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Quarterback

*** Saturday Update *** QB Chris Simms (TEN) is expected to play this weekend. Kerry Collins will start for the Titans, and backup Vince Young will get into the game in the first half. Young is then expected to give way to Simms. "I am definitely excited to see some live action, and with the way I feel. I am healthy again. I want to go out there and be my old self," Simms said. "Yes, it has been a while." Simms' last regular-season game, on Sept. 24, 2006, was the one in which he suffered a ruptured spleen.

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB Chris Henry (TEN) could see extensive action against the Colts, however. LenDale White is expected to sit out after missing practice all week with an illness, and rookie Chris Johnson probably will be limited. "I have been doing this my whole life so it is not going to take long for me to get back in the swing of things," Henry said. "Going against our defense all season has definitely prepared me."

Wide Receiver

Tight End

Kicker

Offensive Line

Defensive Tackle

Defensive End

Inside Linebacker

Outside Linebacker

Cornerback

Safety

General Team News

*** Saturday Update *** TM Arizona Cardinals (ARI) The Cardinals will look to rebound and HC Ken Whisenhunt says the team will play its starters when they face the Seattle Seahawks in week 17. Players that are nursing injuries might be the exception as WR Anquan Boldin, RB JJ Arrington and S Adrian Wilson are all listed as questionable and may see little to no game action.

*** Saturday Update *** TM Buffalo Bills (BUF) The Bills have promoted RB Bruce Hall from their practice squad. This could mean Marshawn Lynch is unlikely to play in Week 17.

*** Saturday Update *** TM Dallas Cowboys (DAL) Owner Jerry Jones indicated Friday that he wants to keep the current coaching staff intact, regardless of what happens Week 17 in Philadelphia. But Jones stopped short of saying specifically that Wade Phillips will return in 2009.

*** Saturday Update *** TM Oakland Raiders (OAK) The Raiders placed LB Ricky Brown on the injured reserve list.

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Quarterback

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Joe Flacco (BAL) recently earned an additional $3 million in bonuses from the team based on his first-year performance. Flacco recently eclipsed a huge playing-time escalator in his contract of participating in 80 percent of Baltimore's snaps as a rookie. He will have $750,000 added to his base salary in the remaining four years of his contract. Flacco signed an incentive-laden, five-year deal worth up to $30 million in July, but this was one clause few anticipated him earning. Baltimore's plan was to bring him along slowly and either play him later in the season or next year. Flacco could also earn $200,000 this year for each postseason victory.

*** Friday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday. Palmer felt no pain after throwing 30 balls during seven-on-seven drills on Tuesday. Palmer says surgery has become less and less of an option and that there is going to be a concrete decision by the end of the week. "Felt good. Nothing great to report, nothing out of the ordinary," Palmer said before he was supposed to throw again in Wednesday's practice.

QB Carson Palmer (CIN) is set to practice this week. It would be the first time Palmer has practiced since October 3rd. HC Marvin Lewis said that how Palmer's elbow responds will help determine whether the star QB needs surgery.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Ken Dorsey (CLE) has been placed on the Injured Reserve List and is done for the season. Bruce Gradkowski will start Sunday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Ken Dorsey (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Bruce Gradkowski (CLE) will be the team's starting QB Sunday according the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

*** Friday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) missed practice Wednesday due to an illness, but insisted he would be ready for Week 17. "It's December," he said. "Everybody plays with different things. It's part of the game."

*** Friday Update *** QB Daunte Culpepper (DET) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

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

QB Dan Orlovsky (DET) HC Rod Marinelli said on Sunday that Dan Orlovsky will start the team's Week 17 game despite struggling and eventually being pulled during the team's Week 16 game.

*** Friday Update *** QB Gus Frerotte (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to be available in Week 17. It's now being reported that Frerotte had suffered two different fractured transverse process injuries in his back over the past couple of months.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Gus Frerotte (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

QB Tarvaris Jackson (MIN) HC Brad Childress said Monday that Tarvaris Jackson will remain the starting quarterback for Week 17 against the New York Giants.

