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Players in the News (Thursday Edition)
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Updated 10/7 by Clayton Gray, Exclusive to Footballguys.com
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Bye Week Notice: Remember that Chicago, Cincinnati,
Kansas City, and Philadelphia players are all on
byes this week.
THURSDAY UPDATES
Quarterbacks
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Thursday and
should take part in Friday's session as well. Sadly, Favre has lost a
family member for the second consecutive season as his brother-in-law
has died in an ATV accident. Favre will miss Saturday's practice
session to attend the funeral but will play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Doug Pederson (GB) has been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with his broken rib and broken bones in his back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) did not practice again on
Thursday. He hopes to practice on Friday and is expected to play this
weekend. However, if he is still limited on Friday, he would likely
be a game-time decision. And he also got a haircut.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) practiced on Thursday as
expected and will almost certainly return to the starting lineup this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Was) is working on the
no-huddle offense in practice in an effort to crank up the lagging
Redskins offense.
Running Backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) practiced fully on
Thursday and is expected to start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) officially pleaded guilty
on Thursday to federal charges of using a cell phone to aid a friend's
drug transaction. "I made a mistake four years ago," Lewis said
outside the courthouse. "I'm willing to suffer the consequences."
Sentencing will be on January 26, 2005 where Lewis will likely receive
four months in a minimum-security prison and two more months in a
halfway house. There still is the matter of an NFL suspension that
has not yet been officially handed down. Word is that Lewis will be
suspended from 2 to 4 games (two week suspension and an addition two
week fine is more likely) and that suspension could possibly start as
early as this weekend. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue is expected to
make the final decision Friday morning.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chester Taylor (Bal) practiced on Thursday
and is the primary backup to Jamal Lewis. If Lewis is in fact
suspended for this weekend's game, then Taylor will start for the
team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced again on
Thursday and has a chance to play this weekend. Actually, according
to Davis, it is more than a chance. When pushed on the topic and
asked what would keep him from playing, Davis replied, "A
hurricane...maybe a tornado or something." However, HC John Fox
anticipates it will be a game-time decision.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lee Suggs (Cle) did not suffer a setback
after playing in week four and should be the team's starting RB this
weekend. For his part, HC Butch Davis says the team will go with the
hot hand (Suggs or William Green). However, this appears to be a good
deal of coachspeak. Further, it is apparent that Suggs is much more
likely to have that hot hand.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Reuben Droughns (Den) will likely see more
carries in the team's one-back sets. Says HC Mike Shanahan, "We have
always liked what he can do at the tailback position, and we just had
a lot of depth there before. If you have injuries, you have to move
people around, and we always thought Reuben had some good running
skills.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Quentin Griffin (Den) did not practice
again on Thursday due to his sprained ankle. He did run on the
sidelines and is expected to practice on Friday. However, he was
expected to be able to practice on Thursday but did not. If he
doesn't improve enough to workout for Friday's session, he will likely
sit this weekend. "If he can't go full speed and it doesn't look
good, then obviously, he won't go during the game," HC Mike Shanahan
said. Garrison Hearst and Tatum Bell continue to split practice reps
in place of Griffin and will each see action if he can not go. According
to Shanahan, Bell is "ready. He should be at full speed."
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Najeh Davenport (GB) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced again on
Thursday but admits that his injured ankle is "coming a lot slower"
than he figured and is still sore when making cuts. If he does not
improve, Jonathan Wells will likely start for the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Moran Norris (Hou) did not practice again
on Thursday and now is not so certain to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) did not practice on
Thursday and will be limited at best this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Deuce McAllister (NO) partially
participated in Thursday's practice and now could be a game-time
decision for this weekend. However, he will likely need to make a
good deal of improvement to see the field.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) did not practice again
on Thursday and could sit out this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Dan Kreider (Pit) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) had the toenail removed
from the big toe on his right foot and has been downgraded to
questionable. However, he hopes to practice on Friday and play this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced on
Friday and will start as usual this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Mack Strong (Sea) practiced again on
Thursday and should start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) practiced again on
Thursday and should start as usual this weekend.
