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Quarterback

*** Saturday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) made it through the entire week of practice and appears ready to start Sunday's game against the 49ers. But you can't blame HC John Fox if he's a little skittish when it comes naming a starter. When asked Friday if Testaverde seems to have improved, Fox chuckled and said: "Out of respect for our (quarterback) situation, I will wait and see. This is not being coy. This time last week I said Vinny looked good. And then there was Saturday."

*** Saturday Update *** QB Brett Favre (GB) is expected to start in week 14. "Just to quote the medical staff, his streak is not in danger," HC Mike McCarthy said Friday. "He'll be OK."

*** Saturday Update *** QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Seattle after missing practice again Friday. "He's working like crazy," HC Andy Reid said. "It's his lateral mobility, his ability to push off right or left and keep himself in a safe position. Until he has that, he can't go out there." McNabb has thrown the ball on the side and was scheduled to work with trainers again after practice Friday, but he didn't participate with the team. "He's had two good workouts, but we're just not quite there," Reid said.

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) The Broncos still have not heard from the NFL regarding Travis Henry's possible suspension. "I really don't know. There's been rumors," HC Mike Shanahan said on Friday. "I haven't heard anything. It's just speculation." Henry was in a great mood Friday and said he wasn't worried about the pending decision. "I'm good. I keep doing what I can do," said Henry. "There ain't anything I can tell you because I don't know." Although he expects to return to the field this weekend, Henry says he's not 100% healthy: "I'm not going to say I'm 100% because that's not true. I'm doing what I got to do to get back there, to get back to 100%. We running backs take the most hits; the most beatings."

*** Saturday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) made it through a full week of practice in good shape and the says he's good to go for Sunday's game against the Lions. Peterson said he experienced some soreness during the week but no more than expected and is anxious to get the first contact out of the way. "I'm thinking, how would it feel if I hit it?" he said. "With the brace and everything, it's not that I would reinjure it. Just how would it feel when somebody hit it? It's not going to slow me down - I'm going to be out there going full speed - but that's something you're going to think about." HC Brad Childress has said the Vikings would ease Peterson back into action, and the expectation is that he will split time with Chester Taylor.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) will miss Sunday's game.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) is expected to start this weekend.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) will start this weekend, but he will share touches with Maurice Morris. "We're going to play them both," HC Mike Holmgren said Friday. "Mo will probably play a little bit more than before Shaun was hurt. I think Shaun understands that. He's handling it like a real professional."

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) is listed as questionable Sunday vs. Cleveland with a sore groin. He did a little more in practice Friday than earlier in the week. "He's definitely feeling better," HC Ken Whisenhunt said, adding that Fitzgerald will be a game-time decision. Fitzgerald said earlier in the week that he would be OK to play Sunday. On Friday, he said little except that, "It feels better."

*** Saturday Update *** WR Braylon Edwards (CLE) insists he'll be ready for this Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. He is especially looking forward to competing against fellow young WR Larry Fitzgerald on the other side. "He's been kicking my butt the last two weeks," Edwards said. "It's going to be fun to go against the Cardinals and a little private individual battle. I don't care about the catches; I care about the touchdowns."

*** Saturday Update *** WR Javon Walker (DEN) seems ready to play this weekend. "I feel like a million bucks," Walker said Friday. "I had a good week. I'm looking forward to Sunday." Remember though that Walker has been overly optimistic several times this season and either failed to play or had a small role (which is likely this weekend).

*** Saturday Update *** WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) will not play Sunday in Miami. It could be a lot longer than that. Cotchery underwent surgery this week to repair a broken right index finger, the Daily News has learned. It's unclear how long he will be sidelined, but it's feared that could be lost for the remainder of the season. Given the injury and the rehab time, along with the fact that Cotchery uses his hands to make his living, it's possible the Jets will err on the side of caution and keep him out the final four games after Miami.

