Players in the News (Friday Edition)
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Updated 10/29 by Clayton Gray, Exclusive to Footballguys.com
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FRIDAY UPDATES
Quarterbacks
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB J.P. Losman (Buf) will not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced fully on Friday.
His hand gave him no problems, and he will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Rattay (SF) did not practice on Friday.
He hopes to be able to throw some on Saturday, but it is not looking
promising. If the 49ers played today, Rattay would not be able to
play. However, his availability will be based solely upon his health
as HC Dennis Erickson says Rattay can play without practicing.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and still remains a game-time decision for this weekend.
Running Backs
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Ovie Mughelli (Bal) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Perry (Cin) did not practice all week
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB ReShard Lee (Dal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Tatum Bell (Den) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Ahman Green (GB) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) practiced on Friday and has
been upgraded to probable on the team's injury report. He is expected
to play.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Omar Easy (KC) did not practice on Friday and
will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) practiced on Friday and
will play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) practiced on Friday and
will play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and has been downgraded to questionable on the
team's injury report. Player news is almost nonexistent out of New
England, but it would not be a surprise to see Dillon starting this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Patrick Pass (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) practiced on Friday and
has been named a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) practiced on Friday and
now should be available to play this weekend. However, he will not
have a large role in the offense.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Josh Parry (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) did not practice all
week. If by some chance he is on the field this weekend, he will be
very limited at best.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jesse Chatman (SD) did not practice all week
and now could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced on Friday
and will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) is no longer wearing the
protective boot, but he did not practice Friday. There is still a
chance that he will play this weekend. However, if he does play he
will likely be limited.
Wide Receivers
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) practiced all week and
will play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Devard Darling (Bal) will not play this
weekend or any other weekend as he has been placed on the injured
reserve list.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Haddad (Buf) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Chad Johnson (Cin) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice all week
but could still see some snaps this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Kelley Washington (Cin) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Quincy Morgan (Dal) did not practice all week
and remains a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darius Watts (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Roy Williams (Det) did not practice again on
Friday, but his ankle feels about the same as it did this time last
week. He is a game-time decision. But considering he played last
week, he should also play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Donald Driver (GB) did not practice on
Friday, but he is expected to play as usual this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Corey Bradford (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) practiced on Friday and has
been upgraded to probable on the injury report. He will almost
certainly play.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice all week
and would be a shock to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Amani Toomer (NYG) has improved, but he was
limited in Friday's practice. He is a game-time decision but will
likely be at less that full speed if he plays.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Ronald Curry (Oak) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Doug Gabriel (Oak) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Alvis Whitted (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Greg Lewis (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Plaxico Burress (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Lee Mays (Pit) practiced on Friday and could
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on Friday
but should still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Hill (Ten) got some work in on
Friday, but he will likely sit this weekend.
Tight Ends
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Darnell Dinkins (Bal) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) did not practice on Friday
and has been downgraded to doubtful. He is a long-shot to play this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Patrick Hape (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE George Wrighster (Jac) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jason Dunn (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Erron Kinney (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and will not play this weekend
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shad Meier (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Fred Baxter (Was) will definitely sit this
weekend as the team has released him.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR B.J. Sams (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Brad Pyatt (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Jermaine Lewis (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on Friday
but should still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** P Tom Rouen (Sea) has been placed on the injured
reserve list and will not play the remainder of the season. Donnie
Jones will punt for the team.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Chad Morton (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Offensive Linemen
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ethan Brooks (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Orlando Brown (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Mike Flynn (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Joe Maese (Bal) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) will not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jonas Jennings (Buf) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Marcus Price (Buf) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Trey Teague (Buf) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Fordham (Car) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Tutan Reyes (Car) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Dan Neil (Den) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Marco Rivera (GB) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Wade (Hou) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Rick DeMulling (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Tupe Peko (Ind) practiced on Friday and now
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Vincent Manuwai (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Naeole (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Willie Roaf (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Will Shields (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T John Welbourn (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Adam Goldberg (Min) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Cory Withrow (Min) practiced on Friday but
could still sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Tom Ashworth (NE) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Shaun O'Hara (NYG) did not practice on Friday
and was instead hospitalized for the leg infection he is suffering
from. He will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Brandon Winey (NYG) practiced on Friday and is
expected to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Brandon Moore (NYJ) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Robert Gallery (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend. He will be a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (Oak) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jon Runyan (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) did not practice on Friday
and has been named a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Fred Miller (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Benji Olson (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Samuels (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Omari Jordan (Car) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kindal Moorehead (Car) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Alfonso Boone (Chi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Adewale Ogunleye (Chi) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Carl Powell (Cin) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Gregory Scott (Cin) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Tony Williams (Cle) has been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with his injured ankle.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Greg Ellis (Dal) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Det) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Porcher (Det) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Dan Wilkinson (Det) did not practice on
Friday but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Aaron Kampman (GB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Mathis (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Willie Blade (Jac) did not practice on Friday
and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Green (Jac) has been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with an injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT John Browning (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Junior Siavii (KC) did not practice on Friday
and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ryan Sims (KC) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Fred Robbins (NYG) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ted Washington (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could see a few snaps this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Jerome McDougle (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Darwin Walker (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Jared Clauss (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Carlos Hall (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Juqua Thomas (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Phillip Daniels (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Linebackers
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Simmons (Cin) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB James Davis (Det) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Monty Beisel (KC) did not practice on Friday
and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Scott Fujita (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB E.J. Henderson (Min) practiced on Friday and
will play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) got some work in on Friday
but will likely sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Travian Smith (Oak) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dhani Jones (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Simoneau (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) practiced all week and
will be a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Steve Foley (SD) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Saleem Rasheed (SF) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Derek Smith (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (Sea) practiced on Friday
and now looks like a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) worked a little in
Friday's practice, but he will likely sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Barrow (Was) got some work in on Friday,
but he will most likely sit this weekend.
