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Quarterback

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) is not expected to play in Week 15, reports Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star. Dominic Rhodes would likely get most of the carries because Chad Simpson is questionable Najeh Davenport just joined the team this week.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) is on pace to become the first player in NFL history to gain 2,000 or more combined net yards (yards from scrimmage and on returns) in each of his first three years.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) HC Sean Payton said Saturday that running back Reggie Bush will need further evaluation - including an MRI, to be examined by Dr. James Andrews - after spraining his left knee during Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. Bush, who was not available for comment Saturday, missed the final four games of the 2007 season and four games this year with injuries in that knee. He seemed to disagree with Payton's decision to take him out of the game after Thursday's injury, and Bush told reporters after the game: "I just work here. I'm just an employee. I don't call the shots. I definitely don't call the plays."

*** Saturday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) made the trip to Miami, but he remains a game-time decision. The 49ers signed RB Thomas Clayton off the practice squad as insurance for Gore and designated WR Arnaz Battle to injured reserve with a foot injury. DeShaun Foster is expected to start if Gore can't make it.

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Terrell Owens (DAL) and Jason Witten reportedly "exchanged words before being separated" during a team meeting Friday.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) appeared at a New York City charity fundraiser last night with his family. He refused to discuss the self-inflicted gunshot wound that he suffered two weeks ago.

Tight End

Kicker

Offensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) LT Ryan Clady has allowed just a half sack so far this season. "I've never seen anybody do what he's done as a rookie," HC Mike Shanahan said. "He doesn't have penalties - doesn't have missed assignments. We don't double-team his guy."

Defensive Tackle

Defensive End

Inside Linebacker

Outside Linebacker

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Leroy Hill (SEA) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Cornerback

Safety

*** Saturday Update *** S Bob Sanders (IND) According to the Terre Haute Tribune Star, "there's a better than even chance that SS Bob Sanders will be watching from the sidelines Sunday."

General Team News

*** Saturday Update *** TM Chicago Bears (CHI) The Bears on Friday signed LB Gilbert Gardner to their 53-man roster and placed second-year RB Garrett Wolfe on injured reserve. Wolfe played in 13 games for the Bears this season and led the team with 21 special-teams tackles before sustaining a pulled hamstring on the opening kickoff of last Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

*** Saturday Update *** TM New Orleans Saints (NO) OC Doug Marrone has accepted the Syracuse head-coaching job. Marrone interviewed for the job after the Saints' victory over the Falcons on Sunday and was offered the job on Thursday. Marrone will not be with the team for the final two games of the regular season.

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Quarterback

*** Friday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) will not play in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) will not play in Week 15.

QB Carson Palmer (CIN) HC Marvin Lewis said that should Carson Palmer need surgery on his elbow, it would need to be sooner than later. But after a few minutes, he then said there's no reason to think Palmer will have a procedure. "Every indication of every football orthopedist that has seen Carson is there will probably be no need for surgery, OK? Carson is going on his rehab plan just like he's been going, and it's going to continue that way, and that's where we are. We've done everything possible. There's no need to have an unnecessary surgery if he doesn't need it, and there's no indication that he needs surgery, OK?" Palmer hasn't played a down since Oct. 5, but he has been throwing a football for about a week. He is not expected to play in Week 15.

Palmer will begin throwing for longer distances this week as he continues to test his injured elbow. HC Marvin Lewis said that Palmer has been throwing the ball about 15 yards, increasing a little bit as he feels better. "He did well in everything he's done thus far," Lewis said. "He's had none of the issues he was dealing with before. He's excited about it, so we'll continue to allow him to throw farther and harder and with more regularity, more throws."

*** Friday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (DET) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

QB Daunte Culpepper (DET) underwent an MRI exam on his shoulder on Monday. His availability for the team's Week 15 game is not currently known.

*** Friday Update *** QB Dan Orlovsky (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Dan Orlovsky (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Dan Orlovsky (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** QB Gus Frerotte (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Gus Frerotte (MIN) did not practice on Thursday. Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune is suggesting that Frerrote might miss two weeks with his back injury.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Gus Frerotte (MIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

QB Gus Frerotte (MIN) HC Brad Childress is not ready to name a starting quarterback for Week 15 against the Cardinals. The Vikings lost veteran starter Gus Frerotte to a lower back injury at the end of the first half the 20-16 win over the Lions and turned over the offense to Tarvaris Jackson - who began the season as the starter - after halftime. Childress spoke with Frerotte in the locker room on Monday. "He's very sore," said Childress. "He's been sore before. He's looked like that before. We'll see where he's at on Wednesday." Childress added that Frerotte was his starter for Week 15 if he's cleared to play.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matt Cassel (NE) was back with the Patriots Thursday afternoon and indications are that he will play in Week 15 against the Oakland Raiders. Cassel practiced Thursday, but was not available to speak to the media. His teammates were happy to have him back and said they sympathized with his situation.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matt Cassel (NE) was excused from Wednesday's practice. Cassel's father passed away on Monday. During his press conference on Wednesday, HC Bill Belichick said Cassel was "going to take care of what he has to do," Belichick said. When asked if Cassel would be able to play in Week 15 against Oakland, the coach responded: "We're taking it day to day."

Cassel left the team to be with his family in Southern California. The Patriots are practicing this week in San Jose, California as they prepare for their game against Oakland.

If Cassel were unable to play, the Patriots would likely turn to rookie Kevin O'Connell, a third-round pick out of San Diego State.

*** Friday Update *** QB JaMarcus Russell (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** QB JaMarcus Russell (OAK) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB JaMarcus Russell (OAK) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

QB JaMarcus Russell (OAK) is continuing to wear a walking boot on his right ankle after sustaining a sprain during the team's Week 14 game. Russell also said that an MRI exam on his ankle revealed substantial bruising, in addition to a sprain. His availability for the team's Week 15 game is not currently known.

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) said on Monday that the team is considering shutting him down for the remainder of the season, which would allow Hasselbeck to be 100 percent healthy by the middle of February 2009.

*** Friday Update *** QB Jeff Garcia (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15. HC Jon Gruden said in the wake of Friday's practice that Garcia remains limited by a sore calf muscle but that his best guess is Garcia will start. "He was limited," Gruden said. "He didn't do a lot but after talking to the trainers and talking to Jeff we think he's got a chance to play. We're hopeful he can play. Jeff's our starter and we'll leave it at that. If we have to make an adjustment we will."

