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Quarterback

*** Saturday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) was supposed to start Sunday's game against New Orleans, but he experienced back stiffness on Saturday morning and has been added to the injury report as questionable.

*** Saturday Update *** QB David Garrard (JAX) says the game is finally slowing down for him. "I feel like it is, definitely," Garrard said. "But I don't want to feel that way to a point of where I get too relaxed. Then, I would be taking things for granted. I still have to be sharp. I still have to be on top of my game. I think a little bit of that edge helps you to keep focus. I've always said I'll let my action on the field determine everything. If I throw for just 100 passing yards, but I'm efficient enough and that's how we win, then great. I'll let all the accolades and stuff come with us winning."

*** Saturday Update *** QB JaMarcus Russell (OAK) will have to wait at least another week before getting a chance to start. Raiders HC Lane Kiffin said Russell will remain the No. 3 emergency quarterback for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. "I would phrase it as it's likely that the first time that JaMarcus will play will probably not be in a starting role," Kiffin said. "I would say that's safe to say. Most likely, if JaMarcus plays this year, it'll be in a limited role initially."

*** Saturday Update *** QB A.J. Feeley (PHI) will get the start for Philadelphia this weekend in place of the injured Donovan McNabb.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) will miss the game this Sunday against the New England Patriots because of a sprained ankle and injured thumb.

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) left in the first quarter of the Falcons game with a sprained neck. He was able to return in a limited fashion for the rest of the evening.

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Devin Hester (CHI) has only two receptions in the last three games, but that doesn't mean he's not continuing to make progress at his new position. "It's tough to jump from cornerback to receiver in one year and immediately play well," QB Rex Grossman said. "He has all the physical tools, runs good routes and catches the ball well. I think he needs more experience in the timing and the depth of the routes and getting out of his break and having more experience with our system. I would expect him next year to be challenging to be a full-time starting wide receiver."

Tight End

Kicker

Offensive Line

Defensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** DL Tommie Harris (CHI) missed practice on Friday resting his left knee but should start.

Linebacker

*** Saturday Update *** LB Derrick Pope (MIA) was unexpectedly taken to South Jackson hospital for unknown reasons. He missed practice Saturday and is uncertain for the Week 12 game at Pittsburgh. "We're gathering information. Obviously Derrick's somebody that we care a lot about. I'll find out more but I don't want to speculate on what the situation is," HC Cam Cameron said.

Defensive Back

*** Saturday Update *** DB Chris Harris (CAR) was added to the injury report as probable with an undisclosed illness.

*** Saturday Update *** DB Eric Wright (CLE) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Texans with a sprained right knee. The rookie wasn't on crutches Friday and sounded optimistic that he would play again this season. WKYC-TV continued to report that Wright will miss four to six weeks. "That's funny. I know I never said anything like that, I don't think anybody said anything," Wright said. Asked whether the sprain involved his medial collateral ligament, Wright said, "It's a little banged up. Nothing big or anything." Daven Holly will take over for Wright, with rookie Brandon McDonald playing in the nickel.

*** Saturday Update *** DB Rashean Mathis (JAX) has never missed a game in his four-year tenure with the Jaguars. If Mathis has his way this Sunday, he won't miss the game against the Buffalo Bills, either. Mathis said his twice-daily treatments have paid dividends. He practiced Friday, saying the groin muscle "felt good," and he expects to be in the starting lineup against the Bills. "It's a conference game, so it's big," Mathis said. "I haven't missed one yet, and I don't plan on missing one. It's looking good, a lot better."

*** Saturday Update *** DB Quentin Jammer (SD) has recovered from his strained hamstring after missing the last two starts and there's a chance he'll be back with the first unit Sunday. "A game-time decision," Turner said. It's believed Jammer will start because of his strong run support among the cornerbacks.

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Quarterback

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

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

QB Joey Harrington (ATL) will start at quarterback against the Indianapolis Colts Thursday night in place of the injured Byron Leftwich. HC Bobby Petrino avoided saying whether Harrington will remain as Atlanta's starter for the rest of the season. "Well, what we're doing, since this is such a short week, is we're worrying about the Indy game right now," Petrino said. "We have a little break after that, and we'll see how everything goes."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play on Thursday. Since he was unable to go through drills during the short week, Leftwich has been moved to the team's QB3 slot behind Joey Harrington and Chris Redman.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Steve McNair (BAL) will not play this weekend.

