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Week 8 Players in the News

by Clayton Gray, Exclusive to Footballguys.com

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Quarterback

*** Saturday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) is unlikely to play again this season according to sources. Palmer's injury is to one portion of the ulnar collateral ligament and he has been told that Tommy John surgery would repair the problem with positive results, the sources said. However, doctors have agreed that Palmer's conservative approach to such an operation is acceptable because the damage is more limited. Palmer has asked the Bengals to wait "around two months" before taking any action because, a source said, the quarterback "does not want to abandon the team until he's certain he can't play. Palmer believes the pain in his arm is actually manageable but he has lost strength in his right hand, which has become a greater obstacle to throwing the football, the sources said.

*** Saturday Update *** QB J.T. OSullivan (SF) received a vote of confidence from OC Mike Martz. "J.T. is going to be an outstanding player in this league," Martz said. "He's on his way. I'm not displeased with him in any sense, and I think he's going to be fine. But he's not where he needs to be, but we're going to get him there as quickly as we can." Although he has the full support of Martz, O'Sullivan is fully aware that he needs to do a better job of preventing turnovers. "It's a point of emphasis, I know," O'Sullivan said. "Obviously, we need to take care of the ball better, and leave it at that. So it needs to happen, one way or another, it just needs to happen."

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB Clifton Smith (TB) has been promoted to the active roster.

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) was fined $45,000 by the NFL for verbally abusing an official ($20,000) and tossing a ball into the stands ($5,000) during last weekend's game against San Francisco and his post-game comments ($20,000).

Tight End

Kicker

Offensive Line

Defensive Tackle

Defensive End

*** Saturday Update *** DE Jason Taylor (WAS) went to a hospital Friday to have his left calf re-examined, and HC Jim Zorn said Taylor will have a second operation on the leg next week. Taylor did not practice but still hopes to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions. He is listed as questionable on the injury report. "To be honest, I don't even know what the game plan is right now," Taylor said. "I'm going to the hospital now to find out what we're going to do, and the only thing I'm focused on right now is hopefully playing in the game on Sunday and trying to help this team beat the Lions. The rest of that stuff doesn't really matter right now."

Inside Linebacker

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Patrick Bailey (PIT) has been promoted from the team's practice squad. The team released Donovan Woods to create a spot for Bailey.

Outside Linebacker

Cornerback

Safety

General Team News

*** Saturday Update *** TM St. Louis Rams (STL) The NFL has voided Jim Haslett's contract because of language that would guarantee him the full-time HC position if he were to win six games this season. The league says it was not in accordance with the Rooney Rule regarding interviewing minorities. Of course that begged the question: Why are the Colts and Seahawks able to designate Jim Caldwell and Jim Mora as successors? The league says those decisions were made in the offseason and are different from the inseason move regarding Haslett.

All the news

Quarterback

QB Michael Vick (ATL) is prepared to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges, a move that could allow him to qualify for early release from federal prison into a halfway house.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Joe Flacco (BAL) DE/LB Terrell Suggs said recently that Troy Smith should be the Ravens' starting QB over Joe Flacco. "Right now, I think [Flacco is] all right," Suggs said. "But like I said, in the end, Troy should be the starter [because he's] the better man for the job." "He (Flacco) started out hot," Suggs went on to say. "We played two teams who were in the bottom of the league in defense [Cleveland and Cincinnati]. So, everybody was going all crazy about him." Asked about his comments today, Suggs emphasized that Flacco and Smith have different strengths that the Ravens should utilize in their offense. "I think it would better if we had both of them playing," Suggs said. "Then again, I ain't no damn offensive coordinator."

*** Friday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) according to ESPN, is unlikely to play another game in the 2008 season. But he will delay a decision on whether to have surgery to repair a "frayed" ligament in his right throwing elbow, sources told ESPN.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) will not play in Week 8.

QB Carson Palmer (CIN) has already been ruled out for Week 8 at Houston, according to HC Marvin Lewis. It will be the fourth game of eight Palmer will have missed because of an inflamed throwing elbow.

*** Friday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday. Romo says will miss his second straight game because of his fractured right pinkie, and he did not sound confident he would be able to return before the Cowboys' Week 10 bye week. Romo made the announcement Tuesday during Terrell Owens' Inside the Huddle radio show. "Brad is going to go this week unless something happens that I don't foresee," Romo said. "It will be very difficult to change. Right now, we've got to get two wins going into the bye and go from there."