*** Thursday Update *** QB Jeff Garcia (TB) was limited in Thursday's practice and his playing status for Week 15 against Atlanta remains unclear. HC Jon Gruden said backup QB Luke McCown has taken the majority of reps during practice this week and he will likely play if Garcia is unable to go. As of right now, it appears Garcia will be a game-time decision.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Jeff Garcia (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** QB Brian Griese (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Brian Griese (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Brian Griese (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Running Back

*** Friday Update *** RB Terrelle Smith (ARI) was excused from Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Terrelle Smith (ARI) was excused from Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Terrelle Smith (ARI) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ovie Mughelli (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ovie Mughelli (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ovie Mughelli (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Willis McGahee (BAL) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

RB Willis McGahee (BAL) suffered a shoulder stinger in the fourth quarter last Sunday. HC John Harbaugh is cautiously optimistic about McGahee's Week 15 availability.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ray Rice (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ray Rice (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ray Rice (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Ray Rice (BAL) has a bruised lower left leg. Harbaugh is cautiously optimistic about Rice's Week 15 availability.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jason McKie (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

RB Jason McKie (CHI) did not practice on Tuesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Garrett Wolfe (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

RB Garrett Wolfe (CHI) did not practice on Tuesday. Wolfe is expected to miss the next 3-4 weeks of game action while he recovers from a serious hamstring pull. "I've had hamstring issues since I left college," Wolfe said. "This is probably the third time I've had a hamstring problem. That makes it even more disappointing."

*** Friday Update *** RB Chris Perry (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Chris Perry (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Perry (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Kenny Watson (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kenny Watson (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kenny Watson (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Charles Ali (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Charles Ali (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Charles Ali (CLE) was limited on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jerome Harrison (CLE) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jerome Harrison (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jerome Harrison (CLE) was unable to practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Marion Barber (DAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15. Coach Wade Phillips said Barber is still experiencing pain, and team trainers wanted to see Barber change direction without any problems.

"They are still working on getting the right shoe and the right splint and the right way to get it fixed," Phillips said.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Marion Barber (DAL) was limited in practice on Thursday. Tashard Choice got the majority of snaps. NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting that there is a good chance that Barber will be limited in Friday's practice as well. At this point, it looks like Barber will be a game time decision for Week 15.

"He's still limping some, and that bothers me," coach Wade Phillips said Thursday. "I think he ran straight ahead with no problem, but cutting could be a problem. So we're still in the process of trying to get him ready."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Marion Barber (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Tashard Choice (DAL) used his opportunity in Week 14 to show coaches they might need to rethink the distribution of carries once starter Marion Barber returns from his toe injury. "I think now that we see what he can do, certainly, and he's proven that in a game against a really good defense we certainly would feel comfortable utilizing him more," said HC Wade Phillips. Phillips was also impressed with Choice's ability to pick up the blitz, something that can take young running backs time to get used to. "Like when that guy tried to jump over him," Phillips said. "His pickup stuff, he picked up the right guy and he blocked him, he knocked Harrison down one time, he did a good job."

*** Thursday Update *** RB Tatum Bell (DEN) may already be losing his grip on the starting job. There is a good bit of rumbling that RB Cory Boyd will have a larger role and possibly even start.

RB Tatum Bell (DEN) will be first in line to get a shot at the starting RB job with Peyton Hillis out.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Cory Boyd (DEN) is making some waves in the Denver backfield. Tatum Bell had been assumed to be the starter but there are rumblings that Boyd could have a large role and possibly even start.

RB Peyton Hillis (DEN) is done for the year as he's been placed on the IR list.

*** Friday Update *** RB Selvin Young (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Kevin Smith (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kevin Smith (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kevin Smith (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Korey Hall (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Korey Hall (GB) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Korey Hall (GB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) is not expected to play in Week 15, reports Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star. Dominic Rhodes would likely get most of the carries because Chad Simpson is questionable Najeh Davenport just joined the team this week.

*** Friday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15. HC Tony Dungy said Joseph Addai, who has missed practice this week with a shoulder injury, may not play in Week 15 against Detroit. But Dungy said reserve RB Chad Simpson may be able to play. "My sense is we'll probably hold him out if there's any question at all," Dungy said of Addai. "He wants to play. Right now, it's questionable. We'll see how it is." If Addai can play, Dungy said he will start with Dominic Rhodes as the backup. If Addai cannot play and Simpson can, Dungy said Rhodes will start with Simpson as the backup and newly-signed Najeh Davenport as the third running back and kick returner.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) did not practice on Wednesday. The team signed Najeh Davenport for depth.

RB Najeh Davenport (IND) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** RB Chad Simpson (IND) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Chad Simpson (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chad Simpson (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) is on pace to become the first player in NFL history to gain 2,000 or more combined net yards (yards from scrimmage and on returns) in each of his first three years.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play this weekend or again this season. However, he may not have played his last game with the team. "We're going to speak in the offseason. We spoke today and we're going to speak in the offseason. That's being professional. I like that," Taylor said, referring to a conversation with HC Jack Del Rio on Wednesday about the running back's future with the team. Asked if he thought he played his last game as a Jaguar on Sunday in Chicago, Taylor said, "Not at all," and when he was asked if he thinks he'll be back with the team next season, Taylor added, "Of course." Taylor has two years remaining on his contract and is due in 2009 to earn $6 million in salary, which includes $1 million in roster bonus in early March. Taylor may have to agree to a pay cut to be retained by the team.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice as the team rested him a bit.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) HC Sean Payton said Saturday that running back Reggie Bush will need further evaluation - including an MRI, to be examined by Dr. James Andrews - after spraining his left knee during Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. Bush, who was not available for comment Saturday, missed the final four games of the 2007 season and four games this year with injuries in that knee. He seemed to disagree with Payton's decision to take him out of the game after Thursday's injury, and Bush told reporters after the game: "I just work here. I'm just an employee. I don't call the shots. I definitely don't call the plays."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Deuce McAllister (NO) was excused from Wednesday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15. A ruling is not expected in the suspension case until Friday at the earliest meaning he'll be available for his Thursday game against the Bears.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) will not play in Week 15. "We just didn't feel like he'd be ready to play," HC Tom Coughlin said. Derrick Ward will start in place of Jacobs. Asked if that meant Ahmad Bradshaw would get a little more work than usual, Coughlin said "Well see how the game goes."