Tight End

Kicker

Offensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) G Chester Pitts apologized to his family and team on Friday, one day after he was arrested and charged with speeding off during a traffic stop near Reliant Stadium. Pitts is facing a charge of felony evading arrest in a motor vehicle, Houston Police Department spokeswoman Gabe Ortiz said. He was released from the city jail early Friday after posting bail and is scheduled to appear in court Monday. "It was clearly a misunderstanding," Pitts said after practice Friday. "I would never disrespect the law. My father has been a police officer for 30 years. I have the utmost respect for law enforcement. It was a huge, huge misunderstanding. I'm sorry."

Defensive Line

Linebacker

Defensive Back

General Team News

*** Saturday Update *** TM Oakland Raiders (OAK) Daunte Culpepper's right leg hurts. Josh McCown showers with a plastic bag covering his left hand to keep stitches from getting wet. One will start at QB Sunday. HC Lane Kiffin just doesn't know which one, leaving his quarterback depth chart a mystery. "I don't have an answer for you who's 1-2-3 right now," Kiffin said after Friday's practice. Culpepper didn't practice, leaving the bulk of first-team repetitions to McCown, who dislocated his left little finger Wednesday playing catch with Andrew Walter. Stitches were needed when the bone broke through McCown's skin. Culpepper believes he hurt his right quadriceps during last weekend's win, but it didn't bother him until Wednesday night. Culpepper is listed as questionable for Sunday, and McCown is probable.

McCown is preparing as if he will start. He started the season's first three games before missing four games with a broken toe. He started two more games before a quadriceps injury took him out and Culpepper stepped back in. "I'm definitely learning how to deal with injuries," McCown said. "I have a different perspective for guys, in a way, that I perceive or thought about guys that were injured, because I had never been injured, or when I had been, I played through or dealt with it. So now I have a better understanding." Kiffin said a decision on the starting QB might not be made until game-time.

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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.

QB Joey Harrington (ATL) HC Bobby Petrino has decided to stop the QB carousel and stick with Joey Harrington as his starter. "I'm going to stay with Joey," HC Petrino said. "I think right now he understands everything that we are working (with)."

*** Friday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

QB Kyle Boller (BAL) will remain the team's starter, in place of injured QB Steve McNair, heading into their week 13 contest against the 11-0 New England Patriots. "He's progressing but there's a limitation in how far he can bring that arm up," HC Brian Billick said about Steve McNair's injury. "It is progressing. This week he won't be ready and we'll go week by week after that to see where he is." When asked if McNair would regain the starting job when healthy, Billick said, "Don't know, we'll see."

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

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) has been named the team's starting QB ahead of a struggling J.P. Losman.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB J.P. Losman (BUF) has been benched in favor of Trent Edwards.

*** Friday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) practiced fully on Wednesday. HC John Fox said again Tuesday that assuming the health of Testaverde, the 44-year old will start Sunday against the 49ers.

QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) HC John Fox said today that QB Vinny Testaverde, if healthy, would start next week against San Francisco ahead of struggling QB David Carr and rookie QB Matt Moore. Testaverde was supposed to start this past weekend, but was a late scratch due to a sore back. "I'm almost a little reluctant to name (a starter)," Fox said, referring to Carolina's constantly changing QB scenario. "But I think it would be fair to say if Vinny's healthy, he'll be the guy."

QB Jon Kitna (DET) didn't practice today because of a sore left knee. He said he hopes to practice on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Brett Favre (GB) is expected to start in week 14. "Just to quote the medical staff, his streak is not in danger," HC Mike McCarthy said Friday. "He'll be OK."