Defensive Backs
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB David Macklin (Ari) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Duane Starks (Ari) did not practice on Friday
but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Adrian Wilson (Ari) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Beasley (Atl) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Terrence McGee (Buf) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Troy Vincent (Buf) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Travares Tillman (Car) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Bobby Gray (Chi) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Cin) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Reggie Myles (Cin) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Tony Dixon (Dal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Nick Ferguson (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Willie Middlebrooks (Den) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Friday but
looks like a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Det) did not practiced on
Friday and now should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Al Harris (GB) practiced on Friday and should
start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) did not practice on Friday
as was hoped. He will most likely sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Marcus Coleman (Hou) has signed a three-year
extension with the team.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Glenn Earl (Hou) got some work in on Friday
but should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Simmons (Hou) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Friday
and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) did not practice on
Friday but could still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter McCleon (KC) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Tyrone Poole (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jack Brewer (NYG) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Frank Walker (NYG) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Derrick Strait (NYJ) did not practice on
Friday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Rashad Washington (NYJ) did not practice on
Friday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jarrod Cooper (Oak) has been signed by the team.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Charles Woodson (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could see a few snaps this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Lito Sheppard (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter Wynn (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Drayton Florence (SD) did not practice all
week and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Marcus Trufant (Sea) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Tod McBride (StL) has been signed by the team.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Fred Smoot (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Other
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** Offensive line coach Bob Wylie has been fired by
HC Denny Green. The new line coach is Everett Lindsay.
ALL OF THE NEWS
Quarterbacks
QB J.P. Losman (Buf) practiced on Wednesday but will almost certainly
not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB J.P. Losman (Buf) will not play this weekend.
QB Craig Krenzel (Chi) has been named the team's starting QB.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Vinny Testaverde (Dal) will continue as the
team's starting QB as long as the Cowboys are still entertaining
playoff hopes. If the team is eliminated from contention, there is a
possibility that Drew Henson could get the nod.
QB Brett Favre (GB) rested his injured throwing hand but is expected
to start as usual this weekend. It was also revealed this week that
Favre's wife has breast cancer. The good news is that she is expected
to have a full recovery.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) rested his sore and
swollen hand again on Thursday and did not practice. He will work
some on Friday and fully expects to start this weekend. "They put some
tape on it today and he was going to try. He threw a little bit and
was thinking about taking some snaps. But I think it's still too
tender," offensive coordinator Tom Rossley said.
Rossley said the Packers are concerned that taking snaps would
aggravate the injury, which could prevent Favre from playing. Favre
hasn't missed a start in more than 11 years. "Well, the whole top here
is swollen and black and blue. The tendons or the bones or whatever
are damaged on top of the hand," Rossley said. "When he bends it back
and takes the snap, that's what he's worried about."
Rossley said it's imperative, however, that Favre practice soon
because he needs to get ready for the heavy blitzing the Washington
Redskins are expected to employ Sunday. "Obviously we'd like him
taking the reps and getting the feel of some of the blitzes that they
do. Because the biggest thing is getting in there and reacting to the
blitz and the pressure," Rossley said. "So, he did it all from the
sideline and watched it and worked hard from that standpoint, but
there's nothing like doing it. So, hopefully we'll do a little bit
(Friday)."
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Brett Favre (GB) practiced fully on Friday.
His hand gave him no problems, and he will start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
will start this weekend.
QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) has begun throwing but is still out with his
injured elbow.
QB Tim Rattay (SF) didn't participate in throwing drills Wednesday
while he rested his sore forearm. "I'll be able to warm it up (in
Chicago)," Rattay said. "Hopefully I can get it under control and not
have it lingering all season."
On his morning radio show, general manager Terry Donahue intimated
that Rattay might not be able to play Sunday, but both head coach
Dennis Erickson and Rattay claimed he'll be ready to go. "I'm just
spending too much time in the training room," Rattay said.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Rattay (SF) did not practice again on
Thursday and now looks like a game-time decision for this weekend's
game. If Rattay can not play, Ken Dorsey will get the start.
"It bothered him today," Erickson said. "We just have to wait and see
how it is. It's a day-by-day evaluation. If he can play, he'll play.
If not, then we go with [Dorsey]."