"The scheme is the scheme, and we have always utilized whichever back was in there in the way that they could be," Giants coach Tom Coughlin told New York reporters Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) did not practice on Thursday. NFL Network's Adam Schefter said the Giants are considering holding Jacobs out of this week's game.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Tom Coughlin said Jacobs is "a little bit better" after banging his knee against the Eagles. Asked if the Giants would be cautious with Jacobs this week, since they already clinched the NFC East, Coughlin said "we'll do the smart thing; the thing which is medically recommended."

RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) left Sunday's game with a left knee injury in the third quarter and did not return. Jacobs hurt the same knee against the Seahawks in Week 5 and did not miss any time. He injured his right knee against the Ravens and missed the following week's game in Arizona. "I'm not concerned about it at all," Jacobs said of his latest injury. "From when it happened against Seattle to now, it's not a big deal. I've been dealing with it for this long. I'll continue to deal with it and push through it." HC Tom Coughlin described Brandon Jacobs as "sore." Coughlin said it's an "ongoing thing" for Jacobs, who said after the game he had aggravated an existing injury. Asked if Jacobs had and MRI today, Coughlin said, "He's had any number of them."

*** Friday Update *** RB Correll Buckhalter (PHI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Correll Buckhalter (PHI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Correll Buckhalter (PHI) was limited on Wednesday.

RB Correll Buckhalter (PHI) HC Andy Reid said Correll Buckhalter, who missed the last two games with a knee sprain, should be OK to play Week 15 against the Browns.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) was listed as not practicing today but the Eagles play Monday night and did very little on Wednesday. No reason for concern here.

*** Friday Update *** RB Carey Davis (PIT) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Carey Davis (PIT) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Carey Davis (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Willie Parker (PIT) HC Mike Tomlin was not happy with recent comments made by RB Willie Parker, saying they could be misinterpreted as uninformed and selfish, and said he told Parker and all the players about it today in a team meeting. "The issue for us has been, is and hopefully will continue to be winning -- that's my interpretation of Steelers football," Tomlin said. "Every morning I come to work I walk past five Lombardis, not five rushing titles. The issue is winning." Parker said yesterday that the offense, which ranks 20th in the NFL in rushing, has gotten away from "Steelers football" and that the two-tight end offense used by offensive coordinator Bruce Arians is not effective for running the ball.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Willie Parker (PIT) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Mike Tolbert (SD) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Mike Tolbert (SD) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Maurice Morris (SEA) HC Mike Holmgren said RB Maurice Morris will start again in Week 15, but Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett will both play.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) made the trip to Miami, but he remains a game-time decision. The 49ers signed RB Thomas Clayton off the practice squad as insurance for Gore and designated WR Arnaz Battle to injured reserve with a foot injury. DeShaun Foster is expected to start if Gore can't make it.

*** Friday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15. HC Mike Singletary is holding to the line that the decision on Gore will be made on game day. He might make the decision earlier, particularly if he wants to bring up RB Thomas Clayton from the practice squad. That move would have to be made by Saturday.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) did not practice on Thursday. He will be a game-time decision for Week 15. "I feel better every day," Gore said. He is still walking gingerly, though. "If I can't cut, I won't be able to go," Gore said. He said he needs to be able to protect himself from avoiding big hits. "I'll see how it feels on Sunday."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Mike Singletary said Wednesday that Frank Gore has "an inside sprain" of his left ankle and likely will be a game-day decision for Week 15.

RB Frank Gore (SF) HC Mike Singletary said there was a chance that RB Thomas Clayton, stuck on the practice squad the last two seasons, could be elevated to the 53-man list this week. That, of course, is contingent on Frank Gore's left ankle, which he sprained early in the third quarter in Week 14. Singletary said Gore would be evaluated throughout the week but had not been ruled out at this point. If Gore can't play, DeShaun Foster would start and Clayton would be his back-up.

*** Friday Update *** RB Quinton Ganther (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Quinton Ganther (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Quinton Ganther (TEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB LenDale White (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** RB LenDale White (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB LenDale White (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) has met with HC Jim Zorn to sort out their differences, according to QB Jason Campbell. Campbell said the matter has been settled and that the whole issue has "died out already." The two spoke after Zorn addressed a team meeting Wednesday morning concerning the first significant locker-room crisis of his head coaching career.

RB Clinton Portis (WAS) unloaded on HC Jim Zorn during today's "John Thompson Show" appearance. He swore, he suggested maybe he should go on the injured reserve, he offered to become a cheerleader, and he said this, when asked what adjustments should be made. "We got a genius for a head coach," said Portis. "He's got everything figured out. Hey, that's up to him. All I can do is when he calls a play is go out and try to execute to the best of my ability." Portis later commented on the Redskins' season: "I don't know where it went wrong, all I know is it's going wrong. So, you know, maybe I'm the problem. Maybe I'm the problem since I don't practice, since I'm the only person that don't practice and come out and play and try to give it what I've got, maybe I'm the problem. So I might need to be on IR."

Zorn publicly addressed Portis' comments. "Well, any time you don't go in, that's the way you feel," Zorn said. "And he is a big part of our offense and he's sitting on the bench, he's got to feel like he's benched, I don't blame him for that."

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR Steve Breaston (ARI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Steve Breaston (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Steve Breaston (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Sean Morey (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Sean Morey (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Sean Morey (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Harry Douglas (ATL) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Harry Douglas (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Harry Douglas (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brian Finneran (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brian Finneran (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brian Finneran (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Laurent Robinson (ATL) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Laurent Robinson (ATL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Laurent Robinson (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Mark Clayton (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Mark Clayton (BAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Mark Clayton (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Yamon Figurs (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Yamon Figurs (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Yamon Figurs (BAL) bruised his left knee during the team's Week 14 game. Figurs said on Monday that the injury is not believed to be serious.

*** Friday Update *** WR Derrick Mason (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Derrick Mason (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Derrick Mason (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Marcus Maxwell (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Marcus Maxwell (BAL) will not play in Week 15.

*** Friday Update *** WR Josh Reed (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Josh Reed (BUF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Josh Reed (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Marty Booker (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

WR Marty Booker (CHI) did not practice on Tuesday. Booker suffered a cracked rib in the fourth quarter of the Bears Week 14 game. The injury is not expected to end Booker's season, but it will become a matter of being able to play through the pain.

