SATURDAY UPDATES

Quarterbacks

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Jason Garrett (TB) has been released by the team.



Running Backs

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) sounds ready to go. "I
had to serve my suspension, but it was for the better, too, so I could
get some rest," Lewis said. "I'm pretty fresh, and my legs are good…
That's the big thing, it's done with and I can put it behind me now,"
Lewis said. "I can move on with my job and do what I do best, which is
come out here and play football and be with my team."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) remains a game-time
decision, but it looks like he will play this weekend.  He probably
won't be anything close to a workhorse however so it's risky to be
expecting a huge day.

Davis practiced for a third straight day Friday, but is still listed
as questionable on the team's injury report according to Charlotte
Observer staffer Stan Olson, Stephen Davis. For what it's worth, Davis
didn't report any difficulty after practicing daily and most observers
expect him to be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the
Raiders, barring any setbacks. But as Pro Football Weekly suggested:
"Even if Davis is able to play, the Panthers won't push him, meaning
he likely will split time with Brad Hoover."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Mewelde Moore (Min) will most likely sit
this weekend.  "He made good improvements today," head coach Mike Tice
said after Saturday's workout. "But. ... I'm leaning toward (sitting)
a young kid that hasn't practiced all week." Michael Bennett and
Onterrio Smith will split time in the backfield Monday. Tice hasn't
announced which back will start.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook will play Sunday but the
big question in Philadelphia is how much action he'll see? "God works
in mysterious ways, man," Westbrook told reporters after Friday's
practice. "I've been working on it and playing on it, getting a lot of
treatment. ... I'm going to give it a try."

And according to Philadelphia Daily News staffer Les Bowen, that last
phrase might be crucial.
Bowen went on to remind readers that Westbrook hasn't been hit since
he suffered the injury. Nobody was saying yesterday exactly how many
touches Westbrook might get today -- whether he will be largely a
decoy, perhaps a third-down receiver, or whether he will be the
Westbrook who gained 182 total yards Oct. 3 in Chicago.

Westbrook said he does not think he will be used as a decoy against
the Steelers, but as a threat, just as he was before his injury. "I
think I can contribute," he said. "It's up to the coach how much I can
play." "Well, we'll see," Andy Reid said, when asked how much work
Westbrook might get. "I don't have a number, no. I'm just going to
play him. I'll rotate him like I did before he was hurt."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) tweaked a hamstring in
Friday's practice and has been downgraded to questionable.  He will be
a game-time decision.



Wide Receivers

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Haddad (Buf) has been released by the team.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Freddie Smith (Buf) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Antonio Bryant (Cle) looks to have an
increased role with his new team. "He played about 22 plays[last
week], which represented about one third," head coach Butch Davis
said. "I would absolutely think he'll play more. I think he's better
prepared to handle a larger role this week after having two weeks of
practice and being in meetings and getting a better understanding of
the offense."

He said it almost was unfair to throw Bryant into the Eagles game just
days after he was acquired in a trade for Quincy Morgan. "You can just
see his confidence level, and his performance has looked better in
practice because he knows what he's doing," Davis said. "He's running
fast, and he's very athletic, and he can catch the ball, so I would
suspect that we'd be able to utilize him better."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) has been downgraded to
doubtful.  He will not play this weekend. According to the Associated
Press, if Moss travels with the team to Indianapolis, he'll sit
upstairs in the coaches' booth, head coach Mike Tice said Saturday.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) remains a game time
decision. "Jackson is making good strides," coach Mike Holmgren said,
"so that will be a game time decision." At this point, most observers
expect Jerry Rice to line up as the starter opposite Koren Robinson,
with Jackson -- if able -- coming off the bench in a situational role.



Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** PK Bill Gramatica (Mia) has been signed by the
team and will kick for them this weekend if Matt Bryant can not go.



Defensive Linemen

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DT Sam Rayburn (Phi) has signed a five-year
extension with the team.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DT Jon Bradley (TB) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.



Defensive Backs

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Lito Sheppard (Phi) has signed a five-year
extension with the team.



ALL OF THE NEWS

Quarterbacks

QB J.P. Losman (Buf) continues to practice but is not yet ready to play.

QB David Carr (Hou) did not practice on Wednesday (as has become
almost routine) but will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) practiced on Thursday and
will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB David Carr (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

QB Byron Leftwich (Jac) will miss 1-6 weeks with a sprained knee
ligament.  Team doctors say the normal recuperation period is 4-6
weeks.  However, Leftwich has a long history of playing through pain
and returning quickly from his injuries.  The team has a bye this
week, and HC Jack Del Rio has not ruled Leftwich out of their week ten
game.  "He's not going to be practicing this week.  The doctor said
we'll check him again on Monday," said Del Rio.  "We expect to get a
real good handle on it then."  All that aside, the safe bet for FF
owners would be to grab Jaguars backup David Garrard if you are in
need of a QB.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced on Wednesday and
Thursday and will start this weekend.

QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and could be available to
play this weekend despite his injured elbow.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and looks like he will be the backup QB this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) practiced on Friday and
will be the team backup QB this weekend.

QB Tim Rattay (SF) practiced on Wednesday and looks poised to return
to the starting lineup this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Rattay (SF) practiced on Thursday but
has been downgraded to questionable on the team's injury report due to
soreness in his forearm.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Rattay (SF) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** QB Jason Garrett (TB) has been released by the team.

QB Chris Simms (TB) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured shoulder.  Remember that Brian Griese will
still continue as the team's starting QB when Simms does fully regain
his healthy.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** QB Chris Simms (TB) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

QB Steve McNair (Ten) hopes to heal up during his team's bye week and
be ready to return to action in week ten.



Running Backs

RB Josh Scobey (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Josh Scobey (Ari) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Josh Scobey (Ari) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) has completed his two-game suspension and has
rejoined the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) reportedly worked hard
keeping in shape during his two week layoff and feels like he'll
benefit from fresh legs.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Jamal Lewis (Bal) sounds ready to go. "I
had to serve my suspension, but it was for the better, too, so I could
get some rest," Lewis said. "I'm pretty fresh, and my legs are good…
That's the big thing, it's done with and I can put it behind me now,"
Lewis said. "I can move on with my job and do what I do best, which is
come out here and play football and be with my team."

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Musa Smith (Bal) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Musa Smith (Bal) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.  His status will depend upon how his
knee responds to the work in practice.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced for the
second consecutive day on Thursday but did not participate in contact
drills. His status will be decided later this week. "I want to be back
so bad," said Davis. "It gets frustrating. You watch the guys on TV
and they're going to war. You want to be out there with them. With
some of the things we have been going through this season, you want to
go out there and contribute in the best way possible. Not being able
to hurts a lot."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) practiced on Friday, but
he still remains iffy for this weekend and will likely be a game-time
decision.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Stephen Davis (Car) remains a game-time
decision, but it looks like he will play this weekend.  He probably
won't be anything close to a workhorse however so it's risky to be
expecting a huge day.

Davis practiced for a third straight day Friday, but is still listed
as questionable on the team's injury report according to Charlotte
Observer staffer Stan Olson, Stephen Davis. For what it's worth, Davis
didn't report any difficulty after practicing daily and most observers
expect him to be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the
Raiders, barring any setbacks. But as Pro Football Weekly suggested:
"Even if Davis is able to play, the Panthers won't push him, meaning
he likely will split time with Brad Hoover."

RB Thomas Jones (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team
hopes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured toe.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Thomas Jones (Chi) did not practice again
on Thursday.  Jones will likely be at best a game-time decision for
this weekend and could miss as many as three games.  It is looking
like Anthony Thomas will get the start.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Thomas Jones (Chi) did not practice all week
and has been downgraded to doubtful.  Being downgraded on Friday
almost assures that Jones will not play this weekend.

FB Jason McKie (Chi) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Jason McKie (Chi) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Jason McKie (Chi) practiced all week and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Anthony Thomas (Chi) will start for the team
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Perry (Cin) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Chris Perry (Cin) did not practice on Friday
and has been downgraded to questionable.  Perry will likely not play.

RB Julius Jones (Dal) is still out with his injured shoulder.

RB Tatum Bell (Den) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tatum Bell (Den) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Tatum Bell (Den) practiced on Friday and
should be available this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Cory Schlesinger (Det) practiced on
Thursday and should start this weekend.

FB Stephen Trejo (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured knee.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Stephen Trejo (Det) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Dominic Rhodes (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should be able to play this weekend.

RB Derrick Blaylock (KC) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured thigh.  Larry Johnson is expected to be
the team backup RB.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Derrick Blaylock (KC) was unable to finish
Thursday's practice and remains iffy for this weekend's game.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Derrick Blaylock (KC) did not practice on
Friday and will be at best a game-time decision.

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) practiced on Friday and now
could play this weekend.

RB Priest Holmes (KC) rested on Wednesday but will still play this
weekend despite his injured ankle.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Larry Johnson (KC) practiced on Friday and
should be available to play this weekend.

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

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Mewelde Moore (Min) did not practice on
Thursday. Moore might sit this weekend due to his injured ankle. "If
[Moore]'s not full speed, he'll be inactive," coach Mike Tice said.
Tice declined to reveal if Onterrio Smith or Michael Bennett would
start in Moore's absence but it's looking right now Moore will miss
time and Smith and Bennett will split the workload.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Mewelde Moore (Min) did not practice on
Friday and has been downgraded to questionable on the injury report.
The Vikings are playing on Monday night so he will have an extra day
to heal up, but right now it looks like Moore will sit this weekend.
Moore wore a protective boot while watching practice Friday.

"We'll take a look at him [Saturday]," head coach Mike Tice said. "If
he can't (practice) tomorrow, then we'll make a move there and maybe
downgrade him again."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Mewelde Moore (Min) will most likely sit
this weekend.  "He made good improvements today," head coach Mike Tice
said after Saturday's workout. "But. ... I'm leaning toward (sitting)
a young kid that hasn't practiced all week." Michael Bennett and
Onterrio Smith will split time in the backfield Monday. Tice hasn't
announced which back will start.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Onterrio Smith (Min) has completed his
four-game suspension and rejoined the team this week.