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Rattay (SF) did not practice on Friday.
He hopes to be able to throw some on Saturday, but it is not looking
promising. If the 49ers played today, Rattay would not be able to
play. However, his availability will be based solely upon his health
as HC Dennis Erickson says Rattay can play without practicing.
QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) rested his injured heel on Wednesday but
should start as usual this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and will start this weekend.
QB Brian Griese (TB) will continue as the team's starting QB even when
Chris Simms is completely healthy. "There will be no debate if
(Griese) keeps playing the way he is playing," said HC Jon Gruden.
"We love (Simms). We think he is going to be an outstanding pro. But
if you continue to throw for 70, 72, 74 percent and make great
decisions and make clutch throws in key situations…good for Tampa Bay
Buccaneers football…that's what I say. Good for Brian Griese. If he
keeps going like he's going, we might have to get a lifetime contract
going here."
QB Steve McNair (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday. According to the
Associated Press, McNair missed practice Wednesday not because of his
bruised chest, but because of a death in the family.
"We will see how he is [Thursday] when he comes in," head coach Jeff
Fisher said. "He was a little better [Tuesday] when he came in for
treatment, but still quite sore." McNair admitted on Sunday that he
likely needs to take some time off to allow himself to heal so he's
not as sure of a bet to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday. Instead, he exercised and stretched with the trainers.
According to HC Jeff Fisher, McNair might pick up a football on Friday
and "soft-toss a little bit, but it is unlikely he will do anything
organized with the team."
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and still remains a game-time decision for this weekend.
Running Backs
RB Josh Scobey (Ari) is still out with his injured knee.
RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) is a mere 129 yards shy of reaching the amazing
career total of 18,000 rushing yards.
FB Ovie Mughelli (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Ovie Mughelli (Bal) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Ovie Mughelli (Bal) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
RB Willis McGahee (Buf) says he will start for the team this weekend.
However, HC Mike Mularkey says both McGahee and Travis Henry have been
named starters. That sounds like…well…a bunch of malarkey. It looks
like McGahee will get the nod as he has looked better than Henry
lately. If McGahee takes off this weekend, he could lock up the job
the rest of the way.
RB Travis Henry (Buf) is still "officially" a starter according to
coach Mike Mularkey but it seems pretty clear his value is sliding.
"Would you be happy?" Henry said. "However they want to word it, word
it. ... It is what it is. Coach feels like this is the best thing for
our football team, so I have to live with it."
RB Brandon Bennett (Car) has been signed by the team.
RB Stephen Davis (Car) is out with his injured knee.
RB DeShaun Foster (Car) has been lost for the season after being
placed on the injured reserve list with his injured collarbone.
FB Brad Hoover (Car) will get the start at RB this weekend for the Panthers.
FB Jason McKie (Chi) is out with his injured knee.
RB Chris Perry (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured abdomen.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Perry (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Perry (Cin) did not practice all week
and should sit this weekend.
RB Julius Jones (Dal) is still out with his injured shoulder.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB ReShard Lee (Dal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
RB Tatum Bell (Den) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend. Bell pulled a hamstring on kick coverage early in Monday
night's loss at Cincinnati. Bell is officially listed as doubtful for
Sunday's game against the Falcons. "With a hamstring, you never know,"
head coach Mike Shanahan said.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tatum Bell (Den) did not practice on
Thursday and will likely sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Tatum Bell (Den) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
RB Quentin Griffin (Den) has been lost for the season with a torn ACL.
RB Garrison Hearst (Den) should be the team's backup RB this weekend
behind Reuben Droughns.
RB Cecil Sapp (Den) has been signed by the team from their practice squad.
FB Cory Schlesinger (Det) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Cory Schlesinger (Det) was limited in
Thursday's practice and could play this weekend.
RB Ahman Green (GB) rested his Achilles on Wednesday but is expected
to start as usual this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Ahman Green (GB) did not practice on
Thursday as he rested his Achilles. He will work some on Friday and
expects to start this weekend. This is the same schedule he practiced
last week and we all know that turned out pretty well.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Ahman Green (GB) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Domanick Davis (Hou) says he is "97
percent" healthy and is "ready to roll" this weekend.
RB Fred Taylor (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes
he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured quadriceps.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Fred Taylor (Jac) practiced on Friday and has
been upgraded to probable on the team's injury report. He is expected
to play.
FB Omar Easy (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Omar Easy (KC) did not practice on Thursday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Omar Easy (KC) did not practice on Friday and
will sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) practiced on Thursday
and will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.
RB Sammy Morris (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team
hopes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured wrist.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Mia) practiced on Thursday
with a cast and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) practiced on Thursday
and should be available to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Michael Bennett (Min) practiced on Friday and
will play this weekend.
RB Onterrio Smith (Min) will miss his fourth and final game this
weekend due to NFL suspension.
