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Quarterback

*** Saturday Update *** QB Quinn Gray (JAX) will likely make his third consecutive start at quarterback for the Jaguars this week. "I took all the reps this week, and coach [Jack Del Rio] told me that most likely, it'll be me [starting Sunday against the Tennessee Titans]," Gray said on Friday.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Brooks Bollinger (MIN) will reportedly start for the team this weekend according to unconfirmed sources, but there has not been an official announcement. HC Brad Childress says Tarvaris Jackson and Kelly Holcomb remain game-time decisions.

Running Back

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Joe Horn (ATL) is questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina because of an ailing hamstring. The 35-year-old Horn was added to the team's injury report Saturday. He had practiced throughout the week without any signs of a problem.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) did not even make the trip to San Diego on Saturday, so he is obviously out for this weekend's game. He participated in limited practice work this week and was previously listed as questionable for the game.

Tight End

Kicker

Offensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) The Browns have placed G Seth McKinney on the injured reserve list, which means he will be lost for the season. McKinney hurt his shoulder against the Seattle Seahawks and yesterday was ruled "out" for the Browns match-up against the Steelers this Sunday. Veteran offensive linemen Lennie Friedman and Ryan Tucker are both candidates to replace McKinney.

*** Saturday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) The Packers were hoping to start injured Junius Coston at right guard against the Minnesota Vikings, but indications are that it will be Jason Spitz lining up against the tough DT tandem of Pat Williams and Kevin Williams. Coston wasn't able to do much in practice Friday, basically watching left guard Daryn Colledge and Spitz work with the No. 1 unit. Coston started Weeks 2-5 before suffering an ankle injury. "Coston's availability was not what we had hoped," HC Mike McCarthy said. "So if we had played the game today, it would be Spitz and Colledge. Junius is not 100% right now." The coaches have been dissatisfied with the run blocking by Colledge and Spitz. Those deficiencies could be magnified against the Vikings.

Defensive Line

Linebacker

Defensive Back

*** Saturday Update *** DB Anthony Henry (DAL) said he still is not quite ready to start after fully participating in practice this week and that he likely will continue playing on the change-up defense at right corner. "(My ankle) is all right," Henry said after practice Friday. "I knew it'd be sore the next day, being my first time playing in a game. I didn't realize I played in as many plays as I did but it felt fine. They've been doing a good job of monitoring the plays I've been playing in and they've been doing a good job of treating it."

General Team News

*** Saturday Update *** TM Carolina Panthers (CAR) The Panthers have promoted QB Drew Olson to the 53-man roster after he spent all of three days on the practice squad. If veteran QB Vinny Testaverde can't go, Olson would back up QB Matt Moore, who he once bumped out of a job at UCLA. To make room for Olson, they released FB Billy Latsko, who'll revert back to the practice squad next week for sure.

*** Saturday Update *** TM Minnesota Vikings (MIN) HC Brad Childress, with the backing of owner Zygi Wilf, has given WR Troy Williamson his game check for Week 9. Childress originally docked Williamson the game check for missing the game while attending to matters related to his grandmother's funeral. "I think the important thing is everybody grieves differently. That's the thing that I learned, or we learned, in this," Childress said. "In the end, it's not important to be right, but to get it right."

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Quarterback

*** Friday Update *** QB Kurt Warner (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Kurt Warner (ARI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Kurt Warner (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (ATL) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (ATL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday. Leftwich was in more discomfort than anticipated after a pretty tough workout Monday, according to HC Bobby Petrino, so his return probably won't be for at least another week.

*** Friday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to be available to play this weekend. Remember that J.P. Losman will start for the team.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice. Remember that he will not start this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB J.P. Losman (BUF) may not have such a lock on the starting job after all. HC Dick Jauron, on Thursday, would not commit one way or another on the team's long-term plans at quarterback, only to say that this week Losman will start against Miami. "I don't know that we want to talk about the rest of the year, we're just talking about the Miami Dolphins," Jauron said. "What's happened to this point has kind of been dictated by injury and then by performance. We'll just keep moving along here and hopefully we won't change a lot. But we don't know the answer to that."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB J.P. Losman (BUF) Losman's performance last Sunday has made quite an impact on HC Dick Jauron and was the driving force behind him keeping his starting job. "I think we'll just keep moving along here and hopefully we won't change a lot," said Jauron concerning the quarterback position. "It's not like we're looking for a quarterback. We feel like we have at least two that we think can play and hopefully win in this league."