QB J.P. Losman (BUF) will start for the team this Sunday when the Bills travel to Jacksonville.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) will start Sunday versus New Orleans. HC John Fox announced his decision earlier than usual because he believes Testaverde is the best option for their team. David Carr will remain the backup. Testaverde will have his top receiver Steve Smith back in the lineup as well.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Brian Griese (CHI) practiced fully on Wednesday. However, it is still expected that Rex Grossman will start this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) injured the pinkie finger on his right hand Thursday against the New York Jets. "Eh, just banged up my little pinkie finger," Romo said. When asked if the injury was a big deal, he said: "Nah, it's all right. It's good." Romo was injured in the first half and had trouble squeezing the ball the rest of the game. Because the Cowboys' defense played so well, Romo decided not to take many chances and throw safer passes. Coach Wade Phillips said the injury was "no problem."

*** Friday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to start as normal this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice. He will start as normal this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** QB A.J. Feeley (PHI) will get the start for Philadelphia this weekend in place of the injured Donovan McNabb.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) will miss the game this Sunday against the New England Patriots because of a sprained ankle and injured thumb.

*** Friday Update *** QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) did not practice on Friday and the feeling is that he's not expected to play this weekend. He'll be a game time decision though. "If I feel like he can get out there and function then I'd go that direction," Reid said. "He'd love to play. You just got to make sure that he's okay. I'm not going to put him out there with swollen ankles and swollen thumbs. I'm not going to do that. We'll just see how it goes here. Today's important, the rest of today is important, and then tomorrow. We'll just see how it goes."

*** Thursday Update *** QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) rested his sprained right ankle on Thursday. The ankle injury moved in front of his swollen right thumb as the reason he might not be able to play this weekend. "Both things are sore, but right now the ankle is more swollen than the thumb," Reid said. "He had a little bit more swelling Tuesday. We're working to get that out of there." McNabb was noncommittal when asked if he would play this weekend. "It's hard to say right now," McNabb said. "I can definitely say it has progressed the last two days. I've been working with the training staff and I've tried to alleviate the pain and swelling." Shortly thereafter, McNabb described his sprain as severe. "Any sprained ankle is severe," McNabb said. "I think the way it swelled up, it kind of took me away from a lot of different things. A lot of us have had sprained ankles - severely sprained ankles - so it takes time. You want to make sure you have all your faculties intact before you get competitive again." As for McNabb's thumb, he is still not able to grip the football as well as he would like. "It was jammed, and the swelling just came quickly," McNabb said. "I guess that would be a positive."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) sat out of Wednesday's practice with a swollen ankle and thumb on his throwing hand. His status remains up in the air for this Sunday. "Right now the ankle is a little more swollen than the thumb," HC Andy Reid said. "We'll take it day by day and see how he goes."

QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) HC Andy Reid said Monday that an MRI revealed swelling in QB Donovan McNabb's injured ankle. However, he also has a swollen thumb on his throwing arm is just as much of a concern to Reid. "I'm as worried about the thumb as I am the ankle," Reid said. "Both are day-to-day situations." Reid said McNabb injured his right thumb at some point late in the first quarter and it swelled up later. McNabb left the game late in the second quarter with the ankle injury, which Reid reiterated is not a high ankle sprain. 'An MRI showed he has some swelling in there," Reid said. "We can kind of pinpoint the tender spots."

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is officially questionable to play this weekend. However, he is expected to start. "I was Tylenol-free today, so that's good," said a smiling Hasselbeck. "I feel as close to 100 percent as I've felt."

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) did not practice on Thursday. Remember that HC Mike Holmgren said Hasselbeck would not practice this week but would play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday as expected. He is still on track to start this weekend.

QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) HC Mike Holmgren said on Monday that Matt Hasselbeck would likely not practice much during the coming week, allowing him time to rest his injured ribs. "I talked about it with him today. What he has to do is prepare himself to play without getting the practice time. And I think he can do this. It's not unprecedented at the quarterback position. He can pull it off," Holmgren said.