RB Corey Dillon (NE) did not practice on Wednesday, and HC Bill
Belichick is being his usual tight-lipped self regarding Dillon's
playing status.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (NE) partially participated in
Thursday's practice.  He remains questionable on the injury report
with his thigh bruise. Backups Kevin Faulk and Cedric Cobb would fill
in for Dillon if he can't go. Faulk started last week but was totally
ineffective.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Corey Dillon (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice.  His status for this weekend is still unknown.

FB Patrick Pass (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured thigh.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Patrick Pass (NE) partially participated in
Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** FB Patrick Pass (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Deuce McAllister (NO) will start Sunday and
says he's better but still not all the way back. "Not playing this
past Sunday helped me, but I'm still not 100 percent," McAllister
said. "But I'm a little better than I was two weeks ago."

RB Justin Fargas (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Justin Fargas (Oak) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.

RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) practiced on Thursday
and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) practiced on Friday and
will start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Reno Mahe (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) did not practice fully on Wednesday.  He has
not been ruled out for this weekend, and his status will be decided
later this week. "I wasn't sure how much he could do today. He was out
there going through the walk-through and felt comfortable," Reid said.
"I'm not saying he doesn't have any tenderness in that spot, but he's
able to do some work. We weren't sure he was going to be able to do
that."

Westbrook has a non-displaced, minute fracture of his first rib, a
chest contusion and a muscle strain. The injuries were a result of a
punishing hit from Browns defensive end Kenard Lang in the fourth
quarter of the team's OT win on Oct. 24. "It's just a matter of the
comfort level," the coach said. "I wouldn't be surprised if he was
able to play on Sunday. If he didn't play, I wouldn't be surprised
either. "This is one of those day-to-day situations."

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) practiced fully on
Thursday, but it was a non-contact day.  He says the decision will be
up to coach Andy Reid. "I'm going to let coach Reid make that
decision," he said. "I'm going to go out and practice every day and
see how it feels."

The Eagles have said all along that Westbrook was progressing quickly.
He tested the injury out on Wednesday, felt fine and then went back
out and participated fully in Thursday's practice.

"I'm back practicing. Practice went well today. I'm trying to get back
in the rhythm of things a little bit and see how things go from
there," said Westbrook. "It feels pretty good when I'm practicing.
It's getting better. It's definitely healing.

"It's hard to tell (how the injury would react in a game). You never
really know with any injury until you get out there and go through the
plays, blocking and running the ball. Whenever I get the opportunity
to get out there, I'm going to try to make things happen. Hopefully,
I'll be ready." When asked if there was anything Westbrook wasn't able
to do on Thursday, he said, "No. I did everything."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook (Phi) practiced on Friday,
and it now looks like he will start and play this weekend.  The number
of touches he receives will likely be dictated by how his body feels
during the game. "I've been feeling pretty good lately. Things are
going well, so hopefully I'll be out there," Westbrook said on Friday
after practice. "It's all healing. I don't know what is going to
hurt."

Coach Andy Reid said that Westbrook feels fine and wants to play. Reid
added that you have to go with the information that he is given. "He
feels good. He's running around and there's no wincing," Reid said.
According to the coach, the minimal fracture of Westbrook's rib wasn't
the major concern. It was the chest contusion that was the problem.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Brian Westbrook will play Sunday but the
big question in Philadelphia is how much action he'll see? "God works
in mysterious ways, man," Westbrook told reporters after Friday's
practice. "I've been working on it and playing on it, getting a lot of
treatment. ... I'm going to give it a try."

And according to Philadelphia Daily News staffer Les Bowen, that last
phrase might be crucial.
Bowen went on to remind readers that Westbrook hasn't been hit since
he suffered the injury. Nobody was saying yesterday exactly how many
touches Westbrook might get today -- whether he will be largely a
decoy, perhaps a third-down receiver, or whether he will be the
Westbrook who gained 182 total yards Oct. 3 in Chicago.

Westbrook said he does not think he will be used as a decoy against
the Steelers, but as a threat, just as he was before his injury. "I
think I can contribute," he said. "It's up to the coach how much I can
play." "Well, we'll see," Andy Reid said, when asked how much work
Westbrook might get. "I don't have a number, no. I'm just going to
play him. I'll rotate him like I did before he was hurt."

RB Duce Staley (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but will still play
this weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) practiced on Thursday and
will play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** RB Duce Staley (Pit) tweaked a hamstring in
Friday's practice and has been downgraded to questionable.  He will be
a game-time decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jesse Chatman (SD) did not practice on
Thursday, but he will likely play this weekend and then use the week
ten bye to heal up.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Jesse Chatman (SD) did not practice on Friday
but could still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Lorenzo Neal (FB) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) did not practice
again on Thursday but will start this weekend. He says he's working
about 80% of full speed.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced on Friday
and will start this weekend. "It feels better and better every week,"
Tomlinson said. "It went good today."