QB J.P. Losman (BUF) HC Dick Jauron named J.P. Losman his starting quarterback for this weekend's game at Miami. "J.P. Losman will start at quarterback against the Miami Dolphins," Jauron said. "He did an outstanding job finishing the Jets game and in leading us to victory over the Bengals this past Sunday." "He played well," said Jauron Monday. "There are always plays every quarterback would like to have back, but he played well. He threw some tremendous balls, threw them with authority and moved it around."

*** Friday Update *** QB David Carr (CAR) will not play this weekend. Carr said today that if he feels multiple concussions threaten his quality of life after football, he won't hesitate to give up the game. "Health is first and family is first. Football is fun. But that's not something you mess around with," said Carr. "I have three boys at home and a family and after all this is done that is where I'm going to be spending my time. I don't want to have to have the same intellectual level as my 7-year-old son right now." Carr said he's not in any danger right now.

*** Thursday Update *** QB David Carr (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB David Carr (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

QB David Carr (CAR) has a concussion to go with Vinny Testaverde's Achilles tendonitis. When asked which one he'd prefer if both were healthy, HC John Fox replied: "We'll play whoever's ready."

*** Friday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) did not practice on Friday and remains questionable to play this weekend. He had pain return to his ankle and achilles area. "It (ankle) was a little sore, and we just elected to rest him," Panthers head coach John Fox said about Testaverde, adding that the veteran is "day-to-day."

If Testaverde can't go, it would be rookie Matt Moore to get the start. Testaverde's status will be determined after they see how he feels Saturday and he could be a game time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) is the leading candidate to start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers after he practiced for a second straight day Thursday. Testaverde and rookie Matt Moore took all the snaps as David Carr missed his second straight practice with a concussion. However, HC John Fox held off selecting a starter for Sunday's game against Atlanta, but he did say Testaverde has looked good after he was sidelined with a right Achilles' tendon injury last week. "He got through practice fine today," Fox said.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to start this weekend. "I feel great right now. Hopefully there are no setbacks, which I don't anticipate," said Testaverde, who turns 44 next week. "I'm excited about it. I think we made the right decision in not pushing it last week."

*** Friday Update *** QB Jay Cutler (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Jay Cutler (DEN) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Jay Cutler (DEN) wants to play Sunday in Kansas City, and it looks like he will. HC Mike Shanahan said following Wednesday's practice that if Cutler didn't suffer "a setback, he should be ready to go." Cutler suffered a severe bruise to his lower left leg in the first half of the loss to the Lions Sunday and wore a pad on the outside of his leg during Wednesday's practice. Cutler took most of the work with the first-team offense, Shanahan said. "I'm not sure how much it hurt, but he was productive out there and took his normal reps, maybe a little less," Shanahan said. "But it was a good sign."

QB Jay Cutler (DEN) The MRI on Jay Cutler's leg was negative, revealing no stress fracture of the fibula, according to HC Mike Shanahan. Shanahan said that Cutler is "quite sore, and we'll see how he feels on Wednesday."

*** Friday Update *** QB Jon Kitna (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Jon Kitna (DET) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Jon Kitna (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

QB Sage Rosenfels (HOU) had to have stitches above his right eye during the team's Week 9 game. "I don't know what happened, but I got sliced a little bit (near the eye)," said Rosenfels. "So it's affecting my post-career modeling career a little bit - that might be shot now. I'll have to find a different way to make some income after my career is done, I guess."

*** Friday Update *** QB David Garrard (JAX) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend with his ankle.

Although he is feeling better. "I honestly didn't think it was going to feel that good," Garrard said after reporting no swelling in the ankle. He'll be a game time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** QB David Garrard (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB David Garrard (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice. HC Jack Del Rio is not sure about Garrard's status though. "I'm not sure we'll get David Garrard back. It could be right up to game time before we know," Del Rio said Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Damon Huard (KC) HC Herman Edwards hinted that unless the Chiefs offense begins to show signs of life, he will consider switching out starter Damon Huard and inserting backup Brodie Croyle. "My whole deal now is if we're going to win this division or have a shot at it, we've got to score more points," Edwards said. "We can't keep playing the way we're playing. There comes a point to where if we don't get this thing going, I'm going to have to do something."

QB Cleo Lemon (MIA) HC Cam Cameron announced Monday that Cleo Lemon will remain the starting quarterback indefinitely, putting the start of rookie John Beck's career on hold. Beck and Lemon will continue to split repetitions with the first-team offense during practice, Cameron said.