Wide Receivers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) did not practice
again on Thursday, but the team maintains that he is expected to be
able to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Edwards (Jac) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Chambers (Mia) practiced fully on
Thursday and is expected to start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) tweaked his ankle during
Thursday's practice. He did not finish the session and has been added
to the injury report as probable. Barring an unforeseen event, Moss
will definitely play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Talman Gardner (NO) did not practice again
on Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerome Pathon (NO) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Rice (Oak) is reportedly on the
trading block. One of the rumored destinations is Detroit, but the
Lions are denying any interest in the future Hall of Famer.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Parker (SD) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) practiced again on
Thursday. While is likely will not start this weekend, he should be
able to play.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) was in Alabama to get
another look at his injured knee. If surgery is required, he could
end up on the injured reserve list.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jason McAddley (Ten) has been signed by the
team and practiced on Thursday. McAddley's signing does not bode well
for the immediate prospects of Tyrone Calico.
Tight Ends
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) did not practice on
Wednesday or Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday, but the team hopes he will be able to play this weekend
despite his bruised knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Kyle Brady (Jac) was limited in Thursday's
practice and will not play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE George Wrighster (Jac) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Yoder (Jac) will start for the team if
George Wrighster can not play.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Eric Johnson (SF) did not practice again on
Thursday, but he is still expected to play this weekend.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Rod Smart (Car) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Ryan Longwell (GB) will be adjusting to a
new holder this weekend after the loss of QB Doug Pederson. The new
holder will be P Bryan Barker. It should be a fairly seamless switch
as the 40-year old Barker has been a holder over his 15-year career.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Mike Vanderjagt (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday. He should be able to get some kicks in on Friday and
Saturday but could be a game-time decision.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PR Derrick Lewis (TB) has been signed by the team.
Offensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Trey Teague (Buf) will not play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Matt Birk (Min) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jason Fabini (NYJ) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Pete Kendall (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday but should play this weekend with his sprained wrist.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Frank Middleton (Oak) was limited at best on
Thursday and will likely sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (Oak) did not practice again on
Thursday and is likely out this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kwame Harris (SF) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Scott Tercero (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ross Kolodziej (Ari) partially participated
in Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (GB) has a very unusual name.
He also did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Chris Hovan (Min) practiced on Thursday and
has been upgraded to probable on the team's injury report.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Norman Hand (NYG) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Engelberger (SF) did not practice
again on Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) did not practice again
on Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE DeQuincy Scott (SD) partially participated
in Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Chike Okeafor (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday but is expected to play this weekend despite his injured hip.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Anthony McFarland (TB) practiced on
Thursday and has been taken off the injury report. He will play.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) did not practice
on Thursday and could sit this weekend.
Linebackers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB James Darling (Ari) suffered a calf injury
in Thursday's practice and has been added to the injury report as
probable.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Duncan (Atl) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Fields (Car) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice
again on Thursday and might sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Derrick Rodgers (NO) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Courtney Watson (NO) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Wesly Mallard (NYG) suffered a knee injury
in Thursday's practice. His status for this weekend is not fully
known.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** Orlando Huff (SD) practice on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (SD) practiced on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Hannibal Navies (SD) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Winborn (SF) will start in place of
the injured Derek Smith.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Thomas (StL) did not practice on
Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) did not practice on
Thursday but should still play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Boiman (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Reynolds (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Cody Spencer (Ten) was signed from the
team's practice squad to help with depth at the position during
practice.
Defensive Backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deion Sanders (Bal) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Coy Wire (Buf) did not practice on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmad Carroll (GB) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend barring a setback.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Al Harris (GB) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and now could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (NO) is out this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Derrick Strait (NYJ) suffered a foot injury
in Thursday's practice. He was to undergo an MRI Thursday night.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Webster (SF) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB DeJuan Groce (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should start this weekend.
