Quarterbacks

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Joey Harrington (Det) has received a vote
of confidence from team president Matt Millen and HC Steve Mariucci in
which they restated that they were not planning to release the QB this
off-season.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Quincy Carter (NYJ) will not be available
this weekend as he is with his ill mother.  Brooks Bollinger will be
the team backup QB.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
and will start this weekend.



Running Backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Mungro (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) did not practice on
Thursday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) did not practice fully on
Thursday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Steven Jackson (StL) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.



Wide Receivers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kelly Campbell (Min) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) did not practice on
Thursday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Isaac Bruce (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and has been downgraded to questionable for this weekend.
However, barring a setback he is expected to play.



Tight Ends

*** 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
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Chad Lewis (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE L.J. Smith (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.



Place Kickers & Special Teamers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.



Offensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tom Nutten (StL) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Adam Timmerman (StL) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.



Defensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Mathis (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Josh Williams (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Richard Seymour (NE) did not practice fully
on Thursday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Derrick Burgess (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Hollis Thomas (Phi) 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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jimmy Kennedy (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.



Linebackers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Gilbert Gardner (Ind) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Cato June (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 David Thornton (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday be is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Nattiel (Min) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Eric Alexander (NE) has been placed on the
injured reserve list.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Matt Chatham (NE) did not practice fully on
Thursday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kenyatta Wright (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Ike Reese (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Simoneau (Phi) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Nate Wayne (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) did not practice again
on Thursday and has been downgraded to questionable for this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Clark Haggans (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB James Harrison (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Joey Porter (Pit) practiced on Thursday and
will play this weekend.



Defensive Backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason David (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 *** S Bob Sanders (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Corey Chavous (Min) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Quintin Mikell (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ricardo Colclough (Pit) practiced on
Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deshea Townsend (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.



Other

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** HC Mike Sherman (GB) reportedly will soon lose
his GM duties with the team.



ALL OF THE NEWS

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 off season and almost $5 million in salary for the 2005 season.
However, the Lions organization says there is no truth to the report.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Joey Harrington (Det) has received a vote
of confidence from team president Matt Millen and HC Steve Mariucci in
which they restated that they were not planning to release the QB this
off-season.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Quincy Carter (NYJ) will not be available
this weekend as he is with his ill mother.  Brooks Bollinger will be
the team backup QB.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
and will start this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pit) says the bye week
helped him rest up and his "body feels better right now that it has in
a long time"



Running Backs

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB James Mungro (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Moe Williams (Min) did not practice on
Thursday and is questionable for this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) did not practice fully on
Thursday and is questionable for this weekend.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Verron Haynes (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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.

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

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Steven Jackson (StL) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.



Wide Receivers

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Kelly Campbell (Min) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Randy Moss (Min) did not practice on
Thursday but is expected to play this weekend.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Isaac Bruce (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and has been downgraded to questionable for this weekend.
However, barring a setback he is expected to play.



Tight Ends

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Dallas Clark (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Marcus Pollard (Ind) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE Chad Lewis (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE L.J. Smith (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.



Place Kickers & Special Teamers

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** KR Arlen Harris (StL) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.



Offensive Linemen

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Jermane Mayberry (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Tom Nutten (StL) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** G Adam Timmerman (StL) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.



Defensive Linemen

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Robert Mathis (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Josh Williams (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Richard Seymour (NE) did not practice fully
on Thursday and is questionable for this weekend.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE John Abraham (NYJ) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.

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.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Derrick Burgess (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Hollis Thomas (Phi) 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 with his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Tyoka Jackson (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DT Jimmy Kennedy (StL) did not practice on
Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.



Linebackers

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Gilbert Gardner (Ind) practiced on Thursday
but remains questionable for this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Cato June (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Rob Morris (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB David Thornton (Ind) did not practice on
Thursday be is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mike Nattiel (Min) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Eric Alexander (NE) has been placed on the
injured reserve list.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Matt Chatham (NE) did not practice fully on
Thursday and is questionable for this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kenyatta Wright (NYJ) did not practice on
Thursday but is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Ike Reese (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Simoneau (Phi) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Nate Wayne (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Kendrell Bell (Pit) did not practice again
on Thursday and has been downgraded to questionable for this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Clark Haggans (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB James Harrison (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Joey Porter (Pit) practiced on Thursday and
will play this weekend.



Defensive Backs

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Jason David (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 neck.

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

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Bob Sanders (Ind) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Corey Chavous (Min) did not practice on
Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Brian Dawkins (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** S Quintin Mikell (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Ricardo Colclough (Pit) practiced on
Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** CB Deshea Townsend (Pit) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play this weekend.



Other

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** HC Mike Sherman (GB) reportedly will soon lose
his GM duties with the team.

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.