RB Moe Williams (Min) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured quadriceps.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) practiced on Thursday
and should be available to play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) practiced on Friday and
will play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Cedric Cobbs (NE) has practiced this week
and could come off the team's PUP list.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (NE) was added to the official
injury report on Thursday as probable with an unspecified thigh
injury. The official daily practice info released by the league office
indicates the veteran halfback was held out of "full-team drills"
during Thursday's session. You'll remember of course that Dillon had
one of his best games of the year against Seattle when he was listed
as questionable and missed practice most of the week.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and has been downgraded to questionable on the
team's injury report. Player news is almost nonexistent out of New
England, but it would not be a surprise to see Dillon starting this
weekend.
FB Patrick Pass (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured thigh.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Patrick Pass (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Patrick Pass (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.
RB Justin Fargas (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) practiced on Thursday
but could still sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) practiced on Friday and
has been named a game-time decision.
RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) practiced on
Thursday. Watch his status here as there's a chance he could be ready
this week.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) practiced on Friday and
now should be available to play this weekend. However, he will not
have a large role in the offense.
RB Dorsey Levens (Phi) will start for the team while Westbrook is out.
Reno Mahe will also get some carries.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Josh Parry (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Josh Parry (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss
up to two games with his broken rib. According to doctors, the injury
is "a non-displaced fracture so it's lined up and so small, it's a
crack really. It did not show up on X-ray. It only shows up on certain
cuts of the CT scan." Coach Andy Reid sounded optimistic: "He'll be
fine as time goes on and hopefully he can make it this week," Reid
said. "If he can't, then he'll be back the following week."
Eagles head trainer Rick Burkholder said the rib injury didn't show up
on the first X-ray, but more tests revealed a small crack of the first
rib. The normal recovery time for that kind of injury is four to six
weeks, but Westbrook won't necessarily be out that long, Burkholder
said.
"He's got to be able to function," Burkholder said. "He has a high
tolerance for pain. He plays running back in the National Football
League. But he has to be able to function. He has to be able to get
comfortable enough to get out and practice and then the coaches need
to make a decision whether or not he can function."
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) did not practice
again on Thursday. His status for this weekend is still very much in
doubt.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) did not practice all
week. If by some chance he is on the field this weekend, he will be
very limited at best.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
RB Jesse Chatman (SD) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured toe.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jesse Chatman (SD) did not practice on
Thursday, but the team hopes he will be able to go tomorrow.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jesse Chatman (SD) did not practice all week
and now could sit this weekend.
RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) took his normal day off on Wednesday. He
will play this weekend, but his groin is limiting him in every game
lately. The team hopes he'll be able to make it to their week ten bye
and get some quality rest. He'll likely miss practice Thursday and be
back Friday. "If he misses practice, he's not full speed in terms of
his efficiency, but he knows what he's doing," head coach Marty
Schottenheimer said. "He knows how to take care of himself. It's not
really been a major issue."
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) was limited in
Thursday's practice, but he is expected to start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced on Friday
and will start this weekend.
RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) is expected to see more carries. HC Mike
Holmgren is concerned that QB Matt Hasselbeck has been overwhelmed by
too many formations and personnel groupings. The solution will be a
simplified offense with more running plays. Holmgren says he will
"force-feed it if we have to" for Alexander.
RB Earnest Graham (TB) has been signed by the team from their practice squad.
RB Chris Brown (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes
he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured toe.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) did not practice again on
Thursday and remains in the protective walking boot to keep pressure
off his toe. His status for this weekend remains iffy. "Chris'
swelling was better today," Fisher explained. "The soreness was a
little better and the swelling was better. We're hoping to take him
completely out of the boot and try to run him around a bit [Friday]."
Whether Brown practices before Sunday remains to be seen, but that
wouldn't stop Fisher from playing the second-year back. "You would
like for him to practice, but if he is able to run around full speed
and do the things, and he is paying attention to everything and you
can get him warmed up through the pre-game warm ups then he should be
OK," Fisher said.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) is no longer wearing the
protective boot, but he did not practice Friday. There is still a
chance that he will play this weekend. However, if he does play he
will likely be limited.
Wide Receivers
WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) went through a full workout in pads Wednesday
and has no doubt he'll be able to play at Buffalo against the Bills
this weekend. "For the past couple of weeks, my goal has been to get
back on the field without any setbacks -- any swelling or any pain,"
he said. "I think I've reached that goal right now."
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Anquan Boldin (Ari) practiced all week and
will play this weekend.
WR Devard Darling (Bal) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured heel.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Devard Darling (Bal) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Devard Darling (Bal) will not play this
weekend or any other weekend as he has been placed on the injured
reserve list.
WR Drew Haddad (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured hamstring.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Haddad (Buf) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Micah Ross (Car) has been signed by the team.
WR Steve Smith (Car) has been lost for the season after being placed
on the injured reserve list with his broken ankle.
WR Chad Johnson (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Chad Johnson (Cin) practiced on Thursday
and will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Chad Johnson (Cin) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.
WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team
hopes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured shin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday but could still play this weekend. "Peter had a slight
fracture to the small bone of his leg," head coach Marvin Lewis said
on Wednesday, finally revealing the extent of Warrick's injury
suffered in a Sept. 26 loss to Baltimore.