*** Friday Update *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** 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 Josh Cribbs (CLE) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Josh Cribbs (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Josh Cribbs (CLE) was limited on Wednesday.

WR Josh Cribbs (CLE) HC Romeo Crennel has instructed the coaching staff to find more ways to get WR/KR and otherwise utility man Joshua Cribbs into the offense. Cribbs rushed six times for 24 yards and nearly completed a deep ball to Braylon Edwards in Week 14. "It looked like Cribbs was a spark, and so I think that we'll have to give him a chance to be more of a spark and try to manage his other duties as well," said Crennel.

WR Joe Jurevicius (CLE) has undergone six surgeries on his knee and told WKNR AM/850 he will have his seventh procedure performed Thursday morning by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. He said he hopes this solves his problem once and for all and that he's still determined to come back in 2009.

*** Friday Update *** WR Miles Austin (DAL) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Miles Austin (DAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Miles Austin (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Terrell Owens (DAL) and Jason Witten reportedly "exchanged words before being separated" during a team meeting Friday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Isaiah Stanback (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Isaiah Stanback (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Isaiah Stanback (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Roy Williams (DAL) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Roy Williams (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Roy Williams (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Roy Williams (DAL) is dealing with plantar fascia in his foot. Williams said the injury is more bothersome than painful, but he could be limited in practice the next few days.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Marshall (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Marshall (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (DEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Shaun McDonald (DET) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Shaun McDonald (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Shaun McDonald (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) was excused from Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Pierre Garcon (IND) was excused from Thursday's practice.

WR Matt Jones (JAX) was suspended by the NFL on Tuesday for the final three games of the 2008 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Jones' suspension, which is without pay, begins immediately.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jerry Porter (JAX) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jerry Porter (JAX) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jerry Porter (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Mike Walker (JAX) was inactive for the team's Week 14 game as the result of his attending his best friend's funeral. Walker's father also died from a staph infection on the same day as the funeral.

*** Friday Update *** WR Mark Bradley (KC) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Mark Bradley (KC) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Mark Bradley (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Darius Reynaud (MIN) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Darius Reynaud (MIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Darius Reynaud (MIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Randy Moss (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice as the team rested him a bit.

*** Friday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) appeared at a New York City charity fundraiser last night with his family. He refused to discuss the self-inflicted gunshot wound that he suffered two weeks ago.

*** Friday Update *** WR Domenik Hixon (NYG) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Domenik Hixon (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Domenik Hixon (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** 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) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday. Smith underwent additional tests Tuesday for a possible concussion. He was knocked woozy on a vicious, helmet-to-helmet hit by 49ers LB Patrick Willis, who could be subject to a league fine. If Smith is out this week, it could open a spot for WR David Clowney, a preseason star who has yet to play in the regular season.

*** Friday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) was unable to practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Hines Ward (PIT) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Koren Robinson (SEA) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Koren Robinson (SEA) practiced on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Koren Robinson (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Torry Holt (STL) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Joey Galloway (TB) HC Jon Gruden said Antonio Bryant's success has diminished Joey Galloway's impact on the offense. The two play the same position, split end, and Gruden is not about to take Bryant out of the lineup. Using both at the same time, Gruden added, is not a good option, either. "It sounds easy, sounds achievable, but Joey is not the kind of guy right now, in my opinion, that's comfortable coming off the bench and playing 18 to 20 plays a game," Gruden said.

Tight End

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Desmond Clark (CHI) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play in Week 15.

TE Desmond Clark (CHI) did not practice on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow (CLE) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jason Witten (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Jason Witten (DAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice despite an ankle that is swollen and discolored.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Jason Witten (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

TE Jason Witten (DAL) suffered injuries to his right ankle and chest but appears to be OK. Witten had an X-ray on his chest in Pittsburgh, and results were negative.

*** Friday Update *** TE Chad Mustard (DEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Chad Mustard (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Chad Mustard (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (PHI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (PHI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (PHI) was limited on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Todd Yoder (WAS) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Todd Yoder (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Todd Yoder (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

TE Todd Yoder (WAS) has a mild knee sprain following the team's Week 14 game. HC Jim Zorn said that Yoder is expected to play in the team's Week 15 game.

Kicker

*** Friday Update *** PK Jason Elam (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Jason Elam (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Jason Elam (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** PK Matt Stover (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Matt Stover (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Matt Stover (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

PK Matt Stover (BAL) injured his right ankle during the team's Week 14 game. The injury is not currently believed to be serious. "I'm OK, but it was a little scary," Stover said.

*** Friday Update *** PK Josh Brown (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Josh Brown (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Josh Brown (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

PK Josh Brown (STL) injured his groin muscle in practice last Thursday. "He should be OK for the game, but he probably won't kick much this week (in practice)," HC Jim Haslett said.

*** Friday Update *** PK Rob Bironas (TEN) is hoping to get a contract extension in order to remain with the team. "I think every player on a football team likes to have the security of a long-term deal and that's something I am looking for," Bironas said. Bironas, who's playing on a one-year, $1.47 million contract he signed in May, could hit the free agent market after the season if not re-signed.

Offensive Line

*** Friday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) T Sam Baker partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

T Todd Weiner partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) T Sam Baker partially participated in Thursday's practice.

T Todd Weiner partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

T Sam Baker partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

G David Hale practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither did not practice on Thursday.

G David Hale partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

G David Hale partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Levi Jones did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Levi Jones did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Rex Hadnot did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Rex Hadnot partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) G Montrae Holland will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) G Montrae Holland did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) G Montrae Holland did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) LT Ryan Clady has allowed just a half sack so far this season. "I've never seen anybody do what he's done as a rookie," HC Mike Shanahan said. "He doesn't have penalties - doesn't have missed assignments. We don't double-team his guy."

*** Friday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) G Ben Hamilton practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) G Ben Hamilton practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) G Ben Hamilton practiced fully on Wednesday.

OL Detroit Lions (DET) NFL spokesman Randall Liu said on Monday that the league is looking into claims that Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola made an obscene gesture towards fans in Detroit as the result of heckling during the team's Week 14 game. When asked to comment on the issue, Raiola said "I don't take one thing back. I'm just so frustrated. I'm tired of being a doormat for people to just talk to us how they want to talk to us. I'm just not going to put up with that anymore."

