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Quarterback

*** Saturday Update *** QB David Carr (CAR) will not start this weekend. HC John Fox said he didn't think Carr had progressed enough during the week, after sustaining a compression fracture in his lower back against New Orleans on Oct. 7. "It's not a season-long decision. It will be game to game," Fox said.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Tarvaris Jackson (MIN) The Vikings won't announce a starting quarterback until Sunday morning, but signs still point to veteran Kelly Holcomb replacing the injured Tarvaris Jackson against Philadelphia. Jackson was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report with a broken index finger on his throwing hand. HC Brad Childress said Jackson will either start or be the emergency third quarterback against the Eagles, in which case Holcomb would be the starter. "I'm still debating, the old game-time decision," Childress said. "You just want to see how a guy keeps coming, keeps coming. I see him touch it a little bit better every day, and we'll just see if it will keep coming along." Jackson didn't have a splint on the finger when he walked off the practice field Friday, but when asked if his grip had gotten better he said only that the swelling had subsided. Earlier in the week, Jackson said the injury made it difficult to keep a tight spiral.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (OAK) HC Lane Kiffin announced on Friday that Daunte Culpepper will get the start this Sunday. Josh McCown will back up Culpepper and JaMarcus Russell is third on the depth chart.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Vince Young (TEN) practiced all week and didn't appear to have any problems with his recovery from a strained right quadriceps. Young will start Sunday against the Raiders. "It was exactly what we anticipated," HC Jeff Fisher said. "He improved each day and feels good."

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB Jamal Lewis (CLE) admitted on Friday that he wasn't sure if his injured foot has healed enough to allow him to play this Sunday. "I'll know more on Sunday morning," he said. "I'll just play it by ear. I'll wake up on Sunday, and it might be killing me. I'll wake up on Sunday, and it might feel great. We'll see how it goes." He got in some limited practice this week and is listed as questionable. Jason Wright would start again if Lewis is out.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) was in uniform for Saturday's practice, and he's hopeful he can still play against the Packers Monday night. He is still a rather large question mark unless a pain-killing injection he will take before the game gives him enough relief to play. "Better than I did yesterday and the day before," Henry said. "Game-time decision, you know. Go in Monday early and do what I got to do."

*** Saturday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) missed a portion of Friday's practice and is listed as questionable with a sprained knee. Jones-Drew expects to play against the Bucs in spite of the injury.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game vs, New Orleans. Still, HC Mike Nolan said he expects him to play. "I think he'll be ready," Nolan said. Gore also said he is confident he'll play with a right ankle sprain he sustained in the second quarter last week against the Giants. "I'll be good," he said.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) was available for part of Friday's practice, working in a couple of drills to prepare for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders. Brown, who missed last week's game against the Houston Texans with a sprained ankle, did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. "I got a little bit of work in," Brown said Friday. "Hopefully, it'll get better and better and be ready to roll. It's going to come down to how I work out before the game and what they think, but I feel like I should be able to go on Sunday."

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) will not play this weekend as he will be out for the second time in the Colts' last three games, the team announced on Saturday.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (STL) pulled the thigh muscle in his left leg and missed the opening game this season. Still a bit gimpy, he caught just eight passes for 94 yards over the following five games before he injured his right hamstring Oct. 14 at Baltimore, forcing him to the sideline again last Sunday. "It was very frustrating," said Bennett. "But it's all good now. They're both gone. It's nice to be back on a good pair of legs. I don't even think about it when I'm running around now. I feel like I have my burst back."

Tight End

Kicker

Offensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) RT Jon Runyan missed his third straight practice on Friday and is questionable to make his 185th consecutive start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Runyan bruised his tailbone in a training room fall last week, but played in Philadelphia's 19-16 loss to Chicago. He sat out practice this week and will be re-evaluated once the team arrives in Minnesota. "We have a long flight up there. We'll keep giving him treatment, and so on, to see how he does," Eagles HC Andy Reid said.

Defensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** DL Chris Kelsay (BUF) did not practice again on Friday and is listed as questionable. Kelsay's consecutive start streak is now in jeopardy. He's played in every game in his five-year NFL career. He has 70 straight starts since the Bills made him a second-round pick in 2003. HC Dick Jauron said he'll be a game time decision. "He looked better today," said Jauron. "Watching him walk he didn't appear to have a limp. So we'll see where it goes." If he can't go DE Anthony Hargrove will replace him in the starting lineup.