"It had caused him a lot of discomfort," added Lewis, who had
previously said Warrick was suffering from a shin injury. "He's dealt
with a lot of swelling in there. That was the biggest issue he was
dealing with. The good thing is that it's allowed the recovery from
his (right) knee surgery to be great."
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice all week
but could still see some snaps this weekend.
WR Kelley Washington (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team
hopes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kelley Washington (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday but could still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Kelley Washington (Cin) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.
WR Terry Glenn (Dal) is out with his injured foot.
WR Quincy Morgan (Dal) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team
hopes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured
hamstring. However, being so new to the team, it will be tough for
Morgan to get on the field without a good deal of practice time. "I'm
not counting him out of the game right now, so it's probably gonna be
way down until the end of the week before I know exactly what we're
gonna do," coach Bill Parcells said.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Quincy Morgan (Dal) did not practice on Thursday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Quincy Morgan (Dal) did not practice all week
and remains a game-time decision.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darius Watts (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) partially participated
in Thursday's practice and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Az-Zahir Hakim (Det) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
WR Roy Williams (Det) did not complete practice on Wednesday, but the
team hopes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured
ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Roy Williams (Det) did not practice again
on Thursday but could play this weekend. He missed practice last week
as well and caught a TD on Sunday so don't count the guy out.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Roy Williams (Det) did not practice again on
Friday, but his ankle feels about the same as it did this time last
week. He is a game-time decision. But considering he played last
week, he should also play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Donald Driver (GB) did not practice on
Friday, but he is expected to play as usual this weekend.
WR Corey Bradford (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Corey Bradford (Hou) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Corey Bradford (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Marvin Harrison (Ind) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
WR Troy Walters (Ind) is out with his fractured arm.
WR Randy Moss (Min) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team
believes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured
hamstring. "Hopefully, he'll progress more this week, and we'll be
able to use him in an active role," HC Mike Tice said. "I don't
anticipate he'll be at speed enough to play his normal role, which is
every play of the game and every situation."
"I think he's going to be ready," quarterback Daunte Culpepper said.
"I think he will be just by talking with him and being around him. ...
He wants to be on the field. It hurt him really bad not to be out
there."
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) practiced almost the
entire session on Thursday and will most likely play this weekend.
However, he may be limited to only goal line and third down
situations. "Randy looked very good in the things that he approached
and the things that he did today," coach Mike Tice said. "His approach
is much more focused and (he'll) definitely suit up this week and not
just to keep the string going."
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) practiced on Friday and has
been upgraded to probable on the injury report. He will almost
certainly play.
WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice all week
and would be a shock to play this weekend.
WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
WR Amani Toomer (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team
hopes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured
hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Amani Toomer (NYG) did not practice on
Thursday. He has not missed a game since his rookie season, but his
status for this weekend is very iffy right now.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Amani Toomer (NYG) has improved, but he was
limited in Friday's practice. He is a game-time decision but will
likely be at less that full speed if he plays.
WR Ronald Curry (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Ronald Curry (Oak) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Ronald Curry (Oak) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
WR Doug Gabriel (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Doug Gabriel (Oak) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Doug Gabriel (Oak) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
WR Carlos Francis (Oak) is out for the season with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Alvis Whitted (Oak) was limited in
Thursday's practice but could still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Alvis Whitted (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
WR Greg Lewis (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured quadriceps.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Greg Lewis (Phi) has signed a five-year
extension with the team.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Greg Lewis (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Plaxico Burress (Pit) has been added to the
injury report with a sore shoulder, but he is expected to play this
weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Plaxico Burress (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
WR Lee Mays (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured toe.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Lee Mays (Pit) practiced on Thursday but
could still sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Lee Mays (Pit) practiced on Friday and could
play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on
Thursday but should still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on Friday
but should still play this weekend.
WR Micah Ross (SD) has been released by the team.
WR Bobby Engram (Sea) is out with his injured ankle.
WR Marcus Knight (TB) has been released by the team.
WR Tyrone Calico (Ten) is still out with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Hill (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Hill (Ten) got some work in on
Friday, but he will likely sit this weekend.
Tight Ends
TE Eric Beverly (Atl) is still out with his injured shoulder.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Darnell Dinkins (Bal) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.
TE Todd Heap (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes
he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) was limited in Thursday's
practice but doesn't sound too optimistic. "It's hard to say; It's a
day-to-day type deal right now," Heap said after practice. "There
could be a chance."
Heap, who only had the ankle taped, did not participate in all the
team drills. He did run fluidly while catching passes at the beginning
of practice. "Cutting is probably the toughest thing right now," said
Heap, who is the Ravens' second-leading receiver this season despite
missing the past 4 and a half games. "I think it's getting better. I
haven't felt any residual effects from it other than it hasn't gotten
worse from the cutting today."
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) did not practice on Friday
and has been downgraded to doubtful. He is a long-shot to play this
weekend.