QB Tony Romo (DAL) who was seen wearing a heavier cast in the locker room on Monday, tried to play in Week 7 but suffered a setback during warm-ups. "He threw it all right when we went out early, and we thought it would be fine; then he had a little more problem there," HC Wade Phillips said. "It was a concern, and then we got in a situation where it really wasn't prudent to put him in anyway."

Owner Jerry Jones said he didn't know if Tony Romo would play Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He said it will be determined by Romo. The initial prognosis was for Romo to sit until the bye following the November 1st showdown against the New York Giants. Jones realizes more is at stake now. "The ideal world would be to get through to the bye," Jones said. "We don't need to talk this week about him having to play. But we need to get a [win] out of the next two games to be where we need to be when we get to the bye."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Darrell Hackney (DEN) will be called up from the team's practice squad to their active roster. Hackney will become the No. 2 quarterback to Jay Cutler, although he won't be formally promoted from the practice squad until Monday. "I was just told I'm going to have a bigger role, to No. 2 quarterback," Hackney said.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Patrick Ramsey (DEN) will be lost for the season. Ramsey reinjured his right throwing elbow Monday night, which had been bothering him since the third preseason game.

QB Brodie Croyle (KC) is out for the season, and the Kansas City Chiefs may bring in some QBs. "We might bring some [quarterbacks] in," HC Herman Edwards said. "We're still putting together the list." The Chiefs talked with FA QB Daunte Culpepper on Monday but do not appear likely to sign him.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Quinn Gray (KC) has been signed by the team.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Damon Huard (KC) has been placed on IR with thumb and knee injuries.

QB Damon Huard (KC) injured his thumb in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 7 game. Huard will see a hand specialist after leaving Sunday's game. The hand was still swollen and wrapped Monday, and Huard said he would see a hand specialist to determine the extent of the injury.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) had further procedures conducted on his left knee after developing an infection around the wound. Brady said that his California doctors went in to clean and test the wound because of the infection. The Patriots were reportedly angry with the events taken place because they wanted Brady's surgery done under the direction of doctors of their choosing in Boston (note that Patriots officials later refuted this claim). Brady chose a doctor preferred by his family and he is well behind pace to return to New England. If the infection is not brought under control, the patellar tendon graft used to replace Brady's anterior cruciate ligament could become compromised. If that happens, he will have to undergo another surgery on the ACL.

*** Friday Update *** QB Andrew Walter (OAK) partially participated in Friday's practice and his availability is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) did not practice on Thursday. It is extremely unlikely he will play against the Niners on Sunday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) missed practice again on Wednesday. HC Mike Holmgren reportedly did not seem overly optimistic about Hasselbeck's availability for the team's Week 8 game. Holmgren indicated that he would need to see Hasselbeck practice Thursday or Friday before making the decision, but that Seneca Wallace would start again if Hasselbeck were unable to go.

QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) HC Mike Holmgren said there is a possibility that Matt Hasselbeck would play Week 8's game against the 49ers. "That's going to be on a week-to-week, almost day-to-day, basis on what his progress is with his rehab," Holmgren said. "We said last week there was a possibility he'd play against San Francisco and I will say that there's a possibility he will play this week."

*** Friday Update *** QB Seneca Wallace (SEA) took all of the first-team snaps in practice this week and wills tart for the team in Week 8.

QB Jeff Garcia (TB) is officially Tampa Bay's starting quarterback again. Garcia completed 26 of 37 passes for 310 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Bryant on Tampa Bay's opening drive, and the Buccaneers beat the struggling Seattle Seahawks 20-10 on Sunday night. Bucs coach Jon Gruden said Garcia will continue to start. "He was hot tonight," Gruden said. "His mobility was a factor tonight, and he created a lot of opportunities running and throwing for a lot of people."

*** Friday Update *** QB Brian Griese (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and his availability is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

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

QB Jason Campbell (WAS) is getting treatment for a sore groin, but is expected to practice Wednesday.

Running Back

*** Thursday Update *** RB Edgerrin James (ARI) has 363 yards on 101 attempts, which puts him on pace for 968 yards and 269 carries this season. Both numbers would be his lowest totals since 2001, when he missed 10 games with a knee injury. "I don't know what's going on," he said. "I'm just here, just going to ride it out and get to the playoffs and, hey, that may be it right there." He is due to make $5 million in salary next season, and the club has a promising young player in rookie Tim Hightower. James says he wants to play meaningful snaps and not just be on a roster. "I don't want to just be on a team; I like to play," he said. "If I'm not playing, it's not serving a purpose."

