SATURDAY UPDATES

Quarterbacks

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) isn't looking good for
Sunday. Nashville Tennessean beat man Jim Wyatt framed it this morning:
"Steve McNair did not take part in yesterday's practice and is not
expected to play tomorrow against the Bengals." He'll be a game time
decision.



Running Backs

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Brad Hoover (Car) will carry the load but coach
John Fox will work other backs into the mix. "We definitely have to take
the load off of him," Fox said of Hoover. "He can't carry it every play,
just like (injured running backs) DeShaun [Foster] and Stephen [Davis]
couldn't carry it every play if they were healthy. You've got to spread it
around because those guys take a pounding in there. We've got Joey Harris
and now we signed Brandon Bennett. Those are guys who are going to lighten
the load on Brad, but he will still have that role (as featured back)."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Ahman Green (GB) is seeing fewer snaps that he
did last season.  This year, Green has played 65.3% of the offensive snaps
which is down from the 71.2% he saw last season.

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

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) is looking better. Head
coach Norv Turner said Friday that he expects Wheatley to be fine
tomorrow. "Getting Wheatley back, if he can play enough to contribute and
do what he did in the Tampa game and give us that physical, pounding
inside run, that's a bonus for us," the coach said.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) said he expects to play
tomorrow. "I'll be all right," he told Tennessean sportswriter Jim Wyatt.
"It feels good actually."



Wide Receivers

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrance Copper (Dal) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Patrick Crayton (Dal) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Terry Glenn (Dal) has been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with his injured foot. "Obviously Terry Glenn's injury -- we're going to
miss him," Vinny Testaverde said. "But at the same time, we have to move
on. The next guy is going to step up and whoever that is going to be,
we'll go with. That's how we operate here. Dan Campbell went down a few
weeks ago, our tight end. The next guy stepped in and we've still been
able to do a good job of moving the football."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Roy Williams (Det) could sit this weekend in an
attempt to get his injured ankle healed up.  There are conflicting reports
as some people are saying he will not play and others are saying he'll get
about 20 snaps.  In either scenario, it looks like Williams will be
limited at best.  If you have another option, you should probably take it.
If you are stuck with Williams, hope he can grab a quick TD like he did
last week. "I'm going with an open mind," Williams said. "Even if I don't
play, we've got guys that can step up."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) will play but many are not
overly excited. Pro Football Weekly tacked a similar warning on their
Friday night assessment, advising readers, "Although he won't be back to
full strength for another couple of weeks, the receiver is expected to
play much more than just the two snaps he saw last weekend."



Tight Ends

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) was downgraded from
questionable to doubtful. Asked if Heap was going to be a Dreaded
Game-Time decision, head coach Brian Billick said, "Sure. I like that."



Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** KR Wes Welker (Mia) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.



Offensive Linemen

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** T Vernon Carey (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.



Defensive Linemen

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DE Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.



Linebackers

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** LB Morlon Greenwood (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.



Defensive Backs

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** S Antuan Edwards (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Sam Madison (Mia) practiced on Friday and hopes
to play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Jimmy Wyrick (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.



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. "In my experience
with Tim over the two years, he's gone in, played, and played very well
without getting turns," Erickson said. "He knows what we're doing, he
studies it, and he's got great feel for the game. A lot of guys can't do
that, but I really believe he can."

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. Asked specifically
about McNair's status, coach Jeff Fisher replied, "He is a little better
today, but obviously he didn't practice. We will try to get him loose
before the game and see how he is. That is going to be the case with Chris
Brown too. Chris is a little better, but was still in no position to run
today. ..." The coach added: "We had hoped to have [McNair] soft-toss and
had hoped to get [Brown] out (on the field). It just didn't work out, they
are still quite sore."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Steve McNair (Ten) isn't looking good for
Sunday. Nashville Tennessean beat man Jim Wyatt framed it this morning:
"Steve McNair did not take part in yesterday's practice and is not
expected to play tomorrow against the Bengals." He'll be a game time
decision.



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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Brad Hoover (Car) will carry the load but coach
John Fox will work other backs into the mix. "We definitely have to take
the load off of him," Fox said of Hoover. "He can't carry it every play,
just like (injured running backs) DeShaun [Foster] and Stephen [Davis]
couldn't carry it every play if they were healthy. You've got to spread it
around because those guys take a pounding in there. We've got Joey Harris
and now we signed Brandon Bennett. Those are guys who are going to lighten
the load on Brad, but he will still have that role (as featured back)."