ALL OF THE NEWS
Quarterbacks
QB J.P. Losman (Buf) is still out and will miss at least 3-4 more
weeks with his broken leg.
QB Carson Palmer (Cin) will remain as the team's starting QB. "He's
playing because it is the best way for our team to win games," Lewis
said.
QB Brett Favre (GB) suffered a concussion last Sunday. He has been
cleared to practice but rested on Wednesday. He should return to
practice the remainder of the week and is expected to start as usual
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Thursday and
should take part in Friday's session as well. Sadly, Favre has lost a
family member for the second consecutive season as his brother-in-law
has died in an ATV accident. Favre will miss Saturday's practice
session to attend the funeral but will play this weekend.
QB J.T. O'Sullivan (GB) has been traded to the team in exchange for CB
Mike McKenzie.
QB Doug Pederson (GB) will miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken rib and a
broken transverse process bone in his back. Craig Nall will be the
team's backup QB.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Doug Pederson (GB) has been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with his broken rib and broken bones in his back.
QB David Carr (Hou) rested his injured foot on Wednesday and did not
practice. However, he is expected to start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) did not practice again on
Thursday. He hopes to practice on Friday and is expected to play this
weekend. However, if he is still limited on Friday, he would likely
be a game-time decision. And he also got a haircut.
QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) has lost his LT as Mike Pearson (Jac) has been
lost for the season with a knee injury suffered in last Sunday's game.
QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced on Wednesday and will start as usual this weekend.
QB Jim Miller (NE) practiced on Wednesday and will be available to
play this weekend.
QB Rich Gannon (Oak) is still out and will miss at least 8 weeks with
broken vertebra in his neck.
QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) is still out and will miss 4 more weeks with his
injured elbow.
QB Drew Brees (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.
QB Chris Simms (TB) has been named the team's starting QB in place of
Brad Johnson.
QB Steve McNair (Ten) threw some passes in individual drills and did
some running after practice yesterday. "Steve was good," HC Jeff
Fisher said. "We expect him to be on the practice field when we return
on Thursday." Unless he has a setback, McNair will start this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) practiced on Thursday as
expected and will almost certainly return to the starting lineup this
weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Mark Brunell (Was) is working on the
no-huddle offense in practice in an effort to crank up the lagging
Redskins offense.
Running Backs
RB Josh Scobey (Ari) is still out and will miss at least 4 weeks with
his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Warrick Dunn (Atl) practiced fully on
Thursday and is expected to start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) officially pleaded guilty
on Thursday to federal charges of using a cell phone to aid a friend's
drug transaction. "I made a mistake four years ago," Lewis said
outside the courthouse. "I'm willing to suffer the consequences."
Sentencing will be on January 26, 2005 where Lewis will likely receive
four months in a minimum-security prison and two more months in a
halfway house. There still is the matter of an NFL suspension that
has not yet been officially handed down. Word is that Lewis will be
suspended from 2 to 4 games (two week suspension and an addition two
week fine is more likely) and that suspension could possibly start as
early as this weekend. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue is expected to
make the final decision Friday morning.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chester Taylor (Bal) practiced on Thursday
and is the primary backup to Jamal Lewis. If Lewis is in fact
suspended for this weekend's game, then Taylor will start for the
team.
RB Shaud Williams (Buf) practiced on Wednesday but will likely sit this weekend.
RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced on Wednesday. He will be monitored
closely throughout the week and could see action this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced again on
Thursday and has a chance to play this weekend. Actually, according
to Davis, it is more than a chance. When pushed on the topic and
asked what would keep him from playing, Davis replied, "A
hurricane...maybe a tornado or something." However, HC John Fox
anticipates it will be a game-time decision.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Lee Suggs (Cle) did not suffer a setback
after playing in week four and should be the team's starting RB this
weekend. For his part, HC Butch Davis says the team will go with the
hot hand (Suggs or William Green). However, this appears to be a good
deal of coachspeak. Further, it is apparent that Suggs is much more
likely to have that hot hand.