*** Friday Update *** QB Brodie Croyle (KC) did not practice on Friday and will miss this week's game. "He threw a little bit, but just can't move," coach Herm Edwards said. Damon Huard will start and Tyler Thigpen, a rookie claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Sept. 2, will be the backup. WR Eddie Kennison would be the #3 QB likely.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Brodie Croyle (KC) did not practice on Thursday. HC Herman Edwards said that if Croyle isn't able to practice Friday, Damon Huard will start on Sunday. Croyle played through a back injury last week after he was sandwiched by three Raiders defenders. He has yet to practice this week. "I'm not in this thing deep enough where I can do the Steve McNair thing and not practice and then just go in and play," Croyle said. "I'm still young in this league, and I still need all the snaps I can get (before playing)."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Brodie Croyle (KC) missed practice on Wednesday with a sore back, and his availability for this week's game against San Diego could be in question. Croyle, making his second start, was kicked in the back early in the Chiefs' loss to Oakland on Sunday. He played the rest of the game, but has been too sore to do much all week. "He's sore, pretty sore," said Chiefs HC Herm Edwards. "We'll see tomorrow where he's at, if can go. Tomorrow we'll find out. We'll wait as long as we can."

*** Thursday Update *** QB Damon Huard (KC) will start for the team this weekend as Brodie Croyle is still limited with his back injury.

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice, as he has done all season.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Eli Manning (NYG) GM Jerry Reese got in line to criticize QB Eli Manning yesterday when he said his quarterback has "gotten skittish, for whatever reason." Manning, who has been taking heat from all angles lately, threw four interceptions last week at Minnesota and ranks near the bottom of the league with a 58.1% completion percentage and a 75.0 QB rating. Asked to elaborate, Reese said, "Why would I say anything else about this when some people have already put their own negative spin on it?"

*** Thursday Update *** QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) does not want to stick around any longer than he has to as a backup to now starter Kellen Clemens. "I see myself as a starter in this league. That certainly hasn't changed," Pennington said in his first extensive interview since his benching. "I try my best to not think about the future right now and really focus on how I can help Kellen." Pennington will earn earn $4.8 million in base salary next season, but he would count $7.8 million against the cap. He took a pay cut before last season and it's unlikely he would take another one if asked by the team. By refusing to do so, he could force his release.

*** Friday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (OAK) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend. "There's a lot of information still to come in," Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said. "I don't have answer for you who's 1-2-3 right now."

If Culpepper can't play, Kiffin said Josh McCown will start. McCown took most of the first-team snaps Friday for the second straight day.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (OAK) was limited in practice Thursday due to a sore quadriceps muscle, but is expected to play this weekend against Denver. "He just came in this morning and it was bothering him, so we were safe with him," HC Lane Kiffin said. "He did some stuff today, so we'll see what he can do tomorrow. I don't anticipate him being out, but if he was then we'll figure it out then."

QB Daunte Culpepper (OAK) will start for the Raiders in their Week 13 game.

*** Friday Update *** QB Josh McCown (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to be available to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) did not practice on Thursday. HC Andy Reid said that he does not necessarily need to see McNabb practice to feel comfortable playing him in the game. "I just want to see how he progresses each day," Reid said. "He wants to be in there. He wants to get out and play. It's a matter of if he can move laterally and do those things."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) HC Andy Reid said QB Donovan McNabb will return as the team's starter when he is recovered from his injured ankle. But McNabb did not practice Wednesday, which means backup QB A.J. Feeley could make his second start this week against Seattle. McNabb, however, says there's a good chance he'll be ready this Sunday.

QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) is making progress from thumb and ankle injuries that kept him out of Sunday's loss at New England. However, HC Andy Reid said he wants his quarterback at 100 percent before deciding if he'll play against Seattle this week. "We'll see how he does," Reid said Monday. "We're trying to get him back to 100 percent before we stick him in the game." McNabb worked out Monday morning and any decision about his availability would not be made until later in the week. "I think we're pretty fortunate we have two quarterbacks here that can play," Reid said.