*** Friday Update *** QB Brooks Bollinger (MIN) Tarvaris Jackson (concussion) is still listed as questionable, and HC Brad Childress said a final decision on a starter won't come until Sunday morning. Kelly Holcomb participated in Friday's practice and displayed "marked improvement" with his sore neck, according to Childress. Brooks Bollinger more than likely would be the starter if Jackson and Holcomb cannot go.

*** Friday Update *** QB Kelly Holcomb (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Kelly Holcomb (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Kelly Holcomb (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** QB Tarvaris Jackson (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. Most signs seem to be pointing though to Brooks Bollinger getting the start.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Tarvaris Jackson (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice but likely will give way to Brooks Bollinger this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tarvaris Jackson (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

QB Josh McCown (OAK) will remain as the team's starting quarterback for the team's Week 10 game.

QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) HC Andy Reid said Donovan McNabb would continue as the team's starting QB (despite three turnovers against the Cowboys) but stopped a bit short of saying the veteran has a lock on the position. When asked if a healthy McNabb would remain the starter, Reid replied, "Yeah, that's where I'm looking at things. Again, nothing is guaranteed. That's how I'm looking at it, yes."

*** Friday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) was back to practice Thursday and is expected to start this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) has a bruised right hip, but he should be ready to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to HC Mike Tomlin.

QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) will likely get to throw the ball more in the second half of the season as HC Mike Holmgren seems intent on going back to the air more frequently. "I was encouraged by our receivers and how we threw the ball [Sunday]," Holmgren said, "and that might be the way we have to go now. Play to our strengths just a little bit, how we're going right now. Instead of striving for balance, maybe we have to tip the scales just a little bit to be at our most productive. It puts a lot on Matt's shoulders, but in the long haul it might help our running game."

QB Alex Smith (SF) had a few regrets after watching film of the 49ers-Falcons debacle on Sunday. Smith was erratic all game, failing to connect with WR Bryan Gilmore when he burst into the open on a deep route in the second quarter ... and when TE Delanie Walker later beat his man ... and when WR Darrell Jackson ran a fade pattern near the goal line, only to see the pass float out of bounds. "Those three plays stick out in my mind," Smith said Monday. "Those are missed opportunities, game changers, the ones you'd like to have back. ... I'd like to have six throws back (including his three interceptions). I look back and think what could have been. No excuses. You've got to hit those plays if you want to win games."

*** Thursday Update *** QB Marc Bulger (STL) said his two broken ribs are close to completely healed and the swelling in his bruised knee has gone down, but the bruised thumb on his throwing hand was still sore. HC Scott Linehan said Bulger threw the ball well in practice on Thursday despite the thumb problem. "It looked like it was still bothering him some yesterday," Linehan said. "He threw fine, but I could see it was still bothering him."

Running Back

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Warrick Dunn (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice as the team decided to let him rest a bit.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jerious Norwood (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and remains questionable to play this weekend. He'll be a game time decision with his ankle.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jerious Norwood (ATL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jerious Norwood (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday. Norwood says he will be able to play Sunday. However, HC Bobby Petrino said if Norwood plays, it won't be in a limited capacity, meaning, Norwood would only see the field if he is fully healthy. If Norwood is out, Artose Pinner would backup Warrick Dunn.

*** Friday Update *** RB Willis McGahee (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend. He is not even listed on the injury report.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Willis McGahee (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Willis McGahee (BAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

RB Willis McGahee (BAL) did not finish Monday night's game against the Steelers due to a concussion. His status is unclear as HC Brian Billick had little information. "I don't know," Billick replied when asked about the severity of the concussion.

*** Friday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend with a knee issue. He will be a game time decision but did sound like he's improving.

"Travis and John (Lynch) were limited, but looked better today," coach Mike Shanahan said. "Travis looked better today, which is encouraging, and John's numbness is better."

*** Thursday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) did not practice on Thursday. HC Mike Shanahan said Henry was "still a little bit too sore."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday. He suffered a knee injury on Sunday but said he would be fine for week ten.

*** Friday Update *** RB Cecil Sapp (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Cecil Sapp (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ryan Grant (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ryan Grant (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice. He's battling back from a concussion and is expected to start this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ryan Grant (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ahman Green (HOU) The Texans have asked Ahman Green to visit with Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama. Green has been limited at best, and missed several games with soreness in his knee. "We're trying to find out what's really going on, why it's swelling and giving me pain and discomfort," said Green, who has had three MRI exams done, all showing no damage.