QB Tom Brady (NE) is reportedly no longer taking antibiotics and his injured left knee is no longer infected. He is on schedule to return to action for the start of the 2009 NFL season.

QB Drew Brees (NO) gave himself an outside chance to break Dan Marino's all-time mark for passing yards [5,084] in a season by racking up 351 against a struggling Lions secondary Sunday. He needs 402 in his final game against the Panthers -- a number he has already surpassed twice this year -- to set a new record.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Brett Favre (NYJ) Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a teammate of Brett Favre says he thinks Favre's arm is tired, which could have contributed to several underthrown deep balls Week 16. Over the last four games, he has thrown just one touchdown and six interceptions, three of which have been losses. He also has a league-high 19 interceptions. "I've never been a part of a team where one player defines the success or failure," HC Eric Mangini said.

QB Brett Favre (NYJ) There is growing speculation that Favre will retire at the end of this season.

*** Friday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** QB Jeff Garcia (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Jeff Garcia (TB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

QB Jason Campbell (WAS) Executive Vice President of Operations Vinny Cerrato believes Jason Campbell has made great strides in becoming the team's franchise quarterback. "Statistically, and everything he has improved, you see fundamentally how he's improved. To me, he's made great strides up to this point. Is he where he can be? No. He's got room."

Running Back

*** Friday Update *** RB J.J. Arrington (ARI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB J.J. Arrington (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

RB J.J. Arrington (ARI) should be available for and will likely play in the Seattle game after missing the Week 16 game.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ray Rice (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ray Rice (BAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday. He's looking a little iffy for Sunday's game. Watch to see if he can practice later this week.

*** Friday Update *** RB Kevin Jones (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kevin Jones (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jason McKie (CHI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jason McKie (CHI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Cedric Benson (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Cedric Benson (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Chris Perry (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** RB Kenny Watson (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Lawrence Vickers (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Lawrence Vickers (CLE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Marion Barber (DAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17. HC Wade Phillips said that Marion Barber is "still a game-time decision like he's been the last few weeks." Barber is still bothered by a dislocated toe.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Marion Barber (DAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice. Barber is still struggling with a dislocated little toe, and he's having trouble cutting on it and dealing with the pain. Barber had only two carries in Saturday's loss to Baltimore and missed the second half. His Week 17 playing status remains a question mark. "A dislocation can get well," HC Wade Phillips said. "Maybe we shouldn't have played him at all. Maybe he would be well by now."

RB P.J. Pope (DEN) has been placed on injured reserve with a torn hamstring.

RB Selvin Young (DEN) has been placed on injured reserve with a ruptured disc in his neck.

*** Friday Update *** RB Kevin Smith (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Korey Hall (GB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Korey Hall (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brandon Jackson (GB) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brandon Jackson (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) is expected to play this week.

*** Friday Update *** RB Dominic Rhodes (IND) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Dominic Rhodes (IND) did not practice on Wednesday and will not play in Week 17, according to HC Tony Dungy.

*** Friday Update *** RB Chad Simpson (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) missed practice on Sunday while he continues to recover from a bruised knee sustained during the team's Week 16 game. His availability for the team's Week 17 game is not currently known.

*** Friday Update *** RB Maurice Hicks (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Maurice Hicks (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Pierre Thomas (NO) did not practice on Friday and is questionable for Week 17 after missing practice for the third straight day on Friday. "We'll see how [Thomas feels] tomorrow," HC Sean Payton said. "I'll probably work [him] out on Sunday to see if [he has] a chance." If Thomas cannot play, RBs Mike Bell and Deuce McAllister both are likely to get carries.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Pierre Thomas (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brandon Jacobs (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Justin Fargas (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** RB Darren McFadden (OAK) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is listed as probable which means he's expected to play. Although the word is that he may be closer to questionable. This could come down to a game time decision.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

Also, Jackson made something perfectly clear on Friday. "I would love a fullback in the offense, a full-time fullback," Jackson said. The Rams have no true fullback on their roster. Asked what the Rams needed to get their fortunes turned around, Jackson pointed to an improved offensive line and a fullback. "We need Richie Incognito plus three," Jackson said of the offensive line. "We need those big-time guys who are going to plow some things open, and we need a fullback with attitude. And, that's what I need."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

RB Steven Jackson (STL) appears to be fine after 32 carries and 108 yards despite a tweaked hamstring injury.