*** Friday Update *** QB Shaun Hill (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to be available to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** QB Alex Smith (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is officially questionable to play this weekend. However, the feeling is that he won't play.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Alex Smith (SF) will need at least two more weeks to rest his injured right shoulder, and he may yet require surgery. "It's a third-degree separation, which is what our doctors diagnosed originally," team spokesman Aaron Salkin said. "He needs a couple of more weeks of rehab, then we'll see where he's at."

QB Vince Young (TEN) bruised his right quadriceps muscle. HC Jeff Fisher said the injury might limit Young in practice this week, but the quarterback is expected to play in week 12.

Running Back

*** Friday Update *** RB Marcel Shipp (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Marcel Shipp (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF) According to HC Dick Jauron, the Bills stand a good chance of still being without Marshawn Lynch in week 12. "It is a substantial sprain and injury," said Jauron. "I'm not optimistic, but again I wouldn't count him out because he's young and different." Lynch wore an immobilizer boot on his left ankle all of last week, but Jauron said he did not wear it all day Sunday. "He was (wearing it) up until the end of the week, but he wasn't for a good deal of (Sunday)," Jauron said.

*** Friday Update *** RB DeShaun Foster (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB DeShaun Foster (CAR) returned to practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB DeShaun Foster (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jason McKie (CHI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jason McKie (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Mike Bell (DEN) should have a bigger role as a runner this weekend. If Selvin Young and Travis Henry can not play, Bell will likely be the primary backup to Andre Hall.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Andre Hall (DEN) practiced with the starting unit again on Thursday. If Selvin Young and Travis Henry can not play, Hall will get the starting nod.

*** Friday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend..

*** Thursday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) did not practice on Thursday. He is quite iffy for this weekend's game.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday. He is a "little bit sore" and day-to-day, according to HC Mike Shanahan.

Also, an anonymous source who is close to the situation said on Tuesday that running back Travis Henry may have a chance of winning his appeal with the league over a recent failed drug test. "He's got a shot to win this. They [the National Football League] [messed] up," said the inside source.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kyle Johnson (DEN) practiced on Thursday and should be able to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Paul Smith (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Selvin Young (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. "We'll get a chance to work [him] out before the game and we'll see where we're at there," HC Mike Shanahan said.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Selvin Young (DEN) did not practice again on Thursday. He looks like a game-time decision for this weekend's game.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Selvin Young (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday. He is a "little bit sore" and day-to-day, according to HC Mike Shanahan.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ryan Grant (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday. Grant looked "fine" Wednesday according to HC Mike McCarthy during the team's walk through drill. Grant, who injured his ankle last week, said he's "good to go" and is ready to play Thursday at Detroit, although he was limited during Tuesday's practice.

RB Ryan Grant (GB) has a mild ankle sprain, and HC Mike McCarthy said he is hopeful Grant can go on Thursday. He's day-to-day according to the coach.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ahman Green (HOU) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ahman Green (HOU) did not practice on Thursday and not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ahman Green (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Ahman Green (HOU) may not play this week or the rest of the season for that matter. HC Gary Kubiak said waiting on Green's injury to heal is becoming harder and harder when other areas on the team need to be addressed. "But we're trying to be as patient as we can and make sure that we give him every opportunity to feel like he can fight through this and help us before we would make a decision of that nature (placing him on IR)." Kubiak said.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Darius Walker (HOU) is practicing well, but his status for this weekend's game is unclear. HC Gary Kubiak was asked if Walker would play against the Browns. "I don't know. We'll see," said Kubiak. "I don't know if we'll suit up two or three (running backs). It'll be between Darius or Joe (Echemandu) if we suit two halfbacks. I just wanted to put him in position to where he can be ready to help this football team so he's active. And I'm kind of evaluating how he's practicing, him and Joe together. We'll make a decision from there."

*** Saturday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) left in the first quarter of the Falcons game with a sprained neck. He was able to return in a limited fashion for the rest of the evening.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Gilbert Harris (KC) will backup Kolby Smith this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Priest Holmes (KC) has retired after his latest neck injury.

RB Priest Holmes (KC) re-injured his neck in Sunday's loss, and his career is in doubt according to reports on Foxsports.com. The team has only commented that he was "dinged" in last week's game. He'll see specialists this week to determine his next move. Holmes returned from a nearly two-year hiatus earlier this season, an absence that was also a result of a neck injury.