*** Friday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Chad Clifton partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Mark Tauscher will not play in Week 15.

T Chad Clifton practiced fully on Wednesday.

OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Mark Tauscher will be placed on injured reserve sometime this week according to HC Mike McCarthy. "It's an ACL tear," he said Monday. "The focus is on getting swelling out and hopefully operating by next week." It's the same knee Tauscher hurt in 2002.

*** Friday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) G Chester Pitts practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

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

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

OL Houston Texans (HOU) G Chester Pitts suffered a sprained ankle in Week 14. He was among the last players to leave the locker room Sunday, but he scoffed at the notion his streak of 109 consecutive games started might be in jeopardy against the Titans Sunday. "No chance," he said. "I wouldn't call it minor - I definitely felt this thing - but as long as I'm breathing I'll start."

*** Friday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Tony Ugoh practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

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

OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) HC Tony Dungy said he expects C Jeff Saturday to suit up Week 15 against the Lions. Saturday has missed the last two week with a strained calf muscle, but was close to playing last Sunday. "I think Jeff will be ready to go. He was very close and we talked about it, debated it all through Saturday night, actually," Dungy said.

*** Friday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) C Rudy Niswanger did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

G Adrian Jones practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

T Damion McIntosh practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

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

C Rudy Niswanger did not practice on Thursday.

G Adrian Jones practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) C Rudy Niswanger did not practice on Wednesday.

G Adrian Jones practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) T Artis Hicks did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) T Artis Hicks did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) T Artis Hicks did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jammal Brown will not play in Week 15.

OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jammal Brown did not practice on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL New York Giants (NYG) T Kareem McKenzie practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New York Giants (NYG) T Kareem McKenzie practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New York Giants (NYG) T Kareem McKenzie did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) C Jake Grove practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) C Jake Grove partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) C Jake Grove partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Shawn Andrews will not play in Week 15.

T Jon Runyan did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Shawn Andrews did not practice on Thursday.

T Jon Runyan practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Shawn Andrews was unable to practice on Wednesday.

T Jon Runyan was able to practice fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) T Marvel Smith will not play in Week 15. Smith said yesterday he is feeling better and is waiting for the team doctors and coaches to clear the way for him to play. "I'm doing everything I can every day to get better," Smith said. "That's all I can do."

*** 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) T Walter Jones will not play again this season.

G Mansfield Wrotto practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) T Walter Jones did not practice on Thursday.

G Mansfield Wrotto practiced on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) T Walter Jones did not practice on Wednesday.

G Mansfield Wrotto practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) C Eric Heitmann practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) C Eric Heitmann practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) C Eric Heitmann did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) G Richie Incognito practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) G Richie Incognito partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) G Richie Incognito did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) G Jeremy Zuttah did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

C Sean Mahan partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) C Sean Mahan partially participated in Thursday's practice.

G Jeremy Zuttah partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) C Sean Mahan did not practice on Wednesday.

G Jeremy Zuttah did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Jon Jansen did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

G Pete Kendall practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

G Randy Thomas practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Jon Jansen partially participated in Thursday's practice.

G Pete Kendall practiced fully on Thursday.

G Randy Thomas practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Jon Jansen did not practice on Wednesday.

G Pete Kendall did not practice on Wednesday.

G Randy Thomas did not practice on Wednesday.

Also, LT Chris Samuels was placed on injured reserve Tuesday as the Washington Redskins made a slew of moves following an injury-filled loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Samuels will require surgery after tearing his right triceps in the fourth quarter of the 24-10 loss. Also placed on injured reserve was offensive lineman Justin Geisinger, who sustained a meniscus injury in his left knee while serving as an emergency fill-in for Samuels and injured right tackle Jon Jansen. Stephon Heyer and Jason Fabini are expected to start at tackle Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

OL Washington Redskins (WAS) HC Jim Zorn said Monday that T Chris Samuels has a 50 percent tear of his triceps and will undergo season-ending surgery. Samuels was injured in Week 14. Zorn reports that T Jon Jansen (knee) was to undergo MRIs as well. Stephon Heyer will step in at left tackle, Zorn said, while Jason Fabini would replace Jansen at right tackle, if need be.

Defensive Tackle

*** Friday Update *** DT Alan Branch (ARI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Alan Branch (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Alan Branch (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Grady Jackson (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Grady Jackson (ATL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Grady Jackson (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Marcus Stroud (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Marcus Stroud (BUF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Marcus Stroud (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Tommie Harris (CHI) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play in Week 15.

DT Tommie Harris (CHI) did not practice on Tuesday. Harris was held out of the second half Sunday against the Jaguars after tweaking his injured hamstring. HC Lovie Smith said that Harris should be fine for Thursday's Week 15 game against the Saints. "We didn't play him a lot because whenever a player feels anything at all, you take precaution," Smith said. "But no more than that. It's not like he pulled it or anything like that. Tommie should be good to go."

*** Friday Update *** DT Louis Leonard (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Louis Leonard (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Louis Leonard (CLE) was unable to practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Shaun Rogers (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Shaun Rogers (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Shaun Rogers (CLE) was limited on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Shaun Smith (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Shaun Smith (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Shaun Smith (CLE) was unable to practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Corey Williams (CLE) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Corey Williams (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Corey Williams (CLE) was unable to practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Jay Ratliff (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Jay Ratliff (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Jay Ratliff (DAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Dewayne Robertson (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Dewayne Robertson (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Dewayne Robertson (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Chartric Darby (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Chartric Darby (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Chartric Darby (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Cory Redding (DET) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Cory Redding (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Cory Redding (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Justin Harrell (GB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Justin Harrell (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Ryan Pickett (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Ryan Pickett (GB) did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Keyunta Dawson (IND) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Keyunta Dawson (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Keyunta Dawson (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Eric Foster (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Eric Foster (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Eric Foster (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Tony McDaniel (JAX) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Tony McDaniel (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Vince Wilfork (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Vince Wilfork (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Vince Wilfork (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Fred Robbins (NYG) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Friday Update *** DT Kris Jenkins (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Kris Jenkins (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Kris Jenkins (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Red Bryant (SEA) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Red Bryant (SEA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Adam Carriker (STL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Thursday Update *** DT LaRoi Glover (STL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT LaRoi Glover (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Jovan Haye (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Jovan Haye (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Jovan Haye (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Chris Hovan (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Chris Hovan (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Chris Hovan (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Albert Haynesworth (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Kedric Golston (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Kedric Golston (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Kedric Golston (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Cornelius Griffin (WAS) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Cornelius Griffin (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

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

DT Cornelius Griffin (WAS) is currently recovering from an abdominal injury, in addition to a previous shoulder injury. HC Jim Zorn said the team is also investigating whether Griffin has a hernia injury as well.