*** Friday Update *** RB Antonio Pittman (STL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

RB Antonio Pittman (STL) was inactive Week 16 because he was being punished for skipping the team's walkthrough on Saturday. Pittman was also fined $25,000.

*** Friday Update *** RB Clifton Smith (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Clifton Smith (TB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Chris Henry (TEN) could see extensive work this week if LenDale White is limited and Chris Johnson is held back. "I have been doing this my whole life so it is not going to take long for me to get back in the swing of things,'' Henry said. "Going against our defense all season has definitely prepared me.''

*** Friday Update *** RB Chris Johnson (TEN) could be limited as the team lets some of the backups play. LenDale White has been sick and could be very limited if he even plays. Chris Henry could see a lot of work.

*** Friday Update *** RB LenDale White (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17. He's been sick with an undisclosed illness and some are saying he will sit out this game. Chris Johnson is also expected to be limited. That means Chris Henry will likely see much of the work.

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

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) should be available for and will likely play in the Seattle game after missing the Week 16 game.

*** Friday Update *** WR Sean Morey (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Sean Morey (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Harry Douglas (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Harry Douglas (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brian Finneran (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Michael Jenkins (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Michael Jenkins (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Yamon Figurs (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Derrick Mason (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Marcus Maxwell (BAL) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Marcus Maxwell (BAL) will not play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** WR James Hardy (BUF) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR James Hardy (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Roscoe Parrish (BUF) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Kenneth Moore (CAR) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Kenneth Moore (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chad Johnson (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

WR Chad Johnson (CIN) is likely to miss the team's Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Johnson has been battling a hamstring injury. "I don't know if it's something you want to play with and rush right now," Johnson said. "I've never had a hamstring problem. I haven't had any problems, except for this year with my shoulder. The ankle was nothing. I chose to play on that for a few years. I came back from the [separated] shoulder quickly, almost two weeks time, ready for the opener.

*** Friday Update *** WR Josh Cribbs (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Josh Cribbs (CLE) injured his right ankle running a pass pattern early in an individual drill during Wednesday's practice and left the field with a trainer. Within a few minutes, a team spokesperson said that Cribbs returned to practice after having his ankle re-taped.

*** Friday Update *** WR Donte Stallworth (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Donte Stallworth (CLE) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Isaiah Stanback (DAL) will not play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Roy Williams (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Roy Williams (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Marshall (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Eddie Royal (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Eddie Royal (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

WR Calvin Johnson (DET) came out early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Saints with a bruised knee, but he said he was all right and would play next Sunday at Green Bay.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Donald Driver (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Greg Jennings (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Darius Reynaud (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Darius Reynaud (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Raymond Ventrone (NE) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Raymond Ventrone (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) A Miami woman, Alise Smith, has filed a lawsuit against NY Giants WR Plaxico Burress alleging that he is responsible for a car crash which left her with back and neck injuries. Smith, 27, says Burress rear-ended her on Florida's Turnpike in Tamarac. Smith is seeking more than $15,000. "Ms. Smith, who wearing a seatbelt, was rear-ended by Mr. Burress, who failed to maintain a safe braking distance, maintain a proper lookout or to exercise reasonable care," said Gregory Dell, Smith's attorney. "All of this was the cause of this accident and Ms. Smith's resulting injuries."

