Week 9 Players in the News

*** Saturday Update *** QB Charlie Frye (CLE) will be permitted more freedom under the team's new offensive coordinator, Jeff Davidson. Frye will be allowed to call audibles more frequently during games. "What I've told (Frye) is that whether he's in the huddle or taking a snap from center, he's our coach on the field," Davidson said. "Once he enters the huddle, he's the only one that talks and that's the way our offense wants it to be. I think that's important. He's the guy that controls everything on the play, whether it's an exchange with the halfback or throwing the ball downfield."

*** Saturday Update *** QB Jon Kitna (DET) believes he is going to have the best season of his 11-year career in 2006. Kitna also feels the team's offense is going to flourish over the final two months of the year because of offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Kitna said, "It's coach Martz, to be honest. If I had had coach Martz earlier in my career, or even five months ago, I don't know if I would've been ready for that kind of coaching yet. Having been through what I've been through in the league and now having an opportunity to play for a guy like him and the way he coaches the position, it's everything I've been looking for. I didn't realize how drastically different he coaches the position. That's what I love. I love the system and things will continue to get better as the season goes on."

*** Saturday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (JAX) HC Jack Del Rio reiterated on Friday that Byron Leftwich will continue be the Jags starting quarterback when he returns to health. Backup David Garrard, for the second consecutive week, will start Sunday when the Jaguars host the Tennessee Titans. But that doesn't mean Leftwich has lost his starting job for the season, Del Rio said. "Byron [Leftwich] continues to be our quarterback," Del Rio said. "I've said that for four years. If there's a change, I'll let everyone know."

*** Saturday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban says he’s glad Roethlisberger is starting for the Steelers this week. "I'd rather face Ben than Charlie Batch just because of how their offense has been doing with Charlie Batch in there," Ekuban said. "Nothing against Ben - he's a Super Bowl quarterback. But you know what? The tape doesn't lie."

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB Chester Taylor (MIN) was a third-down running back early in his career. Now, as the Vikings' starter, Taylor is coming off the field on third downs, being replaced by RB Mewelde Moore. Taylor doesn't seem to mind. "That helps me out a lot, especially toward the end of the season, as far as my body being fresh," Taylor said. "(Moore) does a great job when he comes in there. He ain't missing a beat. He's a great attribute for us on third downs."

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Devin Hester (CHI) was added to the injury report as questionable after missing practice Friday with a tight hamstring. But the NFL’s top punt returner is expected to play Sunday when the Bears host the Dolphins. "It’s feeling pretty good," Hester said Friday afternoon. "They’re just giving me a little rest. It kind of tightened up a little bit, but it’s pretty good now. I’ll be ready to go by Sunday."

*** Saturday Update *** WR Terry Glenn (DAL) was added to the injury report as probable with a quadraceps issue. Check our Sunday Update page before the game Sunday to get the official word about his status. Some reports are saying he'll be a game time decision.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Joe Horn (NO) practiced Friday but keep an eye on him to see how he's able to warm up before Sunday's game. It's a 1 PM start, so check the Sunday Update page to get official word on Horn's status before the game. If he isn't able to go, that would obviously mean more time for Devery Henderson.

Tight End

Kicker

Offensive Line

Defensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** DL Gerard Warren (DEN) It looks like the Broncos will have Warren on the field Sunday at Pittsburgh. "He will play," Denver HC Mike Shanahan said Friday. Shanahan said he felt comfortable with Warren's playing status after the he worked all week in practice.

Linebacker

*** Saturday Update *** LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (STL) will suit up on Sunday, but Dexter Coakley will probably start in his place at weak-side linebacker. "I don't know how much he'll play," HC Scott Linehan said of Tinoisamoa, who has a broken bone in his left hand. "We still have to determine that. We'll probably start Coakley just because of the reps that he's gotten this week. Pisa will be available, and he's probably more ready to play this week than he was last week."

Defensive Back

General Team News

*** Saturday Update *** TM Minnesota Vikings (MIN) In a surprise move, the Vikings cut third-year S Rashad Baker today. The team did not make any announcements. But Baker's agent, Troy Archie, said his client has been waived. Baker, who had been inactive six of seven games this season, might have had a disagreement with an assistant coach, Archie said.

All the news

Quarterback

*** Friday Update *** QB Anthony Wright (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to be available to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Anthony Wright (CIN) practiced on Thursday and is expected to be available to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Anthony Wright (CIN) will be available to play for the team in Week 9, if needed. Wright has not been available since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on October 13.

QB David Carr (HOU) was benched Sunday due to poor performance by head coach Gary Kubiak. But there are teammates who still support Carr as the team's starter. "We're going to ride with Carr because he's the starter, and we believe he can get the job done," cornerback Dunta Robinson said. "You can't sit a guy after one bad half. Dave was coming off a great game against Jacksonville, and there's no way you throw a guy under the bus for one bad half."