*** Saturday Update *** DL Richard Seymour (NE) joined practices for the first time this week and has been activated from the physically unable to perform list. Seymour is expected to play Sunday against the Washington Redskins. It is not yet known how much Seymour will play, but he probably will see at least 10-15 snaps.

Linebacker

*** Saturday Update *** LB Freddie Keiaho (IND) was downgraded to OUT on Saturday.

*** Saturday Update *** LB David Harris (NYJ) is expected to take Jonathan Vilma's spot in the starting lineup Sunday against Buffalo.

*** Saturday Update *** LB Jonathan Vilma (NYJ) was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury, ending the one-time Pro Bowler's season after seven games. Vilma, who was hurt in New York's loss at Cincinnati last Sunday, missed practice all week and was listed as out on the team's injury report Friday. "I am disappointed that my season ended prematurely," Vilma said in a statement. "I was looking forward to playing the rest of the season and helping the team get back on track. I now look forward to supporting my teammates for the rest of the 2007 season and returning to the field with them in 2008."

Defensive Back

*** Saturday Update *** DB Champ Bailey (DEN) Bailey, who suffered a bit of a setback mid-week in trying to return from a left thigh injury, was also on the practice field and participated fully. Bailey, who missed the game against the Steelers, said he hopes to play.

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Quarterback

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Kurt Warner (ARI) sat out Wednesday's practice, the only one of the teams bye week, but reported that his left elbow is feeling better. "It's going to take several weeks for scar tissue to form," Warner said, "And then the elbow will start getting stronger and more flexible."

QB Joey Harrington (ATL) will return as the Falcons starting quarterback for the next few weeks as Byron Leftwich's right ankle injury appears to be serious, but not severe enough to keep him out for the season. HC Bobby Petrino didn't divulge the nature of Leftwich's injury but said he hopes Leftwich will return this season.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (ATL) had surgery Tuesday to repair a severely sprained ankle and could be back with the team in as little as two weeks. Leftwich had two screws placed in his ankle, a procedure with a high rate of success.

QB Trent Edwards (BUF) The Bills have elected to give rookie Trent Edwards another start this week against the Jets in the Meadowlands.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB J.P. Losman (BUF) is obviously not happy about being benched in favor of Trent Edwards, but he is trying to stay positive through the situation. "Um, I have to be careful with my choice of words," Losman said. "All I can say is, right now, it's just a tough situation and I want it to sink a little bit, let my mind think a little bit, analyze the situation before I start making any kind of decision on what I think should happen, or what I thought should happen. I'm just going to ride this thing out and see how it plays. When my number's called, I'll be ready to go in there."

*** Friday Update *** QB David Carr (CAR) practiced fully on Friday but will be the #2 QB behind Vinny Testaverde this week.

*** Thursday Update *** QB David Carr (CAR) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB David Carr (CAR) practiced fully on Wednesday. HC John Fox said that Carr will play Sunday against the Colts assuming he is healthy, but Fox did not go as so far as to say Carr would start.

QB David Carr (CAR) Vinny Testaverde seems to think that David Carr is still the starter, though there's been no definitive answer. When asked if he assumed Carr was the guy if he was now healthy, Testaverde replied: "I guess that's how I'm looking at it, but I don't know how the coaching staff looks at it...to me it doesn't matter because I'm preparing like I'm going to start the game anyway. That's how I've always done it." In talking about this week, Testaverde said: "Hopefully, Dave's back is fine and he'll be able to play. But whatever decision is made, I'm going to try and do my best, like I did last week, to help the team win a football game."

*** Friday Update *** QB Vinny Testaverde (CAR) will start this week over David Carr even though Carr was able to practice fully Thursday. "It's not an indictment on David Carr by any stretch. I don't feel he's 100%," coach John Fox said. "He's healthy enough to play, but I don't think he's 100%."

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Schaub (HOU) is looking better but is still a game time decision.

Said coach Gary Kubiak after Friday's practice: "He (Matt Schaub) took all his reps today that he would normally take to get ready to play. I felt good about what he did today. As far as going and playing, I'm still going to say it's a game time decision because I want to see him do some more for me tomorrow, but he did do his normal work today."

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

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matt Schaub (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

QB Matt Schaub (HOU) will be listed as day-to-day after X-rays on his injured hip were negative. Schaub has a bruise on his right hip. "I left Matt about an hour ago," HC Gary Kubiak said. "He's moving around very, very slowly. All the tests were negative. All the X-rays look fine. He's really just beat up."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB David Garrard (JAX) will not play this weekend. Garrard will miss three or four weeks with a high ankle sprain.