RB Julius Jones (Dal) is still out and will miss at least another 8
weeks with his broken shoulder.
FB Reuben Droughns (Den) received eight carries last Sunday in the
team's single-back packages. If this continues, it will eat into the
performance of Quentin Griffin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Reuben Droughns (Den) will likely see more
carries in the team's one-back sets. Says HC Mike Shanahan, "We have
always liked what he can do at the tailback position, and we just had
a lot of depth there before. If you have injuries, you have to move
people around, and we always thought Reuben had some good running
skills.
RB Quentin Griffin (Den) did not practice on Wednesday as he rested
his sprained ankle. However, he is walking without a limp and is
expected to practice on Thursday. If he can go on Thursday and
Friday, he should get the start this weekend. In Wednesday's
practice, Garrison Hearst and Tatum Bell shared snaps in place of
Griffin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Quentin Griffin (Den) did not practice
again on Thursday due to his sprained ankle. He did run on the
sidelines and is expected to practice on Friday. However, he was
expected to be able to practice on Thursday but did not. If he
doesn't improve enough to workout for Friday's session, he will likely
sit this weekend. "If he can't go full speed and it doesn't look
good, then obviously, he won't go during the game," HC Mike Shanahan
said. The "and it doesn't look good" part of that quote is
disturbing, but Shanahan is known Garrison Hearst and Tatum Bell
continue to split practice reps in place of Griffin and will each see
action if he can not go. According to Shanahan, Bell is "ready. He
should be at full speed."
RB Kevin Jones (Det) is still out with his injured ankle.
RB Cory Schlesinger (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
RB Najeh Davenport (GB) was limited in Wednesday's practice but hopes
to be able to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Najeh Davenport (GB) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced on Wednesday. He ran well straight
ahead but experienced some soreness when making cuts. He will be
monitored throughout the week and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced again on
Thursday but admits that his injured ankle is "coming a lot slower"
than he figured and is still sore when making cuts. If he does not
improve, Jonathan Wells will likely start for the team.
FB Moran Norris (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Moran Norris (Hou) did not practice again
on Thursday and now is not so certain to play this weekend.
RB Fred Taylor (Jac) has lost his left tackle as Mike Pearson has been
lost for the season with a knee injury suffered in last Sunday's game.
RB Travis Minor (Mia) is still out with his injured ankle.
RB Ricky Williams (ret) has sent a letter to the NFL concerning the
possibility of him returning to the Dolphins this season. However,
Miami sources are saying that if Williams is reinstated by the league,
a trade is likely.
RB Michael Bennett (Min) is still out and will miss 2 to 4 more weeks
after having knee surgery.
RB Mewelde Moore (Min) will start for the team this weekend with
Michael Bennett and Moe Williams injured (Williams might still play)
and Onterrio Smith suspended.
RB Onterrio Smith (Min) will miss the next four games due to NFL suspension.
RB Moe Williams (Min) did not practice on Wednesday with his calf
injury and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) did not practice on
Thursday and will be limited at best this weekend.
RB Kevin Faulk (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit again
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
RB Deuce McAllister (NO) is running but could miss another 1 to 3
weeks with his sprained ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Deuce McAllister (NO) partially
participated in Thursday's practice and now could be a game-time
decision for this weekend. However, he will likely need to make a
good deal of improvement to see the field.
RB Justin Fargas (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday but hopes to play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) did not practice again
on Thursday and could sit out this weekend.
RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) will miss 2 to 4 weeks with his injured
shoulder. Amos Zereoue (who looked very good last Sunday) and Zack
Crockett will see the bulk of the carries with Wheatley out. Justin
Fargas will likely be in the mix as well.
FB Dan Kreider (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Dan Kreider (Pit) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
RB Duce Staley (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) had the toenail removed
from the big toe on his right foot and has been downgraded to
questionable. However, he hopes to practice on Friday and play this
weekend.
RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) did not practice on Wednesday in order to
rest his groin, but he will play this weekend. In related news,
Tomlinson has become the team's all-time leading rusher with 4,979
yards.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced on
Friday and will start as usual this weekend.