RB Ahman Green (HOU) Green's right knee forced him out of another game in week nine. "I hurt my knee against Kansas City, and it hasn't been right since," said Green, who left midway through the second quarter. "I feel like I've been playing with a flat tire all season. A car doesn't run right with a flat tire. Eventually, I'll get it fixed, but I don't think it'll be until after the season." That's not good news for the Texans, who may have to turn to other options. "We need him to finish games," RT Eric Winston said. "And if he can't do it, then we're going to have to turn to Ronnie (Dayne). Ronnie and (Adimchinobe Echemandu) have to step up. If (Green) can't go and he can't finish, we might as well start Ronnie and those guys until he can get healthy."

*** Friday Update *** RB Larry Johnson (KC) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Larry Johnson (KC) did not practice on Thursday. From a statement from GM Carl Peterson: "According to our Chiefs medical staff and its most recent evaluation of Larry Johnson last evening (Wednesday, November 7), Larry has made significant improvement with less swelling and pain in his injured right foot. His status will be re-evaluated again early next week with further exams and tests. His status for this week is doubtful to out."

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported that Johnson is improving and is currently "day to day". He said that it looked like Johnson would return sooner rather than later.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Larry Johnson (KC) has been declared out for this weekend by HC Herman Edwards. "He's not playing this week," Edwards said Wednesday. Johnson did not participate in Wednesday's practice, and Edwards said that Johnson's foot remains swollen so any reports issued regarding a season-ending broken bone in the foot are premature. "His foot is still swollen and (the doctors) are still trying to look at to determine exactly where he's at," Edwards said.

RB Larry Johnson (KC) has a mid-foot sprain and is expected to miss this weekend's game according to HC Herman Edwards. MRI results will be coming tomorrow as well. Edwards said that until Johnson returns, RB Priest Holmes will take over Johnson's role, and rookie RB Kolby Smith will now have the role that Holmes had.

Unofficial reports say that Johnson will miss the remainder of the season.

*** Friday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice. He's expected to play this weekend as normal. "He took a limited amount of the (practice snaps) and was feeling better," coach Sean Payton said.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) was held out of Wednesday's practice with a knee bruise, though Bush said the injury should not keep him out of Sunday's game. "The knee is good," Bush said. "There's nothing broken, nothing torn or anything like that. Just a normal, everyday football injury you go through. We're just taking precautionary (measures) to get ready for this game. I'm looking forward to getting back for Sunday," Bush said.

*** Friday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Justin Fargas (OAK) will be the team's starting RB going forward according to HC Lane Kiffin.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Willie Parker (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Willie Parker (PIT) returned to practice Thursday and is expected to start as normal this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Willie Parker (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Willie Parker (PIT) has swelling in a knee that HC Mike Tomlin does not expect will limit his play against the Browns.

*** Friday Update *** RB Gary Russell (PIT) did not practice on Friday but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Gary Russell (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) was held out of practice Friday. The team will monitor his progress Saturday and Sunday and he'll likely be a game time decision for Monday night.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) missed practice again Thursday as he battles knee and ankle issues. It's looking sort of iffy for him on Monday night.

RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) has a broken left wrist that will probably keep him in that cast for the rest of the season. Also, HC Mike Holmgren says Alexander might not practice much this week because of soreness from minor left knee and ankle sprains he suffered last Sunday. "It's my understanding it wasn't real serious," Holmgren said of Alexander's latest injuries. "At this point I don't know what the situation will be by the end of the week. I'm hopeful, but I don't know." Alexander had X-rays and was walking without an aid Monday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) saw limited work in practice today, and will be a game time decision on Monday night.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) was able to only partially practice Thursday. The team wants to see how much work he can do Friday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is listed as probable with his back. He is expected to start. Coach Scott Linehan says Jackson is much improved: "I thought he got more and more comfortable as the week went on. He looked like himself all week."

*** Thursday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) practiced fully on Thursday. Barring a setback in the next two days, he'll be in the starting lineup on Sunday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice. He is expected to start this weekend.

RB Steven Jackson (STL) looks like he'll be able to play on Sunday when the Rams face the New Orleans Saints. "Steven looks good. He feels a lot better," HC Scott Linehan said. "I think having some time off and being able to calm that down a little bit was real good for him. He did some conditioning today. We'll start him back in and do some light work on Wednesday."