QB David Garrard (JAX) could miss a few games after suffering an ankle sprain in the first half of last night's game against the Colts. "He's got a pretty good sprain on there, so I would think that in all likelihood, he'll be missing some time," HC Jack Del Rio said. Backup QB Quinn Gray replaced Garrard in the second half and was less than stellar, completing just nine of 24 passes for 56 yards. The team could look elsewhere for options. "In all likelihood, based on the initial prognosis, [we'll have to bring in another quarterback]," Del Rio said.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Quinn Gray (JAX) will start at Tampa this week in place of the injured David Garrard.

QB Cleo Lemon (MIA) HC Cam Cameron wasn't thrilled with starting Cleo Lemon's performance in Sunday's 49-28 loss to the Patriots, but he also made it clear that rookie John Beck won't be removing his headset on the sideline - yet. "It's still early in the year. Still, we're not even to the halfway point yet," Cameron said. "Cleo, I think, really regrouped himself at halftime, then we were moving the football. Obviously, he was doing well, and I didn't want to do anything there."

*** Friday Update *** QB Kelly Holcomb (MIN) is expected to start over Tarvaris Jackson who has been struggling with a broken finger.

*** Friday Update *** QB Tarvaris Jackson (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. He's expected to give way to Kelly Holcomb who is expected to start.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tarvaris Jackson (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice. Jackson did not attempt a pass during this morning's walk-through practice, and indications are as strong as ever that he will miss Sunday's game against Philadelphia. HC Brad Childress said Jackson will "go as able" in this afternoon's practice (but Jackson didn't practice). Jackson has an avulsion fracture in his right index finger, and Childress pointed out that finger is crucial for maintaining accuracy on passes. Childress also said the injury could inhibit Jackson's ability to take the center snap.

QB Tarvaris Jackson (MIN) has an avulsion fracture of the middle finger on his right hand, suffered midway through yesterday's 24-14 loss at Dallas. "The joint is sore, swollen and in a splint," HC Brad Childress said. Medical officials will evaluate it after a throwing session Tuesday before deciding Jackson's status for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Asked if Jackson would start against the Eagles if his finger proves sound, Childress hedged. "Yeah, if he can do all the things he needs to be able to do physically and mentally," Childress said. Jackson, who will wear a splint on his fractured index finger at all times when not on the field, could not make basic throws Monday because of swelling. Childress is weighing the team's success versus the development of Jackson, who has struggled with and without injuries this season. "He needs to get those looks, but by the same token you don't want to sacrifice those wins and you want a guy that gives you the best chance to win." Backup QB Kelly Holcomb will start against his former team, the Eagles, if Jackson cannot play.

*** Friday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend as normal.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice. HC Eric Mangini said that Pennington will remain the starter this week, noting specifically his play-making and decision making abilities as the primary reasons.

QB Chad Pennington (NYJ) HC Eric Mangini said he has not decided whether or not to bench Chad Pennington. Mangini talked in his press conference about this being a process, but when pressed would not name a starter.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (OAK) has reportedly been working primarily with the first team in practice this week.

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

*** Thursday Update *** QB Josh McCown (OAK) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Josh McCown (OAK) practiced fully on Wednesday.

QB Josh McCown (OAK) is ready to resume practicing this week, but HC Lane Kiffin will not say whether or not McCown or QB Daunte Culpepper will start Sunday at Tennessee. Culpepper has started the last three games for McCown, who suffered a broken left toe. Kiffin said he'll wait until he sees McCown practice before making a decision. "Like I said to (McCown), we'll figure it out once we see that," Kiffin said. "There's nothing to figure out right now because we're not practicing."

*** Friday Update *** QB Alex Smith (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to resume his starting QB position.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Alex Smith (SF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Alex Smith (SF) Smith made it through a full practice on Wednesday and it appears he'll be the starter Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. HC Mike Nolan and the 49ers haven't quite committed to that and likely will list Smith as probable later in the week. Smith said he was more confident than he was at this point last week. "As the day went on, my arm felt better and better. And I think it will only feel better tomorrow. It did feel good."