*** Friday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** 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 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Ronald Curry (OAK) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Ronald Curry (OAK) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Hank Baskett (PHI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Hank Baskett (PHI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Greg Lewis (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Malcom Floyd (SD) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Malcom Floyd (SD) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Koren Robinson (SEA) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Koren Robinson (SEA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Dane Looker (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) said Wednesday that he doesn't believe his skills have been utilized very well and that he's ready to move on to a place where they will be. "I will definitely test the free agent market," Clayton said. "It would be a good situation [here],'' he said. "My family is set here. But I've been a quiet guy and I've been through a lot here. Coming off a season where I caught 80 balls and never being able to get that many attempts [again[ basically speaks for itself."

Tight End

*** Friday Update *** TE Stephen Spach (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Stephen Spach (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jeff King (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Jeff King (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Dante Rosario (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** TE Darnell Dinkins (CLE) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Darnell Dinkins (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Jason Witten (DAL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17. HC Wade Phillips said that Jason Witten has remained "real limited" in practice. Phillips said he's not sure just how much Witten will be able to contribute in Week 17. With Witten banged up, the Cowboys might rely on rookie Martellus Bennett more this week.

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Daniel Graham (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Daniel Graham (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Chad Mustard (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NO) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NO) said he hopes to come back and play in the season finale Week 17 against Carolina after leaving Sunday's game with a sprained right ankle.

*** Friday Update *** TE Kevin Boss (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Kevin Boss (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (PHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Daniel Fells (STL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Daniel Fells (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Joe Klopfenstein (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Kicker

*** Friday Update *** PK Brandon Coutu (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Brandon Coutu (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Shaun Suisham (WAS) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

Offensive Line

*** Friday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) G Deuce Lutui practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) T Sam Baker partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

T Todd Weiner partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** 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 Willie Anderson partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

T Adam Terry partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Willie Anderson did not practice on Wednesday.

T Adam Terry did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Jason Peters did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Jason Peters did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Stacy Andrews will not play in Week 17.

T Levi Jones did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Stacy Andrews will not play in Week 17.

T Levi Jones did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Eric Steinbach practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Eric Steinbach did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) G Montrae Holland will not play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) T Ryan Clady practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

T Ryan Harris practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

G Chris Kuper practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) T Ryan Clady did not practice on Wednesday.

G Chris Kuper partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Ryan Harris practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Breno Giacomini will not play in Week 17.

T Chad Clifton partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

G Jason Spitz practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Breno Giacomini will not play in Week 17.

G Jason Spitz partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Chad Clifton practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) T Artis Hicks partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) G Billy Yates will not play in Week 17.

T Mark LeVoir partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

T Matt Light partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) G Billy Yates did not practice on Wednesday.

T Mark LeVoir partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Matt Light partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jammal Brown practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jammal Brown practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL New York Giants (NYG) T Kareem McKenzie partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New York Giants (NYG) T Kareem McKenzie partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Wayne Hunter partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Wayne Hunter partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Shawn Andrews will not play in Week 17.

G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

T Jon Runyan practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Shawn Andrews will not play in Week 17.

G Todd Herremans did not practice on Wednesday.

T Jon Runyan did not practice on Wednesday.

OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) The Steelers have placed T Marvel Smith on injured reserve. T Jason Capizzi was signed to take Smith's place on the team's 53-man roster.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) G Deuce Lutui practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) T Adam Snyder partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

C Eric Heitmann practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

T Adam Snyder partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) G Jacob Bell did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

G Richie Incognito did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

OL St. Louis Rams (STL) G Jacob Bell is scheduled for an MRI exam to determine the extent of the hamstring injury he suffered late in the first half Week 16. If he is unable to go Sunday, rookie John Greco will get his first NFL start Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) C Kevin Mawae will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) C Kevin Mawae did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Jon Jansen partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

G Pete Kendall practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

T Jon Jansen partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Defensive Tackle