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Shaun Hill (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** QB Alex Smith (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Alex Smith (SF) Smith's separated shoulder will be re-evaluated next week, at which point a course of action will be recommended. Smith wants to avoid surgery - and the 10 to 12 weeks of rehabilitation that goes along with it. "Definitely, if at all possible, I want to avoid it," he said. "Especially on my throwing shoulder, that's something you don't want to do."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Alex Smith (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** QB Marc Bulger (STL) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Marc Bulger (STL) will not play this weekend. "It's just too soon," HC Scott Linehan said of Bulger returning from the concussion. "We'll do the same type of test on Monday, and if he clears that, there is no reason that he should be able to play next week."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Marc Bulger (STL) did not practice on Wednesday. Bulger said on Monday he felt much better and expected to play against the Falcons, but backup Gus Frerotte's assessment was not so positive. "He just seems kind of like he was after the game," Frerotte said. "You can talk to him and he understands what's going on. But he's just a little groggy." HC Scott Linehan said he'd leave the decision to medical personnel. "We'd err on the side of caution with a concussion, for sure," Linehan said. "I talked to him and I just said let's not discuss it until we get through all the tests you need to take first, and then we'll talk about the possibility of playing this game."

QB Marc Bulger (STL) was taken to a hospital for observation after sustaining a concussion during the team's Week 12 game. "He didn't seem quite right on the sideline," HC Scott Linehan said. "We talked a little bit. I could tell right when he came off that there was something that was a little different. He mentioned that he didn't feel good, and that's a big concern. He said he was starting to feel a little nauseous there."

*** Thursday Update *** QB Gus Frerotte (STL) will start this weekend in place of the injured Marc Bulger.

*** Friday Update *** QB Jeff Garcia (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. He'll be a game time decision likely but he is improving.

"I feel a lot better than I thought I would," Garcia told local reporters after practice.

"He's not 100 percent right now but he's closing in on being well enough to play," coach Jon Gruden said. "It's a matter of when he's ready to go out and go, and today was a step in that direction. He's made great improvement and maybe in another 48 hours he'll make more great improvement and be ready to go. We're optimistic but we've prepared ourselves to go in another direction if we have to."

*** Thursday Update *** QB Jeff Garcia (TB) did not practice on Thursday but the team is holding out hope he'll be able to go. "We'll expect Jeff to play," coach Jon Gruden said. "For the time being, we get both of them ready to go."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Jeff Garcia (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

QB Jeff Garcia (TB) made his weekly radio appearance on 620-AM Tuesday morning and made it clear his bruised back is bad enough to sideline him against the Saints. Asked if he thought he could play at New Orleans on Sunday, Garcia said, "I can't even really say that right now." He added that he still can't throw a football because of the discomfort and lack of mobility. Garcia also doesn't have any indication on when he might return to practice this week, though it's possible he could play without any practice time.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Luke McCown (TB) is expected to take the reps during workouts this week for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, meaning HC Jon Gruden likely has decided to make a change at the No. 2 quarterback position. Gruden said earlier in the week that his No. 2 quarterback would get all the preparation for Sunday's game rather than splitting snaps between McCown and Bruce Gradkowski. Garcia has a bruised lower back and has not been ruled out.

Running Back

RB Jason Snelling (ATL) will see the lion's share of short yardage work in the future. Snelling was 3-of-4 converting short yardage runs against the Indianapolis Colts last Thursday. "His size and the speed that he hits the hole will help us," HC Bobby Petrino said.

*** Friday Update *** RB Willis McGahee (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Willis McGahee (BAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Fred Jackson (BUF) is expected to start for the Bills this weekend since both Marshawn Lynch (ankle) and Anthony Thomas (calf) will be sidelined with injuries.

*** Friday Update *** RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF) will not play this weekend although he did practice with the team Friday and looked good coming off his cuts.

"Marshawn was limited today, but we've listed him as out," said head coach Dick Jauron. "He did a little bit and that was encouraging, but he won't play this week."

"I'm trying to get out there every second I can," said Lynch. "If I can run, I feel I can play. But they're doing a good job of protecting (me) against me."

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

RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF) HC Dick Jauron gave a lukewarm update on Marshawn Lynch Monday. "Marshawn, we're not optimistic again," said Jauron. "He's now doing some running and some cutting, but nothing like full speed playing."

