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Players in the News (Friday Edition)
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Updated 10/8 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.
FRIDAY UPDATES
Quarterbacks
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) practiced all week and will
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) practiced again on Friday
and will start this weekend.
Running Backs
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) will play this weekend. He
was in fact suspended by the league for two games and will be fine for
two additional games. He will miss the Ravens' Week 7 and Week 8
games (Baltimore is off Week 6).
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Ovie Mughelli (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chester Taylor (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced all week and
barring a setback looks ready to return to the starting lineup this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB DeShaun Foster (Car) will likely return to
his role as backup RB with the expected return of Stephen Davis.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) says he will continue as
the team's starting RB this weekend. However, Suggs will see
significant action as well. "Both of these guys will get their
opportunities," HC Butch Davis said. "The first play of the game
doesn't make any difference." In the Browns' media game notes for
Sunday's game, the team lists their starting running back as: 44 Lee
Suggs/31 William Green. Suggs said Friday that he had not yet been
told by the coaching staff who will start. "I really don't care,"
Suggs said. "I know I'm going to get some carries and I'll make the
most of them."
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Quentin Griffin (Den) was not able to go full
speed in Friday's practice and has been declared a game-time decision.
"He practiced for a little bit. It got a little bit sore, so we kept
him out the rest of practice," HC Mike Shanahan said. "So it'll be a
game-time decision." Based on Shanahan's prior comments (which is
always an extremely risky proposition), Griffin will not play this
weekend. That will leave the rushing load spread among Tatum Bell,
Garrison Hearst, and Reuben Droughns (in no particular order). If one
of them gets hot, they could be given a good deal of the carries.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Cory Schlesinger (Det) was limited on Friday
but he might be able to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Najeh Davenport (GB) practiced again on
Friday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Moran Norris (Hou) did not practice all week
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Greg Jones (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Ricky Williams (ret) says he misses football
but would only play one more season if he returns to the NFL. In an
interview that will appear in Esquire early next month, Williams also
said he regrets not talking with Miami coach Dave Wannstedt before he
abruptly retired before the season.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) practiced on Friday and
should be available to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Deuce McAllister (NO) partially participated
in Friday's practice and looks like a game-time decision for this
weekend. However, it would be a surprise to see him on the field.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) did not practice all week
and will be at best a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Dan Kreider (Pit) practiced on Friday and
will play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) practiced on Friday and
looks like a go for this weekend (although he is listed as
questionable).
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced on Friday
and will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Mack Strong (Sea) practiced all week and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) practiced all week and
will start this weekend.
Wide Receivers
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Travis Taylor (Bal) worked with the scout
team on Friday but is still out this weekend. He says his groin is
about 75% healthy, but he doesn't plan to return before the October
24th game.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Karl Hankton (Car) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Edwards (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Chambers (Mia) practiced all week and
will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) did not practice on Friday
as a precautionary measure. He will start as usual this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Talman Gardner (NO) will not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerome Pathon (NO) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Hines Ward (Pit) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) practiced on Friday and now
looks like he could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Parker (SD) practiced on Friday and now
looks like he could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) practiced all week and now
looks poised to return to the starting lineup this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) will likely have surgery
on his left knee and miss the next 8 weeks.