TE John Owens (Chi) has been claimed off waivers from the Lions.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Patrick Hape (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
TE George Wrighster (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE George Wrighster (Jac) did not practice on
Thursday and will most likely sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE George Wrighster (Jac) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Jason Dunn (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
TE Kris Jenkins (KC) is still out with his injured ankle.
TE Eric Johnson (SF) practiced on Wednesday and should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Eric Johnson (SF) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
TE Erron Kinney (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Erron Kinney (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Erron Kinney (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and will not play this weekend.
TE Shad Meier (Ten) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Shad Meier (Ten) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Shad Meier (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Fred Baxter (Was) did not practice on
Thursday and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Fred Baxter (Was) will definitely sit this
weekend as the team has released him.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
KR B.J. Sams (Bal) practiced on Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR B.J. Sams (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
KR Rod Smart (Car) is out with his injured knee.
KR Brad Pyatt (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Brad Pyatt (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Brad Pyatt (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Jermaine Lewis (Jac) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Jermaine Lewis (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
PK Olindo Mare (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured calf. He will likely be a game-time
decision so Matt Bryant remains on the roster.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Olindo Mare (Mia) did not practice on
Thursday and remains a game-time decision.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on
Thursday but should still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on Friday
but should still play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** P Tom Rouen (Sea) did not practice on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** P Tom Rouen (Sea) has been placed on the injured
reserve list and will not play the remainder of the season. Donnie
Jones will punt for the team.
PK John Hall (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured groin. Ola Kimrin should kick for the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK John Hall (Was) will not play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Ola Kimrin (Was) will kick for the team this weekend.
KR Chad Morton (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Chad Morton (Was) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Chad Morton (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Offensive Linemen
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ethan Brooks (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Orlando Brown (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Mike Flynn (Bal) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Mike Flynn (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Joe Maese (Bal) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss up
to four weeks with his pulled hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) has signed a seven-year
contract extension with the team.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) will not play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jonas Jennings (Buf) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
T Marcus Price (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Marcus Price (Buf) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
C Trey Teague (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Trey Teague (Buf) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Fordham (Car) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Fordham (Car) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tutan Reyes (Car) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Tutan Reyes (Car) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
G Ruben Brown (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ruben Brown (Chi) practiced on Thursday and
will play this weekend.
G Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
C Olin Kreutz (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured elbow.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Olin Kreutz (Chi) practiced on Thursday and
will play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Dan Neil (Den) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
G Marco Rivera (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Marco Rivera (GB) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Marco Rivera (GB) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
T Todd Wade (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend
despite his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Wade (Hou) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Todd Wade (Hou) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Rick DeMulling (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
G Tupe Peko (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tupe Peko (Ind) did not practice on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Tupe Peko (Ind) practiced on Friday and now
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Vincent Manuwai (Jac) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Vincent Manuwai (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
G Chris Naeole (Jac) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes
he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Naeole (Jac) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Chris Naeole (Jac) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Willie Roaf (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Will Shields (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T John Welbourn (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Jason Ball (Mia) has been claimed by the
team off waivers from San Diego.
G Adam Goldberg (Min) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Adam Goldberg (Min) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Adam Goldberg (Min) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
C Cory Withrow (Min) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Cory Withrow (Min) practiced on Friday but
could still sit this weekend.
T Tom Ashworth (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured back.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Tom Ashworth (NE) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Shaun O'Hara (NYG) did not practice on
Thursday. He has an infection in his leg and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Shaun O'Hara (NYG) did not practice on Friday
and was instead hospitalized for the leg infection he is suffering
from. He will sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Brandon Winey (NYG) did not practice on
Thursday due to the flu and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Brandon Winey (NYG) practiced on Friday and is
expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Brandon Moore (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Brandon Moore (NYJ) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Robert Gallery (Oak) was limited in
Thursday's practice but could still play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Robert Gallery (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend. He will be a game-time decision.
G Frank Middleton (Oak) is out for the season with his injured quadriceps.
G Ron Stone (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend
despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (Oak) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (Oak) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
T Jon Runyan (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes
he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jon Runyan (Phi) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jon Runyan (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
C Jason Ball (SD) has been released by the team.
G Bob Hallen (SD) has been signed by the team.
C Jeremy Newberry (SF) is out with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Terry (Sea) did not practice on Friday
and has been named a game-time decision for this weekend.
T Fred Miller (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday but could play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Fred Miller (Ten) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Fred Miller (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Benji Olson (Ten) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Benji Olson (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
T Kenyatta Jones (Was) has been released by the team.
T Vaughn Parker (Was) has been signed by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Samuels (Was) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Chris Samuels (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
DT Roderick Coleman (Atl) is out with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Omari Jordan (Car) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Omari Jordan (Car) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Kindal Moorehead (Car) practiced on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kindal Moorehead (Car) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.
DT Alfonso Boone (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Alfonso Boone (Chi) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Alfonso Boone (Chi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DE Alain Kashama (Chi) has been released by the team.
DE Adewale Ogunleye (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured calf.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Adewale Ogunleye (Chi) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Adewale Ogunleye (Chi) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
DE Carl Powell (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Carl Powell (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and now should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Carl Powell (Cin) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Gregory Scott (Cin) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.