*** Thursday Update *** QB David Garrard (JAX) will make his second consecutive start at quarterback in place of Byron Leftwich on Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars host Tennessee. Leftwich said Thursday that HC Jack Del Rio told him before practice he was sticking with Garrard, who led the Jaguars to a 13-6 victory at Philadelphia last week and improved to 5-1 as a starter the past two seasons. "All I know is that I was told I won't be the starter on Sunday," Leftwich said. "So now is the time to get the ankle healthy. But me personally, I'd be lying to you if I said I couldn't start. I feel I could go out there and play well, but we'll see." Del Rio has repeatedly said that Leftwich, if healthy, would be the starter. Leftwich declared himself healthy enough to play earlier this week and said he practiced without pain Wednesday. "I went out there and moved around pretty good," said Leftwich, who was downgraded to questionable Thursday. "It didn't feel 100 percent, but believe me, it's ready to roll. It's a little sore. I'm just trying to figure out what's going on. Right now, it's just frustrating because I'm missing an opportunity to play when I feel as if I can play."

Del Rio's decision could create a full-fledged quarterback controversy in Jacksonville and possibly sour his relationship with Leftwich, who said he wasn't given a reason for the move. "I'm a great interpreter and I don't know how to interpret it right now," Leftwich said. "All I know is that I need to get the ankle healthy right now. It's frustrating, but it's something I've got to deal with. I've been through worse. I'll battle through this and we'll see what happens." Garrard was equally puzzled by the decision. "It's hard for me to say anything because no one is being definitive on anything -- if it's Byron's health, it's performance or whatever," Garrard said. "I can't give you any explanation on why all of this is occurring. Until someone with greater power than me can tell you, I can only say I'm not sure."

*** Friday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (JAX) did not practice on Friday and will not start this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (JAX) was downgraded to questionable for this weekend. He was also told that David Garrard would start for the team.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (JAX) returned to practice on Wednesday. While he maintains he's healthy enough to play, HC Jack Del Rio has not named a starter yet. The QBs both expected Leftwich to be the starter against the Titans this week. Backup David Garrard indicated he expected to be back on the bench this week when the team faced the 2-5 Tennessee Titans. "I'm in the same situation I was in last week," Garrard said. "My feeling is if he's healthy, he's going to be the starting quarterback."

*** Friday Update *** QB Trent Green (KC) is going to be the third QB for Sunday's game in St. Louis. Edwards said it would take “dire, dire, dire, dire conditions" for Green to play, saying he wouldn't even play him if he were down 200 points. Edwards just wants to ease Green back into everything and is doing this to "get him acclimated going out in the warm-ups with the team."

*** Thursday Update *** QB Trent Green (KC) took another step in his long recovery Wednesday, by participating in 7-on-7 drills for the first time since early September. Green was evaluated again this week but still hasn’t been given clearance to play, and as expected, he won’t play this Sunday against his old team, St. Louis. "He looked good," Chiefs HC Herm Edwards said. "He gave us a good look as a Rams quarterback."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Trent Green (KC) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (MIA) is still experiencing continued soreness in the patellar tendon of his right knee. It has the Dolphins beginning to consider placing him on the injured reserve list, which would end his season. He was benched after Week 4 this season for not being able to perform at his expected level because of the injury. He's since suffered at least two setbacks after starting a new rehabilitation program on his surgically repaired knee. Culpepper has been serving as the third-sting quarterback but was inactive last week at Miami. He missed much of Wednesday's practice and was wearing a minimum contact jersey during today's drills, suggesting he would either get little or no practice time.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday and will remain the team’s #3 QB this weekend.

QB Daunte Culpepper (MIA) Monday was the one-year anniversary that Daunte Culpepper tore three ligaments in his right knee. Many medical people feel the injury takes at least a year to mend. But, Culpepper rushed back to start the first four games of the season, before being shut down. HC Nick Saban said Monday that Culpepper continues to experience soreness in the surgically repaired knee, and Culpepper once again was held out of practice. Said Saban: " It's the work he does to try to strengthen it and some of the rehab that he's doing is making him little bit sore. That soreness makes it a little harder to do the stuff he needs to do in football."

QB Brad Johnson (MIN) HC Brad Childress made abundantly clear in his press conference that veteran quarterback Brad Johnson will remain the team's starter. But, Childress also won't continue to tolerate mistakes. "You got to take care of the football," Childress said. "That's not negotiable." Later, when asked about his philosophy of benching a quarterback, Childress said, "I'm not a short-hook guy."