*** Friday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend with his ankle. This is after practicing fully on Wednesday so that's a concern.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice. He's looking a lot better and has a good chance to be on the active roster this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ahmard Hall (TEN) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Henry (TEN) appealed his four-game suspension on Wednesday for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, keeping him available for the Titans this weekend. "It's always somewhat frustrating when you're dealing with a situation like this," Henry said. "But we'll get through it and take it day by day."

RB Chris Henry (TEN) intends to appeal his impending four-game suspension by the league. Henry faces the possible ban after testing positive for a banned substance which was not performance enhancing.

*** Friday Update *** RB LenDale White (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB LenDale White (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB LenDale White (TEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Wide Receiver

*** Thursday Update *** WR Joe Horn (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice as the team decided to let him rest a bit.

*** Friday Update *** WR Yamon Figurs (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Yamon Figurs (BAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Yamon Figurs (BAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Roscoe Parrish (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Roscoe Parrish (BUF) did not practice on Thursday. HC Dick Jauron is hopeful that Parrish can recover in time to play Sunday. "He's made progress and he loves to play," said Jauron. "He's working awfully hard at it and we're going to remain optimistic. He's young, he'll heal."

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Roscoe Parrish (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Josh Reed (BUF) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend with a sore back.

*** Friday Update *** WR Keary Colbert (CAR) practiced fully on Friday but remains questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Keary Colbert (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Keary Colbert (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Steve Smith (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday as the team decided to let him rest.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Mark Bradley (CHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Devin Hester (CHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Devin Hester (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chris Henry (CIN) and another man got into a confrontation with a valet parking attendant at Newport on the Levee over a $5 parking charge Tuesday. Bellevue resident Jason C. Baker, who intervened and tried to resolve the problem, ultimately filed a menacing and harassment complaint with Newport police shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday. Henry has not been charged with a crime. As for if the incident is enough to jeopardize Henry's status for the game this weekend, NFL spokesman Greg Aielli says no. "Based on the info below, the answer would be no," Aiello wrote in an e-mail to The Enquirer after viewing this report. "It is not an issue in terms of his playing status at this time." The Bengals reinstated Henry to the 53-man roster Monday.

WR Chris Henry (CIN) is back on the 53-man roster. To make room, WR Skyler Green was waived.

*** Friday Update *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chad Johnson (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Chad Johnson (CIN) did not practice on Thursday. He has often missed Thursday's session, so this not a surprise. The team wants to see how he works Friday but he's expected to be able to start.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chad Johnson (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice despite his strained neck. He is sporting a neck support like one a linebacker would wear.

WR Chad Johnson (CIN) suffered a neck strain in week nine but was at work Tuesday according to HC Marvin Lewis. Johnson declined to talk in the locker room to reporters.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Terry Glenn (DAL) will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Isaiah Stanback (DAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Isaiah Stanback (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Isaiah Stanback (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Glenn Martinez (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Glenn Martinez (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Javon Walker (DEN) opted out of microfracture knee surgery, which would have ended his season and possibly more, and instead chose to just have his knee cleaned out. He did not practice on Wednesday but may begin running by the end of the week according to HC Mike Shanahan. "If he does then maybe he'll have a chance to play against Tennessee on Monday night (Nov. 19)," Shanahan said. "We won't know that until later on in the week. We'll wait and see when he runs and gets into football shape. It's been a while since he has actually run and worked out, so we'll have to see where he is at toward the end of the week."

*** Thursday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) is practicing fully and seems to be healthy now. When asked if Johnson's back injury slowed his development, OC Mike Martz said the following: "We didn't have him last week until the last part of the week, we weren't sure we were going to have him. So you don't really plan on him and you've got to be very careful on how much he's in the plan. We had him for a few weeks and then he got hurt. For about the last six weeks, he really hasn't been available. He's available so we can incorporate him right now and he's feeling real good."

*** Friday Update *** WR Ruvell Martin (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Ruvell Martin (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Ruvell Martin (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Koren Robinson (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Koren Robinson (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND) did not practice on Thursday. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Gonzalez will miss another 3-4 weeks with his thumb injury.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. The team will make a decision on him as they see how he does Saturday and Sunday morning.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) partially participated in Thursday's practice. The team is guardedly optimistic and wants to see what he can do in Friday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Eddie Kennison (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Eddie Kennison (KC) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Eddie Kennison (KC) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Sidney Rice (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Sidney Rice (MIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Sidney Rice (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Bobby Wade (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Bobby Wade (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Bobby Wade (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

WR Troy Williamson (MIN) is expected to return to the team in time to participate in Wednesday's practice. Williamson missed the team's Week 9 game in order to attend the funeral of his grandmother.