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kolby Smith (KC) is ready for his chance as the team's starting RB this weekend. "I'm ready for it," Smith said. "It's a division game, a rivalry game against the Oakland Raiders, and you know the history behind that game with this organization and that organization. There is no better situation to come in and put the team on your back and take them where we need to go."

RB Kolby Smith (KC) is expected to start for the team with Larry Johnson still out with a foot injury and Priest Holmes out with another neck injury.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jesse Chatman (MIA) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jesse Chatman (MIA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ricky Williams (MIA) practiced all week but will be a game-time decision this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ricky Williams (MIA) took the practice field Wednesday with the Miami Dolphins for the first time since the 2005 season. Williams worked with RB coach Bobby Jackson for the first 15 minutes of practice while other running backs were in special teams drills.

RB Ricky Williams (MIA) began his two week roster exemption Monday by lifting weights at the team complex as part of a voluntary workout. Williams will attend his first practice with the team on Wednesday. "His speed is there," agent Leigh Steinberg said after speaking with Williams earlier Monday. "I guess he surprised himself in how well he cut and move, and his burst and all that was excellent. Of course, the concept of football shape and lasting for hours is still something that no player gets back until they played." That could come as soon as the Monday Night Football against the Steelers next week. Williams will be available if HC Cam Cameron decides to activate him, something the coach wasn't yet ready to discuss. When Williams officially weighed in with the team Monday, he was reportedly at 231 pounds. That's 18 pounds more than his weight during the 2005 season.

*** Friday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. "There's a 50-50 chance he'll play," HC Brad Childress said. "That's as professional of fence-riding as you can get, isn't it?" "I'm just going to come in tomorrow and see how it feels," Peterson said. "I'm going to take it one day at a time."

*** Thursday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice. He will need to improve a good deal in order to play this weekend and seems very unlikely to play.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice. He did some individual work but did not take part in the team drills. HC Brad Childress said Peterson's status remains day-to-day, but he was happy that Peterson has made enough progress simply to get back on the practice field.

RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) has begun working out in a pool and has been fitted for a custom-made brace. But in order to play against the Giants this week, Peterson would need to be on the practice field by Thursday at the latest. He has made good progress in his rehabilitation, but practicing in two or three days seems overly optimistic, according to HC Brad Childress. As has been the case from the start, a more realistic target date is the Dec. 2 game against Detroit.

*** Friday Update *** RB Tony Richardson (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Tony Richardson (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Tony Richardson (MIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) practiced fully on Wednesday and is not even on the team's injury report.

*** Friday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend. His availability for Sunday against the Carolina Panthers will be a game-time decision although the feeling is cautiously optimistic. "He took a fair amount of the reps prior to today," HC Sean Payton said of Bush, "so we'll just have to see where he's at with the shin. He's got this bruised (left) shin that we're treating and we'll see where he's at." Check the Sunday Update page to get the official word.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice but did more than on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Reuben Droughns (NYG) is expected to start for the team this weekend. With Brandon Jacobs likely out and Derrick Ward still hobbled a bit, Droughns is the healthiest back on the roster. "I'm very excited," Droughns said. "This is an opportunity for me and Ahmad Bradshaw. We're going to go in there with confidence and hopefully we can keep up the pace."

*** Friday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) did not practice on Thursday. It looks like he'll sit this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) injured his hamstring last Sunday. Jacobs' status for week 12 is unknown. HC Tom Coughlin said Jacobs was "sore", but did not have any test results to confirm the nature of the injury.

*** Friday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

RB Derrick Ward (NYG) should return to action this weekend. According to HC Tom Coughlin, ward will practice this week and barring any setback will be able to play in week 12.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Michael Bush (OAK) won't play this year, but he will have a shot to be the team's starting RB in 2008. "I talked to him about today he's competing to be the starting running back next year, and he should go about every day that way," HC Lane Kiffin said. "The way he works in the weight room, the way he pays attention in the meetings and how serious he prepares."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Michael Bush (OAK) was expected to be activated this week (in place of either LaMont Jordan or Dominic Rhodes). However, he wasn't practicing with the team this morning, and the Raiders have chosen not to activate him. This means he can't play this season. A reason cited by HC Lane Kiffin for not activating Bush was that they didn't want a division rival (read Kansas City, who has a glaring need at the position) to sign either Jordan or Rhodes.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB LaMont Jordan (OAK) told team officials Monday he wanted out after being benched the past two games, a source familiar with the situation said on the condition of anonymity.