Defensive End

*** Friday Update *** DE Bertrand Berry (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Bertrand Berry (ARI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Bertrand Berry (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE John Abraham (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE John Abraham (ATL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE John Abraham (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Aaron Schobel (BUF) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Aaron Schobel (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Aaron Schobel (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Dick Jauron said Wednesday that Aaron Schobel's foot injury - which has kept him out of eight games already this year - is not improving and the team may place him on IR. "We've done all the tests. He's tested it on the field. It just didn't really respond the way he wanted it or we wanted it to," Jauron said.

*** Friday Update *** DE Antwan Odom (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Antwan Odom (CIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Antwan Odom (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE L.P. LaDouceur (DAL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Friday Update *** DE John Engelberger (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Dewayne White (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Dewayne White (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Dewayne White (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Jeremy Thompson (GB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Jeremy Thompson (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jeremy Thompson (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Jesse Nading (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Jesse Nading (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jesse Nading (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

DE Jesse Nading (HOU) suffered a sprained knee ligament and is considered day-to-day according to HC Gary Kubiak.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Anthony Weaver (HOU) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Dwight Freeney (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Dwight Freeney (IND) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Robert Mathis (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Robert Mathis (IND) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Reggie Hayward (JAX) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Friday Update *** DE Jared Allen (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Jared Allen (MIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jared Allen (MIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Brian Robison (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Brian Robison (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Brian Robison (MIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Ty Warren (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Ty Warren (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Ty Warren (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

DE Will Smith (NO) was excused from Tuesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Justin Tuck (NYG) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Justin Tuck (NYG) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Justin Tuck (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Brett Keisel (PIT) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Brett Keisel (PIT) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Brett Keisel (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Aaron Smith (PIT) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Justin Smith (SF) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Leonard Little (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Leonard Little (STL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Leonard Little (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Gary Stills (STL) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Gary Stills (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Gary Stills (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (TEN) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (TEN) HC Jeff Fisher was optimistic that Kyle Vanden Bosch, who did not finish Sunday's game because of a sore groin, would be able to play Sunday, but Fisher was unable to give a clear diagnosis for his Week 15 status. "We're going to look at him," Fisher said. "We'll have more information for you on Wednesday."

*** Friday Update *** DE Jason Taylor (WAS) was excused from Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

Inside Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** ILB Pago Togafau (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Pago Togafau (ARI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Pago Togafau (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Hilee Taylor (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Hilee Taylor (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Hilee Taylor (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Beau Bell (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Beau Bell (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Beau Bell (CLE) was limited on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Bradie James (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Bradie James (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Bradie James (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Justin Rogers (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Justin Rogers (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Justin Rogers (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Spencer Larsen (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Spencer Larsen (DEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Spencer Larsen (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Nate Webster (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Nate Webster (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Nate Webster (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Danny Lansanah (GB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Danny Lansanah (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Danny Lansanah (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Gary Brackett (IND) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Gary Brackett (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Gary Brackett (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Patrick Thomas (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Patrick Thomas (KC) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Patrick Thomas (KC) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Tedy Bruschi (NE) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Tedy Bruschi (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Tedy Bruschi (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Jonathan Goff (NYG) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Jonathan Goff (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Jonathan Goff (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Eric Barton (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Eric Barton (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Eric Barton (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB David Harris (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB David Harris (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB David Harris (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Stewart Bradley (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Stewart Bradley (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Anthony Waters (SD) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Anthony Waters (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB London Fletcher (WAS) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB London Fletcher (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB London Fletcher (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

Outside Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** OLB Clark Haggans (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Clark Haggans (ARI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Clark Haggans (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

OLB Clark Haggans (ARI) could miss Sunday's game against the Vikings after re-injuring his sprained foot in Week 14 against the Rams.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Kroy Biermann (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Kroy Biermann (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Kroy Biermann (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Adam Seward (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Adam Seward (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Adam Seward (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Eric Henderson (CIN) will not play in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Eric Henderson (CIN) will not play in Week 15.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Rashad Jeanty (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Rashad Jeanty (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Rashad Jeanty (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Shantee Orr (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Shantee Orr (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Shantee Orr (CLE) was limited on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Demarcus Ware (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Demarcus Ware (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Demarcus Ware (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Mario Haggan (DEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Mario Haggan (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Mario Haggan (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB D.J. Williams (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB D.J. Williams (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB D.J. Williams (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jamie Winborn (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Jamie Winborn (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Jamie Winborn (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Brandon Chillar (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Brandon Chillar (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Brandon Chillar (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Tyjuan Hagler (IND) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Tyjuan Hagler (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Tyjuan Hagler (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Freddie Keiaho (IND) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Freddie Keiaho (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Freddie Keiaho (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Donnie Edwards (KC) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Donnie Edwards (KC) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Donnie Edwards (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Vince Redd (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Vince Redd (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Vince Redd (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Mike Vrabel (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Mike Vrabel (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Pierre Woods (NE) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Pierre Woods (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Pierre Woods (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Bryan Thomas (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Bryan Thomas (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Bryan Thomas (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jason Trusnik (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Jason Trusnik (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Jason Trusnik (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Ricky Brown (OAK) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Ricky Brown (OAK) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Ricky Brown (OAK) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB James Harrison (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB James Harrison (PIT) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Marques Harris (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Marques Harris (SD) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jyles Tucker (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Leroy Hill (SEA) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Leroy Hill (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Leroy Hill (SEA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Leroy Hill (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Takeo Spikes (SF) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB David Thornton (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB David Thornton (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB David Thornton (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Marcus Washington (WAS) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Marcus Washington (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Marcus Washington (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