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Fred Beasley (SF) rested his ankle on
Thursday but is expected to start this weekend.

RB Maurice Hicks (SF) has been signed by the team from their practice squad.

RB Jamal Robertson (SF) has been released by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Maurice Morris (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** RB Maurice Morris (Sea) did not practice on
Friday and has been downgraded to doubtful for this weekend's game.

RB Mike Alstott (TB) is still out with his MCL sprain.



Wide Receivers

WR Reggie Newhouse (Ari) has been released by the team and the signed
to the practice squad.

WR Patrick Johnson (Bal) has been signed by the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Kevin Johnson may be moving to the #3 WR
behind Clarence Moore and Travis Taylor. (See below)

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Clarence Moore (Bal) may move ahead of Kevin
Johnson as the #2 WR. According to the Sports Xchange, Johnson remains
listed as a starter, but the veteran receiver is expected to fall to
the No. 3 spot behind Travis Taylor and Clarence Moore this weekend.

"We expected to Kevin to come in and be very effective in a three,
four wide package. Injuries changed that dramatically," coach Brian
Billick said. "Although he has done fine with that on a running
profile team," the coach added. "He is most efficient when he's in
that three or four wide receiver set. So unfortunately, he's been a
byproduct of our injuries in that he's been pushed into a role that
he's certainly capable of doing but doesn't play to his strengths."

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Clarence Moore (Bal) should start this
weekend in place of the ineffective Kevin Johnson.

WR Drew Haddad (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Haddad (Buf) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Haddad (Buf) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Drew Haddad (Buf) has been released by the team.

WR Josh Reed (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Josh Reed (Buf) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Josh Reed (Buf) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Freddie Smith (Buf) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured shin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Peter Warrick (Cin) has been lost for the
season after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured
shin.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Antonio Bryant (Cle) looks to have an
increased role with his new team. "He played about 22 plays[last
week], which represented about one third," head coach Butch Davis
said. "I would absolutely think he'll play more. I think he's better
prepared to handle a larger role this week after having two weeks of
practice and being in meetings and getting a better understanding of
the offense."

He said it almost was unfair to throw Bryant into the Eagles game just
days after he was acquired in a trade for Quincy Morgan. "You can just
see his confidence level, and his performance has looked better in
practice because he knows what he's doing," Davis said. "He's running
fast, and he's very athletic, and he can catch the ball, so I would
suspect that we'd be able to utilize him better."

WR Andre Davis (Cle) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend despite his injured toe.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Andre Davis (Cle) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Andre Davis (Cle) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend. "It feels fine," Davis said. "I'm ready to
go. I'm ready to get back on the field again.

"It was tough being out for a little bit, but I was grateful it was
only for a week. The bye week came right on time. I'm just ready to
get back on track and hopefully we can continue to keep this offense
moving."

WR Andre King (Cle) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Andre King (Cle) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Andre King (Cle) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

WR Quincy Morgan (Dal) practiced on Wednesday and should play this
weekend despite his injured hamstring. "I'm feeling good right now,"
Morgan said. "I'm gonna go out today and work and do what I can do and
see where I'm at by the end of the week."

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Quincy Morgan (Dal) practiced on Thursday
and barring a setback should play this weekend. "Oh, I think I'm going
to play," said Morgan, who missed all last week of practice and the
Lions game with a strained hamstring. "It feels a lot better and I've
been able to run on it full speed this week. I'm planning on being
there."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Quincy Morgan (Dal) practiced again on Friday
and still expects to play this weekend. "It felt good out there,"
Morgan said. "I was able to do some things I wasn't able to do a week
ago. I don't know if I'm playing yet, but I'm definitely hopeful."

While Morgan might be ready to play, Erin Bolen and Sarah Piland from
Dallascowboys.com pointed out he's unlikely to start since Parcells
recently said Morgan plays the same position as Keyshawn Johnson.

That probably means Parcells will start Randal Williams for the second
week in a row. Williams, who has yet to catch a pass in the NFL, ran
for 13 yards on one carry after being inactive for the first six games
of the season.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Darius Watts (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

WR Tai Streets (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets (Det) did not practice again on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Tai Streets (Det) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

WR Roy Williams (Det) did not 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) partially participated
in Thursday's practice and is still a game-time decision for this
weekend's game. He's improving and is better than he was last week.
The team looks for him to do a good bit of work in Friday's practice
to better gauge his availability.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Roy Williams (Det) practiced fully on Friday
and now (barring a setback) will play this weekend. According to ESPN
insider John Clayton, head coach Steve Mariucci claims Roy Williams
had his best Friday in three weeks.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Derick Armstrong (Hou) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Corey Bradford (Hou) was limited in
Thursday's practice.  He expects to work more on Friday but could be a
game-time decision for this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Corey Bradford (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

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

WR Marty Booker (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured ribs.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Mia) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Marty Booker (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

WR Ryan Hoag (Min) has been released by the team.

