Quarterbacks

QB Joey Harrington (Det) could possibly be released by the team later
next month according to Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com.  According to
Kowalski, team president Matt Millen wants to stick with Harrington,
but the offensive coaches want to cut ties and go in another
direction.  Harrington's contract calls for a $3 million roster bonus
this offseason and almost $5 million in salary for the 2005 season.
However, the Lions organization says there is no truth to the report.

QB Quincy Carter (NYJ) was excused from Wednesday's practice for
personal reasons, but he is expected to be available to play this
weekend.

QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) was sent home from practice on Wednesday but
is expected to play this weekend despite having the flu.  "I'm not a
doctor, but I would be shocked if (Pennington) didn't play", says HC
Herman Edwards.

QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pit) will donate his $18,000 playoff game check
to aid in the relief of the tsunami victims.



Running Backs

RB James Mungro (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured toe.

RB Moe Williams (Min) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured ankle.

RB Kevin Faulk (NE) did not practice fully on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend with his injured knee.

RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured ankle.  The team will announce their
starting RB on game-day.

RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured knee.

RB Duce Staley (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured hamstring.  The team will announce
their starting RB on game-day.

RB Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for
this weekend with his injured hamstring.

RB Steven Jackson (StL) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured ribs.



Wide Receivers

WR Kelly Campbell (Min) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

WR Randy Moss (Min) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

WR Terrell Owens (Phi) will not play this weekend due to his injured ankle.

WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured knee.

WR Isaac Bruce (StL) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured groin and hand.



Tight Ends

TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured back.

TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured ankle.

TE Chad Lewis (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured triceps.

TE L.J. Smith (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured back.



Place Kickers & Special Teamers

KR Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for
this weekend with his injured hamstring.



Offensive Linemen

G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured triceps.

G Tom Nutten (StL) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this
weekend despite his injured knee.

G Adam Timmerman (StL) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured knee and foot.



Defensive Linemen

DE Robert Mathis (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured knee.

DT Josh Williams (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend with his injured shoulder.

DE Richard Seymour (NE) did not practice fully on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend with his injured knee.

DE John Abraham (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for
this weekend with his injured knee.  He will likely be a game-time
decision.

DT Dewayne Robertson (NYJ) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured thigh.

DE Derrick Burgess (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play this weekend despite his sternal separation.

DT Hollis Thomas (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured elbow.

DE Tyoka Jackson (StL) did not practice on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend with his injured ankle.

DT Jimmy Kennedy (StL) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured foot.



Linebackers

LB Gilbert Gardner (Ind) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable
for this weekend with his injured shoulder.

LB Cato June (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured knee and ankle.

LB Rob Morris (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured neck.

LB David Thornton (Ind) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured groin.

LB Mike Nattiel (Min) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured knee.

LB Eric Alexander (NE) did not practice fully on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend with his injured ankle.

LB Matt Chatham (NE) did not practice fully on Wednesday and is
questionable for this weekend with his injured knee.

LB Kenyatta Wright (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured foot.

LB Ike Reese (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this
weekend despite his injured knee.

LB Mark Simoneau (Phi) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured ankle.

LB Nate Wayne (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured hamstring.

LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected
to play this weekend despite his injured groin and having the flu.

LB Clark Haggans (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured groin.

LB James Harrison (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured groin.

LB Joey Porter (Pit) did not practice on Wednesday but is expected to
play this weekend despite having the flu.



Defensive Backs

CB Jason David (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured foot.

CB Nick Harper (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured neck.

S Bob Sanders (Ind) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured hand.

S Corey Chavous (Min) did not practice on Wednesday and is not
expected to play this weekend due to his injured elbow.

S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite having the flu.

S Quintin Mikell (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

CB Ricardo Colclough (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured shoulder.

CB Deshea Townsend (Pit) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to
play this weekend despite his injured hand.



Other

DC Romeo Crennel (NE) is reportedly the leading candidate to become
the next HC of the Cleveland Browns.  However, the Browns can not
speak to Crennel until the Patriots are out of the playoffs.

HC Mike Holmgren (Sea) says he will return to the team for the 2005 season.