*** Friday Update *** WR Robert Meachem (NO) was excused from practice on Friday to attend a funeral.

*** Friday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend as has been the case for most of the season. "After any time he works he might be sore, but I don't think it will be an issue," HC Tom Coughlin said Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) is expected to continue skipping practice during the week to rest his sprained ankle.

*** Friday Update *** WR Steve Smith (NYG) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Steve Smith (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Steve Smith (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) practiced Tuesday while wearing a red non-contact jersey.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jerry Porter (OAK) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend with a knee injury.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jason Avant (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jason Avant (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jason Avant (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Reggie Brown (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Reggie Brown (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Greg Lewis (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Greg Lewis (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Greg Lewis (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Santonio Holmes (PIT) did not practice on Thursday. Keep an eye on him to see if he can work on Friday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Deion Branch (SEA) is officially questionable for week ten. According to HC Mike Holmgren, Branch will "need to show him something on Saturday" in order to play.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Deion Branch (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday and remains very iffy to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Dante Hall (STL) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Dante Hall (STL) did not practice on Thursday. HC Scott Linehan said Hall "is not 100 percent, and he will be a game-time decision for us."

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Dante Hall (STL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

WR Brandon Lloyd (WAS) was prohibited from accompanying the team to their game Sunday because he missed a recent meeting. HC Joe Gibbs said Monday that is still is in the team's plans. "Brandon and I will talk things over and we'll go back to work," Gibbs said. "He would like to be more productive than what's happened; it hasn't happened for us," Gibbs said. "We've got to continue to work at that. Obviously, we have a big investment in him, and we think he can [be more productive], we've just got to get it done."

*** Friday Update *** WR Santana Moss (WAS) missed practice on Friday with his sore heel and is listed as questionable. He'll be a game time decision.

Moss was asked how his heel felt and he said, "Same that it felt all week. Sore. Hurts. Painful. I couldn't tell you yes or no right now. It's one of those things where I'll just have to see how it feels on Sunday."

*** Thursday Update *** WR Santana Moss (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Santana Moss (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Antwaan Randle El (WAS) was held out of practice Friday although he's listed as probable. He has a nagging hamstring injury. Many feel that even if he does play, he could be limited.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Antwaan Randle El (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

Tight End

*** Friday Update *** TE Alge Crumpler (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Alge Crumpler (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Alge Crumpler (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice. The team wants to see how much he's able to do Friday and then will determine his status.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice, but it looks like he'll be able to start this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Daniel Wilcox (BAL) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Daniel Wilcox (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Daniel Wilcox (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Matt Murphy (BUF) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Matt Murphy (BUF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Derek Schouman (BUF) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Derek Schouman (BUF) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will miss the remainder of the season.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Derek Schouman (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Reggie Kelly (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Reggie Kelly (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Reggie Kelly (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) will not play this weekend.

TE Donald Lee (GB) has agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday that will pay him just under $12 million, a source said. Lee's current contract was set to expire after the current season. "Donald Lee is a young man that has totally bought into the offseason program," HC Mike McCarthy said today. "He's taken every opportunity. He's been very consistent. I can't say enough about him and his production in the first eight games."

*** Friday Update *** TE Dallas Clark (IND) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend as he deals with a concussion. He'll be a game time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Dallas Clark (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Dallas Clark (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Greg Estandia (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Greg Estandia (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Greg Estandia (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Marcedes Lewis (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Marcedes Lewis (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Marcedes Lewis (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jason Dunn (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Jason Dunn (KC) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Jason Dunn (KC) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jerame Tuman (PIT) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Jerame Tuman (PIT) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Jerame Tuman (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Aaron Walker (STL) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Aaron Walker (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

Kicker

*** Friday Update *** PK Jason Elam (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** PK Josh Scobee (JAX) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Josh Scobee (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Josh Scobee (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Offensive Line

*** Friday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) T Elton Brown practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Mike Gandy practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) T Elton Brown practiced fully on Thursday.

T Mike Gandy practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) T Elton Brown practiced fully on Wednesday.

T Mike Gandy practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) G Kynan Forney practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) G Kynan Forney partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) T Jordan Gross practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

C Justin Hartwig practiced fully on Friday but remains questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) T Jordan Gross practiced fully on Thursday.