WR Randy Moss (Min) needs to take some time off and heal, but there
has been no word from the team regarding whether that will happen.  At
best, Moss will be limited this weekend as he keeps his consecutive
games played streak alive.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) did not practice on
Thursday.  According to the Associated Press, Moss had an MRI Thursday
on his ailing right hamstring, his first such exam since he was
injured last month. Moss has a slight tear in the hamstring, which
likely will keep him below full speed for three to four more weeks.
Head coach Mike Tice said he won't announce his decision until right
before kickoff of their Monday Night game.

While not official, Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune said
Friday, "Apparently the decision has been made that injured Vikings
wide receiver Randy Moss will not play against the Indianapolis Colts
on Monday night."

Tice also said, "The main thing is we don't want him to take a step
backwards. We've been a little blessed and lucky to this point where
he hasn't taken a step backwards. At a certain point, you're not going
to maintain that luck."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) did not practice again on
Friday.  It still looks like the team is leaning toward sitting him
this weekend.  Regardless, with the way he has looked the last two
weeks, Moss on the field is an extremely risky bet for any fantasy
owner.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) has been downgraded to
doubtful.  He will not play this weekend. According to the Associated
Press, if Moss travels with the team to Indianapolis, he'll sit
upstairs in the coaches' booth, head coach Mike Tice said Saturday.

WR Ben Nelson (Min) has been signed by the team from their practice squad.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Marcus Robinson (Min) partially
participated in Thursday's practice but should still start this
weekend.

WR Deion Branch (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
again this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) partially participated in
Thursday's practice and should sit this weekend.  There is a glimmer
of hope for Branch as he told reports "You'll see me soon."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Deion Branch (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice but will most likely sit this weekend.

WR Troy Brown (NE) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes
he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) partially participated in
Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Brown (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.

WR David Givens (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR David Givens (NE) partially participated in
Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR David Givens (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday but should still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) did not practice on
Friday and has been downgraded to questionable.  He will probably sit
this weekend. He's troubled by a sore back. "If he wakes up Sunday or
tomorrow and feels great, then he'll play,'' coach Herm Edwards said.
Looks like another game time decision.

*** 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.

*** 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 Alvis Whitted (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Alvis Whitted (Oak) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Alvis Whitted (Oak) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.

WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team
hopes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) did not practice on
Thursday but could still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should 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 he should play this weekend.

WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) did not practice on Wednesday but should still
play this weekend despite his injured hip.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) partially participated
in Thursday's practice but should still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Lloyd (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

WR Alex Bannister (Sea) is out with his injured collarbone.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Alex Bannister (Sea) has been lost for the
season after being place on the injured reserve list with his broken
collarbone.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Bobby Engram (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Bobby Engram (Sea) did not practice on Friday
and has been downgraded to doubtful on the injury report.  Downgrades
on Friday are generally a very bad sign. He'll likely be a game time
decision.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR D.J. Hackett (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR D.J. Hackett (Sea) has been lost for the
remainder of the season after being placed on the injured reserve list
with his sports hernia.

WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) needed crutches earlier in the week but shed
them on Tuesday.  However, his playing status for this weekend is
still in doubt due to his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday, but he could still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** Darrell Jackson (Sea) did not practice on
Friday. Although he showed up on the official version of Friday's
updated NFL Injury Report listed as doubtful due to his sprained
ankle, ESPN insider John Clayton advised ESPNews viewers this
afternoon that head coach Mike Holmgren claimed that listing was in
error.

Further investigation reveals the updated Injury Report posted on the
team's official web site confirms Clayton's version of the story, with
Jackson indeed listed as questionable. That doesn't, however, mean
he's a lock to play this Sunday. Instead Jackson's status appears
likely to be determined by a "Dreaded Game-Time Decision."

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) remains a game time
decision. "Jackson is making good strides," coach Mike Holmgren said,
"so that will be a game time decision." At this point, most observers
expect Jerry Rice to line up as the starter opposite Koren Robinson,
with Jackson -- if able -- coming off the bench in a situational role.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Rice (Sea) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerry Rice (Sea) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.
He was upgraded to probable Friday and according to ESPNews' John
Clayton, Rice is likely to line up as the starter opposite Koren
Robinson against the 49ers.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Jerheme Urban (Sea) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Taco Wallace (Sea) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

WR Dane Looker (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Dane Looker (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and will likely sit this weekend. "He's a guy who probably
will not be in a position to play this week," head coach Mike Martz
said of Looker. "We'll see. We'll wait until the last minute on him."

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Dane Looker (StL) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

WR Joey Galloway (TB) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured groin.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Joey Galloway (TB) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this
weekend with his injured lower back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Joe Jurevicius (TB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend. "He was very tight early in the bye week
period and early this week, but he's responded pretty well," said
coach Jon Gruden. We expect him to start; how long he goes, we'll
see."