*** Friday Update *** DT Gabriel Watson (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** DT Grady Jackson (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Maake Kemoeatu (CAR) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Maake Kemoeatu (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Damione Lewis (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Tommie Harris (CHI) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Pat Sims (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Pat Sims (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Shaun Rogers (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Chartric Darby (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Justin Harrell (GB) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Justin Harrell (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Johnny Jolly (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Keyunta Dawson (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Keyunta Dawson (IND) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Alfonso Boone (KC) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Pat Williams (MIN) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Pat Williams (MIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Vince Wilfork (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Vince Wilfork (NE) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Kendrick Clancy (NO) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Kendrick Clancy (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Barry Cofield (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Barry Cofield (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Fred Robbins (NYG) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Fred Robbins (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Kris Jenkins (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Kris Jenkins (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Jamal Williams (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** DT LaRoi Glover (STL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT LaRoi Glover (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Jovan Haye (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Jovan Haye (TB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Chris Hovan (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Chris Hovan (TB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Dave Ball (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Dave Ball (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Tony Brown (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** DT Albert Haynesworth (TEN) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Albert Haynesworth (TEN) will not play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** DT Kedric Golston (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Kedric Golston (WAS) practiced fully on Wednesday.

Defensive End

*** Friday Update *** DE Kenny Iwebema (ARI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Kenny Iwebema (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE John Abraham (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Jamaal Anderson (ATL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jamaal Anderson (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday.

DE Jamaal Anderson (ATL) left Sunday's game with an ankle injury after playing just four snaps against the Vikings. HC Mike Smith did not offer an injury update. "We are going to see how he's progressing over the next couple of days."

*** Friday Update *** DE Trevor Pryce (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Trevor Pryce (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Tim Crowder (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** DE Corey Smith (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Corey Smith (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Dewayne White (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Anthony Weaver (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Anthony Weaver (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Jared Allen (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jared Allen (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Richard Seymour (NE) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Richard Seymour (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

DE Richard Seymour (NE) left the Week 16 game with an injury late in the first half. Sources close to Seymour said he suffered a lower back injury that left him in considerable pain following the game. Sources also said he is doubtful for Sunday's crucial finale in Buffalo.

*** Friday Update *** DE Ty Warren (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Justin Tuck (NYG) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

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

DE Shaun Ellis (NYJ) was fined $10,000 for tossing a large snow clump in the direction of Seahawks fans in Week 16. The NFL pointed out that players are notified prior to each season that any contact with fans that potentially presents crowd-control issues and risk of injury is prohibited. In addition, players are informed that they must not confront fans at any time on game day and must leave those types of issues to security personnel.

*** Friday Update *** DE Kalimba Edwards (OAK) will not play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** DE Victor Abiamiri (PHI) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Victor Abiamiri (PHI) will not play in Week 17.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Igor Olshansky (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Brandon Miller (SEA) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Brandon Miller (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Gaines Adams (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Gaines Adams (TB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Greg White (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Greg White (TB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (TEN) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (TEN) will not play in Week 17.

Inside Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** ILB Teddy Lehman (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Teddy Lehman (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Hilee Taylor (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Hilee Taylor (CAR) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Leon Williams (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Leon Williams (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Bobby Carpenter (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Bobby Carpenter (DAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Niko Koutouvides (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Niko Koutouvides (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Spencer Larsen (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Spencer Larsen (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Gary Brackett (IND) will not play in Week 17.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Channing Crowder (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Tedy Bruschi (NE) will not play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** ILB Eric Barton (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Eric Barton (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB David Harris (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB David Harris (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Stewart Bradley (PHI) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Stewart Bradley (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

ILB Stewart Bradley (PHI) fractured a rib during the team's Week 16 game. Head coach Andy Reid said that he expects Bradley to be able to play in the team's Week 17 game.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Brandon Siler (SD) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Brandon Siler (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Anthony Waters (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Anthony Waters (SD) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB London Fletcher (WAS) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