Tight Ends
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Terry Jones (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) did not practice again
on Friday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE George Wrighster (Jac) was limited in
Friday's practice and will at best be a game-time decision this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Eric Johnson (SF) did not practice all week
and is at best a game-time decision this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shad Meier (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should start in place of the injured Erron Kinney.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Rod Smart (Car) did not practice on Friday
and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Najeh Davenport (GB) practiced again on
Friday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Mike Vanderjagt (Ind) did not practice on
Friday but plans to test his leg on Saturday. If Vanderjagt can't go,
the team signed Matt Bryant to handle the PK duties this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Olindo Mare (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Chad Morton (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Offensive Linemen
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jonas Jennings (Buf) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ruben Brown (Chi) will miss 2 to 4 weeks after
surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. The team hopes Rex
Tucker will be healthy to start in Brown's place.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ryan Tucker (Cle) is still not at full speed
and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ross Verba (Cle) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Matt Birk (Min) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jason Fabini (NYJ) did not practice on Friday
due to illness but is expected to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Pete Kendall (NYJ) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Kwame Harris (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Dishman (StL) will not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Scott Tercero (StL) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Zach Piller (Ten) has been placed on the
injured reserve list and will miss the remainder of the season.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ray Brown (Was) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** Aubrayo Franklin (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Brentson (Car) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Gerard Warren (Cle) is still not at fully
speed and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Eric Ogbogu (Dal) practiced on Friday but
could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE James Hall (Det) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE James Hall (Det) practiced on Friday and
should be available this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Larry Smith (GB) has been signed by the team.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (GB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should be available to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Tim Bowens (Mia) got some work in on Friday
but is at best a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jay Williams (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Chris Hovan (Min) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Norman Hand (NYG) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Travis Kirschke (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE DeQuincy Scott (SD) is still not 100% and
looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE John Engelberger (SF) did not practice all
week and is at best a game-time decision this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) did not practice all week
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Ron Warner (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Linebackers
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Duncan (Atl) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Bart Scott (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB T.J. Slaughter (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Terrell Suggs (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Fields (Car) did not come out of
Thursday's practice well and has been downgraded to doubtful on the
team's injury report.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kevin Bentley (Cle) practiced on Friday and
has been upgraded to probable for this weekend's game.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Barry Gardner (Cle) practiced on Friday and
has been upgraded to probable for this weekend's game.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB D.J. Williams (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Hannibal Navies (GB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Tony Bua (Mia) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice all
week and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Derrick Rodgers (NO) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Courtney Watson (NO) will not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Wesly Mallard (NYG) has been lost for the
season with a torn ACL.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Orlando Huff (Sea) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (Sea) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Thomas (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Boiman (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Reynolds (Ten) did not practice on
Friday and could sit this weekend.
Defensive Backs
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) was not able to fully practice
on Friday and could be a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Webster (Atl) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Gary Baxter (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Deion Sanders (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Coy Wire (Buf) did not practice all week and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Roc Alexander (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) partially participated in
Friday's practice and will be a game-time decision this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Andre Goodman (Det) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmad Carroll (GB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Al Harris (GB) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Shaper (GB) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Eric Brown (Hou) did not practice on Friday
and will not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Donald Strickland (Ind) has been downgraded
to questionable for this weekend's game and will likely only see a
limited number of snaps.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Reggie Howard (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Will Poole (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Derrick Strait (NYJ) did not practice on
Friday and has been downgraded to questionable for this weekend's
game.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Terrence Kiel (SD) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB DeJuan Groce (StL) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Samari Rolle (Ten) suffered a foot injury in
Thursday's practice and did not participate in Friday's session.
However, the examinations came back fine, and Rolle is expected to
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Andre Lott (Was) will not play 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 Thursday for the
first time this week, "but he just wasn't himself," offensive
coordinator Tom Rossley said. "It's been a tough week for him." Sadly,
Favre has lost a family member for the second consecutive season as
his brother-in-law died after crashing an all-terrain vehicle on the
player's property in Sumrall, Miss., Wednesday night. Favre will miss
Saturday's practice session to attend the funeral but will play this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced on Friday and will
start 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 with what's being described as a "mild sprain" in his right
foot. He hopes to practice on Friday and is expected to play this
weekend but this is definitely one to watch. If he is still limited on
Friday, he would likely be a game-time decision. Tony Banks took most
of the snaps with the first team in practice and would start if Carr
can't go.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) practiced all week and will
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
Monday Night.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) practiced again on Friday
and will start 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) will play this weekend. He
was in fact suspended by the league for two games and will be fine for
two additional games. He will miss the Ravens' Week 7 and Week 8
games (Baltimore is off Week 6).
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Ovie Mughelli (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chester Taylor (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced all week and
barring a setback looks ready to return to the starting lineup this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB DeShaun Foster (Car) will likely return to
his role as backup RB with the expected return of Stephen Davis.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB William Green (Cle) says he will continue as
the team's starting RB this weekend. However, Suggs will see
significant action as well. "Both of these guys will get their
opportunities," HC Butch Davis said. "The first play of the game
doesn't make any difference." In the Browns' media game notes for
Sunday's game, the team lists their starting running back as: 44 Lee
Suggs/31 William Green. Suggs said Friday that he had not yet been
told by the coaching staff who will start. "I really don't care,"
Suggs said. "I know I'm going to get some carries and I'll make the
most of them."
*** 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. Suggs sounds anxious to start a game.
"Still (waiting)," Suggs said Thursday as the Browns prepared for this
Sunday's game at Pittsburgh. "I want to start, yeah. I just want to
play, most of all. But I would like to get that start."
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. "He was out there
today running and cutting, so that's a good sign," Shanahan said.
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" and should be at full
speed. Rueben Droughns will also see time in the backfield.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Quentin Griffin (Den) was not able to go full
speed in Friday's practice and has been declared a game-time decision.