WR Charles Lee (TB) practiced on Wednesday but could sit this weekend
with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Charles Lee (TB) practiced on Thursday and
could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Charles Lee (TB) practiced on Friday and
could play this weekend.

WR Antonio Brown (Was) has been signed by the team.

WR Rod Gardner (Was) did not practice on Wednesday but should still
play this weekend despite his injured hip.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Rod Gardner (Was) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** WR Rod Gardner (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.



Tight Ends

TE Todd Heap (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team hopes
he'll be able to return to action this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) did not practice again on
Thursday and will likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Todd Heap (Bal) did not practice all week and
should sit this weekend. Head coach Brian Billick acknowledged that
the Heap's rehab has taken longer than originally thought, but added
that there is nothing structurally wrong with the sprained ankle.

"He's had it looked at, he's had experts look at it," Billick said.
"It is what it is. Until he can really get comfortable and push off
it, we won't put him or us at risk."

TE Kris Wilson (KC) is still out with his injured ankle.

TE Randy McMichael (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday but should
still play this weekend despite his injured knee and heel.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Randy McMichael (Mia) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Randy McMichael (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

TE Boo Williams (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Boo Williams (NO) was limited on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Mike Brake (StL) has been signed by the team
from their practice squad.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Cam Cleeland (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** TE Cam Cleeland (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

TE Erron Kinney (Ten) has returned to practice and expects to play week ten.



Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Richard Alston (Bal) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

KR Rod Smart (Car) has been lost for the season after being placed on
the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

*** 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.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Matt Bryant (Mia) suffered a quadriceps
injury in Friday's practice and will likely not be able to kick this
weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** PK Bill Gramatica (Mia) has been signed by the
team and will kick for them this weekend if Matt Bryant can not go.

PK Olindo Mare (Mia) did not practice on Wednesday and could miss a
fourth straight game with his injured calf.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Olindo Mare (Mia) is still limited and will
likely sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** PK Olindo Mare (Mia) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

KR J.R. Reed (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR J.R. Reed (Phi) will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** KR Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** PK Jeff Wilkins (StL) may be without holder
Dane Looker who was listed as doubtful on the Rams' injury report
because of a high ankle. "He's a guy who probably will not be in a
position to play this week," head coach Mike Martz said of Looker.
"We'll see. We'll wait until the last minute on him." If Looker is
unavailable, backup quarterback Chris Chandler will be Jeff Wilkins'
holder on field goals and extra points. "He's done it his whole
career," Martz said of Chandler being a holder. "It's really not much
an issue for us."

PK John Hall (Was) is out with his injured groin.  Ola Kimrin will
continue as the team's PK.

KR Chad Morton (Was) has been lost for the remainder of the season
after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.



Offensive Linemen

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Ethan Brooks (Bal) did not practice on Friday
due to the flu, but he is expected to play this weekend.

T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) did not practice on
Thursday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jonathan Ogden (Bal) did not practice all week
and will sit this weekend.

C Trey Teague (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend
despite his injured knee.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Trey Teague (Buf) practiced on Friday and
should play 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.

G Ruben Brown (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but should still
play this weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ruben Brown (Chi) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ruben Brown (Chi) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Mike Gandy (Chi) did not practice on Friday
and has been downgraded to questionable.  Downgrades on Friday almost
always mean the player will not play so look for Rex Tucker to get the
start in place of Gandy.

C Olin Kreutz (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but should still
play this weekend despite his injured elbow.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Olin Kreutz (Chi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

T John Tait (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play
this weekend despite his injured quadriceps.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T John Tait (Chi) practiced on Thursday and
should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T John Tait (Chi) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Rex Tucker (Chi) did not practice on
Thursday but should play this weekend.

T Willie Anderson (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Willie Anderson (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Willie Anderson (Cin) did not practice all
week and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Dan Neil (Den) practiced on Friday and should
play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Siitupe Peko (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Siitupe Peko (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T John Welbourn (KC) practiced on Friday and
should be available to play this weekend.

C Jason Ball (Mia) has been released by the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Jeno James (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Cory Withrow (Min) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

T Tom Ashworth (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Tom Ashworth (NE) partially participated in
Thursday's practice and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Tom Ashworth (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.

C Shaun O'Hara (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his infected leg.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** C Shaun O'Hara (NYG) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** C Shaun O'Hara (NYG) did not practice all week
and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Brandon Moore (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Brandon Moore (NYJ) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

G Brent Smith (NYJ) should sit this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Brent Smith (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Brent Smith (NYJ) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

T Robert Gallery (Oak) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Robert Gallery (Oak) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Robert Gallery (Oak) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

G Ron Stone (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (Oak) did not practice on Thursday
and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Ron Stone (Oak) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.

G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday, but the team
hopes he'll be able to play this weekend despite his injured calf.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) did not practice on
Thursday but could still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) partially participated
in Friday's practice but could still play this weekend.

T Jon Runyan (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday but should still play
this weekend despite his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jon Runyan (Phi) did not practice on
Thursday but should still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Jon Runyan (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Steve Hutchinson (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday but could still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** G Steve Hutchinson (Sea) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Grant Williams (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** T Grant Williams (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** 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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu (Bal) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Constantin Ritzman (Buf) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Damane Duckett (Car) has been released by the team.