*** Friday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced on Friday and will start this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced on Thursday and will start as normal this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced on Wednesday and will start as normal this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Cassel (NE) practiced on Friday and will be able to play this weekend.

QB Aaron Brooks (OAK) has been cleared to practice in full-squad drills for the first time since his injury. "My concern is getting back to the point before I got (hurt)," Brooks said Monday. "I don't ever want to get out there and say one thing and end up hurting the team." HC Art Shell said that Andrew Walter is the starting quarterback until Brooks can do everything that a quarterback is supposed to do.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) HC Bill Cowher said Tuesday he has no intention of changing quarterbacks. But Roethlisberger said if his coach wants Batch, he would support his decision. "I want what's best for the team. If that's Charlie Batch being in there, then that's Charlie Batch being in there," Roethlisberger said. "I want what's best for this team to help it win. I'm not going to cry and complain about getting pulled. My job is to go out and play good football, so that there isn't even a decision to be made." Roethlisberger, though, disputed his coach's words a day earlier that he was trying to do too much. "Not really. You have confidence. You ask any quarterback out there. Charlie will laugh with me when I come off the field. He'll say, 'I can tell you're feeling it. You're making throws that normally, most people don't throw,'" said Roethlisberger. "I felt that good against Kansas City and against Atlanta. You get into a rhythm and you feel good. People forget that the last two years we were pretty good. Last year, we won a Super Bowl, I think. It worked out for us. The coaches call a good game plan that we put together and we do a good job of preparation all week. It's time for me to start transitioning that to Sunday."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Chris Simms (TB) remains out after his splenectomy.

*** Friday Update *** QB Mark Brunell (WAS) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Mark Brunell (WAS) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Mark Brunell (WAS) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

QB Mark Brunell (WAS) HC Joe Gibbs reiterated on Monday that there was no change at the quarterback position. Mark Brunell, despite being slowed by a strained rib muscle, is expected to draw the start against the Cowboys. He is expected to return to practice on Wednesday. "I think we have a good plan with what we laid out [at quarterback]," Gibbs said. "Nothing has changed with our quarterback situation. We will see how Mark feels on Wednesday."

Running Back

*** Thursday Update *** RB Fred McCrary (ATL) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Fred McCrary (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB B.J. Sams (BAL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB B.J. Sams (BAL) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR) felt big Ted Washington on his right leg and thought his rookie season might be over. The Panthers rookie running back heard a pop and thought the 365-pound Washington had broken his ankle. "I looked back and I saw him and I said, 'Oh no,"' Williams said. "You think I'm going to pull it back and I'm going to have that 'Pirates of the Caribbean' leg." His hairbreadth escape from a peg leg came Oct. 8 as Carolina played Cleveland. "I waited until the (training staff) came out there, and I asked them, 'Is it still on there?"' Williams said. "Of course, I thought it was broken, but it wasn't. It was a high ankle sprain on both sides, and I'm coming through it all right now." Williams has come back slowly from the injury. He practiced two of the three days last week, but missed his third straight game in the loss to Dallas. Williams practiced both days this week, and hopes to be able to give the Panthers' struggling offense a boost when they return after their bye to face Tampa Bay on Nov. 13. "Going back to giving them a spark, hopefully. That's what I'm here for," Williams said.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jason McKie (CHI) The Bears announced on Thursday that they have signed fullback Jason McKie to a five-year contract extension. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

RB Rudi Johnson (CIN) Johnson aired some complaints about not seeing the ball enough. "There's too much going on, trying to do too much," said Johnson, who gained more than 1,400 rushing yards the past two seasons and has 552 yards on 142 carries this season. "Stick with what's working. If you're trying to win the ball game, stick with what's working. You know what I mean?

"If they find a way to stop it, then you change up. You change up throughout the game, but don't just cold turkey something for no reason."

*** Friday Update *** RB Tatum Bell (DEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend although he's not 100%. Whether he or Mike Bell gets the start is unclear at this time although the feeling is that Mike Bell would see more time.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Tatum Bell (DEN) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend. However, his toe is still hurting, so it looks like he’ll be less than 100%.

RB Tatum Bell (DEN) Tatum Bell sounded like he's accepting the idea that Mike Bell could continue to carry the load. "I would expect Mike to get in there and try to help me get back," Tatum Bell said. "The way he's running, hopefully he can carry it on through this next week. There won't be no drop-off if I'm not in there because we know Mike is going to come in there and get it done."

*** Friday Update *** RB Cedric Cobbs (DEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Kyle Johnson (DEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kyle Johnson (DEN) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ahman Green (GB) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ahman Green (GB) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ahman Green (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brandon Miree (GB) did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Brandon Miree (GB) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brandon Miree (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Vernand Morency (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB P.J. Pope (GB) has put in overtime to get ready for this weekend. The Packers only have Ahman Green and backup Noah Herron available for the Bills game and would like to have another back available in case there is another injury. The 5-9, 218-pound Pope was signed off the Bears practice squad Tuesday to help fill the void left by Vernand Morency's injury.