"He practiced for a little bit. It got a little bit sore, so we kept
him out the rest of practice," HC Mike Shanahan said. "So it'll be a
game-time decision." Based on Shanahan's prior comments (which is
always an extremely risky proposition), Griffin will not play this
weekend. That will leave the rushing load spread among Tatum Bell,
Garrison Hearst, and Reuben Droughns (in no particular order). If one
of them gets hot, they could be given a good deal of the carries.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Cory Schlesinger (Det) was limited on Friday
but he might be able to play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Najeh Davenport (GB) practiced again on
Friday and should 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. But he also said,
"It's close to where I want it to be."
If he's not ready, Jonathan Wells will likely start for the team. It
does sound like Davis is ready to contribute in whatever form the team
asks him to: "Whatever the team needs me to do," Davis said. "Just a
little bit, a lot, whatever. If that's the situation, I'm cool with
it. No problem at all." Coach Dom Capers said Davis "got all the
planned carries" in Thursday's practice but said he wanted to watch
last season's Rookie of the Year on Friday before making significant
decisions about his playing time.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Moran Norris (Hou) did not practice all week
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Greg Jones (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Ricky Williams (ret) says he misses football
but would only play one more season if he returns to the NFL. In an
interview that will appear in Esquire early next month, Williams also
said he regrets not talking with Miami coach Dave Wannstedt before he
abruptly retired before the season.
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. Coach Mike Tice
indicated Williams would definitely play Sunday but his playing time
would be dictated by how well the "young guys" Mewelde Moore and Larry
Ned handle the rushing load. Mewelde Moore is expected to see the bulk
of the carries with Ned seeing some carries as well.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) practiced on Friday and
should be available to play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Deuce McAllister (NO) partially participated
in Friday's practice and looks like a game-time decision for this
weekend. However, it would be a surprise to see him on 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) did not practice all week
and will be at best a game-time decision for 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Dan Kreider (Pit) practiced on Friday and
will 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) practiced on Friday and
looks like a go for this weekend (although he is listed as
questionable).
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
Thursday and will start as usual this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced on Friday
and will start 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Mack Strong (Sea) practiced all week and
should play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Marshall Faulk (StL) practiced all week and
will start 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Travis Taylor (Bal) worked with the scout
team on Friday but is still out this weekend. He says his groin is
about 75% healthy, but he doesn't plan to return before the October
24th game.
WR Karl Hankton (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Karl Hankton (Car) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Edwards (Jac) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Chris Chambers (Mia) practiced all week and
will start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) aggravated a previous
injury to 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. Moss
reportedly hurt his ankle when he ran onto the field before the Sept.
12 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Moss played in both games after
that, and the Vikings had a bye week last week.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) did not practice on Friday
as a precautionary measure. He will start as usual 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 with an injured knee.
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 could sit this weekend. He's listed as questionable with
an injured shoulder.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Talman Gardner (NO) will not play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerome Pathon (NO) practiced on Friday and
should 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Hines Ward (Pit) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) practiced on Friday and now
looks like he could play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Eric Parker (SD) practiced on Friday and now
looks like he could play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) practiced on Friday 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 he is likely will not start this weekend, he should
be able to play.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) practiced all week and now
looks poised to return to the starting lineup this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) will likely have surgery
on his left knee and miss the next 8 weeks.
*** 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Terry Jones (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) did not practice on
Wednesday or Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) practiced on Friday and
should start 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) did not practice again
on Friday and could sit this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE George Wrighster (Jac) was limited in
Friday's practice and will at best be a game-time decision 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Eric Johnson (SF) did not practice all week
and is at best a game-time decision this weekend.
TE Erron Kinney (Ten) is still out with his injured calf.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shad Meier (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should start in place of the injured Erron Kinney.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Rod Smart (Car) did not practice on Friday
and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Najeh Davenport (GB) practiced again on
Friday and should play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Matt Bryant (Ind) has been signed by the team
in case Mike Vanderjagt can not kick this weekend.
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. "We'd probably like to see
(Friday), but we'll see what happens, how he's doing," head coach Tony
Dungy said. "There's really no urgency." The Colts have a backup plan
for a kicker, but have yet to sign the player (believed to be Matt
Bryant), Dungy said.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Mike Vanderjagt (Ind) did not practice on
Friday but plans to test his leg on Saturday. If Vanderjagt can't go,
the team signed Matt Bryant to handle the PK duties this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Olindo Mare (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
PR Eric Parker (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Chad Morton (Was) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jonas Jennings (Buf) practiced on Friday and
should play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ruben Brown (Chi) will miss 2 to 4 weeks after
surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. The team hopes Rex
Tucker will be healthy to start in Brown's place.
