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Players in the News (Wednesday Edition)
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Posted 1/5 by Clayton Gray, Exclusive to Footballguys.com
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THURSDAY UPDATES
Quarterbacks
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) has won the NFL's Comeback
Player of the Year award for the 2004 season.
Running Backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Kyle Johnson (Den) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Najeh Davenport (GB) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Vonta Leach (GB) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) practiced on Thursday
and will play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Arlen Harris (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.
Wide Receivers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Triandos Luke (Den) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Robert Ferguson (GB) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Walters (Ind) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kelly Campbell (Min) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Keenan McCardell (SD) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend. However, Jerry Rice is expected
to start.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Isaac Bruce (StL) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
Tight Ends
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Itula Mili (Sea) practiced on Thursday but
remains questionable for this weekend. However, he is expected to
play.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** P Jason Baker (Den) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Tim Dwight (SD) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
Offensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Dan Neil (Den) did not practice on Thursday
and remains questionable for this weekend. However, Neil is not
expected to play.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Rick DeMulling (Ind) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend. However, after seeing him
speak about how the Colts offense isn't soft, it would be a shock to
not see him play.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jerry Wunsch (Sea) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tom Nutten (StL) was limited in practice on
Thursday but has been upgraded to questionable for this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Anton Palepoi (Den) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Trevor Pryce (Den) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Grady Jackson (GB) did not practice on
Thursday but is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Mathis (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to see some snaps this weekend. However, Abraham
says he might not be ready and doesn't want to jeopardize his future
by playing too soon after his injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Igor Olshansky (SD) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Grant Wistrom (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Bryce Fisher (StL) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Tyoka Jackson (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend. However, barring
sudden improvement, he is not expected to play.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend. However, barring
a setback he is expected to play.
Linebackers
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Paris Lenon (GB) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Gary Brackett (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rob Morris (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kenyatta Wright (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Niko Koutouvides (Sea) practiced on
Thursday but remains questionable for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brandon Chillar (StL) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
Defensive Backs
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Roc Alexander (Den) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (Den) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend. He will wear a cast on his
fractured thumb.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason David (Ind) practiced on Thursday but
remains questionable for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Terrance Shaw (Min) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Brian Williams (Min) practiced on Thursday
and will play this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Sammy Davis (SD) was limited on Thursday
and remains questionable for this weekend.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Marcus Trufant (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
Other
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** HC Pete Carroll (USC) is reportedly the main
target of the San Francisco 49ers as they search for a new HC. For
his part, Carroll has said that he is not interested in an NFL job.
"I can't imagine a formula where somebody could get me interested. At
SC, I have so much control and call every shot, and that's such a
difference to me," said Carroll. "I've seen the other side of it.
There aren't very many opportunities that have ever existed in the NFL
where you can do all of that the way you want to do everything.
That's why I'm not interested."
ALL OF THE NEWS
Quarterbacks
QB Peyton Manning (Ind) has won the Offensive Player of the Year award
for the 2004 season.
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pit) says he expects to play in the team's
first playoff game. In other news, Roethlisberger has won the
Offensive Rookie of the Year award for the 2004 season. He was a
unanimous selection and becomes the first QB to win the award.
QB Drew Brees (SD) says he is interested in a long-term contract with
the team and does not want to sign a one-year deal. If the Chargers
are not able to give him the long-term deal, Brees will try to find
another team willing to commit to him. "I want a long-term commitment
from the Chargers, if not the Chargers, then from someone else," said
Brees.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Drew Brees (SD) has won the NFL's Comeback
Player of the Year award for the 2004 season.
QB Philip Rivers (SD) will reportedly not be traded by the team. If
Rivers is still a Charger on March 10th, he will be given a $6.6
million bonus.
Running Backs
FB George Layne (Atl) has been placed on the injured reserve list with
a fractured jaw.
RB Kyle Johnson (Den) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for
this weekend due to his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Kyle Johnson (Den) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.
RB Najeh Davenport (GB) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Najeh Davenport (GB) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
FB Vonta Leach (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured ankle and shin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** FB Vonta Leach (GB) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
RB Moe Williams (Min) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) practiced on Thursday
and will play this weekend.
RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) says he will be "110% ready" for the team's
first playoff game.
RB Jesse Chatman (SD) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured toe.
RB Arlen Harris (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Arlen Harris (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.
RB Chris Brown (Ten) will soon have arthroscopic surgery on both
ankles. HC Jeff Fisher described the upcoming surgeries as "minor".
Wide Receivers
WR Triandos Luke (Den) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his concussion.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Triandos Luke (Den) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
WR Robert Ferguson (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his head and neck injuries.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Robert Ferguson (GB) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.
WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured foot.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Brandon Stokley (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
WR Troy Walters (Ind) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for
this weekend due to his concussion.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Troy Walters (Ind) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.
WR Kelly Campbell (Min) did not practice on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend due to his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kelly Campbell (Min) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.
WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his concussion.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
WR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable
for this weekend due to his injured toe.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Tim Dwight (SD) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
WR Keenan McCardell (SD) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable
for this weekend due to his injured hamstring. Barring a setback, he
is expected to play.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Keenan McCardell (SD) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Darrell Jackson (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
WR Koren Robinson (Sea) practiced with the 2nd team on Tuesday and
reportedly did not work on Wednesday due to soreness in his hip. His
status for this weekend is unknown. Be cautious of taking Robinson if
you are in a playoff league.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Koren Robinson (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend. However, Jerry Rice is expected
to start.