RB LaMont Jordan (OAK) has fallen out of favor with HC Lane Kiffin and will watch RB Justin Fargas start the remainder of the season. Kiffin said Jordan lost his effectiveness after an injured back. Jordan is publicly taking it well, declining comment other than to say, "They have to sit somebody out. This week, I was the guy." Jordan, whose salary jumps from $1 million this season to $4.7 million next season, will likely hit the free agent market during the offseason.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Dominic Rhodes (OAK) is eager to get more playing time and says he may not have signed with the Raiders if he had known he wouldn't have a very big role in the offense. "I have put a good product on the field, and I'm not really understanding why I can't get a shot here," Rhodes said. "Basically, I just want to help this team win. Hopefully, my opportunity will come sooner or later."

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) will not play this weekend according to HC Mike Holmgren.

*** Friday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB B.J. Askew (TB) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB B.J. Askew (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Earnest Graham (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Earnest Graham (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Michael Pittman (TB) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Michael Pittman (TB) was held out of Wednesday's practice after re-aggravating an ankle injury in the team's Week 11 game. "I'm concerned. It doesn't look good," head coach Jon Gruden said. "[Pittman] hasn't worked much in the last six weeks. Losing Cadillac [Williams] and Pittman definitely hurts us. Make no mistake about it."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Michael Pittman (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) is expected to resume his role as LenDale White's primary backup and change of pace back now that Chris Henry has dropped his appeal. Henry will miss the next four games on NFL suspension.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ahmard Hall (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ahmard Hall (TEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Henry (TEN) dropped his appeal on Wednesday and started serving his 4-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. His agent, Josh Luchs, has confirmed that Henry dropped his appeal, which was scheduled to be heard Monday. The move would allow the rookie to return for the Titans' final two regular season games. "We hope he learns from the mistake, that we can use this as a positive example of how important the rules are and that how critical it is that players be very, very careful to what they put in their bodies," HC Jeff Fisher said. "We're going to miss Chris."

*** Friday Update *** RB Ladell Betts (WAS) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ladell Betts (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Mike Sellers (WAS) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Mike Sellers (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR Jerheme Urban (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jerheme Urban (ARI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Joe Horn (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Demetrius Williams (BAL) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Steve Smith (CAR) practiced fully on Wednesday and is not even on the team's injury report.

*** Friday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (CHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Glenn Holt (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Glenn Holt (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** 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) did not practice on Thursday.

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

WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN) has a back injury. HC Marvin Lewis says Houshmandzadeh could be limited in practice this week but is expected to play in week 12.

*** Friday Update *** WR Tim Carter (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Tim Carter (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Tim Carter (CLE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Patrick Crayton (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable to play on Thursday. He will try to go in warmups, but we feel he will not be able to play.

WR Patrick Crayton (DAL) sprained his left ankle in Sunday's game but played through it. Today, his ankle was very sore. Crayton was limited and Sam Hurd replaced Crayton in the lineup during practice. There is no definitive word on if Crayton will play on Thursday but coach Wade Phillips said he was concerned as to whether Crayton would be available to play this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Terry Glenn (DAL) will not play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Isaiah Stanback (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Javon Walker (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. Walker seems confident in playing: "Oh, yeah, I'm playing," Walker said. "That's the reason I've been busting my butt in practice this week, so I would play."

*** Thursday Update *** WR Javon Walker (DEN) worked fully for a second straight day on Thursday. "To practice on this turf today was a good sign; it didn't set him back," Shanahan said. "Hopefully he's full go tomorrow, and if he is, then he'll be ready to play on Sunday."

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Javon Walker (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice. "It's feeling pretty good," said Walker. "It's not completely healed. But it's something I can work through. It feels good." HC Mike Shanahan was encouraged by the presence of Walker on the practice field. The limp was barely detectable as the sixth-year receiver ran pass routes. "If there are no setbacks, he should be ready to go," Shanahan said.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Koren Robinson (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND) practiced fully on Wednesday and does not even appear on the team's injury report.

WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND) HC Tony Dungy believes Anthony Gonzalez will return this week for Thursday's game at Atlanta. Gonzalez is recovering from a hand injury.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) will not play on Thursday.

WR Marvin Harrison (IND) HC Tony Dungy said on Monday that he does not expect Marvin Harrison to play in the team's week 12 game, but Dungy added that Harrison might be ready to return in time for the team's week 13 game on December 2. "It's coming," said team president Bill Polian. "He told me today it's the best it's felt in a while. So we're all hopeful and he certainly has not had any setbacks. The arrow is up. But in terms of can I tell you when it's going to be? No, I can't. He can't. No one can." Polian also refuted a report of a couple weeks ago that characterized Harrison's knee injury as chronic and even career threatening.

WR Aaron Moorehead (IND) Moorehead's season is over. The team placed him on injured reserve with a back injury. To fill Moorehead's spot DT Dan Klecko was re-signed.

*** Friday Update *** WR John Broussard (JAX) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR John Broussard (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Reggie Williams (JAX) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend as has been the case over the last several weeks. And as has been the case, he is expected to start as normal.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Steve Smith (NYG) will not play this weekend. Smith re-aggravated his strained hamstring while running early in practice on Wednesday. "I just know I'm not ready to go yet," said Smith, who will miss his ninth straight game this week.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Steve Smith (NYG) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Steve Smith (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and is at best questionable to play on Thursday. He has a high ankle sprain, and it is likely that he will sit this week.

WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) suffered a high left ankle sprain in Sunday's victory against the Steelers. According to a source who spoke to Coles, it's highly unlikely he'll play on Thursday against the Cowboys.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chris Davis (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jerry Porter (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jerry Porter (OAK) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** 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.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Santonio Holmes (PIT) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Santonio Holmes (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Santonio Holmes (PIT) is doubtful for this weekend's game. Holmes has a sprain in his upper right ankle, or injured ligaments between the two major bones of the lower leg at ankle level. While Holmes' sprain is mild, the injury is typically much worse than a regular sprain and can keep a player out for three to four weeks.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Nate Washington (PIT) will start in place of Santonio Holmes, who has been classified as doubtful for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.

*** Friday Update *** WR D.J. Hackett (SEA) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR D.J. Hackett (SEA) did not practice on Thursday. It doesn't seem like Hackett will sit this weekend, but we'd like to see him take part in Friday's session.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR D.J. Hackett (SEA) practiced on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jason Hill (SF) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Ashley Lelie (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Torry Holt (STL) practiced on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Torry Holt (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Joey Galloway (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Santana Moss (WAS) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

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

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR James Thrash (WAS) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR James Thrash (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

Tight End

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Dwayne Blakley (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Alge Crumpler (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice but is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) did not practice on Thursday and remains uncertain for this weekend's game. Heap was asked if he is resting in order to be completely healthy for the upcoming matchup with the undefeated Patriots. "I don't know if that goes into the thought process," Heap said. "Either you're healthy or you're not, so I'm just doing everything possible to try to get my leg back to where I feel like I can play at my best."

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday. When asked if would play this weekend, Heap didn't rule himself out. "We'll see," Heap said. "I'm always an optimist. I'm never a pessimist."

*** Friday Update *** TE Daniel Wilcox (BAL) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Daniel Wilcox (BAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) will not play on Thursday.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Greg Estandia (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Michael Matthews (NYG) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Chris Baker (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Joseph Kowalewski (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

Kicker

*** Friday Update *** PK Kris Brown (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Kris Brown (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Kris Brown (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Offensive Line

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) T Todd Weiner did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

T Adam Terry partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) C Mike Flynn did not practice on Thursday.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Willie Anderson did not practice on Thursday and will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Willie Anderson did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) T Kevin Shaffer partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) T Kevin Shaffer did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) G Leonard Davis practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) G Chris Kuper practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Matt Lepsis practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) T Jonathan Scott practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

OL Detroit Lions (DET) RT Jonathan Scott will return after a two week layoff to play on Thanksgiving Day against the Packers. Scott, who could be limited in his first game back, suffered a broken thumb but will wear a protective cast. "It's a little sore, but it's protected by this cast. I'll be ready on Thursday," said Scott.