DT Tony Williams (Cin) is out for the season with his injured ankle.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Tony Williams (Cle) has been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with his injured ankle.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Greg Ellis (Dal) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.
DE Trevor Pryce (Den) is still out with his injured back.
DT Marcus Bell (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Det) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Det) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Porcher (Det) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
DT Dan Wilkinson (Det) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured arm.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Dan Wilkinson (Det) did not practice on
Thursday due to the flu.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Dan Wilkinson (Det) did not practice on
Friday but should play this weekend.
DE Aaron Kampman (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Aaron Kampman (GB) did not practice on
Thursday but should get some work in on Friday.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Aaron Kampman (GB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DT Larry Smith (GB) has been released by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Mathis (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Mathis (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Willie Blade (Jac) did not practice on Friday
and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Brandon Green (Jac) has been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with an injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT John Browning (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DT Junior Siavii (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Junior Siavii (KC) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Junior Siavii (KC) did not practice on Friday
and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ryan Sims (KC) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.
DT Tim Bowens (Mia) is out for the season with his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Ronald Flemons (Mia) has been released by the team.
DT Fred Robbins (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Fred Robbins (NYG) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Fred Robbins (NYG) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Michael Strahan (NYG) was excused from
Thursday's practice, but he is expected to play this weekend.
DT Ted Washington (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured ribs.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ted Washington (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could see a few snaps this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jerome McDougle (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Jerome McDougle (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DT Darwin Walker (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured calf.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Darwin Walker (Phi) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Darwin Walker (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DE Andre Carter (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Carter (SF) did not practice on
Thursday and will sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Otis Leverette (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DE Andrew Williams (SF) is out with his injured shin.
DE Grant Wistrom (Sea) is out with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jared Clauss (Ten) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Jared Clauss (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DE Carlos Hall (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Carlos Hall (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Carlos Hall (Ten) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
DE Antwan Odom (Ten) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Antwan Odom (Ten) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Juqua Thomas (Ten) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Juqua Thomas (Ten) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
DE Phillip Daniels (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Phillips Daniels (Was) practiced on
Thursday and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Phillip Daniels (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
Linebackers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) did not practice on
Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Caleb Miller (Cin) may have lost his
starting job as Landon Johnson is reportedly getting the majority of
first team work this week in practice.
LB Brian Simmons (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Simmons (Cin) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Simmons (Cin) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
LB Boss Bailey (Det) is out with his injured knee.
LB Donte Curry (Det) is out with his injured knee.
LB James Davis (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB James Davis (Det) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB James Davis (Det) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
LB Jason Gildon (Jac) has been signed by the team.
LB Monty Beisel (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured calf.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Monty Beisel (KC) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Monty Beisel (KC) did not practice on Friday
and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Scott Fujita (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kawika Mitchell (KC) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
LB Morlon Greenwood (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured quadriceps.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Morlon Greenwood (Mia) practiced on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured groin and thigh.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured calf.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Chris Claiborne (Min) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB E.J. Henderson (Min) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB E.J. Henderson (Min) practiced on Friday and
will play this weekend.
LB Dan Klecko (NE) is out with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) got some work in on Friday
but will likely sit this weekend.
LB Jason Glenn (NYJ) is out with his injured forearm.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) was limited in
Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.
LB Travian Smith (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Travian Smith (Oak) was limited in
Thursday's practice and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Travian Smith (Oak) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dhani Jones (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dhani Jones (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Simoneau (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Simoneau (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
LB Jason Short (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured ankle and concussion.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Jason Short (Phi) will not play this weekend.
LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his hernia.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) practiced again on
Thursday, but HC Bill Cowher is not ready to commit to Bell's playing
status. "I want to make sure. It's been a couple of months since he
practiced. I like the way he is practicing right now. He's been
running, doing everything we asked him to do," said Cowher. Bell just
needs to get "back into all the running, the thinking, and everything
that gets involved with the game of football." That kind of sounds
like Bell will sit out another week.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) practiced all week and
will be a game-time decision for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Steve Foley (SD) practiced on Thursday but
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Steve Foley (SD) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
LB Saleem Rasheed (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Saleem Rasheed (SF) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Derek Smith (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and should
sit this weekend with his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Isaiah Kacyvenski (Sea) practiced on Friday
and now looks like a game-time decision.
LB Anthony Simmons (Sea) is out with his injured shoulder.
LB Rocky Calmus (Ten) got some work in on Wednesday but 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) worked a little in
Friday's practice, but he will likely sit this weekend.
LB LaVar Arrington (Was) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB LaVar Arrington (Was) did not practice on
Thursday and will sit this weekend.
LB Mike Barrow (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Barrow (Was) practiced on Thursday but
will likely sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Barrow (Was) got some work in on Friday,
but he will most likely sit this weekend.
Defensive Backs
CB David Macklin (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB David Macklin (Ari) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB David Macklin (Ari) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Duane Starks (Ari) did not practice on Friday
but should play this weekend.