RB P.J. Pope (GB) The Packers signed P.J. Pope on Tuesday. They cut C Chris White to make room on the roster.

*** Friday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

RB Joseph Addai (IND) suffered a minor wrist injury during Week 8. However, he is not expected to miss any game action as a result of the injury.

*** Friday Update *** RB Dominic Rhodes (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Dominic Rhodes (IND) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Dominic Rhodes (IND) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (JAX) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (JAX) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Derrick Wimbush (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) wants to play again. And he wants to do it in 2006. Holmes, who is currently on the PUP list, hasn't played since week 7 of the 2005 season when he suffered a severe neck injury. Holmes hasn't been around the team, but he's been working out and staying in shape. Carl Peterson, Chiefs' President and GM refuses to make a prediction regarding the RB saying, "Other times before, there were a lot of media, a lot of fans that said he would never, never play football again when he had his hip surgery and he came back and scored (27) touchdowns, set the NFL record."

*** Friday Update *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Laurence Maroney (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Laurence Maroney (NE) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and has been added to the injury report as questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

RB Reggie Bush (NO) said his left ankle injury against Baltimore was more of an aggravation of a sprain that occurred in Week 1 at Cleveland, something he expects to keep playing with. "I'll be ready for Tampa," Bush said Monday between meetings and treatment at the New Orleans Saints' training headquarters. The sprain is "something that's kind of been lingering since that first game and hasn't been 100 percent since," Bush said. "I've just been kind of playing through it. It just kept getting better and better every week, and I got to the point where I was feeling pretty good, and now I'm right back to the point where I started. "But even then I was able to play through it, so it's really just a matter of me taking care of it," Bush said.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jim Finn (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Curtis Martin (NYJ) finally surrendering to his surgically repaired knee and has decided to end his comeback attempt for 2006. Martin was placed on the Reserved/PUP list Wednesday. The move means Martin will not participate the rest of this season. “It is not retirement. It is Reserved PUP which means he will not be able to participate this season," HC Eric Mangini said. "He will still be part of the team. He will still take part in all the meetings and help us in any way he can.” It sounds as if the future Hall of Famer is leaning towards retiring. "Retirement may be the inevitable result of this, but I'm not retiring right now," Martin said. "If I don't play again, the doctors say I have a chance to live a normal life. If I do play again, I can jeopardize that."

RB Curtis Martin (NYJ) According to a report in the Newark Star-Ledger, New York Jets running back Curtis Martin will not play through the remainder of the 2006 season and is likely through playing for his career, according to several players and a team official. "(Curtis) told me he's done," said one unnamed player. "He said he has bone-on-bone and he can't cut. Besides, he's not in any type of shape to play. The only way he would play is by some type of miracle. I think he's going to concentrate on his business opportunities. He feels he can make more money off the field than on it." However, the Jets insisted Curtis Martin has not yet decided to end his season, despite a published report Tuesday that the NFL's No. 4 career rusher has told members of the team he won't return this year. "There has been no decision," HC Eric Mangini said when addressing the story in The Star-Ledger.

*** Friday Update *** RB Zack Crockett (OAK) missed practice Friday and will be a game time decision.

*** Friday Update *** RB Justin Fargas (OAK) missed practice Friday and will be a game time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Justin Fargas (OAK) did not practice on Thursday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB LaMont Jordan (OAK) practiced fully Friday and looks to be healthier than he has been. Although caution is advised with his back.

*** Thursday Update *** RB LaMont Jordan (OAK) practiced on Thursday but remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Najeh Davenport (PIT) is preparing for what could be his new role on his new team, that of third-down back. Davenport already knows the role of a third-down back the way the Steelers use one. The Steelers don't ask their third-down back to run much or catch much. What they want him to do is block well. RB Willie Parker is ideal for the third-down role because of his quickness, his smarts and his ability to pick up the blitz. But the Steelers don't want to play him every down, so they are more likely to turn to Davenport to fill that role.

*** Friday Update *** RB Dan Kreider (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Dan Kreider (PIT) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Dan Kreider (PIT) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Duce Staley (PIT) will likely not be activated for the Broncos tilt, even with the season-ending injury to RB Verron Haynes. FB John Kuhn, who was signed from the practice squad this week, will likely dress instead because of his ability to play on special teams.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) will not play this week vs. the Oakland Raiders. "The medical people are reluctant to give me the green light on Shaun after what they saw on the (MRI, X-rays)," HC Mike Holmgren said. "He is getting better. He is feeling better."