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

T Mark Tauscher practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) C Mike Flanagan practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) C Mike Flanagan partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Ryan Diem did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable to play on Thursday.

T Daniel Federkeil will not play on Thursday.

T Tony Ugoh practiced fully on Wednesday but is questionable to play on Thursday.

OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) HC Tony Dungy believes LT Tony Ugoh will return this week for Thursday's game at Atlanta. Ugoh has missed the last month with a neck injury.

*** Friday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Will Svitek will not play this weekend.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) C Matt Birk did not practice on Friday due to a death in the family but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) RG Anthony Herrera has signed a five-year contract extension that includes $5 million in guaranteed money. The deal is worth a maximum of $15 million with incentives and has a total base value of $13.75 million. "It's nice to have him for another five years," HC Brad Childress said. "He's come a long way in a short period of time and [we] appreciate his contribution. He's a good person and a good football player, and he adds something to the offensive line."

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) G Steve Neal partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jammal Brown practiced fully on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Anthony Clement practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) C Jake Grove will not play this weekend.

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

C Jeremy Newberry did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Tra Thomas did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) C Jon Dorenbos practiced fully on Thursday.

G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Thursday.

T Tra Thomas partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) C Jon Dorenbos practiced fully on Wednesday.

G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Wednesday.

T Tra Thomas did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) T Marvel Smith did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play this weekend.

T Walter Jones practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) T Marvel Smith did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL San Diego Chargers (SD) C Nick Hardwick practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) G Chris Gray was excused from Friday's practice but will play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) RG Chris Gray practiced fully on Thursday.

T Walter Jones did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) Sea Seahawks OL G Chris Gray did not practice on Wednesday.

T Walter Jones did not practice on Wednesday.

T Ray Willis practiced on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) G Larry Allen did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) T Alex Barron practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

C Brett Romberg practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) T Alex Barron partially participated in Thursday's practice.

C Brett Romberg practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) T Alex Barron did not practice on Wednesday.

C Brett Romberg partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

OL St. Louis Rams (STL) The Rams and Todd Steussie reached an injury settlement on Sept. 5 after Steussie fractured his left foot, Aug. 30. But at the rate the team has been losing offensive linemen, Steussie will be a sight for sore eyes this week when he rejoins the team in practice. Steussie will play either right guard or tackle and there's a good chance he'll start despite a three month layoff. "When you look at it, we've brought guys in off the street this season that have been active and have become starters in less than two weeks. So that's not unrealistic at all. We're real excited to get him back," OC Greg Olson said.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) G Benji Olson will not play this weekend.

T David Stewart practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

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

T David Stewart partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Stephon Heyer practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

G Pete Kendall practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

G Randy Thomas will not play this weekend.

T Todd Wade did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) G Pete Kendall did not practice on Wednesday.

G Randy Thomas will not play this weekend.

T Todd Wade did not practice on Wednesday.

Defensive Line

*** Thursday Update *** DL Ross Kolodziej (ARI) will not play this weekend.

DL Ross Kolodziej (ARI) suffered a tear in a quadriceps muscle during the team's Week 11 game.

*** Friday Update *** DL Antonio Smith (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Antonio Smith (ARI) left practice early after suffering an injury to a finger on his left hand. He said it wasn't broken but that he would play with a soft cast to keep the finger from bending backward again.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Justin Bannan (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

DL Trevor Pryce (BAL) could miss the rest of the season with an injured pectoral muscle. "The biggest [injury] concern is Trevor Pryce," HC Brian Billick said in his press conference on Monday. "They're doing all the imaging right now to find out. It's a pectoral muscle, strained, tore, whatever. The prognosis right now isn't very good."

*** Friday Update *** DL Gary Stills (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Gary Stills (BAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Damione Lewis (CAR) returned to practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Damione Lewis (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** DL Tommie Harris (CHI) missed practice on Friday resting his left knee but should start.

*** Friday Update *** DL Tommie Harris (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

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

DL Tommie Harris (CHI) HC Lovie Smith denied reports that Tommie Harris will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during the upcoming offseason. In fact Smith tried to squash reports that Harris is even injured despite a routine where Harris misses multiple practices each week and plays at a level below one might expect from him. "Tommie has been cleared to play medically, and I thought he made it through the game fairly well [Sunday]," Smith said, "As far as him being injured or any of that, that's not the case."