QB Alex Smith (SF) HC Mike Nolan said he expects Alex Smith to be able to play against New Orleans on Sunday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Marc Bulger (STL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** QB Vince Young (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Vince Young (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Vince Young (TEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

QB Vince Young (TEN) missed his first game ever due to an injury Sunday, but has a good chance to play in week eight. "He'll be day-to-day this week and he'll have a much better chance to play this coming week," HC Jeff Fisher said.

Running Back

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB DeShaun Foster (CAR) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB DeShaun Foster (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday as he's battling a toe injury. Look to see if he can work Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Nick Goings (CAR) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday after failing to respond quickly from his latest concussion.

RB Cedric Benson (CHI) suffered a minor hyper-extension of his knee during the team's Week 7 game. He played through the injury and remained in the game. "I just planted wrong, a little hyper-extension," Benson said. "I don't know what play it was; sometime early in the second quarter. The ground was soggy out there. Just a bad plant."

*** Friday Update *** RB Rudi Johnson (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to have much of a role this weekend. He might be on the active list, but it looks like Kenny Watson will carry the rushing load again.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Rudi Johnson (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Rudi Johnson (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Chris Perry (CIN) HC Marvin Lewis said during his Monday press conference that "there's a chance" that Chris Perry could be activated this week.

*** Friday Update *** RB Kenny Watson (CIN) is expected to see the bulk of the carries again this week with Rudi Johnson still not healthy. Johnson could be active, but Watson is expected to be the primary RB.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jamal Lewis (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. He'll be a game time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jamal Lewis (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jamal Lewis (CLE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) is questionable to play this weekend. We're hearing his injured ribs are a significant problem and that Selvin Young could see plenty of carries or even get the start.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Travis Henry (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Travis Henry (DEN) HC Mike Shanahan says Travis Henry "is a little bit sore," and that he won't be sure of his status until he starts practicing. However, Shanahan believes that there is no fracture in the ribs.

*** Friday Update *** RB Selvin Young (DEN) could see significant work Monday or even get the start as Travis Henry's ribs are not a minor issue.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Tatum Bell (DET) has lost his starting job to RB Kevin Jones and now faces a further demotion for Sunday's game at Chicago against the Bears.HCh Rod Marinelli indicated strongly after practice Wednesday that Bell will not be active. Aveion Cason, a backup running back, is likely to return kickoffs and play on other special-teams units. That does not leave a spot for Bell on the 46-player active roster. T.J. Duckett is the primary backup to Jones. Cason fills the third spot at halfback on the depth chart. Jon Bradley is the fullback. Bell does not play on any special teams. "I'll let it play out as the week goes," Marinelli said. "Cason is a guy who can return kicks for us. He's not just a returner. He's a hard-core special teams guy."

*** Friday Update *** RB Vernand Morency (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Vernand Morency (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB DeShawn Wynn (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB DeShawn Wynn (GB) practiced fully on Thursday. HC Mike McCarthy has not declared anyone as the team's featured RB this season. That ended today. McCarthy made clear today that DeShawn Wynn is the starter until further notice. "He's in the No. 1 slot right now," McCarthy said, "so he has an opportunity to take it and do something with it, so we'll see what he can do." Wynn returned to practice today after sitting out Tuesday because of neck spasms suffered while weight-lifting before Monday's practice. "We can all overreact to that," McCarthy said. "He's done a good job. I mean, he's been a professional, he's been on time, he's done all the things that have been asked from him as far as the weight room, you know, the training room and so forth."

RB DeShawn Wynn (GB) sat out practice Tuesday because of neck spasms. Wynn said he sustained the injury lifting weights Monday and it got worse during practice. When asked whether the injury is anything to be concerned about, he replied, "Nah."

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

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) could be losing carries to Kenton Keith as coach Tony Dungy has indicated he'd like to get back to a 2 RB system.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kenton Keith (IND) could continue to see carries as coach Tony Dungy has indicated he'd like to get back to a 2 RB system.

*** Friday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (JAX) had only 11 carries for 55 yards against the Indianapolis Colts while 2nd-year RB Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for 52 on 13 carries. Taylor didn't seem happy about his limited role. "I don't get paid to make those decisions," Taylor said. "I'm a pawn."

RB Ronnie Brown (MIA) will miss the rest of the season as a result of Sunday's knee injury. An MRI revealed enough damage Monday morning to declare Brown's season as done.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) HC Brad Childress said today that Adrian Peterson's role "will increase as we go through the rest of the football season." How it will increase is unclear, but before taking questions in his news conference, Childress made a point to address his strategy of rotating Peterson with RB Chester Taylor. "We understand here that we have a great talent in Adrian Peterson," Childress said, "and we are trying to grow him just like we attempt to grow all of our young guys. I am sure his role will increase, but there will be times and situations where situations will dictate that we have other folks in the football game."