*** Friday Update *** RB Maurice Hicks (SF) practiced on Friday but remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Maurice Hicks (SF) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Maurice Hicks (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR Clarence Moore (BAL) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Clarence Moore (BAL) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Clarence Moore (BAL) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Sam Aiken (BUF) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Sam Aiken (BUF) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Sam Aiken (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Steve Smith (CAR) had an off game last week including a muffed punt return. After the game he indicated he won't be returning punts again, "That'll be my last time back there." When asked who made that decision, he replied, "The last time I checked, I've only got one person to answer to. That's my maker." HC John Fox responded on the topic, "I don't know what he [Smith] said after the game, but that could have been in frustration. I haven't talked to him about it. He was very open minded to do it in that game. We'll revisit that as we move forward."

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chad Johnson (CIN) Paying up on a bet with Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall, Chad Johnson shaved off his blonde Mohawk. "The whole deal last week was if we lost to Atlanta that I would cut the Mohawk, but if we won, then DeAngelo would have to work at Big Willy's Fatburger," Johnson said of teammate Willie Anderson's Atlanta restaurant.

"Maybe with the change with the Mohawk, everything will change around here," the receiver said Wednesday. "The way we are playing offensively right now, we are kind of up and down, week-in and week-out, and maybe with the cut of the Mohawk we just might go on a run. Hopefully, it turns out that way."

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Josh Cribbs (CLE) has signed a six-year extension with the team.

*** Friday Update *** WR Dennis Northcutt (CLE) partially participated in Friday’s practice and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Dennis Northcutt (CLE) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Dennis Northcutt (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Terry Glenn (DAL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

WR Skyler Green (DAL) With RB/KR Tyson Thompson out with a broken ankle, rookie RB/WR/KR Skyler Green, who was converted from receiver to running back at the start of the season, could become the kick returner and No. 3 running back for the Cowboys.

*** Friday Update *** WR Terrell Owens (DAL) is falling asleep in team meetings, most recently on Thursday, and it is bothering passing game coordinator Todd Haley. Owens downplayed the report Friday. "As long as I don't sleep on Sunday," the Dallas Cowboys receiver said as he left the locker room at the team's practice facility. As is customary on Friday, he did not conduct interviews. The receiver said in Friday's editions of The Dallas Morning News that he informed the Cowboys about a sleeping problem before signing with them. "It's nothing new for me to fall asleep in a meeting," he said. Owens said the problem dates to the first stop of his career in San Francisco, where he said receivers coach George Stewart thought he was staying up too late. "When I did get to bed early, I would still get to meetings and fall asleep, and it's the same thing here," Owens said. Owens said he hasn't been staying out late. He acknowledged that his sleeping habit irks Cowboys passing game coordinator Todd Haley, who had a run-in with Owens at practice earlier this season. "At some point, give me a little vet credit," Owens said. "But I understand (Haley) wants me to be a professional and be a standup guy for the younger guys on the team." Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said it was an issue of "personal health" that wouldn't be discussed outside the team. "I don't say that as though it's something that's irritating at all," Jones said.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Shaun Bodiford (GB) will likely handle punt returns in place of the injured Charles Woodson.

*** Friday Update *** WR Greg Jennings (GB) practiced for a second straight day on Friday, a good indication that he is healthy and is going to play vs. Buffalo. "I think I'll be able to go," said Jennings, who remains listed as questionable. "I'm doing a lot better now. I'm a lot more comfortable in cutting and just running, getting off the jam, things like that. That was the biggest issue going into the Arizona game, how comfortable I felt with myself."

*** Thursday Update *** WR Greg Jennings (GB) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Greg Jennings (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR David Anderson (HOU) will assume the team's punt returning duties for the indefinite future, beginning in Week 9.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Edell Shepherd (HOU) added punt returns to his duties after Phillip Buchanon was released two weeks ago. After struggling last week, he was replaced by rookie David Anderson. HC Gary Kubiak noted, "You get in a situation like that on the road and it was obvious that he lost his confidence catching the ball. And for me as a coach, I have to see that quicker and take that burden off him when he's struggling like that. I thought that David went in and did a good job, but we'll just keep coaching [Shepherd] up. He's done some good things. We'll work with him this week and see how he responds."

*** Friday Update *** WR Aaron Moorehead (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Aaron Moorehead (IND) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (IND) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (IND) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (IND) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Terrence Wilkins (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Terrence Wilkins (IND) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Terrence Wilkins (IND) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Ernest Wilford (JAX) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Ernest Wilford (JAX) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Ernest Wilford (JAX) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Marcus Robinson (MIN) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in San Francisco.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Marcus Robinson (MIN) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Marcus Robinson (MIN) missed Monday's game because of a lower-back injury, and it's uncertain when he will resume practicing. "Hard to tell," HC Brad Childress said. "I know he's in there treating right now, and we'll just see what his comfort level is as well."

