Cin) is out with a knee injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Elton Patterson (Cin) has been added from the
practice squad to the team's active roster.

DE Carl Powell (Cin) is out with an injured knee.

DE Courtney Brown (Cle) has been lost for the season with a foot sprain.
He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Ebenezer Ekuban.

DE Ebenezer Ekuban (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday, but he expects to
be able to fill in for the injured Courtney Brown this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Ebenezer Ekuban (Cle) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Ebenezer Ekuban (Cle) practiced again on Friday
and looks ready to start this weekend.

DT Gerard Warren (Cle) will likely miss 2 to 4 weeks with a pectoral
strain.

DT Ellis Johnson (Den) has been signed by the team.

DE Anton Palepoi (Den) has been signed by the team.

DE Trevor Pryce (Den) will miss 4 to 6 weeks after undergoing surgery to
correct a herniated disc in his back.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Kalimba Edwards (Det) practiced Friday and should
play this weekend.

DE James Hall (Det) rested his thumb on Wednesday but expects to play this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE James Hall (Det) returned to practice on
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE James Hall (Det) practiced again on Friday and
should play this weekend.

DT Shaun Rogers (Det) rested his ankle on Wednesday but expects to play
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Shaun Rogers (Det) returned to practice on
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Shaun Rogers (Det) practiced again on Friday and
should play this weekend.

DT Grady Jackson (GB) is still out with his injured knee.

DT James Lee (GB) will miss 4 to 6 weeks after undergoing knee surgery.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Kenny Peterson (GB) did not practice on
Wednesday but did take part in Thursday's session.  He should be able to
get some snaps in this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kenny Peterson (GB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jason Stewart (Ind) has been released by the
team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

DE Paul Spicer (Jac) could miss the remainder of the season after surgery
to repair a broken leg.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Paul Spicer (Jac) has in fact been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with a broken leg.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jared Allen (KC) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jared Allen (KC) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT John Browning (KC) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT John Browning (KC) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Vonnie Holliday (KC) did not go on Wednesday
and partially participated in Thursday's practice.  He could be a
game-time decision with his injured groin.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Vonnie Holliday (KC) practiced Friday but will
still be a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Junior Siavii (KC) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

DE David Bowens (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE David Bowens (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

DT Tim Bowens (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss another
week with an injured back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Tim Bowens (Mia) did not practice on Thursday
and should sit this weekend.

DT Larry Chester (Mia) has been lost for the remainder of the season with
a knee injury.

DT Bryan Robinson (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should start this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Bryan Robinson (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

DE Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should start this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced all week and will
start as usual this weekend.

DE Kenny Mixon (Min) has served a two-game suspension and rejoined the
team.

DE Darren Howard (NO) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to return to action
this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Darren Howard (NO) practiced on Thursday and
Friday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Brian Young (NO) practiced on Thursday and should
play this weekend.

DT Josh Evans (NYJ) will be lost for the remainder of the season with a
back injury.

DT Paul Grasmanis (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Paul Grasmanis (Phi) practiced on Friday but
could still sit this weekend because of too many numbers at the position.

DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and has been
declared as day-to-day.  McDougle has said that he plans to play this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) did not practice again on
Thursday and is still listed as day-to-day.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jerome McDougle (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

DT Darwin Walker (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Darwin Walker (Phi) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Darwin Walker (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

DE Adrian Dingle (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Adrian Dingle (SD) practiced again on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Adrian Dingle (SD) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.

DE Eric Downing (SD) has been signed by the team.

DE Andre Carter (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss
another week with a back injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Carter (SF) did not practice on Thursday
and should sit this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Carter (SF) looks like a scratch for this
weekend as his back is not improving.

DE Dennis Johnson (SF) has been released by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) did not practice on
Thursday but could still play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.

DE Brandon Whiting (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Whiting (SF) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Whiting (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Rashad Moore (Sea) was added to the injury
report as probable with an injured shoulder, but he will start as usual
this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** Rashad Moore (Sea) practiced on Friday and should
start this weekend.

DE Erik Flowers (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Erik Flowers (StL) practiced Friday and should
play this weekend.

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

DE Leonard Little (StL) rested his knee sprain on Wednesday but should
still play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) practiced on Friday and will
play this weekend.

DE Phillip Daniels (Was) is out with a groin injury.



Linebackers

LB Raynoch Thompson (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday and will most
likely miss another week with an injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Raynoch Thompson (Ari) missed practiced again
on Thursday and will almost certainly not play this weekend.