DT Kindal Moorehead (Car) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured shoulder.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Kindal Moorehead (Car) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Kindal Moorehead (Car) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Cleveland Pinkney (Car) has been claimed off
waivers from the Falcons.

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 could sit this weekend.

DE Terrance Martin (Cin) has been signed by the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Terrance Martin (Cin) suffered a finger
injury in Wednesday's practice and sat out of Thursday's session.  He
might not play this weekend as well.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Terrance Martin (Cin) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.

DE Carl Powell (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Carl Powell (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Carl Powell (Cin) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

DT Greg Scott (Cin) has been released by the team.

DT DeVone Claybrooks (Dal) has been signed by the team from their
practice squad.

DT Chris Cooper (Dal) has been released by the team.

DE Trevor Pryce (Den) is still out with his injured back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Marcus Bell (Det) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

DE Robert Porcher (Det) has retired.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Jerry DeLoach (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Corey Sears (Hou) 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 could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Junior Siavii (KC) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ryan Sims (KC) practiced on Friday and should
be available to play this weekend.

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

DE Ronald Flemons (Mia) has been signed by the team.

DT Mario Monds (Mia) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured hand.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Mario Monds (Mia) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Mario Monds (Mia) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

DT Chuck Wiley (Min) has been released by the team.

DE Darren Howard (NO) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Darren Howard (NO) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Ted Washington (Oak) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Ted Washington (Oak) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

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

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DT Sam Rayburn (Phi) has signed a five-year
extension with the team.

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

DE Andre Carter (SF) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured back.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Carter (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

DE Andrew Williams (SF) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured shin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Williams (SF) was limited on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Andre Williams (SF) will not play this weekend.

DE Brandon Whiting (SF) has been lost for the remainder of the season
after being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Antonio Cochran (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday due to the flu, but he is expected to play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Antonio Cochran (Sea) missed practice again
on Friday due to the flu and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Chike Okeafor (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday but should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Chike Okeafor (Sea) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

DE Grant Wistrom (Sea) is still out with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Tyoka Jackson (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Tyoka Jackson (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Jimmy Kennedy (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** DT Jon Bradley (TB) has been signed by the
team from their practice squad.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Phillip Daniels (Was) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DE Phillip Daniels (Was) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Cornelius Griffin (Was) practiced on
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** DT Cornelius Griffin (Was) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.



Linebackers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Gerald Hayes (Ari) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Gerald Hayes (Ari) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

LB Ray Lewis (Bal) did not practice on Wednesday but will still play
this weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Ray Lewis (Bal) did not practice on
Thursday and is listed as day-to-day.  For Ray Lewis, that means he'll
play on game day.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Ray Lewis (Bal) practiced on Friday and will
start this weekend.

LB Dan Morgan (Car) practiced on Wednesday and could play this weekend
despite his concussion.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) did not take any contact
in Thursday's practice, but he could still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Dan Morgan (Car) only partially participated
in Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.

LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) has reportedly injured his other (left)
hamstring, but he is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) rested his hamstring
on Thursday, but he will practice on Friday and expects to start this
weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brian Urlacher (Chi) practiced on Friday and
should start this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Landon Johnson (Cin) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Landon Johnson (Cin) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Caleb Miller (Cin) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Caleb Miller (Cin) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Larry Stevens (Cin) has been signed by the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Patrick Chukwurah (Den) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.

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

LB Donte Curry (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured knee.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Donte Curry (Det) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

LB James Davis (Det) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB James Davis (Det) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

LB Keyon Whiteside (Ind) is out with his injured knee.

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 should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (Mia) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.

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

LB Junior Seau (Mia) has been lost for the season after being placed
on the injured reserve list with a torn pectoral.

LB Chris Claiborne (Min) 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) will not play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Raonall Smith (Min) did not practice on
Thursday and will likely sit this weekend due to his concussion.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Raonall Smith (Min) will not play this weekend.

LB Larry Izzo (NE) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured knee.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Larry Izzo (NE) partially participated in
Friday's practice and could sit this weekend.

LB Courtney Watson (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Courtney Watson (NO) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Carlos Emmons (NYG) did not practice on
Thursday but could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Carlos Emmons (NYG) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Barrett Green (NYG) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Barrett Green (NYG) did not practice with the
team on Friday and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) practiced on Thursday.  He
is listed as probable but is more like questionable to play this
weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) practiced on Friday and
should be a game-time decision.

LB Jason Glenn (NYJ) is out with his injured forearm.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Danny Clark (Oak) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Danny Clark (Oak) practiced on Friday and
should 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) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Travian Smith (Oak) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB James Davis (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
should play 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.

LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Clark Haggans (Pit) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Saleem Rasheed (SF) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Saleem Rasheed (SF) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

LB Richard Seigler (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured foot.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Richard Seigler (SF) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Richard Seigler (SF) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.

