THURSDAY UPDATES

Quarterbacks

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tom Brady (NE) has lost his grandmother who
died Wednesday at the age of 94.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Couch (FA) underwent surgery for a torn
labrum and a torn rotator cuff and will undergo four months of rehab.



Running Backs

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) did in fact announce his
retirement today.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) says his injured knee is
"much better" and that he will "be ready for next year."



Wide Receivers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (Phi) practiced again on
Thursday but officially remains questionable for this Super Bowl.



Tight Ends

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE L.J. Smith (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play in the Super Bowl.



Offensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jon Runyan (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play in the Super Bowl.



Defensive Linemen

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Richard Seymour (NE) practiced on Thursday
and will play in the Super Bowl.



Linebackers

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Simoneau (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play in the Super Bowl.



ALL OF THE NEWS



Quarterbacks

QB Brett Favre (GB) will retire from the NFL according to fellow
Packer Donald Driver.  However, Favre's older brother Scott Favre
believes he will return for another season with Green Bay.  Favre will
announce his intentions before the start of free agency on March 2nd.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tom Brady (NE) has lost his grandmother who
died Wednesday at the age of 94.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** QB Tim Couch (FA) underwent surgery for a torn
labrum and a torn rotator cuff and will undergo four months of rehab.



Running Backs

RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) is expected to retire from the NFL.  The rumor
is that he will sign a one-day contract with Dallas and retire as a
Cowboy.  Smith has schedule a press conference for Thursday morning.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Emmitt Smith (Ari) did in fact announce his
retirement today.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) says his injured knee is
"much better" and that he will "be ready for next year."

RB Ricky Williams (ret) says he is still retired and hasn't talked to
new Dolphins HC Nick Saban.  Thanks for the update Ricky.



Wide Receivers

WR David Boston (Mia) pleaded no contest to charges that he hit an
airport ticket agent and will pay $711 in fines and restitution.

WR Terrell Owens (Phi) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable on
the injury report with his injured ankle.  However, Owens maintains
that he will definitely play in the Super Bowl.  "I will play on
Sunday," said Owens.  "I know the type person I am.  I have a lot of
faith in my ability.  I feel great.  I'm proving a lot of people
wrong.  The sky is the limit for me.  There are no limitations."
However, HC Andy Reid is more cautious.  "We took it nice and slow
today," said Reid. "We'll see how he is tomorrow. The plan is to keep
increasing every day."

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** WR Terrell Owens (Phi) practiced again on
Thursday but officially remains questionable for this Super Bowl.



Tight Ends

TE Chad Lewis (Phi) has been placed on the injured reserve list with
his injured foot.

TE L.J. Smith (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play in
the Super Bowl despite his injured back.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** TE L.J. Smith (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play in the Super Bowl.

TE Jeff Thomason (Phi) has been signed by the team and will see action
in the Super Bowl.



Place Kickers & Special Teamers



Offensive Linemen

T Jon Runyan (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play in
the Super Bowl despite his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** T Jon Runyan (Phi) practiced on Thursday and
is expected to play in the Super Bowl.



Defensive Linemen

DE Richard Seymour (NE) practiced on Wednesday and will play in the
Super Bowl after missing the last five games with his injured knee.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** DE Richard Seymour (NE) practiced on Thursday
and will play in the Super Bowl.



Linebackers

LB Mark Simoneau (Phi) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play
in the Super Bowl despite his injured ankle.

*** THURSDAY UPDATE *** LB Mark Simoneau (Phi) practiced on Thursday
and is expected to play in the Super Bowl.



Defensive Backs

CB Patrick Surtain (Mia) has been given permission to seek a trade
from the Dolphins.



Other

DC Romeo Crennel (NE) is expected to be named the HC of the Cleveland
Browns after the Super Bowl.  This means the Patriots are likely to
lose both coordinators as OC Charlie Weis will leave to be the HC of
Notre Dame.