Outside Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** OLB Travis Laboy (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Travis Laboy (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Coy Wire (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Coy Wire (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Antwan Barnes (BAL) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Antwan Barnes (BAL) will not play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jarret Johnson (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Jarret Johnson (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Kawika Mitchell (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB D.J. Williams (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Ernie Sims (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Ernie Sims (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Spencer Havner (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Spencer Havner (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Xavier Adibi (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Xavier Adibi (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Freddie Keiaho (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Gary Guyton (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Gary Guyton (NE) 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 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Gerris Wilkinson (NYG) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Gerris Wilkinson (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Bryan Thomas (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Ricky Brown (OAK) will not play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB James Harrison (PIT) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Leroy Hill (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB D.D. Lewis (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB D.D. Lewis (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Ahmad Brooks (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Ahmad Brooks (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Derrick Brooks (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Derrick Brooks (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB David Thornton (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

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

Cornerback

*** Friday Update *** CB Ralph Brown (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Ralph Brown (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Roderick Hood (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Roderick Hood (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Matt Ware (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Matt Ware (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Samari Rolle (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Samari Rolle (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Fabian Washington (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Fabian Washington (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

CB Fabian Washington (BAL) said his hamstring only bothered him during the first defensive series of Saturday night's game against Dallas. After that, it held up well the whole game. "No twinges, it was good," Washington said. "I feel great. I'm just glad it didn't flare up on me like last week."

*** Friday Update *** CB Jabari Greer (BUF) will not play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Charles Tillman (CHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Charles Tillman (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Jamar Fletcher (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Jamar Fletcher (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Alan Ball (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Alan Ball (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Champ Bailey (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Champ Bailey (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

CB Champ Bailey (DEN) walked slowly through the Denver Broncos' nearly silent locker room after Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills, his sore right groin muscle wrapped in layers of protective bandages. He shook his head frequently, spoke softly and admitted he wasn't feeling 100 percent, yet pointed out that "the good thing is I finished the game without any setbacks, so I'm looking forward to next week."

*** Friday Update *** CB Josh Bell (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Josh Bell (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Karl Paymah (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Karl Paymah (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Travis Fisher (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17. Fisher had this to say regarding his 0-15 team's game with Green Bay in Week 17: "If we win, man, I ain't catching the plane back home," Fisher said Friday. "I might walk. I'll walk back. I'll walk back to Detroit." Asked jokingly whether the media can hold him to that, Fisher said, smiling: "That's a guarantee. I'll walk back to Detroit."

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Travis Fisher (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Al Harris (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Charles Woodson (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Will Allen (MIA) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Will Allen (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Ellis Hobbs (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Deltha ONeal (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** CB Lewis Sanders (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Lewis Sanders (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Usama Young (NO) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Usama Young (NO) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Aaron Ross (NYG) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Aaron Ross (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

CB Aaron Ross (NYG) was hospitalized Sunday night because of a concussion he suffered against the Carolina Panthers. "He got dinged pretty good," HC Tom Coughlin said. It is unclear whether Ross will play in week 17.

*** Friday Update *** CB Nnamdi Asomugha (OAK) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Nnamdi Asomugha (OAK) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Stanford Routt (OAK) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Eric Bassey (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Eric Bassey (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Fakhir Brown (STL) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Nick Harper (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

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

Safety

*** Friday Update *** S Aaron Francisco (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** S Adrian Wilson (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Adrian Wilson (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Lawyer Milloy (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Lawyer Milloy (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** S Mike Brown (CHI) will not play in Week 17. The Bears have placed Brown on injured reserve. He aggravated the calf muscle issue that has plagued him for the second half of the season. Ex-Bear Cameron Worrell has been signed to add depth to special teams. This marks the fourth time in five seasons that Brown has finished the season on injured reserve.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Mike Brown (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Marcus Hamilton (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Marcus Hamilton (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Keith Davis (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** S Ken Hamlin (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Ken Hamlin (DAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Marquand Manuel (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Marquand Manuel (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Marlon McCree (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** S Aaron Rouse (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Nick Ferguson (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Nick Ferguson (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Melvin Bullitt (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Melvin Bullitt (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Bob Sanders (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** S Darren Sharper (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Darren Sharper (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S James Sanders (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

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

*** Friday Update *** S Brian Dawkins (PHI) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Brian Dawkins (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Quintin Demps (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Quintin Demps (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Ryan Clark (PIT) will not play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Ryan Clark (PIT) will not play in Week 17.