Cornerback

*** Friday Update *** CB Matt Ware (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Matt Ware (ARI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Matt Ware (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Brent Grimes (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Brent Grimes (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Brent Grimes (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Samari Rolle (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Samari Rolle (BAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Dustin Fox (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Dustin Fox (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Dustin Fox (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Jabari Greer (BUF) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Jabari Greer (BUF) was limited on Thursday and did not do as much as he did on Wednesday, but HC Dick Jauron said Greer has an "outside chance" of playing in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Jabari Greer (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB David Jones (CIN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB David Jones (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB David Jones (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Mike Jenkins (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Mike Jenkins (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Mike Jenkins (DAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Adam Jones (DAL) will not play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Adam Jones (DAL) will not play in Week 15. However, one day after a doctor told Adam Jones that his neck injury could end his career, another doctor delivered far cheerier news and cleared the Dallas Cowboys cornerback to resume playing in a few weeks, a league source said Wednesday. The doctor determined that Jones had fluid in his spine but no injury that would require surgery.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Adam Jones (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday. He will reportedly miss the remainder of the season. Jones' neck injury is so serious that it could end his career, a league source said Wednesday. When Jones suffered the injury Sunday, his body went numb for two full minutes. Jones spent the early part of this week visiting with neck specialists, who are sending him on to more neck specialists. Jones will undergo further examination in the Dallas area, and also is trying to schedule another meeting with another neck specialist in North Carolina. Those who know Jones say he is "definitely done for the year" and he could be done for his career, which would be a massive blow to Jones and another one to the Cowboys.

*** Friday Update *** CB Champ Bailey (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Champ Bailey (DEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Champ Bailey (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Karl Paymah (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Karl Paymah (DEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Karl Paymah (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Leigh Bodden (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Leigh Bodden (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Leigh Bodden (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Keith Smith (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Keith Smith (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Keith Smith (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Charles Woodson (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Charles Woodson (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Charles Woodson (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Tim Jennings (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Tim Jennings (IND) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Maurice Leggett (KC) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Maurice Leggett (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Patrick Surtain (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Patrick Surtain (KC) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Patrick Surtain (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Ellis Hobbs (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Ellis Hobbs (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Ellis Hobbs (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Deltha ONeal (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Friday Update *** CB Aaron Ross (NYG) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Aaron Ross (NYG) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Aaron Ross (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

CB Aaron Ross (NYG) has a sprained ankle. Ross left the Week 14 game in the second quarter and did not return. "We'll see," HC Tom Coughlin said of Ross' status. "They're pretty optimistic today about it, but we have tomorrow and on Wednesday, we'll be able to tell where we are."

*** Friday Update *** CB Ahmad Carroll (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Ahmad Carroll (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Ahmad Carroll (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Doug Ihedigbo (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Doug Ihedigbo (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Doug Ihedigbo (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Asante Samuel (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Asante Samuel (PHI) was able to practice fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Deshea Townsend (PIT) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Josh Wilson (SEA) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Josh Wilson (SEA) practiced on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Josh Wilson (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Nate Clements (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Nate Clements (SF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Nate Clements (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Walt Harris (SF) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Allen Rossum (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Allen Rossum (SF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Allen Rossum (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Fakhir Brown (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Fakhir Brown (STL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Fakhir Brown (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Jason Craft (STL) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Jason Craft (STL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Cortland Finnegan (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Cortland Finnegan (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Cortland Finnegan (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Nick Harper (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Nick Harper (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Nick Harper (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Carlos Rogers (WAS) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Carlos Rogers (WAS) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Carlos Rogers (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Shawn Springs (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Shawn Springs (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Shawn Springs (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

Safety

*** Friday Update *** S Erik Coleman (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Erik Coleman (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Erik Coleman (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Jim Leonhard (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Jim Leonhard (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Jim Leonhard (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Donte Whitner (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Kyries Hebert (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Kyries Hebert (CIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Kyries Hebert (CIN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Chinedum Ndukwe (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Chinedum Ndukwe (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Chinedum Ndukwe (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Keith Davis (DAL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Keith Davis (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Keith Davis (DAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

S Keith Davis (DAL) was walking around gingerly in the locker room with a sleeve on his left knee, which he injured in the first half last Sunday. He too had an MRI exam Monday, and his status against the Giants hasn't been determined.

*** Friday Update *** S Ken Hamlin (DAL) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Ken Hamlin (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Ken Hamlin (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

S Ken Hamlin (DAL) was donning a walking boot Monday after injuring his ankle Sunday at Pittsburgh. He was scheduled for an MRI, but pending negative results, he could still play Week 15 against the Giants.

*** Friday Update *** S Marlon McCree (DEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Marlon McCree (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Marlon McCree (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Atari Bigby (GB) will not play in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Atari Bigby (GB) will not play in Week 15.

*** Friday Update *** S Will Demps (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Will Demps (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Will Demps (HOU) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Nick Ferguson (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Nick Ferguson (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Nick Ferguson (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** S Antoine Bethea (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Antoine Bethea (IND) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** S Bob Sanders (IND) According to the Terre Haute Tribune Star, "there's a better than even chance that SS Bob Sanders will be watching from the sidelines Sunday."

*** Friday Update *** S Bob Sanders (IND) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Bob Sanders (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Bob Sanders (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

S Bob Sanders (IND) played the majority of plays in Week 14 and came out in good shape after missing three weeks with a knee injury. "Bob did OK," said HC Tony Dungy. "We were able to get a lot of those guys out in the fourth quarter, so it was kind of nice that he got back in, got a taste of it, but didn't have to play 50 or 60 plays."

*** Friday Update *** S Jason Allen (MIA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Jason Allen (MIA) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Jason Allen (MIA) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S James Sanders (NE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S James Sanders (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S James Sanders (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Roman Harper (NO) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play in Week 15.

S Roman Harper (NO) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Quintin Demps (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Friday Update *** S Troy Polamalu (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Troy Polamalu (PIT) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Troy Polamalu (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Clinton Hart (SD) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Clinton Hart (SD) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S C.J. Wallace (SEA) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S C.J. Wallace (SEA) practiced on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S C.J. Wallace (SEA) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Dashon Goldson (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Dashon Goldson (SF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Dashon Goldson (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Marcus Hudson (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Marcus Hudson (SF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Marcus Hudson (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Chris Horton (WAS) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 15.