C Justin Hartwig practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) T Jordan Gross did not practice on Wednesday.

C Justin Hartwig did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) G Ruben Brown has been placed on the injured reserve list and will miss the remainder of the season.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) G Ruben Brown did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Willie Anderson will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Seth McKinney will not play this weekend.

G Eric Steinbach did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Seth McKinney did not practice on Thursday.

G Eric Steinbach did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Seth McKinney did not practice on Wednesday.

G Eric Steinbach partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) C LeCharles Bentley will remain on the team's physically unable to perform list, the team announced Tuesday. The move means he's ineligible to practice with the team or play for the remainder of the 2007 season. Bentley will now have missed two full seasons, dating back to the injury in July of 2006. "As we've said all along, we want to give LeCharles the best opportunity for a successful return," GM Phil Savage said. "It is our belief that allowing him to continue his rehabilitation in preparation for 2008 training camp is the best way to do that."

*** Friday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) T Jonathan Scott did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) T Jonathan Scott did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) T Jonathan Scott did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Chad Clifton practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

G Junius Coston practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

T Tony Moll practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Chad Clifton partially participated in Thursday's practice.

G Junius Coston partially participated in Thursday's practice.

T Tony Moll partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Chad Clifton did not practice on Wednesday.

G Junius Colston partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Tony Moll partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Daniel Federkeil did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

T Tony Ugoh did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) Tackle Tony Ugoh was able to partially participate in Friday's practice with his neck injury. He's questionable and will be a game time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Daniel Federkeil did not practice on Thursday.

T Tony Ugoh did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Daniel Federkeil did not practice on Wednesday.

G Ryan Lilja did not practice on Wednesday as the team decided to let him rest.

T Tony Ugoh did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) C Dennis Norman partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) C Dennis Norman partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) C Dennis Norman did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Damion McIntosh practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Damion McIntosh did not practice on Thursday due to illness.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Damion McIntosh did not practice on Wednesday.

T Will Svitek will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) T Ryan Cook partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

T Bryant McKinnie partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) T Ryan Cook partially participated in Thursday's practice.

T Bryant McKinnie partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) T Ryan Cook partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Bryant McKinnie did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) C Jake Grove did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) C Jake Grove did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) T Cornell Green did not practice on Wednesday as the team decided to let him rest.

C Jake Grove partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

C Jeremy Newberry did not practice on Wednesday as the team decided to let him rest.

*** Friday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) C Jon Dorenbos practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Jon Runyan practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Jon Runyan practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL San Diego Chargers (SD) C Nick Hardwick will not play this weekend.

OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) LT Jonas Jennings was placed on injured reserve Tuesday according to HC Mike Nolan. Jennings sustained a high ankle sprain in the second quarter of the 49ers' loss to the Giants on Oct. 21. He missed the next two games with the injury. Rookie Joe Staley, who is capable of playing left tackle, will remain as the starter on the right side, Nolan said. Adam Snyder, who struggled against the Falcons, will continue to start at left tackle.

RG Justin Smiley dislocated his right shoulder in the first quarter on a RB Maurice Hicks' touchdown run. "It's the most excruciating pain since I've been playing ball," he said. "I would have stayed in, but unlike last year, this one (the bone) came out and stayed out for 20 minutes. They had injected me with muscle relaxant because the muscles around it were spasming. I could tell from the get-go it was going to stay out."

*** Friday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Brett Romberg partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Brett Romberg partially participated in Thursday's practice. Romberg said he was planning on playing against the Saints despite having two sprained ankles.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Brett Romberg partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) G Benji Olson did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) G Benji Olson did not practice on Wednesday as the team decided to let him rest.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) G Pete Kendall partially participated in Wednesday's practice as the team decided to let him rest a bit.

G Randy Thomas will not play this weekend.

Defensive Line

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Jonathan Babineaux (ATL) expressed relief Wednesday after he was cleared of a felony animal cruelty charge that could have sent him to prison. "I'm just happy the whole situation is over with," Babineaux said. "It's been a long process. I've been waiting it out and it's finally over." Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter said Wednesday he dismissed the charges following an investigation of the death of a pit bull in February. Pat McDonough, Babineaux's attorney, said it proved Babineaux acted only in self-defense against the aggressive dog that belonged to the player's girlfriend. McDonough said Babineaux was protecting himself and his 5-month-old child. "This was a clear case of self-defense," McDonough said. "The dog had a history of violence. Jonathan and his family did everything in their power to make this dog part of their family."