FB Mack Strong (Sea) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Mack Strong (Sea) practiced again on
Thursday and should start this weekend.
RB Marshall Faulk (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) practiced again on
Thursday and should start as usual this weekend.
Wide Receivers
WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) is still out with his injured knee. He will
miss at least another 3 to 4 weeks but hopes to begin practicing on
October 18th.
WR Travis Taylor (Bal) is still out and will miss 1 to 3 more weeks
with his injured groin.
WR Karl Hankton (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured
WR Steve Smith (Car) is still out with a broken leg and will miss
several more weeks.
WR Corey Bradford (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) did not practice
again on Thursday, but the team maintains that he is expected to be
able to play this weekend.
WR Troy Walters (Ind) is out this weekend with his broken arm.
WR Troy Edwards (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Edwards (Jac) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
WR Chris Chambers (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend barring a setback with his knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Chambers (Mia) practiced fully on
Thursday and is expected to start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) tweaked his ankle during
Thursday's practice. He did not finish the session and has been added
to the injury report as probable. Barring an unforeseen event, Moss
will definitely play this weekend.
WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
WR Kevin Kasper (NE) has been signed by the team.
WR Talman Gardner (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Talman Gardner (NO) did not practice again
on Thursday and should sit this weekend.
WR Jerome Pathon (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerome Pathon (NO) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
WR Mark Jones (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Rice (Oak) is reportedly on the
trading block. One of the rumored destinations is Detroit, but the
Lions are denying any interest in the future Hall of Famer.
WR Hines Ward (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and will play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
WR Eric Parker (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Parker (SD) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
WR Arnaz Battle (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) practiced again on
Thursday. While is likely will not start this weekend, he should be
able to play.
WR Joey Galloway (TB) is still out and will miss 1 to 2 more weeks
with his injured groin.
WR Derrick Lewis (TB) has been signed by the team.
WR Frank Murphy (TB) is out with his injured Achilles.
WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) re-injured his knee and will miss at least 2 to
3 more weeks. He may even be done for the year.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) was in Alabama to get
another look at his injured knee. If surgery is required, he could
end up on the injured reserve list.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jason McAddley (Ten) has been signed by the
team and practiced on Thursday. McAddley's signing does not bode well
for the immediate prospects of Tyrone Calico.
WR Jake Schifino (Ten) has been released by the team.
Tight Ends
TE Todd Heap (Bal) is still out with his ankle injury but could return
in week seven after the team's bye.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) did not practice on
Wednesday or Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday, but the team hopes he will be able to play this weekend
despite his bruised knee.
TE Kyle Brady (Jac) hopes to get some work in this week but will not
play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Kyle Brady (Jac) was limited in Thursday's
practice and will not play this weekend.
TE George Wrighster (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE George Wrighster (Jac) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Yoder (Jac) will start for the team if
George Wrighster can not play.
TE Jermaine Wiggins (Min) is out for this weekend's game.
TE Eric Johnson (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Eric Johnson (SF) did not practice again on
Thursday, but he is still expected to play this weekend.
TE Erron Kinney (Ten) is still out with his injured calf.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
KR Rod Smart (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Rod Smart (Car) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Ryan Longwell (GB) will be adjusting to a
new holder this weekend after the loss of QB Doug Pederson. The new
holder will be P Bryan Barker. It should be a fairly seamless switch
as the 40-year old Barker has been a holder over his 15-year career.
PK Mike Vanderjagt (Ind) may miss this weekend's game with a bad hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Mike Vanderjagt (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday. He should be able to get some kicks in on Friday and
Saturday but could be a game-time decision.
P Jason Baker (KC) has been released by the team.
PK Olindo Mare (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend despite his injured calf.
PR Eric Parker (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PR Derrick Lewis (TB) has been signed by the team.
KR Chad Morton (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
Offensive Linemen
C Mike Flynn (Bal) is still out with his broken collarbone.