*** Thursday Update *** S Chris Horton (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Chris Horton (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

General Team News

TM Baltimore Ravens (BAL) The Ravens announced on Tuesday that they have signed RB Jalen Parmele to their 53-man active roster off the Miami Dolphins practice squad.

*** Saturday Update *** TM Chicago Bears (CHI) The Bears on Friday signed LB Gilbert Gardner to their 53-man roster and placed second-year RB Garrett Wolfe on injured reserve. Wolfe played in 13 games for the Bears this season and led the team with 21 special-teams tackles before sustaining a pulled hamstring on the opening kickoff of last Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

TM Chicago Bears (CHI) The Bears have placed DT Dusty Dvoracek on injured reserve Tuesday. To take his place, the club officially signed WR Devin Aromashodu to the roster.

TM Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) The Bengals signed DB Mike Doss to the active roster on Tuesday. He has not been with an NFL team previously this year. The team also waived DE Josh Mallard.

TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) Sources are reporting that the Cleveland Browns plan to fire HC Romeo Crennel after a disappointing season and are looking at Marty Schottenheimer to fill the position. The other candidate is apparently former Pittsburgh Steelers HC Bill Cowher, if Cowher starts sending out stronger signals he's ready to return to coaching.

*** Friday Update *** TM Dallas Cowboys (DAL) The rift between Dallas Cowboys WR Terrell Owens, QB Tony Romo and TE Jason Witten is wider than just those three players, a source inside the team's locker room told ESPN's Ed Werder on Friday. The source told Werder that the majority of defensive players on the team support Owens' contention that Romo is overly reliant on Jason Witten and often throws into coverage trying to get him the ball while ignoring Owens in situations where he could make a play. One starting player told Werder that "We are not together as a team, and that includes the coaches." However, HC Wade Phillips is denying reports that there is a rift growing among the players on the Cowboys. "I am not worried about a divided locker room," he said.

*** Thursday Update *** TM Dallas Cowboys (DAL) According to multiple sources within the Dallas Cowboys, there is an emerging internal conflict involving three of the team's highest-profile stars. WR Terrell Owens has expressed resentment toward QB Tony Romo, apparently jealous of Romo's relationship with TE Jason Witten. Owens feels that Romo and Witten -- close friends and road roommates who came to Dallas in the same offseason -- hold private meetings in which they create plays the two will use in upcoming games without including Owens in the conversations. Owens believes these discussions have worked to his detriment as Romo seeks to deliver the ball to Witten regardless of whether Owens is open. A current Cowboys player compared Owens' behavior to that which led to problems with his former quarterbacks.

TM Denver Broncos (DEN) The Broncos announced on Monday that they have placed RB Peyton Hillis on season-ending injured reserve. To fill the vacant roster space, the team also signed RB Cory Boyd off the practice squad to the 53-man active roster.

TM Detroit Lions (DET) The Lions cut ties with veteran CB Brian Kelly, who had signed a three-year, $8.5 million contract during the offseason. The Lions are opting to look at younger players, and Kelly can now seek out a playoff team to latch on to.

Also, the Lions announced on Monday that they have signed S Darnell Bing off their practice squad to the 53-man active roster. To clear a roster space, the team placed LB Alex Lewis on season-ending injured reserve.

TM Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) The Jaguars announced on Monday that they have signed free agent cornerback Kennard Cox to a contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. To clear a roster space, the team also placed linebacker Chad Nkang on season-ending injured reserve.

TM Miami Dolphins (MIA) With the Redskins all but out of the playoffs, the draft pick the Dolphins are scheduled to receive in exchange for DE Jason Taylor will likely be somewhere in the middle of the second round.

*** Thursday Update *** TM Minnesota Vikings (MIN) A Minnesota judge on Thursday extended his preliminary injunction against the NFL’s suspension of five players for violating the league’s anti-doping policy, clearing the players to play for two more weeks. “This is consistent with the approach the judge has taken in giving careful consideration to these issues, which we fully respect,” an NFL spokesman said. Given that the parties have been asked to propose a schedule to file pleadings by Dec. 22, which precedes the actual pleadings, the hearing of the case and then the decision, it’s likely all of the players involved will be done playing by the time any decision is made. What it means is that the five Vikings and Saints players who tested positive for a banned diuretic are probably good to play for the rest of the season and the playoffs.

*** Saturday Update *** TM New Orleans Saints (NO) OC Doug Marrone has accepted the Syracuse head-coaching job. Marrone interviewed for the job after the Saints' victory over the Falcons on Sunday and was offered the job on Thursday. Marrone will not be with the team for the final two games of the regular season.

*** Thursday Update *** TM New Orleans Saints (NO) A Minnesota judge on Thursday extended his preliminary injunction against the NFL’s suspension of five players for violating the league’s anti-doping policy, clearing the players to play for two more weeks. “This is consistent with the approach the judge has taken in giving careful consideration to these issues, which we fully respect,” an NFL spokesman said. Given that the parties have been asked to propose a schedule to file pleadings by Dec. 22, which precedes the actual pleadings, the hearing of the case and then the decision, it’s likely all of the players involved will be done playing by the time any decision is made. What it means is that the five Vikings and Saints players who tested positive for a banned diuretic are probably good to play for the rest of the season and the playoffs.

TM New Orleans Saints (NO) DE Will Smith and RB Deuce McAllister are expected to remain on the active roster at least through Thursday's Week 15 game at Chicago. Their NFL-imposed four-game suspensions were temporarily halted by U.S. District Court Judge Paul Magnuson last Friday in St. Paul, Minn., after the NFL Players Association filed a federal lawsuit on their behalf. According to Magnuson's clerk, the judge began a trial Monday and isn't expected to make any decisions on the suspension case before Friday, at the earliest.

Also, the Saints announced on Monday that they have placed wide receiver and kick returner Courtney Roby on season-ending injured reserve.

*** Friday Update *** TM Oakland Raiders (OAK) Owner Al Davis was hospitalized over the weekend after twisting his knee in a fall, a team source confirmed Thursday. KPIX-TV originally reported the accident Davis, 79, had at the team hotel in San Diego before the December 4th game against the Chargers. He attended the game, returned home with the team that night and was soon admitted to Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley. He was treated for fluid in his injured knee. Davis has been hobbled for several years with a quadriceps injury. The team did not release a statement about Davis' condition.