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Naufahu Tahi (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Naufahu Tahi (MIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** RB Chester Taylor (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chester Taylor (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

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

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

RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) HC Mike Holmgren defended Shaun Alexander on Monday. "Shaun Alexander seems to be the lightning rod," Holmgren said. "I am here to tell you that there are times there is nothing there. There is nothing there. We are not blocking very well. So that must improve. Shaun has been a little unfairly criticized. We must improve how we're blocking -- assignment-wise, edges, technique, everything -- to give our guys a chance." However, Alexander on Sunday admitted that his broken left wrist is impacting his play. "Well, I can't do as many things," Alexander said Sunday when asked about the cast. "I can't carry the ball in my left hand. So that kind of changes my game up a little bit. But it's been like that since the first week, so I think I am just now getting used to playing with (the ball) in my right hand the whole time."

*** Friday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Frank Gore (SF) hurt his right ankle in the second quarter against the New York Giants but remained in the game after getting an additional tape job on the sideline. After the game, he was limping noticeably but pledged to play against New Orleans. "I'm looking forward to playing," he said. "I'll take it day by day. I'll see Wednesday or Thursday." Gore is "day to day" with a right ankle sprain, according to HC Mile Nolan.

Also, Gore let his frustrating show when he wondering aloud whether his teammates trust the play-calling of first-year offensive coordinator Jim Hostler. "Norv Turner, he's been doing it for a while," said Gore who had a career year under Turner a year ago. "Whenever he said something, we wanted to do it. Now I feel that a lot of people, when coach Hoss calls something, it gets in the back of their heads, 'Is he calling the right play?'" A day later, HC Mike Nolan tried to downplay the deeper meaning of Gore's concerns in the wake of a mistake-filled 33-15 road loss to the New York Giants. "If we were winning games, I don't believe that comment would necessarily be made," Nolan said. "I also know that Frank is frustrated by the production, or lack of, in the offense.

*** Friday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to start this weekend although he likely won't carry his normal workload.

"It wouldn't be normal," said Rams head coach Scott Linehan of Jackson's work load. "It will be modified from his normal (workload). It depends on how he feels, but it won't be every play of the game."

*** Thursday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) practiced fully on Thursday. While it appears Jackson is set to return this week against the Browns, it is unknown officially if he will start and/or how much playing time he will get. The only hint of him being completely back was this qualifier by HC Scott Linehan. "We'll be guarded somewhat as we go," coach Scott Linehan said, "but if we get through this week of practice, there's no reason he shouldn't be starting this week." Jackson added, "A groin is something that, it feels good and the next day it may have a little tweak here or there," he explained.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) practiced fully on Wednesday. Jackson will return Sunday against Cleveland after missing four games with a partially torn groin muscle. Jackson practiced without the red "no-contact" jersey on Wednesday, with Brian Leonard working at fullback once again.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Michael Pittman (TB) will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is still questionable to play this weekend. He'll likely be a game time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

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

RB Chris Henry (TEN) ran well in his first NFL game against Houston, 11 times for 57 yards, but he will not replace RB Chris Brown as the primary backup, according to HC Jeff Fisher. Brown missed the game with a sprained left ankle.

*** Friday Update *** RB Rock Cartwright (WAS) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Rock Cartwright (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Rock Cartwright (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR Sam Aiken (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Sam Aiken (BUF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Sam Aiken (BUF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Steve Smith (CAR) rested a bit during Friday's practice but is expected to start this weekend as normal.

*** Friday Update *** WR Antonio Chatman (CIN) practiced fully on Friday but is still questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Antonio Chatman (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Antonio Chatman (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chris Henry (CIN) practiced with the team for the first time during the regular season, two weeks before his eight-week suspension expires. Henry was suspended by Commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the league's conduct policy.

*** 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.

WR Chad Johnson (CIN) When asked about the ESPN-reported rumor where unnamed sources inside the Cincinnati Bengals organization stated that the team was thinking of trading Chad Johnson during the offseason, HC Marvin Lewis said, "I don't think there's any sources inside this organization." When asked what he thought about the rumor, Johnson said, "There is always truth in something."