*** Friday Update *** DL Terrell Suggs (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Terrell Suggs (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Terrell Suggs (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Aaron Schobel (BUF) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Aaron Schobel (BUF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DL Otis Grigsby (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Otis Grigsby (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Otis Grigsby (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Tommie Harris (CHI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Tommie Harris (CHI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Tommie Harris (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL John Thornton (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL John Thornton (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL John Thornton (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Tank Johnson (DAL) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play in week ten. "I'm ready to go," Johnson told HC Wade Phillips after practice. "You're going to be in the game, so you better be." Phillips responded. Phillips said Johnson will play mostly on first and second downs, getting in for about one-third of the game. "He's in the rotation," Phillips said. "I think he's got quickness and strength. We'll see where he is pass rush-wise. But if he will help us on the pass rush, we'll put him in there, too."

DL Tank Johnson (DAL) The Cowboys placed rookie FB Deon Anderson on injured reserve with a torn rotator cuff. The Cowboys may need to shop for a FB with Oliver Hoyte still recovering from a neck injury. The roster opening created is going to be filled by Tank Johnson, who is eligible to play this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Sam Adams (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday as has become the norm for him.

*** Friday Update *** DL Elvis Dumervil (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Elvis Dumervil (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL John Engelberger (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL John Engelberger (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Jon Bradley (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Jon Bradley (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Dewayne White (DET) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Dewayne White (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Dewayne White (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice due to illness.

*** Friday Update *** DL Justin Harrell (GB) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Justin Harrell (GB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Ryan Pickett (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Ryan Pickett (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Ryan Pickett (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Corey Williams (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Corey Williams (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DL Raheem Brock (IND) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Raheem Brock (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Raheem Brock (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Dwight Freeney (IND) did not practice on Thursday as the team decided to let him rest.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Dwight Freeney (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Dwight Freeney (IND) did not practice on Wednesday as the team decided to let him rest.

*** Friday Update *** DL Brent Hawkins (JAX) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Brent Hawkins (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Brent Hawkins (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DL John Henderson (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL John Henderson (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday as the team decided to let him rest.

DL Vonnie Holliday (MIA) returned to practice Monday for the first time in more than a month. "It's like watching your kid out on that playground and that bully is out there," Holliday said. "It's the equivalent of that. It may be your kid's first game. You're watching and you can get upset, you can yell, you can scream, but you can't go out and take his place for him. He has to take his lumps, he has to learn. That's what it's been like. Today was a big step, a positive one. It felt good out there running around. I felt fresh -- the body was moving a little too fast at times."

*** Friday Update *** DL Keith Traylor (MIA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Keith Traylor (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Keith Traylor (MIA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DL Ray Edwards (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Ray Edwards (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DL Charles Grant (NO) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Charles Grant (NO) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Charles Grant (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Brian Young (NO) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Brian Young (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Warren Sapp (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Warren Sapp (OAK) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Warren Sapp (OAK) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Gerard Warren (OAK) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Brodrick Bunkley (PHI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

DL Aaron Smith (PIT) could return to start against the Browns according to HC Mike Tomlin. Smith, who missed the past two games with a sprained knee, will work in practice on a limited basis Wednesday.

DL Luis Castillo (SD) underwent surgery on Monday afternoon to repair a tendon in his ankle. He is expected to miss the next six weeks of action while he recovers from the procedure.

DL Leonard Little (STL) will have surgery this week to repair a torn ligament in his left big toe, effectively ending his season. "It isn't the type of injury where it will heal on its own," Little said. "If that was the case, then it should have felt a lot better by now. Surgery is the only way to repair the ligament. We tried to give it two weeks for it to heal back up, but it never responded like it's supposed to."

*** Friday Update *** DL Albert Haynesworth (TEN) missed practice on Friday for a third straight day with a right hamstring injury and will be a game-time Sunday against the Jaguars. "We still haven't ruled him out," HC Jeff Fisher said. "He can play without practicing. The decision will be based on how he is before game time."

*** Thursday Update *** DL Albert Haynesworth (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Albert Haynesworth (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Travis Laboy (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Travis Laboy (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Travis Laboy (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Cornelius Griffin (WAS) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Cornelius Griffin (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Cornelius Griffin (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** LB Karlos Dansby (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Karlos Dansby (ARI) practiced fully on Thu