*** Friday Update *** WR Reche Caldwell (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Reche Caldwell (NE) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jabar Gaffney (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jabar Gaffney (NE) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chad Jackson (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Chad Jackson (NE) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Joe Horn (NO) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Joe Horn (NO) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Joe Horn (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Michael Lewis (NO) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Michael Lewis (NO) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Michael Lewis (NO) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) missed practice again Friday with back spasms. "It's hard to predict what's going to happen with a back," Coughlin said Friday. "I think yesterday he felt pretty good. He went ahead and tried to work and he just wasn't able to do it." Burress was downgraded from probable to questionable for Sunday's game and will be a game-time decision, according to Coughlin.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Sinorice Moss (NYG) did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Sinorice Moss (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Sinorice Moss (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play this weekend.

WR Sinorice Moss (NYG) It's starting to look like a lost rookie season for Moss. The second-rounder missed most of training camp and has dressed for just one of the first seven games this season. He suffered yet another setback last week in his attempt to return from an injured quad. According to HC Tom Coughlin, the Giants had to shut him down last week after he had been cleared to resume practicing. Coughlin said Moss is now cleared to participate in individual drills only.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Amani Toomer (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR David Tyree (NYG) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR David Tyree (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR David Tyree (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Santonio Holmes (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Santonio Holmes (PIT) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Santonio Holmes (PIT) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Sean Morey (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Sean Morey (PIT) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Sean Morey (PIT) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Willie Reid (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Cedrick Wilson (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Cedrick Wilson (PIT) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Cedrick Wilson (PIT) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Bobby Engram (SEA) partially participated in Friday’s practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Bobby Engram (SEA) practiced on Thursday but remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Darrell Jackson (SEA) returned to practice today and declared himself ready to play Monday night vs. Oakland. His left foot is still sore from Chiefs CB Ty Law "rolling up" on it during the game last week.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Darrell Jackson (SEA) missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday with a sore left foot but is listed as probable on the team's injury report. Jackson is expected to play in the team's Monday night matchup with the Oakland Raiders.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Darrell Jackson (SEA) missed practice today for the first time since training camp ended. The team is listing him as probable with a sore knee. Jackson is walking without a limp and should be ready to go Monday night. He was receiving treatment during practice and therefore did not attend.

*** Friday Update *** WR David Givens (TEN) was limited in Friday’s practice. He will be a game-time decision but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR David Givens (TEN) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR David Givens (TEN) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Bobby Wade (TEN) was limited in Friday’s practice and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Bobby Wade (TEN) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Bobby Wade (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Roydell Williams (TEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Roydell Williams (TEN) did not beat around the bush following Wednesday's workout. "It hurts," he said. "It's not sore. It hurts." Williams practiced for the first time since he sustained a broken finger Oct. 15 at Washington. Pins were surgically inserted to help stabilize it. "I know I'm playing this week because I'm out there practicing," he said. He has three receptions for 46 yards in six games.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Roydell Williams (TEN) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Lloyd (WAS) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brandon Lloyd (WAS) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Santana Moss (WAS) missed his sixth straight practice Friday with an injured left hamstring and isn't expected to play against the Dallas Cowboys. Asked whether he'd ruled out Moss for Sunday's game, HC Joe Gibbs said: "Yeah. Looks more and more like it will be hard to have him go." Moss however did rule himself out and said he will not be able to play.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Santana Moss (WAS) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Santana Moss (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR David Patten (WAS) did not practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR David Patten (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Antwaan Randle El (WAS) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Antwaan Randle El (WAS) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Antwaan Randle El (WAS) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

Tight End

*** Friday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Quinn Sypniewski (BAL) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Quinn Sypniewski (BAL) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Quinn Sypniewski (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow Jr (CLE) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow Jr (CLE) practiced on Wednesday and is fired up for Sunday's Chargers game. "I look at it as a heavyweight match. It's me vs. Gates," Winslow said Wednesday. "I want to be the best tight end out there, and I've got to go do it on Sunday. You know, Tony's right behind me, Gates is right behind me. So I've got to stay on top." Winslow was referring to Kansas City's Tony Gonzalez. "I said I was the best. I am the best. And I'm going to prove it on Sunday," Winslow said.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow Jr (CLE) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Tony Scheffler (DEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (IND) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (IND) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Daniel Graham (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Daniel Graham (NE) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Garrett Mills (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Garrett Mills (NE) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Dave Thomas (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Dave Thomas (NE) partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ernie Conwell (NO) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Vernon Davis (SF) did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Vernon Davis (SF) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Vernon Davis (SF) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Aaron Walker (STL) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Hartsock (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ben Hartsock (TEN) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ben Hartsock (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

Kicker

*** Friday Update *** PK Adam Vinatieri (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Adam Vinatieri (IND) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Adam Vinatieri (IND) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

He also talked about facing his former team this Sunday when he faces New England. He left phone messages for Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft at the time he decided to sign with the Colts. He said the messages weren't returned, and that he hasn't spoken with either Belichick or Kraft since he left town. Vinatieri on if he hopes Sunday night's game comes down to a last-second field goal: "I've thought about that. It would be fun if it was that way."