T Jonas Jennings (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
C Trey Teague (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Trey Teague (Buf) will not play this weekend.
T Ryan Tucker (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
T Ross Verba (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
G Larry Allen (Dal) has been voted the NFL's strongest player. Sports
Illustrated reports that he can bench press 700 lbs and squat 900 lbs.
T Mike Pearson (Jac) has been lost for the season with a knee injury
suffered in last Sunday's game. Ephraim Salaam will start in place of
Pearson.
T Bob Whitfield (Jac) has been signed by the team.
T John St. Clair (Mia) is out with ankle and neck injuries.
C Matt Birk (Min) did not fully participate in practice on Wednesday
but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Matt Birk (Min) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
T Adrian Klemm (NE) has been lost for the remainder of the season
after being placed on the Injured Reserve list with his injured foot.
T Matt Light (NE) has signed a 6-year extension with the team that
will keep him in New England through the 2010 season.
T Jason Fabini (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jason Fabini (NYJ) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Pete Kendall (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday but should play this weekend with his sprained wrist.
G Frank Middleton (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Frank Middleton (Oak) was limited at best on
Thursday and will likely sit this weekend.
G Ron Stone (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (Oak) did not practice again on
Thursday and is likely out this weekend.
C Jeff Hartings (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
C Jason Ball (SD) has been added to the team's active roster. This is
good timing for the Chargers as they have lost C Nick Hardwick for 2
to 4 weeks with a knee injury.
G Phil Bogle (SD) has been released by the team.
T Kwame Harris (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Kwame Harris (SF) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
C Dwayne Ledford (SF) has been released by the team.
C Jeremy Newberry (SF) is still out with his injured knee.
G Chris Dishman (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
T Scott Tercero (StL) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Scott Tercero (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
G Zach Piller (Ten) is still out with his injured biceps.
G Ray Brown (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
DT Wendell Bryant (Ari) has rejoined the team after serving his 4-game
suspension.
DT Ross Kolodziej (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ross Kolodziej (Ari) partially participated
in Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.
DT John Nix (Ari) has been released by the team.
DT Brentson Buckner (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured knee.
DE Elton Patterson (Cin) has been released by the team.
DE Justin Smith (Cin) was arrested on Tuesday under charges of driving
while intoxicated.
DT Gerard Warren (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
DE Trevor Pryce (Den) is still out with his injured back.
DE James Hall (Det) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
DE Robert Porcher (Det) did not practice on Wednesday due to the flu,
but he should be available this weekend.
DT Grady Jackson (GB) is out this weekend with his injured knee.
DT James Lee (GB) is out this weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (GB) has a very unusual name.
He also did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.
DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
DT Tim Bowens (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss
another week with his injured back.
DE Jay Williams (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
DT Chris Hovan (Min) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Chris Hovan (Min) practiced on Thursday and
has been upgraded to probable on the team's injury report.
DT Ross Kolodziej (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured ankle.
DT Melvin Williams (NO) has been released by the team.
DT Norman Hand (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Norman Hand (NYG) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
DT Travis Kirschke (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
DT Jamal Williams (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
DE Andre Carter (SF) will miss 3 to 5 weeks after undergoing back surgery.
DE John Engelberger (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Engelberger (SF) did not practice
again on Thursday and should sit this weekend.
DE Otis Leverette (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) did not practice again
on Thursday and should sit this weekend.
DE Andrew Williams (SF) is out with his injured ankle.
DE Melvin Williams (NO) has been claimed off waivers from the Saints.
DE DeQuincy Scott (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE DeQuincy Scott (SD) partially participated
in Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Chike Okeafor (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday but is expected to play this weekend despite his injured hip.
DT Jimmy Kennedy (StL) is out with his injured foot.
DT Anthony McFarland (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but should
play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Anthony McFarland (TB) practiced on
Thursday and has been taken off the injury report. He will play.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) did not practice
on Thursday and could sit this weekend.
DE Juqua Thomas (Ten) is out with his injured ankle.
DE Phillip Daniels (Was) is out with his injured groin.