*** Friday Update *** RB Anthony Thomas (BUF) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Anthony Thomas (BUF) will not play this weekend due to injury. The injured area is near the top of the calf muscle behind the knee. Just how long he'll be unable to practice or play has not been determined due to the rarity of this kind of injury. "I'm not optimistic about Anthony," said HC Dick Jauron. "It's a torn muscle and he's very sore and it's swollen...It's an unusual tear from what I understand," said Jauron.

RB Cedric Benson (CHI) is out for the rest of the season with a left ankle injury that will require surgery.

RB Adrian Peterson (CHI) will start in place of the injured Cedric Benson.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Perry (CIN) Perry's season is over. He will stay on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the rest of the season, which means he cannot practice with the team until next season. Perry dislocated his ankle just over one year ago, on Nov. 26.

*** Friday Update *** RB Kenny Watson (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kenny Watson (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Andre Hall (DEN) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Andre Hall (DEN) did not practice on Thursday and the team is not feeling optimistic about his chances for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Andre Hall (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Andre Hall (DEN) sustained a high ankle sprain during the team's Week 12 game.

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday. "My knee feels real good," said Henry, who has been sidelined since suffering a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament on Nov. 4. HC Mike Shanahan expects Henry to be "ready to go".

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) has yet to get a ruling on his appeal of a possible one-year suspension for violating the leagues drug policy. A decision could have been handed down as early as one week ago, but the consensus is that no news is good news, both in the short term and long term. Henry will likely be able to play Sunday given the delay, assuming he's healthy. He's been rehabbing a partially torn PCL in his left knee, but says he's ready to return this week against the Raiders. He practiced fully on Wednesday.

RB Travis Henry (DEN) is still awaiting word on his hearing with the NFL. If Henry remains with the Broncos, he said he expects to play Sunday at Oakland. He has missed the past three games with a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Henry said he won't need surgery. "They said it would be about a four-week injury and we're on week four," said Henry, who did not accompany the team to Chicago last weekend because he had the stomach flu. "I've got to get back on the field. I will definitely be ready this week."

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Paul Smith (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Paul Smith (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Selvin Young (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday. HC Mike Shanahan expects Young to be "ready to go".

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Selvin Young (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ryan Grant (GB) is expected to play on Thursday.

RB Ryan Grant (GB) practiced fully on Tuesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ahman Green (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

RB Ahman Green (HOU) HC Gary Kubiak said on Monday that he expects Ahman Green to play in the team's Week 13 game.

*** Friday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play this weekend. He is not even on the injury report.

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Greg Jones (JAX) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Greg Jones (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jesse Chatman (MIA) figures he'll have to play hurt this weekend. So, despite both ankle and neck injuries, Chatman practiced fully Wednesday and (barring a setback) is expected to start this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Samkon Gado (MIA) could get the start this weekend if Jesse Chatman can't play. The team seems to like his experience over Patrick Cobbs.

RB Ricky Williams (MIA) will miss the remainder of the season with a torn chest muscle. Yeah, that's right. He done already.

*** Friday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend and share time with Chester Taylor.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice. The team remains optimistic that he'll be able to play this weekend and likely share time with Chester Taylor.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) The Vikings got good news Monday regarding Adrian Peterson. Peterson had a follow-up MRI today that showed "excellent healing" of the slightly torn lateral collateral ligament he suffered Nov. 11. Peterson is expected to practice this week and if all goes well he will play Sunday against Detroit. "He'll have to do all the things he needs to do during practice to prepare himself for this week," HC Brad Childress said.

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

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Pierre Thomas (NO) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Pierre Thomas (NO) will not play this weekend.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) will miss Sunday's game.

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) partially participated in Thursday's practice. The team will see what he can do Friday but the feeling is that he may miss another game this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) is expected to start this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (NYG) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Dan Kreider (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) "I think Shaun Alexander is going to practice today. We'll see how that goes," HC Mike Holmgren said about 90 minutes before his team got on the field on Wednesday. "We have our fingers crossed, as he does." Asked whether RB Maurice Morris or Alexander, or both, will play against the Eagles, Holmgren said he met with the 2005 league MVP on Tuesday and explained that upon his return, Morris will continue to play. The coach said Alexander was fine with that altered arrangement. Alexander did practice fully in Wednesday's session.