Offensive Line

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) Former OC Keith Rowen has dropped a grievance he filed against the Cardinals for forcing him to stay with the team as an “offensive assistant,” The NFL notified the Cardinals of Rowen’s action. After spending the first practices after his demotion on the field, Rowen’s duties now are confined to office work. He no longer attends practices or road games.

*** Friday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) G Kynan Forney practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) G Kynan Forney practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) G Kynan Forney did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) G Tutan Reyes practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) G Tutan Reyes did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) G Tutan Reyes did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) C Olin Kreutz on Thursday signed a contract extension that keeps him with the Chicago Bears through the 2010 season. "It means a lot," Kreutz said. "The Bears didn't have to re-sign me right now and they did, and I'm thankful for that. "I can retire a Bear now." Terms of the three-year extension were not disclosed. Kreutz's existing six-year, $23 million deal was not due to expire until after the 2007 season, but the Bears sought an extension. Kreutz has played in 61 straight regular-season games and has missed only one start since he became the starting center opening day of 1999. That was due to appendicitis in November 2002. Kreutz had the chance to leave the Bears when the Miami Dolphins offered more money in 2002 before his last contract, but returned to Chicago. "He's been very loyal to us," Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said. "Not only has he been a good football player, he's been a very loyal player and I also told Olin this: 'loyalty is a two-way street.' I wanted to make sure he saw that first hand from our perspective."

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) C Rich Braham did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

T Levi Jones did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

G Eric Steinbach has accepted diversion rather than going to trial on a drunken boating charge. If Steinbach spends 10 hours of community service, takes a boating class, and donates $500 to the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife the charges against him will be dismissed.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Joe Andruzzi partially participated in Friday’s practice and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

T Ryan Tucker did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Joe Andruzzi did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

HC Romeo Crennel has yet to disclose what kind of illness RT Ryan Tucker has contracted. The illness has sidelined Tucker since playing against the Broncos Oct. 22. He has not been with the team since. Crennel has declined to report Tuckers' symptoms to avoid speculation from the media. "He's not on his death bed or anything like that. We have to take time to get that illness figured out," Crennel said. Kelly Butler will make his second straight start in place of Tucker this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Joe Andruzzi suffered a bone bruise and no structural damage in his right knee during the Jets game. It's not yet known if Andruzzi will play Sunday in San Diego, but the news was good, especially considering the Browns are already without T Ryan Tucker (undiagnosed illness) indefinitely. Their replacements are T Kelly Butler and G Lennie Friedman. HC Romeo Crennel said both players have starting experience, so it's not like throwing two rookies in there.

*** Friday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) T Ephraim Salaam practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) T Ephraim Salaam did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) T Ephraim Salaam did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Ryan Diem did not practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Ryan Diem did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Ryan Diem did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) T Stockar McDougle did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) T Stockar McDougle did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Kevin Sampson partially participated in Friday’s practice and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Kevin Sampson did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Kevin Sampson did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) G Jeno James practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) G Jeno James practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) LG Jeno James returned to practice Wednesday, only eight days removed from arthroscopic knee surgery. He is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) C Matt Birk practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

G Artis Hicks practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Marcus Johnson practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) C Matt Birk partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

G Artis Hicks partially participated in Thursday’s practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

T Marcus Johnson partially participated in Thursday’s practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) C Matt Birk did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

G Artis Hicks did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

T Marcus Johnson did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) G Russ Hochstein partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

C Nick Kaczur partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

T Matt Light partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

G Stephen Neal partially participated in Friday’s practice but barring a setback is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) G Russ Hochstein partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

T Nick Kaczur partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

T Matt Light partially participated in Thursday’s practice and has been added to the injury report as questionable for this weekend.

G Stephen Neal partially participated in Thursday’s practice and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jammal Brown did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

T Jon Stinchcomb practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Zach Strief practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jammal Brown did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

T Jon Stinchcomb practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Zach Strief practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jammal Brown did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

T Jon Stinchcomb practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Zach Strief practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) LG Barry Sims will miss the Raiders' game at Seattle on Monday night because of an abdominal strain, ending his streak of 68 consecutive starts. Sims, who was injured last week against the Steelers, will be replaced by backup OL Corey Hulsey.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) G Barry Sims did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) LG Barry Sims strained his abdomen Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. "That's something we've got to make sure we take notice of," HC Art Shell said. If Sims can't play, Corey Hulsey, Paul McQuistan or Brad Badger could replace him. Sims has started 68 consecutive games.