*** Friday Update *** WR Joe Jurevicius (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Joe Jurevicius (CLE) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Joe Jurevicius (CLE) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Terry Glenn (DAL) HC Wade Phillips on Thursday gave an update on injured WR Terry Glenn's rehab from knee surgery. "He's in the process of building that up which will take a week or two. Then they'll go from there. He can start jogging and so forth."

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Marshall (DEN) has been ordered to appear in court Nov. 21 stemming from his DUI arrest Monday morning. Marshall was stopped after driving the wrong way on a one-way street and for failing to stay in his lane. He could serve a short suspension if convicted.

WR Brandon Marshall (DEN) Only hours after the Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, Brandon Marshall was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Marshall was issued a summons and released. The Broncos were aware of the incident but declined to comment.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Rod Smith (DEN) practiced for the first time this season on Wednesday and could be added to the roster if he shows enough in the coming days. By league rules, players on PUP have a three-week window in which teams can decide their status: The clock started today for Smith, who did not practice in the days leading to the Broncos' Sunday night game against the Steelers. The Broncos could elevate Smith to the active roster any time in the next two weeks. But if they do not add him to the 53-man roster at the end of next week, they will have to place him on injured reserve, formally ending his season.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Javon Walker (DEN) will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Troy Walters (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Troy Walters (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Ruvell Martin (GB) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Ruvell Martin (GB) did not practice on Thursday.

WR Koren Robinson (GB) appears ready to suit up Monday night at Denver, but HC Mike McCarthy will make a decision later in the week. "Hopefully, I can start off returning kicks," Robinson said. "I'd be the fifth, fourth receiver, it doesn't matter. Just trying to get the ball a little bit. But they want me in the fire," Robinson said.

*** Friday Update *** WR Andre Johnson (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Andre Johnson (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice, but HC Gary Kubiak said Johnson will not be active this week against San Diego. "I'd say that's still a reach until he gets out here in a competitive environment," Kubiak said. The Texans have one more game before the team's bye week and Johnson likely would suit up for their Nov. 18 game.

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

WR Andre Johnson (HOU) is likely out for week eight with his sprained knee. "I think it would still be a leap to say he's going to be back this week," HC Gary Kubiak said.

WR Jacoby Jones (HOU) HC Gary Kubiak said on Monday that he regretted playing Jacoby Jones as much as he did during the team's Week 7 game, since he is still not fully recovered from a separated shoulder. "I made the decision that he was ready to play, and it's obvious that he's not ready to play with his shoulder," Kubiak said. "That's a poor decision on my part, as a coach, he should not have been out there. Simple as that."

*** Friday Update *** WR Harry Williams (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Harry Williams (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Harry Williams (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) will not play this weekend as he will be out for the second time in the Colts' last three games, the team announced on Saturday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend. The team seems to feel optimistic he'll be able to play though. As he did last week, Harrison will warm up before the game and a determination will be made whether he can play or not. He warmed up well before last week's game in Jacksonville even dunking a football over the goal post. The hope is that he'll do the same this week but it'll be game time until we know for sure.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Aaron Moorehead (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend. But that's been pretty standard fare for him. He's expected to start and play 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) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Steve Smith (NYG) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. Most seem to feel he'll able to start.

*** 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 Justin McCareins (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Justin McCareins (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Justin McCareins (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jerry Porter (OAK) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jerry Porter (OAK) practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Craig Davis (SD) is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Craig Davis (SD) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Darrell Jackson (SF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Darrell Jackson (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (STL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (STL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

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

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

WR Mark Jones (TB) The Buccaneers have lost KR/PR Mark Jones for the year. Jones suffered a knee injury in the team's loss to Detroit on Sunday. "He was one of the top return specialists in football," HC Jon Gruden said. "He's going to be a big loss for us."

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chris Davis (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Jones (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is still questionable to play this weekend. He'll be a game time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brandon Jones (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Jones (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

Tight End

TE Alge Crumpler (ATL) will not require additional surgery on a lingering left knee injury. "The combination of the knee and the ankle put some stress on his old knee injury so it's really [needed] rest," HC Bobby Petrino said. "Hopefully, he'll come back from the bye week ready for the San Francisco game like he did when he took the rest in preseason camp, feeling refreshed and faster. That's what we're hoping for."