*** Friday Update *** RB Maurice Morris (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Maurice Morris (SEA) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Maurice Morris (SEA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** 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) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Michael Pittman (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Michael Pittman (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) was in street clothes for practice after he'd returned from Miami.

*** Friday Update *** RB Mike Sellers (WAS) will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Mike Sellers (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Larry Fitzgerald (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** 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 Jerheme Urban (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Joe Horn (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

WR Joe Horn (ATL) returned to practice on Monday. Horn, who was nursing a hamstring injury, could start on Sunday. "It was good to see him out there," HC Bobby Petrino said. "I had to tell him to slow down a little bit. ... We need to make sure Joe is ready for the game."

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Dwayne Jarrett (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Dwayne Jarrett (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Dwayne Jarrett (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Devin Hester (CHI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Devin Hester (CHI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Devin Hester (CHI) 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) 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 play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Chad Johnson (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Braylon Edwards (CLE) did not practice on Thursday with a sore hamstring but the team is optimistic he'll be able to start this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Braylon Edwards (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Patrick Crayton (DAL) is expected to play on Thursday.

WR Patrick Crayton (DAL) practiced Monday and Tuesday and declared himself ready for Thursday night's game against the Green Bay Packers.

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

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

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

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (DEN) did not take part in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury. "Stokley is a little banged up," HC Mike Shanahan said.

*** Friday Update *** WR Javon Walker (DEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend. He'll likely be limited again as he was last week as he returns to action.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Javon Walker (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Javon Walker (DEN) was limited in Wednesday's practice. "I'm sure he will feel a lot better this week than he did last week," HC Mike Shanahan said. "We will evaluate him this week in practice."

WR Calvin Johnson (DET) HC Rod Marinelli denied reports that owner William Clay Ford instructed the coaching staff to get rookie WR Calvin Johnson more involved in the offense. "It's a lie," Marinelli said.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Ruvell Martin (GB) is expected to play this weekend.

WR Ruvell Martin (GB) partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Andre Johnson (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Andre Johnson (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Andre Johnson (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) did not practice on Friday and it's looking pretty pessimistic for him being able to play this weekend.

"Marvin did not practice," Colts coach Tony Dungy said Friday. "He's very questionable."

*** Thursday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) did not practice on Thursday and the feeling isn't very optimistic about his chances to play this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) did not practice on Wednesday. When asked today about possibly having WR Marvin Harrison back, QB Peyton Manning paused then said, "I wouldn't count on it."

*** Friday Update *** WR John Broussard (JAX) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Dennis Northcutt (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Dennis Northcutt (JAX) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Dennis Northcutt (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jeff Webb (KC) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Troy Williamson (MIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Troy Williamson (MIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Troy Williamson (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

WR Troy Brown (NE) was activated from the team's Physically Unable To Perform (PUP) list.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Wes Welker (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Wes Welker (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** 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) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chris Davis (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Chris Davis (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chris Davis (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** 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) will not play this weekend.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Santonio Holmes (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Mike Tomlin says he is "cautiously optimistic" about Holmes' chances to play Sunday night.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Hines Ward (PIT) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Hines Ward (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR D.J. Hackett (SEA) will not play this weekend.

WR D.J. Hackett (SEA) reinjured his right ankle in week 12, and the injury will sideline him for at least two weeks. "Right now, they're talking about weeks," Holmgren said. "Exactly how many weeks, I couldn't even tell you. And I don't think they can tell me, either."

*** Friday Update *** WR Jason Hill (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jason Hill (SF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jason Hill (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Dante Hall (STL) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Dante Hall (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Dante Hall (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Torry Holt (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Joey Galloway (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Santana Moss (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Santana Moss (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Antwaan Randle El (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Antwaan Randle El (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Antwaan Randle El (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

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

Tight End

*** Friday Update *** TE Alge Crumpler (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still 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) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Robert Royal (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Steve Heiden (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Bubba Franks (GB) is not expected to play on Thursday.