*** Friday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) G Chris Kemoeatu practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) G Chris Kemoeatu practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) G Chris Kemoeatu practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

C Chukky Okobi will replace starter Jeff Hartings for this Sunday's game vs. the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh. Hartings sprained his MCL vs. Oakland.

*** Friday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) G Sean Locklear did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend. However, he’ll likely be a game-time decision.

C Chris Spencer did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend. However, he’ll likely be a game-time decision.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) LG Chris Spencer did not finish practice after injuring a knee, but he was walking around after practice. Floyd Womack was working with the starters at left guard. RT Sean Locklear watched practice but did not participate. He is probable with a sore ankle.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) G Benji Olson practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) G Benji Olson practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) G Benji Olson practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Jon Jansen did not practice on Friday. However, he is still listed as probable and says he will play this weekend.

T Chris Samuels practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Jon Jansen partially participated in Thursday’s practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

T Chris Samuels practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Chris Samuels practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

Defensive Line

*** Friday Update *** DL Bertrand Berry (ARI) On the weekly radio show Big Red Rage, Cardinals Bertrand Berry questioned some of his teammates' maturity and wondered whether the team had the right attitude to stage a reversal. "This is not Friday night football in high school where you're just playing for your little girlfriend in the stands," Berry said. "You're actually getting paid to do this, so it's your responsibility to go out there each and every day and do the job that you're paid very well to do. When you don't do it, you should not have your job anymore. It's that simple." Berry said he doesn't blame HC Dennis Green for the team's troubles. He blames his teammates.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL John Abraham (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Grady Jackson (ATL) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Grady Jackson (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Ryan Denney (BUF) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Ryan Denney (BUF) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Ryan Denney (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Tank Johnson (CHI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Tank Johnson (CHI) was added to the practice report as probable. However, he practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Sam Adams (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Sam Adams (CIN) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Sam Adams (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Robert Geathers (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Robert Geathers (CIN) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Robert Geathers (CIN) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL John Thornton (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL John Thornton (CIN) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL John Thornton (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Orpheus Roye (CLE) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Orpheus Roye (CLE) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Orpheus Roye (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Jason Hatcher (DAL) practiced on Friday but is still not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Jason Hatcher (DAL) practiced on Thursday but remains doubtful for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Jason Hatcher (DAL) worked on Wednesday but is still not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Gerard Warren (DEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Gerard Warren (DEN) practiced on Thursday and hopes to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Shaun Cody (DET) did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Shaun Cody (DET) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL James Hall (DET) did not practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL James Hall (DET) did not practice on Thursday. Instead, he visited a specialist to get another look at his injured shoulder. He remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Cullen Jenkins (GB) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Cullen Jenkins (GB) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Cullen Jenkins (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Johnny Jolly (GB) did not practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Johnny Jolly (GB) did not practice on Thursday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Johnny Jolly (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Corey Williams (GB) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Corey Williams (GB) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Corey Williams (GB) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Anthony Weaver (HOU) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Anthony Weaver (HOU) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Anthony Weaver (HOU) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Mario Williams (HOU) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Mario Williams (HOU) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Mario Williams (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Dwight Freeney (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Dwight Freeney (IND) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Dwight Freeney (IND) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Montae Reagor (IND) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend.

DL Montae Reagor (IND) was injured in an automobile accident just over a week ago. He has been released from the hospital and could rejoin the Indianapolis Colts this week. HC Tony Dungy said Monday he wasn't sure when Reagor would begin practicing. The 285-pound lineman, a starter in 45 games for the Colts the past four seasons, underwent surgery last Wednesday to repair the orbital bone -- the socket -- around his left eye. "We'll have our medical meeting and know a little bit more on how the surgery went and exactly what the prognosis is. But I know he's feeling good and looking forward to getting back," Dungy said.

*** Friday Update *** DL Darrell Reid (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Darrell Reid (IND) practiced on Thursday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Darrell Reid (IND) practiced on Wednesday but is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Brent Hawkins (JAX) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Brent Hawkins (JAX) did not practice on Thursday and was downgraded to doubtful for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Brent Hawkins (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL John Henderson (JAX) did not practice on Friday but remains probable for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL John Henderson (JAX) did not practice on Thursday but is still expected to start this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL John Henderson (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Bobby McCray (JAX) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Bobby McCray (JAX) practiced on Thursday and is expected to