T Ryan Tucker (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ryan Tucker (Cle) is still not at full speed
and could sit this weekend.
T Ross Verba (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ross Verba (Cle) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Matt Birk (Min) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jason Fabini (NYJ) did not practice on Friday
due to illness but is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Pete Kendall (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday but should play this weekend with his sprained wrist.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Pete Kendall (NYJ) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Jeff Hartings (Pit) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Kwame Harris (SF) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Dishman (StL) will not play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Scott Tercero (StL) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
G Zach Piller (Ten) is still out with his injured biceps.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Zach Piller (Ten) has been placed on the
injured reserve list and will miss the remainder of the season.
G Ray Brown (Was) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ray Brown (Was) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** Aubrayo Franklin (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DT Brentson Buckner (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Brentson (Car) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Gerard Warren (Cle) is still not at fully
speed and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Eric Ogbogu (Dal) practiced on Friday but
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE James Hall (Det) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE James Hall (Det) practiced on Friday and
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Larry Smith (GB) has been signed by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (GB) has a very unusual name.
He also did not practice on Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE R-Kal Truluck (GB) practiced on Friday and
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Lionel Barnes (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should be available to play this weekend.
DT Tim Bowens (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and will likely miss
another week with his injured back.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Tim Bowens (Mia) got some work in on Friday
but is at best a game-time decision for this weekend.
DE Jay Williams (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Jay Williams (Mia) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Chris Hovan (Min) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
DT Ross Kolodziej (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured ankle.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Norman Hand (NYG) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DT Travis Kirschke (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Travis Kirschke (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE DeQuincy Scott (SD) is still not 100% and
looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.
DT Jamal Williams (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) practiced on Friday and
should start 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE John Engelberger (SF) did not practice all
week and is at best a game-time decision 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) did not practice all week
and should sit this weekend.
DE Andrew Williams (SF) is out with his injured ankle.
*** 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Albert Haynesworth (Ten) practiced on Friday
and should play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Ron Warner (Was) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jamie Duncan (Atl) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Bart Scott (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB T.J. Slaughter (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Terrell Suggs (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Fields (Car) did not come out of
Thursday's practice well and has been downgraded to doubtful on the
team's injury report.
LB Kevin Bentley (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kevin Bentley (Cle) practiced on Friday and
has been upgraded to probable for this weekend's game.
LB Barry Gardner (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Barry Gardner (Cle) practiced on Friday and
has been upgraded to probable for this weekend's game.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB D.J. Williams (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
LB Boss Bailey (Det) is out with his injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Hannibal Navies (GB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
LB Tony Bua (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Tony Bua (Mia) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Zach Thomas (Mia) practiced on Friday and
will start 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice all
week and should 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Derrick Rodgers (NO) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Courtney Watson (NO) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Courtney Watson (NO) will not play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Wesly Mallard (NYG) has been lost for the
season with a torn ACL.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Orlando Huff (Sea) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (Sea) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Thomas (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) did not practice on
Thursday but should still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Boiman (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Boiman (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Reynolds (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Reynolds (Ten) did not practice on
Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) was not able to fully practice
on Friday and could be a game-time decision for 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason Webster (Atl) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Gary Baxter (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deion Sanders (Bal) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Deion Sanders (Bal) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Coy Wire (Buf) did not practice all week and
should 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 been signed by the team.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Roc Alexander (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
CB Dre Bly (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dre Bly (Det) partially participated in
Friday's practice and will be a game-time decision this weekend.
CB Andre Goodman (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Andre Goodman (Det) did not practice on
Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmad Carroll (GB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Al Harris (GB) practiced on Friday 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Shaper (GB) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Eric Brown (Hou) did not practice on Friday
and will not 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should start 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Donald Strickland (Ind) has been downgraded
to questionable for this weekend's game and will likely only see a
limited number of snaps.
CB Reggie Howard (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Reggie Howard (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
CB Will Poole (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Will Poole (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Derrick Strait (NYJ) did not practice on
Friday and has been downgraded to questionable for this weekend's
game.
S Terrence Kiel (SD) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Terrence Kiel (SD) practiced on Friday and
should start 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB DeJuan Groce (StL) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Samari Rolle (Ten) suffered a foot injury in
Thursday's practice and did not participate in Friday's session.
However, the examinations came back fine, and Rolle is expected to
play 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.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Andre Lott (Was) will not play this weekend.
CB Shawn Springs (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should play
this weekend.
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