LB Jamie Duncan (Atl) is out with a pectoral injury.

LB Marcus Reese (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Marcus Reese (Chi) practiced again on Thursday
but has been downgraded to questionable.  Downgrades late in the week
usually point to a player not play that weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Marcus Reese (Chi) practiced on Friday.  He will
not start this weekend but should see playing time.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) suffered a hamstring pull
and did not practice on Friday.  It is the same hamstring that sidelined
Urlacher during the preseason.  It looks like Urlacher will be a game-time
decision for this weekend.

LB Caleb Miller (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely sit
again this weekend.

LB Boss Bailey (Det) is out with an injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Gilbert Gardner (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
has been upgraded to probable.  He should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Gilbert Gardner (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Keyaron Fox (KC) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Keyaron Fox (KC) practiced all week and should be
able to play this weekend.

LB Tony Bua (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with a hamstring injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Tony Bua (Mia) did not practice on Thursday and
should sit this weekend.

LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dontarrious Thomas (Min) has been demoted to
second string.  Chris Claiborne will take the WLB job while Keith Newman
will be the starting SLB this weekend.

LB Carlos Emmons (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Carlos Emmons (NYG) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Carlos Emmons (NYG) practiced all week and has
been upgraded to probable for this weekend.

LB Barrett Green (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Barrett Green (NYG) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Barrett Green (NYG) practiced all week and has
been upgraded to probable for this weekend.

LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) will miss 4 to 6 weeks with an injured knee. Jonathan
Vilma will start in his place.

LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and hopes to return to the
starting lineup this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) practiced Thursday.  He
will see action this weekend but won't start.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) practiced all week and will
see action this weekend.

LB Sam Williams (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his shoulder injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Williams (Oak) missed practice again on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) did not practice on
Wednesday or Thursday and could miss this weekend's game with his injured
groin.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) did not practice on Thursday
and has been downgraded to doubtful for this weekend's game.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Randall Godfrey (SD) practiced on Friday and will
play this weekend.

LB Carlos Polk (SD) has been lost for the remainder of the season with an
injured shoulder.

LB Chad Brown (Sea) is still out with a broken leg.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and has been added to the injury report as probable with a groin
injury.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (Sea) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brandon Chillar (StL) has his foot stepped on
during practice on Thursday, but he was able to practice on Friday and
should play this weekend.

LB Trev Faulk (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and should miss another
week with a bad hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Trev Faulk (StL) did not practice again on
Thursday and is likely out this weekend.

LB Tommy Polley (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Tommy Polley (StL) practiced with the first
team on Thursday and will play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Tommy Polley (StL) practiced all week and will
play this weekend.

LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday and is experiencing
weakness in his left leg that is related to his back injury.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice again on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.  Robert Reynolds should get the
start.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on Friday and
will likely miss this weekend's game. It now looks like Brad Kassell will
start in place of Calmus.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB LaVar Arrington (Was) underwent surgery on his
right knee and will miss 3 weeks of action.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Barrow (Was) partially participated in
Thursday's practice and could see some action this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Barrow (Was) practiced on Friday and could
be available for this weekend's game.



Defensive Backs

CB DeAngelo Hall (Atl) is still out with a hip injury.

CB Deion Sanders (Bal) did not fully participate in practice on Wednesday
in order to rest his bad hamstring.  His status for this weekend is not
fully known.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deion Sanders (Bal) did not practice on
Thursday and will likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Deion Sanders (Bal) did not practice again on
Friday and should sit this weekend.

CB Jerry Azumah (Chi) is out with a neck injury.

S Mike Brown (Chi) has been lost for the remainder of the season with a
tear in his Achilles.  Todd Johnson is expected to start in his place.

CB Charles Tillman (Chi) will likely miss 10 weeks with a fractured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cameron Worrell (Chi) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Cameron Worrell (Chi) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

S Rogers Beckett (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to return
to action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) did not practice on Friday
and has been downgraded to doubtful.

S Kim Herring (Cin) is out with an injured foot.

CB Anthony Henry (Cle) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but
should play this weekend despite his concussion.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Anthony Henry (Cle) could sit this weekend as
the team wants to be sure he is over his concussion-related vertigo.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Anthony Henry (Cle) practiced on Friday and was
upgraded to probable.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Daylon McCutcheon (Cle) partially participated
in Thursday's practice but hopes to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CD Daylon McCutcheon (Cle) did not practice on
Friday and looks like a scratch for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Terrell Roberts (Cle) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Roc Alexander (Den) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Champ Bailey (Den) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Willie Middlebrooks (Den) practiced on
Wednesday and Thursday and should play this weekend.

CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Thursday and
should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice all week and will
likely miss this weekend's game.  Chris Cash will get the start.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Det) did not practice on Friday
but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Andre Goodman (Det) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Andre Goodman (Det) did not practice again on
Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmad Carroll (GB) suffered a groin injury in
Friday's practice and will not play this weekend.

CB Mike McKenzie (GB) will likely start this weekend after coming off the
bench in week two.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (GB) still may be traded yet.
Reports say the New Orleans Saints may up their previous offer of a 2nd
round draft pick.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (GB) suffered a hamstring pull in
Friday's practice and will not play this weekend.

S Eric Brown (Hou) is out with a knee injury.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Simmons (Hou) did not fully participate in
Friday's practice and likely won't start this weekend.  Glenn Earl should
get the nod.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason David (Ind) did not practice on Thursday
but did take part in Friday's session.  He should play this weekend.

S Mike Doss (Ind) has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report,
but he was not able to practice on Wednesday.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Doss (Ind) again failed to practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.  Cory Bird will start in his place.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Doss (Ind) did not practice all week and is a
long shot to see action this weekend.

CB Nick Harper (Ind) was excused from Wednesday's practice in order to
take care of personal matters.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) missed a second straight
practice for personal reasons.  He should miss tomorrow as well but is
expected to play this weekend.

CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) is still out with a knee injury.

S Bob Sanders (Ind) is still out with an injured foot.

CB Donald Strickland (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Donald Strickland (Ind) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Donald Strickland (Ind) practiced all week and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB William Bartee (KC) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB William Bartee (KC) practiced on Friday and looks
good to play this weekend.

CB Eric Warfield (KC) was arrested on charges of drunken driving.  It is
his third such charge in the last three years.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Greg Wesley (KC) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Greg Wesley (KC) practiced on Friday and looks
good to start this weekend.

CB Reggie Howard (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could return to action
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Reggie Howard (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Reggie Howard (Mia) practiced again on Friday and
remains on target to play this weekend.

CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could return to action
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE ***CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) practiced again on Friday
and remains on target to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Craft (NO) practiced on Thursday and Friday
and should play this weekend.

CB Frank Walker (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and
could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Frank Walker (NYG) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Shaun Williams (NYG) injured a knee while making
an interception in practice yesterday and had to be carted off the field,
HC Tom Coughlin said.  Williams was diving for the ball and landed on his
knee. He tried to walk back to the huddle, but fell to the ground after a
few steps.  Williams underwent an MRI, but the team said the results
wouldn't be known until today. The team did not disclose which knee was
hurt.  "I just told you everything I know," Coughlin said. "He banged his
knee on the ground, left practice and came inside. I really haven't seen
him since then. I'll go in and find out. I'm not going to speculate on
anything else."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** S Shaun Williams (NYG) has a tear in the meniscus
in his left knee and will undergo surgery on Monday. Obviously, he is out
this weekend.  Gibril Wilson will get the start.

S Vernon Fox (Oak) has been re-signed by the team.

CB Chris Kern (Oak) has been released by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Logan (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday
or Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Logan (Pit) did not practice on Friday and
has been named a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Chad Scott (Pit) practiced on Friday and hopes to
be able to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Quentin Jammer (SD) rested his ankle on Friday
but still expects to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike Rumph (SF) did not practice on Wednesday
or Thursday and should sit this weekend.

CB Travis Fisher (StL) is still out with an arm injury.

CB Kevin Garrett (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Kevin Garrett (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

CB DeJuan Groce (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB DeJuan Groce (StL) did not practice on Thursday
and will likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB DeJuan Groce (StL) is out this weekend.

S Kwamie Lassiter (StL) has been signed by the team.  He will start for
Aeneas Williams (who has been moved back to CB).

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Kwamie Lassiter (StL) will not start this weekend,
but instead he will be the team's nickel DB.  Rich Coady will get the
start.

S Aeneas Williams (StL) will start at CB this weekend as the team has been
decimated there by injuries.



Other

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** Hurricane Jeanne (Nature) is currently projected
to reach landfall Sunday morning close to West Palm Beach.  As a result,
the NFL may move the Pittsburgh / Miami game from Sunday to either Monday
or Tuesday.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** The Pittsburgh / Miami game has been postponed
from its original 1:00 PM Eastern start time to 8:30 PM Eastern. However,
that time could still change if there are issues arising from Hurricane
Jeanne.