*** Friday Update *** S Jordan Babineaux (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Jordan Babineaux (SEA) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Michael Lewis (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Michael Lewis (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Mark Roman (SF) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 17.

General Team News

TM Arizona Cardinals (ARI) According to NFL.com's Michael Fabiano, HC Ken Whisenhunt will look to reverse his team's recent fortunes and plans to use his starters against the Seahawks. In fact, he said at a press conference Monday (video) in the week that he will "treat this as a playoff game, within reason."

TM Baltimore Ravens (BAL) The Ravens may clinch a playoff spot before their 4:15 p.m. game Week 17, but until then, they're preparing to play with a full slate of starters, injured or otherwise. WR Derrick Mason, for example, continues to rehab his dislocated left shoulder and plans on starting Sunday. Even if the Patriots lose, HC John Harbaugh says they may play anyway. "I think we want to win the game," Harbaugh said. "So we're assuming that we're not going to clinch, and we'll play the game as if we haven't. Now if during the game that changes, we can make those decisions during the game."

*** Saturday Update *** TM Buffalo Bills (BUF) The Bills have promoted RB Bruce Hall from their practice squad. This could mean Marshawn Lynch is unlikely to play in Week 17.

TM Carolina Panthers (CAR) Over the weekend, the Panthers activated DT Nick Hayden off the practice squad to the 53-man active roster. To clear a roster space, the team also placed G Keydrick Vincent on season-ending injured reserve as the result of a groin injury.

Also, the Panthers placed DT Gary Gibson on the injured reserve list with a hand injury, ending his season. Gibson's spot was taken by DT J'Vonne Parker, who had been a member of the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.

*** Friday Update *** TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) P Dave Zastudil partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 17.

*** Wednesday Update *** TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) P Dave Zastudil did not practice on Wednesday.

TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) The Browns have placed RB Jason Wright on injured reserve. Wright hurt his ankle in Week 16. Also, the team has signed TE Brad Cieslak to the active roster.

Finally, Browns play-by-play radio announcer Jim Donovan and TE Darnell Dinkins confirmed on Monday that QB Brady Quinn and DE Shaun Smith got into a physical altercation last week. Quinn was reportedly punched in the face during the altercation. "I never talk about family business," head coach Romeo Crennel said. "I haven't talked about family business since I've been here. So I'm not going to address it at this point or start talking about it. If it happened, it stays in house."

*** Friday Update *** TM Dallas Cowboys (DAL) The Cowboys have promoted TE Rodney Hannah from their practice squad and placed WR Isaiah Stanback on injured reserve.

TM Denver Broncos (DEN) HC Mike Shanahan said today that the team will re-sign RBs Cory Boyd and Alex Haynes to the active roster to replace Selvin Young and P.J. Pope, who are now on IR. Boyd was on the practice squad for about six weeks and spent one week on the active roster. He was inactive against Carolina, but cut and placed back on the practice squad last week.

TM Detroit Lions (DET) The Lions have claimed WR Chris Hannon off waivers from the Dolphins.

TM Indianapolis Colts (IND) HC Tony Dungy said he will give rest to some of his starters in order to "protect the guys who are a little bit nicked up, so the guys who are iffy probably won't play." Players like RB Dominic Rhodes and WR Marvin Harrison may therefore miss Week 17. "If [Harrison] is not 100 percent we won't play him," said Dungy, who will likely prescribe that theory to any player not fully healthy.

TM Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) The Jaguars have signed T Stefan Rodgers and WR Nate Hughes from the practice squad and free agents OL Trey Darilek and OL Jordan Black to their 53-man active roster. To clear roster space, the team also waived CB Isaiah Gardner, DB Travarous Bain, OL Tutan Reyes and OL Charles Spencer.