TE Bubba Franks (GB) did not practice on Tuesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Chris Baker (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Chris Baker (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Chris Baker (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE James Dearth (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE James Dearth (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE James Dearth (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Joseph Kowalewski (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Joseph Kowalewski (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Joseph Kowalewski (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

Kicker

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Dave Rayner (FA) has lost his job to John Carney.

*** 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.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK John Carney (KC) has been signed by the team and will kick starting this weekend.

Offensive Line

*** Thursday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) RT Todd Weiner is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. The team placed the 10-year veteran on injured reserve Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) T Todd Weiner did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither did not practice on Friday due to illness but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) T Fred Miller did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) T Fred Miller did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) T Fred Miller did not practice on Wednesday.

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Willie Anderson partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) T Kevin Shaffer practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) T Kevin Shaffer partially participated in Thursday's practice.

OL Detroit Lions (DET) T Jonathan Scott was placed on injured reserve with a severe hamstring injury. The Lions signed free agent OL Barry Stokes, who is expected to be the backup to Damien Woody, who was moved from guard to tackle.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Mark Tauscher is expected to play on Thursday.

OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Mark Tauscher partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) G Chester Pitts practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) G Chester Pitts did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) G Chester Pitts partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Ephraim Salaam did not practice on Wednesday.

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

T Daniel Federkeil will not play this weekend.

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

*** Thursday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Ryan Diem did not practice on Thursday.

T Daniel Federkeil did not practice on Thursday.

T Charlie Johnson practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Ryan Diem did not practice on Wednesday.

T Daniel Federkeil did not practice on Wednesday.

T Charlie Johnson did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Will Svitek practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Will Svitek partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) C Matt Birk partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) C Matt Birk partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) C Jake Grove practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) C Jake Grove practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) C Jeremy Newberry did not practice on Wednesday.

C Jake Grove practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) C Chris Spencer practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) C Chris Spencer practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) C Chris Spencer partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Andy McCollum practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Rob Petitti did not practice on Friday due to illness, but he is expected to play this weekend.

C Brett Romberg did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Andy McCollum partially participated in Thursday's practice.

C Brett Romberg did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Andy McCollum did not practice on Wednesday.

C Brett Romberg partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) G Benji Olson partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) G Pete Kendall practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

G Randy Thomas practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) G Pete Kendall practiced fully on Thursday.

G Randy Thomas practiced fully on Thursday.

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

G Randy Thomas practiced fully on Wednesday.

Defensive Line

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Justin Bannan (BAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Ryan Denney (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Chris Kelsay (BUF) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Chris Kelsay (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Chris Kelsay (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Larry Tripplett (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Larry Tripplett (BUF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Larry Tripplett (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Mike Rucker (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Mike Rucker (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Tommie Harris (CHI) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Tommie Harris (CHI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL John Thornton (CIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL John Thornton (CIN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** 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 Orpheus Roye (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Orpheus Roye (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Orpheus Roye (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Sam Adams (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL John Engelberger (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL John Engelberger (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Ikaika Alama-Francis (DET) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Ikaika Alama-Francis (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Ikaika Alama-Francis (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

DL Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (GB) partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

DL Johnny Jolly (GB) will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Earl Cochran (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Travis Johnson (HOU) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Ndukwe Kalu (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Ndukwe Kalu (HOU) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DL Vonnie Holliday (MIA) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Vonnie Holliday (MIA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Vonnie Holliday (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Matt Roth (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

DL Fred Evans (MIN) has been suspended for two games under the NFL's personal conduct policy in response to a pair of offseason arrests that occurred before he signed with the Vikings.

*** Friday Update *** DL Kenechi Udeze (MIN) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Kenechi Udeze (MIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

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