*** Friday Update *** TE Ryan Neufeld (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ryan Neufeld (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ryan Neufeld (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Darnell Dinkins (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Darnell Dinkins (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Darnell Dinkins (CLE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** TE Tony Scheffler (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

TE Tony Scheffler (DEN) re-aggravated a foot injury during the team's Week 7 game. When asked to comment on the injury, Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan said "(Scheffler) is still a little bit sore. Exactly how bad that is, we'll find out Wednesday."

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Bryan Fletcher (IND) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

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

*** Thursday Update *** TE George Wrighster (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE George Wrighster (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE David Martin (MIA) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE David Martin (MIA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE David Martin (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Visanthe Shiancoe (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Visanthe Shiancoe (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Visanthe Shiancoe (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Watson (NE) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend. He's looking more on the doubtful side.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ben Watson (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ben Watson (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** TE Chris Baker (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Chris Baker (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** TE Jason Pociask (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Jason Pociask (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** TE Sean Ryan (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Sean Ryan (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Brent Celek (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Brent Celek (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Brent Celek (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Matt Schobel (PHI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend. But how well he's able to play remains to be seen. He's struggled to stay healthy and on the field.

*** Thursday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday. Smith says he's feeling better to the point where he feels he can make a solid contribution to the offense, beginning this week at Minnesota. He has been slow to recover from hip and groin injuries all year.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Heath Miller (PIT) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

TE Marcus Pollard (SEA) is likely to have surgery according to HC Mike Holmgren. He hopes Pollard will be able to play against Cleveland on Nov. 4.

*** Friday Update *** TE Alex Smith (TB) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Alex Smith (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Alex Smith (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

Kicker

*** Friday Update *** PK Kris Brown (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Kris Brown (HOU) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Kris Brown (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Josh Scobee (JAX) will not play this weekend.

PK Lawrence Tynes (NYG) HC Tom Coughlin is committed to Lawrence Tynes as his kicker but admitted more concern after seeing him miss an extra point on Sunday. "You don't ever want to deal with that part of it," Coughlin said. "The extra point part of it should be automatic. So I'm concerned about that. I haven't had a whole lot of time to think about it. We certainly have got to fight the best we can to establish some consistency there, which seems to come and go."

Offensive Line

OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) LT Renardo Foster is done for the season with a knee injury. This is the second injury at this position. Quinn Ojinnaka appears to be the player who will step in. If Todd Weiner could return soon from the scope on his left knee, he could resume his starting RT job and Tyson Clabo, who has played well, could move over to LT. Also, the team signed T Terrance Pennington from the practice squad today to replace Foster on the active roster.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) G Ruben Brown practiced fully on Thursday.

T Fred Miller partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) G Ruben Brown partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Fred Miller did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Willie Anderson will not play this weekend. Stacy Andrews is expected to make the start Sunday in Anderson's spot against the Steelers.

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

C Scott Wells practiced fully on Thursday.

OL Green Bay Packers (GB) RG Junius Coston, who suffered an ankle injury Oct. 11 in practice and sat out the Washington game, wasn't even able to participate in drill work Monday. With the return of center Scott Wells (eye) to full health, Jason Spitz moved back to starting RG and worked with the No. 1 offense ahead of G Tony Moll.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) G Kasey Studdard did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) G Kasey Studdard did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Tony Ugoh did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Tony Ugoh did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) G Anthony Herrera partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) G Anthony Herrera partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) C Jeff Faine did not practice Wednesday due to a injured pectoral muscle. He is technically listed as "day to day," but appears to be a long shot to play Sunday. Faine and HC Sean Payton were vague about the extent of his injury. If the muscle is torn, Faine could miss several weeks. "We'll see how it feels when I wake up in the morning, see how it reacts to treatment. Hopefully, I'll be able to get back on the field soon," said Faine, who tried using a shoulder harness and taking numbing shots after being injured Sunday against Atlanta, but neither was effective.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) C Jeff Faine did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) T Cornell Green did not practice on Wednesday.

C Jeremy Newberry did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Jon Runyan did not practice on Thursday.

T Tra Thomas practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Jon Runyan did not practice on Wednesday.

T Tra Thomas practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** OL San Diego Chargers (SD) C Nick Hardwick did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) T Jonas Jennings did not practice on Thursday.

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

T Jonas Jennings did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Brett Romberg will not play this weekend.

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

Also, the team has signed T Rob Petitti, formerly of the Saints and Cowboys, to the roster spot created by Claude Terrell's release (who was released after his Tuesday morning arrest).