S Adrian Wilson (Ari) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Adrian Wilson (Ari) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Adrian Wilson (Ari) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
CB Aaron Beasley (Atl) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured foot.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Beasley (Atl) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
CB Mike Echols (Atl) has been released by the team.
S Cory Hall (Atl) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend
despite his injured foot.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Hall (Atl) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB DeAngelo Hall (Atl) is expected to start
for the team this weekend.
S Etric Pruitt (Atl) has been signed from the team's practice squad.
CB Terrence McGee (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured foot.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Terrence McGee (Buf) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
CB Troy Vincent (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Troy Vincent (Buf) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Jarrod Cooper (Car) has been released by the team.
CB Eddie Jackson (Car) has been signed from the team's practice squad.
S Travares Tillman (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured forearm.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Travares Tillman (Car) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Travares Tillman (Car) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
S Bobby Gray (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Bobby Gray (Chi) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Bobby Gray (Chi) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
CB Charles Tillman (Chi) is out with his injured knee.
CB Rashad Bauman (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured Achilles.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Cin) did not practiced on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Cin) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.
S Rogers Beckett (Cin) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his concussion.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Rogers Beckett (Cin) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
CB Reggie Myles (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured toe.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Reggie Myles (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and now should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Reggie Myles (Cin) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Tony Dixon (Dal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Nick Ferguson (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Willie Middlebrooks (Den) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.
CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced again on
Thursday and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Friday but
looks like a game-time decision.
CB Fernando Bryant (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Det) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Det) did not practiced on
Friday and now should sit this weekend.
CB Al Harris (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Al Harris (GB) did not practice on
Thursday, but he hopes to work on Friday and start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Al Harris (GB) practiced on Friday and should
start this weekend.
S Darren Sharper (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) did not practice on
Thursday, but he hopes to get some work in on Friday. If Sharper does
play this weekend, he will be limited at best.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Darren Sharper (GB) did not practice on Friday
as was hoped. He will most likely sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Marcus Coleman (Hou) has signed a three-year
extension with the team.
S Glenn Earl (Hou) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend
despite his injured hip.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Glenn Earl (Hou) got some work in on Friday
but should sit this weekend.
CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured hip.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
S Jason Simmons (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with a head injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Simmons (Hou) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Simmons (Hou) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured calf and knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.
CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) did not practice on Friday
and could sit this weekend.
CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but is
expected to play this weekend despite his injured knee.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) did not practice on
Friday but could still play this weekend.
CB Dexter McCleon (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter McCleon (KC) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter McCleon (KC) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.
S Antuan Edwards (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Antuan Edwards (Mia) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
CB Tyrone Poole (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Tyrone Poole (NE) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Tyrone Poole (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Jack Brewer (NYG) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jack Brewer (NYG) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.
CB Frank Walker (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Frank Walker (NYG) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Frank Walker (NYG) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Derrick Strait (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Derrick Strait (NYJ) did not practice on
Friday and could sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rashad Washington (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Rashad Washington (NYJ) did not practice on
Friday and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jarrod Cooper (Oak) has been signed by the team.
CB Charles Woodson (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured hip.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Charles Woodson (Oak) was limited in
Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Charles Woodson (Oak) practiced on Friday and
could see a few snaps this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Lito Sheppard (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Lito Sheppard (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter Wynn (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter Wynn (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
CB Chad Scott (Pit) is out with his injured quadriceps.
CB Drayton Florence (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Drayton Florence (SD) did not practice on
Thursday, but the team hopes he will be able to go tomorrow.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Drayton Florence (SD) did not practice all
week and should sit this weekend.
CB Ahmed Plummer (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured neck.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ahmed Plummer (SF) did not practice on
Thursday and will sit this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Marcus Trufant (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday but should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Marcus Trufant (Sea) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Tod McBride (StL) has been signed by the team.
S Lance Schulters (Ten) is out with his injured foot.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fred Smoot (Was) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Fred Smoot (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Sean Taylor (Was) was arrested Wednesday and
charged with DUI and refusing a breathalyzer test. The team has
announced that Taylor will not play this weekend.
Other
The Green Bay Packers at Washington Redskins game this weekend has far
greater implications than any contest on the schedule. Over the past
72 years, Washington has forecasted the Presidential election with
amazing accuracy. Over that span, if the Redskins won their last
contest prior to the election, the incumbent party has also won. If
the Redskins lost or tied that game, the incumbent party has lost.
That is 18 consecutive Presidential contests. So Bush fans should
cheer for the Redskins, and Kerry fans should cheer for the
Packers…the race will be over on Sunday.
NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper will in fact remain with ESPN. It was
reported weeks ago that the two sides would part ways, but now Kiper
is expected to sign a new contract with the network that made him
famous.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** The NFL hopes to select a site by May of 2005
for a potential franchise in the Los Angeles area. The four venues
under consideration are the Coliseum, the Rose Bowl, and sites in
Anaheim and Carson.
*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** Offensive line coach Bob Wylie has been fired by
HC Denny Green. The new line coach is Everett Lindsay.
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