*** Friday Update *** DL Ethan Kelley (CLE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Ethan Kelley (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Ethan Kelley (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Shaun Smith (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Shaun Smith (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Shaun Smith (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Ikaika Alama-Francis (DET) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Dewayne White (DET) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Johnny Jolly (GB) will not play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Travis Johnson (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DL Matt Roth (MIA) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Matt Roth (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Jarvis Green (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Jarvis Green (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Charles Grant (NO) practiced fully on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Antwan Lake (NO) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DL C.J. Mosley (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Dewayne Robertson (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and is questionable to play on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Jevon Kearse (PHI) will be back in uniform Sunday. "Jevon is going to play a little more this week," DC Jim Johnson said. "And we'll see if we can get some better pressure (on the quarterback)."

*** Thursday Update *** DL Mike Patterson (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Mike Patterson (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Brett Keisel (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Brett Keisel (PIT) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DL Robert Bernard (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Robert Bernard (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Aubrayo Franklin (SF) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Bryant Young (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL James Hall (STL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL James Hall (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL James Hall (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Greg Spires (TB) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Greg Spires (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Albert Haynesworth (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. He will be a game-time decision. "We're slowing bringing him along and testing the muscle to see what he can do," said HC Jeff Fisher.

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

*** Friday Update *** DL Travis Laboy (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

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

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

Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** LB Karlos Dansby (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Karlos Dansby (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Karlos Dansby (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Angelo Crowell (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** LB Thomas Davis (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Lance Briggs (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** LB Rashad Jeanty (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Rashad Jeanty (CIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Rashad Jeanty (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** LB Landon Johnson (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Landon Johnson (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Landon Johnson (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

LB Landon Johnson (CIN) has a back injury. HC Marvin Lewis says Johnson could be limited in practice this week but is expected to play in week 12.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Teddy Lehman (DET) practiced fully on Wednesday but is questionable to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Tracy White (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** LB Charlie Anderson (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Charlie Anderson (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Charlie Anderson (HOU) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Tyjuan Hagler (IND) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and is questionable to play on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Mike Peterson (JAX) will not play this weekend.

LB Mike Peterson (JAX) will have surgery to repair his broken right hand, but HC Jack Del Rio is not inclined to play him again until Peterson is able to use his hand to tackle. "We learned from our experience a couple years ago in the playoff game," Del Rio said, recalling a missed tackle by Peterson (and others) on New England TE Daniel Graham's long scoring catch-and-run in the wild-card loss. "He went with the club and really wasn't able to wrap up and tackle and function the way he needs to function to help us to win. So we're no really looking at that as an option."

*** Friday Update *** LB Zach Thomas (MIA) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Zach Thomas (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Adalius Thomas (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Reggie Torbor (NYG) is expected to start for linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka, who has been placed on injured reserve with a broken leg.

*** Friday Update *** LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (OAK) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Omar Gaither (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** LB Takeo Spikes (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Lamarr Woodley (PIT) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Lamarr Woodley (PIT) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Carlos Polk (SD) has been placed on the injured reserve list.

*** Friday Update *** LB Will Herring (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Will Herring (SEA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Will Herring (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** LB Jeff Ulbrich (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Will Witherspoon (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Will Witherspoon (STL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Patrick Chukwurah (TB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Cato June (TB) will start Sunday against Washington despite being arrested on suspicion of DUI early Monday.

*** Friday Update *** LB London Fletcher (WAS) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB London Fletcher (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Defensive Back

*** Friday Update *** DB Aaron Francisco (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DB Aaron Francisco (ARI) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Aaron Francisco (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DB Eric Green (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Eric Green (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DB Adrian Wilson (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DB Adrian Wilson (ARI) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Adrian Wilson (ARI) left today's practice early. He's still wearing a walking cast on his right foot. Wilson is still hobbling when he walks, and he may miss his second consecutive game.

*** Friday Update *** DB Chris McAlister (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DB Chris McAlister (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Chris McAlister (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DB Ed Reed (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Ed Reed (BAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DB Samari Rolle (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Samari Rolle (BAL) practiced fully on Wednesday. Rolle revealed today that his undisclosed ill