WR Jerheme Urban (Sea) will not play this weekend due to his injured foot.
WR Isaac Bruce (StL) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured hip.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Isaac Bruce (StL) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
Tight Ends
TE Bubba Franks (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his head injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for
this weekend due to his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.
TE Itula Mili (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable
for this weekend due to his injured thigh.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Itula Mili (Sea) practiced on Thursday but
remains questionable for this weekend. However, he is expected to
play.
Place Kickers & Special Teamers
P Scott Player (Ari) has signed an extension with the team that will
keep him in Arizona through the 2007 season.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** P Jason Baker (Den) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
KR Tim Dwight (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable
for this weekend due to his injured toe.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Tim Dwight (SD) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
Offensive Linemen
G Dan Neil (Den) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for
this weekend due to his injured knee and sports hernia.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Dan Neil (Den) did not practice on Thursday
and remains questionable for this weekend. However, Neil is not
expected to play.
G Rick DeMulling (Ind) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for
this weekend due to his injured ribs.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Rick DeMulling (Ind) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend. However, after seeing him
speak about how the Colts offense isn't soft, it would be a shock to
not see him play.
G Jerry Wunsch (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite the flu.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jerry Wunsch (Sea) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
G Tom Nutten (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected
to play this weekend due to his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tom Nutten (StL) was limited in practice on
Thursday but has been upgraded to questionable for this weekend.
Defensive Linemen
DE Anton Palepoi (Den) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Anton Palepoi (Den) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
DE Trevor Pryce (Den) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Trevor Pryce (Den) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
DT Grady Jackson (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Grady Jackson (GB) did not practice on
Thursday but is expected to play this weekend.
DE Robert Mathis (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Mathis (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
DE John Abraham (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to see some snaps this weekend. However, Abraham
says he might not be ready and doesn't want to jeopardize his future
by playing too soon after his injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Igor Olshansky (SD) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
DT Marcus Tubbs (Sea) will not play this weekend due to his injured ankle.
DE Grant Wistrom (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Grant Wistrom (Sea) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.
DE Bryce Fisher (StL) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Bryce Fisher (StL) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
DE Tyoka Jackson (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend due to his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Tyoka Jackson (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend. However, barring
sudden improvement, he is not expected to play.
DE Leonard Little (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend due to his injured groin.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Leonard Little (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend. However, barring
a setback he is expected to play.
Linebackers
LB Paris Lenon (GB) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured elbow.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Paris Lenon (GB) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
LB Gary Brackett (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured thigh and hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Gary Brackett (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
LB Gilbert Gardner (Ind) will not play this weekend due to his injured shoulder.
LB Rob Morris (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his head injury.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rob Morris (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
LB Kenyatta Wright (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend due to his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kenyatta Wright (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.
LB Niko Koutouvides (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend due to his injured knee.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Niko Koutouvides (Sea) practiced on
Thursday but remains questionable for this weekend.
LB Brandon Chillar (StL) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Brandon Chillar (StL) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
Defensive Backs
CB Roc Alexander (Den) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured ankle.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Roc Alexander (Den) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
S John Lynch (Den) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this
weekend despite his injured thumb.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S John Lynch (Den) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend. He will wear a cast on his
fractured thumb.
S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured hamstring.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Idrees Bashir (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
CB Nick Harper (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured back.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Nick Harper (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.
CB Jason David (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable
for this weekend due to his injured foot.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason David (Ind) practiced on Thursday but
remains questionable for this weekend.
S Corey Chavous (Min) will not play this weekend due to his fractured elbow.
CB Terrance Shaw (Min) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured ribs.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Terrance Shaw (Min) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
CB Brian Williams (Min) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite the flu.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Brian Williams (Min) practiced on Thursday
and will play this weekend.
CB Sammy Davis (SD) did not practice on Wednesday due to personal. He
is listed as questionable for this weekend due to his injured leg.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Sammy Davis (SD) was limited on Thursday
and remains questionable for this weekend.
CB Bobby Taylor (Sea) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for
this weekend due to his injured knee.
CB Marcus Trufant (Sea) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured thigh.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Marcus Trufant (Sea) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.
Other
OC Keith Rowen (Ari) has been hired from Kansas City as the team's new OC.
OC Terry Shea (Chi) has been fired by the team.
DC Leslie Frazier (Cin) will not return next season as the team has
decided not to renew his contract.
OC Bill Musgrave (Jac) has been fired by the team.
HC Nick Saban (Mia) says he "would be open" to having Ricky Williams
return to the Dolphins.
HC Dennis Erickson (SF) has been fired by the team.
*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** HC Pete Carroll (USC) is reportedly the main
target of the San Francisco 49ers as they search for a new HC. For
his part, Carroll has said that he is not interested in an NFL job.
"I can't imagine a formula where somebody could get me interested. At
SC, I have so much control and call every shot, and that's such a
difference to me," said Carroll. "I've seen the other side of it.
There aren't very many opportunities that have ever existed in the NFL
where you can do all of that the way you want to do everything.
That's why I'm not interested."
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