LB Ray Wells (SF) is out with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brandon Chillar (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Brandon Chillar (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Trev Faulk (StL) has moved into the starting
MLB spot for the team.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Thomas (StL) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Robert Thomas (StL) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

LB Derrick Brooks (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but should still
play this weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Derrick Brooks (TB) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Derrick Brooks (TB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

LB Shelton Quarles (TB) did not practice on Wednesday but should still
play this weekend despite his injured leg.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Shelton Quarles (TB) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

LB LaVar Arrington (Was) is still out with his injured knee.

LB Mike Barrow (Was) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Barrow (Was) did not practice on
Thursday but could still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Barrow (Was) practiced on Friday but
still looks like a game-time decision.



Defensive Backs

CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Renaldo Hill (Ari) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

S Adrian Mayes (Ari) has been signed by the team from their practice squad.

S Coy Wire (Buf) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit this
weekend with his injured abdomen.

CB Troy Vincent (Buf) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Troy Vincent (Buf) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Troy Vincent (Buf) partially participated in
Friday's practice and now should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Coy Wire (Buf) did not practice on Thursday
and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Coy Wire (Buf) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.

S Curtis Fuller (Car) has been signed by the team.

CB Chris Gamble (Car) practiced on Wednesday and could play this
weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Chris Gamble (Car) practiced on Thursday
and could play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Chris Gamble (Car) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Artrell Hawkins (Car) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend with his injured hamstring.

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.

CB Todd McMillon (Chi) did not practice on Wednesday but should still
play this weekend despite his injured back.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Todd McMillon (Chi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

CB Charles Tillman (Chi) is out with his injured knee.

CB Rashad Bauman (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured Achilles.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Rashad Bauman (Cin) did not practice on
Friday and will most likely sit this weekend.

S Kim Herring (Cin) did not practice on Wednesday but should still
play this weekend despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kim Herring (Cin) did not practice on
Thursday but could still play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Kim Herring (Cin) did not practice on Friday
and now should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Kevin Kaesviharn (Cin) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Kevin Kaesviharn (Cin) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

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

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Reggie Myles (Cin) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

CB Tyrone Williams (Dal) did not practice on Wednesday and could sit
this weekend with his injured hamstring.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Tyrone Williams (Dal) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Tyrone Williams (Dal) did not practice on
Friday and should sit this weekend.

S John Lynch (Den) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit this
weekend with his injured pelvis.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (Den) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (Den) will not play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Willie Middlebrooks (Den) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Lenny Walls (Den) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Det) practiced on Thursday
and should start this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Fernando Bryant (Det) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

S Curtis Fuller (GB) has been released by the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Glenn Earl (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) did not practice on
Thursday, but he expects to practice on Friday and play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Aaron Glenn (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Jason Simmons (Hou) did not practice on Friday
and should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Kenny Wright (Hou) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Kenny Wright (Hou) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

S Cory Bird (Ind) should sit this weekend with his injured knee and lower leg.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Thursday
and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Cory Bird (Ind) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.

S Mike Doss (Ind) should sit this weekend with his injured groin.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Doss (Ind) did not practice on Thursday
and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Mike Doss (Ind) did not practice on Friday and
should sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) practiced on
Thursday and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Joseph Jefferson (Ind) practiced on Friday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB William Bartee (KC) practiced on Friday and
should 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 could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Dexter McCleon (KC) did not practice on
Friday and should 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 should play this weekend.

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

CB Ty Law (NE) will miss 4-7 weeks with a broken bone in his left foot.

CB Tyrone Poole (NE) is still out with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ashley Ambrose (NO) did not complete
practice on Thursday after tweaking his injured knee.  He could miss
this weekend's game.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Derrick Strait (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
and should play this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Derrick Strait (NYJ) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Rashad Washington (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday and could sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Rashad Washington (NYJ) will not play this weekend.

CB Charles Woodson (Oak) did not practice on Wednesday and should sit
this weekend with his injured hip.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Charles Woodson (Oak) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Charles Woodson (Oak) did not practice on
Friday and will sit this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Sheldon Brown (Phi) has signed a six-year
contract extension with the team.

*** SATURDAY UPDATE *** CB Lito Sheppard (Phi) has signed a five-year
extension with the team.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** S Quintin Mikell (Phi) practiced on Friday and
should play this weekend.

CB Chad Scott (Pit) is out with his injured quadriceps.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Drayton Florence (SD) did not practice on
Thursday and should sit this weekend.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Drayton Florence (SD) will sit this weekend.

CB Ahmed Plummer (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and should 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 Bobby Taylor (Sea) was excuse from
Thursday's practice due to a personal matter.

*** FRIDAY UPDATE *** CB Bobby Taylor (Sea) practiced on Friday and
will play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Dwight Smith (TB) practiced on Thursday and
should play this weekend.

S Jason Doering (Was) has been signed by the team.

S Andre Lott (Was) has been lost for the remainder of the season after
being placed on the injured reserve list with his injured pectoral.

*** 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.