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. "It does not look good," head coach Mike Shanahan
said. "Unless there's a miracle in the next 48 hours, it looks like he'll
be inactive."

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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Ahman Green (GB) is seeing fewer snaps that he
did last season.  This year, Green has played 65.3% of the offensive snaps
which is down from the 71.2% he saw last season.

*** 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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Sammy Morris (Mia) practiced on Friday 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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) is looking better. Head
coach Norv Turner said Friday that he expects Wheatley to be fine
tomorrow. "Getting Wheatley back, if he can play enough to contribute and
do what he did in the Tampa game and give us that physical, pounding
inside run, that's a bonus for us," the coach said.

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. Coach Jeff Fisher threw in this info when asked about
quarterback Steve McNair: "We will try to get [McNair] loose before the
game and see how he is. That is going to be the case with Chris Brown too.
Chris is a little better, but was still in no position to run today. ..."
The coach added: "We had hoped to have [McNair] soft-toss and had hoped to
get [Brown] out (on the field). It just didn't work out, they are still
quite sore."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Brown (Ten) said he expects to play
tomorrow. "I'll be all right," he told Tennessean sportswriter Jim Wyatt.
"It feels good actually."



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. Although it's expected that he'll be eased back into
the lineup. He said on NFL Radio he expects to be in during three wide
receiver sets and to see about 20-25 plays from him.

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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrance Copper (Dal) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Patrick Crayton (Dal) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

WR Terry Glenn (Dal) is out with his injured foot.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Terry Glenn (Dal) has been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with his injured foot. "Obviously Terry Glenn's injury -- we're going to
miss him," Vinny Testaverde said. "But at the same time, we have to move
on. The next guy is going to step up and whoever that is going to be,
we'll go with. That's how we operate here. Dan Campbell went down a few
weeks ago, our tight end. The next guy stepped in and we've still been
able to do a good job of moving the football."

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 but coach Bill Parcells doesn't sound
optimistic. "I am going to make all those decisions [Saturday]," Parcells
said when asked if Morgan would play. "But I don't think he probably
will."

*** 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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Roy Williams (Det) could sit this weekend in an
attempt to get his injured ankle healed up.  There are conflicting reports
as some people are saying he will not play and others are saying he'll get
about 20 snaps.  In either scenario, it looks like Williams will be
limited at best.  If you have another option, you should probably take it.
If you are stuck with Williams, hope he can grab a quick TD like he did
last week. "I'm going with an open mind," Williams said. "Even if I don't
play, we've got guys that can step up."

*** 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.
It was his first complete practice in almost two weeks. "That's big," head
coach Mike Tice said Friday. "We're pretty excited." Moss, who strained
his right hamstring in a win at New Orleans on Oct. 17, made a token start
last week against Tennessee but played just two snaps as a decoy. He is
expected to play a larger role against the Giants on Sunday, but according
to the AP, "won't be at full strength for at least two more weeks."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE ***  WR Randy Moss (Min) will play but many are not
overly excited. Pro Football Weekly tacked a similar warning on their
Friday night assessment, advising readers, "Although he won't be back to
full strength for another couple of weeks, the receiver is expected to
play much more than just the two snaps he saw last weekend."

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. As is often the case, the coach is
not as optimistic as the player: "He's not able to flat-out turn around
and sprint, but it's pretty good progress," head coach Tom Coughlin said.
"He does have good strength. So it's day-to-day."

Toomer is more optimistic. "I plan on playing. I plan on doing my thing,"
Toomer said. "I'll do what I can do. It felt really good. I didn't have
any pain or anything whatsoever. Hopefully, when I warm up on Sunday I
won't feel anything. I never thought I wasn't going to play."

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
but still has a chance. He'll be a game time decision.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) was downgraded from
questionable to doubtful. Asked if Heap was going to be a Dreaded
Game-Time decision, head coach Brian Billick said, "Sure. I like that."

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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** KR Wes Welker (Mia) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.

*** 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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** T Vernon Carey (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DE Jason Taylor (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** LB Morlon Greenwood (Mia) practiced on Friday 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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** LB Junior Seau (Mia) practiced on Friday 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.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** S Antuan Edwards (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Sam Madison (Mia) practiced on Friday and hopes
to play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Jimmy Wyrick (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should 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.