DE Ron Warner (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
Linebackers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB James Darling (Ari) suffered a calf injury
in Thursday's practice and has been added to the injury report as
probable.
LB Jamie Duncan (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Duncan (Atl) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
LB Mark Fields (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Fields (Car) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
LB Kevin Bentley (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
LB Barry Gardner (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
LB Boss Bailey (Det) is out with his injured knee.
LB Tony Bua (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice
again on Thursday and might sit this weekend.
LB E.J. Henderson (Min) is out with his injured knee.
LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) has rejoined the team after serving his 4-game
suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
LB Derrick Rodgers (NO) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Derrick Rodgers (NO) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Courtney Watson (NO) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Wesly Mallard (NYG) suffered a knee injury
in Thursday's practice. His status for this weekend is not fully
known.
LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) is still out with his injured knee.
LB Sam Williams (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.
LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) is still out with a hernia.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** Orlando Huff (SD) practice on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (SD) practiced on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Hannibal Navies (SD) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
LB Derek Smith (SF) could miss 2 to 3 weeks with his ankle injury.
LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Winborn (SF) will start in place of
the injured Derek Smith.
LB Chad Brown (Sea) is still out with his broken leg.
LB Tony Newson (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Thomas (StL) did not practice on
Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) did not practice on
Thursday but should still play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Boiman (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Reynolds (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Cody Spencer (Ten) was signed from the
team's practice squad to help with depth at the position during
practice.
LB LaVar Arrington (Was) is still out with his injured knee.
LB Brandon Barnes (Was) has been signed by the team.
LB Mike Barrow (Was) is still out with his injured knee.
LB Michael Brown (Was) has been released by the team.
Defensive Backs
CB Duane Starks (Ari) is out this weekend with his dislocated shoulder.
CB Mike Echols (Atl) has been signed by the team from the Colts' practice squad.
S Cory Hall (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
CB DeAngelo Hall (Atl) is still out with his injured hip.
S Etric Pruitt (Atl) has been released by the team.
CB Jason Webster (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deion Sanders (Bal) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
S Lawyer Milloy (Buf) is still out with is broken forearm.
CB Troy Vincent (Buf) is out with his injured knee.
S Coy Wire (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Coy Wire (Buf) did not practice on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.
CB Charles Tillman (Chi) is still out and will miss another 4 weeks
with his fractured leg.
S Anthony Mitchell (Cin) has bee signed by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
CB Andre Goodman (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend.
CB Ahmad Carroll (GB) practiced on Wednesday but is still listed as
day-to-day with his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmad Carroll (GB) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend barring a setback.
CB Al Harris (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Al Harris (GB) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
S Darren Sharper (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
S Idrees Bashir (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and now could play this weekend.
S Mike Doss (Ind) is out this weekend with his injured hamstring.
CB Nick Harper (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) is out this weekend with his injured knee.
S Bob Sanders (Ind) is out this weekend with his injured foot.
CB Reggie Howard (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
CB Will Poole (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
CB Tyrone Poole (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
S Je'Rod Cherry (NE) has been signed by the team.
S Shawn Mayer (NE) has been released by the team.
CB Mike McKenzie (NO) has been traded to the team in exchange for QB
J.T. O'Sullivan. McKenzie did not practice on Wednesday and will
likely sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Mike McKenzie (NO) is out this weekend.
S Curry Burns (NYG) has been signed by the team.
CB Donnie Abraham (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Derrick Strait (NYJ) suffered a foot injury
in Thursday's practice. He was to undergo an MRI Thursday night.
S Terrence Kiel (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
CB Mike Rumph (SF) has been lost for the remainder of the season with
his broken forearm.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Webster (SF) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
CB Travis Fisher (StL) is out with his injured forearm.
DeJuan Groce (StL) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB DeJuan Groce (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should start this weekend.
S Lance Schulters (Ten) is still out and will miss 8 weeks with his
Lis Franc injury.
S Andre Lott (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
CB Shawn Springs (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
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