OL St. Louis Rams (STL) G Claude Terrell was arrested and charged with assaulting his wife early Tuesday morning. Terrell, who was already on probation for assaulting a family member in February of 2006, was picked up near a Hampton Inn where the incident took place.

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

*** Thursday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Stephon Heyer practiced fully on Thursday.

C Casey Rabach practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Stephon Heyer did not practice on Wednesday.

C Casey Rabach practiced fully on Wednesday.

G Randy Thomas will not play this weekend.

OL Washington Redskins (WAS) C Casey Rabach won't know for several days whether or not he'll play against New England this week due to a nagging groin injury. He said he felt good during the week leading up to the Cardinals game, but did not feel well after Saturday's workout and had to miss his first game in two years. "I really was confident throughout the week, but this is my first time I've ever had a soft-tissue injury like this," said Rabach, "It's real hard for me to gauge, especially early in the week, where I'd be on Sunday."

Defensive Line

*** Friday Update *** DL Ryan Denney (BUF) will not play this weekend.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DL Chris Kelsay (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to 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 Alex Brown (CHI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Alex Brown (CHI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Tommie Harris (CHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** DL Darwin Walker (CHI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Darwin Walker (CHI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Darwin Walker (CHI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Sam Adams (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

DL Simeon Rice (DEN) may get back on the field after being held inactive the last two weeks. Rice has been slowly recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, which was what prompted HC Mike Shanahan to deactivate him the previous two weeks. "Last week he had a better week (of practice) than he had a week before. So I'm going to judge him this week, and if he practices at the level that I hope he does, then he'll dress for the game," Shanahan said.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Kalimba Edwards (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Kalimba Edwards (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Friday Update *** DL Cullen Jenkins (GB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Cullen Jenkins (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Mike Montgomery (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Jeff Zgonina (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Jeff Zgonina (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Reggie Hayward (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Reggie Hayward (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Tony McDaniel (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Tony McDaniel (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Marcus Stroud (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Marcus Stroud (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DL Vonnie Holliday (MIA) will not 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 Keith Traylor (MIA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Keith Traylor (MIA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Keith Traylor (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Friday Update *** DL Erasmus James (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Erasmus James (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Erasmus James (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Richard Seymour (NE) practiced with the team on Wednesday for the first time this season. His status for the team's Week 8 game is not currently known. "Once we see him, we'll see where he's at and we'll get an idea," head coach Bill Belichick said. "Until a player gets out there and starts practicing, it's hard to picture exactly what it looks like."

*** Friday Update *** DL Brian Young (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Brian Young (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** DL Dewayne Robertson (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Dewayne Robertson (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Dewayne Robertson (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DL Gerard Warren (OAK) will not play this weekend.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DL Aaron Smith (PIT) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Aaron Smith (PIT) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Aaron Smith (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

DL Aaron Smith (PIT) left Sunday's game at Denver with a sprained MCL and is unlikely to play this week at Cincinnati.

*** Friday Update *** DL Jamal Williams (SD) is questionable to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Jamal Williams (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** DL Leonard Little (STL) will not play this weekend. Little must undergo surgery to repair the torn ligament in his big toe. Little will visit Dr. Robert Anderson, one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the country next week. Little must decide if he wants the sugery done now, or after the season. DL Victor Adeyanju will start in place of Little against the Browns.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Leonard Little (STL) did not practice on Wednesday. Little won't be able to play this week because of a torn toe ligament. He will see a foot specialist during the Rams' bye week and Rams HC Scott Linehan said it was "50-50" whether Little would need surgical repairs during the season.

DL Leonard Little (STL) will undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his injured toe. When the surgery will take place remains to be seen as it depends on how well Little can handle the pain. He can choose to have it soon, which could jeopardize his season, or wait until the end of the year. "He's going to have to surgery on it. Whether it's soon or at the end of the year depends on how well it holds up," DC Jim Haslett said. HC Scott Linehan didn't rule Little out for Week 8 just yet. "It's still a concern for us, and we'll determine (later) as to his availability this week," Linehan said. Victor Adeyanju is Little's backup.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Corey Simon (TEN) has informed the team that he plans to retire officially Thursday. Simon joined the Titans before the season, but has played sparingly in just four games. The Titans have contacted the agent for free agent DT Grady Jackson, who was just released by the Falcons this week.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Corey Simon (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Corey Simon (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** LB Leon Joe (BUF) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update ***