Also, Travarous Bain was arrested on Sunday and charged with driving while his license was suspended or revoked. Bain was released on $200 bond later on Sunday morning.

And finally, James Harris, the Jaguars' vice president/player personnel, resigned effective at the end of the regular season. Replacing Harris will be Gene Smith, currently the Jaguars' executive director/college and pro personnel.

TM Kansas City Chiefs (KC) HC Herm Edwards said Monday that he would make the same decisions again, even if it cost him his job. He was referring to stripping the team of its aging veterans and going with the young talent that led to this year's 2-13 record. Edwards says he wants to return in 2009 and continue the rebuilding.

TM Miami Dolphins (MIA) Over the weekend, the Dolphins activated LB William Kershaw off their practice squad to the 53-man active roster. To clear a roster space, the team also cut RB Casey Cramer.

Also, on Monday the Dolphins signed 12-year veteran LB Derek Smith and waived WR Chris Hannon.

TM New Orleans Saints (NO) Over the weekend, the Saints activated DT Remi Ayodele and WR Skyler Green from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster. To clear roster space, the team also cut RB Darian Barnes and DE Josh Savage.

TM New York Giants (NYG) HC Tom Coughlin sounded on Monday like a coach ready to play all his starters in Week 17 in Minnesota. "I disagree with the idea that you have nothing to gain," Coughlin said. "There's a lot to be gained. If you believe, as we do, you have to be playing your best football at this time of year; you certainly do have some things to build on." Coughlin stopped short of making anything official. "I'm taking all that into consideration and I'm not going to answer any questions about that stuff," he said.

*** Saturday Update *** TM Oakland Raiders (OAK) The Raiders placed LB Ricky Brown on the injured reserve list.

TM Oakland Raiders (OAK) Interim HC Tom Cable expressed interest in the full time job on Monday, saying that continuity in the coaching would help the team return to the playoffs. "I don't think there's any question. In order for it to move forward and be a playoff team next year, which I believe it will be, hopefully things will go in the right direction that way," Cable said. "I think it's very important at this point."

TM Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) Over the weekend, the Steelers activated LB Donovan Woods from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster. To clear a roster space, the team also released RB Najeh Davenport.

TM San Francisco 49ers (SF) HC Mike Singletary is on his way to having the interim removed from his title and becoming the San Francisco 49ers head coach for 2009. San Francisco could make the announcement as early as the days after the season, according to league sources.

TM St. Louis Rams (STL) Jay Zygmunt is out as the St. Louis Rams' president and general manager, effective immediately. Executive vice president of player personnel Billy Devaney has been working as the de facto general manager in recent weeks and will head the team's coaching search. Jim Haslett is the Rams' current interim coach. St. Louis fired coach Scott Linehan in September after the team started 0-4. The Rams have gone 2-9 under Haslett.

TM Tennessee Titans (TEN) HC Jeff Fisher said his team will play to win and that the starters will see the field Week 17, but for how long remains the question. He indicated backup QB Vince Young will relieve starter QB Kerry Collins at some point, but left the rest undetermined at this time. "The approach first and foremost is to win the ballgame. That is what we do; we get paid to try and win ball games," Fisher said. "As far as our approach to playing different players, I am not there yet and I will have to wait and see."

*** Wednesday Update *** TM Washington Redskins (WAS) The Redskins ended DT Lorenzo Alexander's season on Wednesday, placing the defensive tackle on injured reserve and signing LB Tyson Smith.

TM Washington Redskins (WAS) HC Jim Zorn said he does not intend to give more minutes to some of his younger reserves to or draft picks who have not been able to get on the field. His priority is finishing the season with two straight wins and a 9-7 record, which would equal last season's mark. "I'm not going to experiment," Zorn said, adding, "We can experiment during the preseason."

Executive Vice President of Operations Vinny Cerrato confirmed that Zorn would return for a second season by replying, "Yeah" when asked, then later asked, "Why wouldn't he be back?"