*** Friday Update *** RB Ovie Mughelli (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 8.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Willis McGahee (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Willis McGahee (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

RB Cedric Benson (CIN) could have played himself into the starting role permanently with his 52-yard performance in Week 7. "We'll see about that later in the week," head coach Marvin Lewis said Monday when asked if Benson will start at Houston. RB Chris Perry, however, feels as if the decision has already been made. "It seems like their mind's already set up," he said. "We're 0-7. They're just looking for whatever we can do to get better, whatever sparks the team."

*** Friday Update *** RB Reagan Mauia (CIN) has been placed on the injured reserve list.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Reagan Mauia (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Reagan Mauia (CIN) has been signed by the team.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jamal Lewis (CLE) was excused from Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Felix Jones (DAL) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Felix Jones (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Felix Jones (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Michael Pittman (DEN) has sore ribs and also suffered a stinger in Week 7. He was being sent for a precautionary exam by a neurosurgeon to check his neck.

RB Ryan Grant (GB) HC Mike McCarthy was not pleased with Ryan Grant after he fumbled for the third time this season. "It needs to stop," McCarthy said Monday. "There is no doubt about that because he has had almost one a game. He's got to keep two hands on the ball in traffic."

*** Friday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8. "You've got to be smart," Addai said. "I've talked to a lot of older guys on the team. Regardless, you want to go out and play, so that's the biggest thing, but at the same time, you don't want to go out there and set yourself back. I think that's where I am right now. I want to go out there, but I don't want to be stupid. That's the biggest thing, really being smart about what's going on and trusting the trainers and the staff about how I should go about it. You want to play in all games, no matter what. You want to be out there, but at the same time, if you go out there and get hurt again, you're hurting your team. It's not about yourself. It's about the team. You have to make the right decision."

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Larry Johnson (KC) will be deactivated for a second straight week for breaking team rules.

Johnson apologized for his actions on Wednesday. "I want to start off saying I apologize to the Hunt family, my family, first and foremost, the fans, teammates, coaches and players," said Johnson. "This is the first time in my life I actually had to stand up, I mean actually woke up and kind of be disgusted with myself and disgusted as far as the way my life and my career is heading right now."

RB Larry Johnson (KC) is likely to miss the team's Week 8 game. The league is investigating an incident involving Johnson assaulting a woman in a nightclub. Regardless of the league's findings, HC Herman Edwards has hinted that Johnson might miss Week 8. "Decisions of all that will take place when it has to be made," Edwards said. "I don't have to make a decision on who's starting, not starting. That's kind of where that's at. Whatever I do, hopefully I think you know me by now, people know me by now, I'm going to do the right thing for the football team. That's where it stands with me."

*** Friday Update *** RB Casey Cramer (MIA) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Casey Cramer (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Casey Cramer (MIA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kevin Faulk (NE) is likely to start in Week 8 with injuries to Sammy Morris and LaMont Jordan

*** Thursday Update *** RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (NE) will play a large role (along with Kevin Faulk) in Week 8 due to injuries to Sammy Morris and LaMont Jordan.

*** Friday Update *** RB LaMont Jordan (NE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** RB LaMont Jordan (NE) did not practice on Thursday. Jordan aggravated his injured calf in Wednesday's practice and is now unlikely to play in Week 8.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB LaMont Jordan (NE) participated fully in Wednesday's walkthrough session (which is held at half speed and without pads).

RB Laurence Maroney (NE) has been placed on the injured reserve list. He is out for the year.

*** Friday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) did not practice on Thursday. Morris is expected to miss two to three weeks with his injured knee.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) is being called "day-to-day" by HC Bill Belichick. Morris did not take part in Wednesday's walkthrough session (which is held at half speed and without pads).

RB Sammy Morris (NE) was pulled from Monday night's game with a knee injury. The Patriots haven't revealed any details about the injury, but Morris was seen walking without a limp after the game against Denver.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) will not play in Week 8.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Reggie Bush (NO) had surgery on his left knee and it's unclear when he will be back with the team. "He has been a big part of what we have been able to do offensively and it's an injury that we have to deal with," HC Sean Payton said Monday. "Hopefully on a short-term basis rather than a long-term basis, and it sounds like that's the case." The original prognosis on Bush's return was four weeks.

*** Friday Update *** RB Deuce McAllister (NO) could be facing a suspension according to FOX 31 Sports in Denver. This is unofficial at this point but the station in Denver is reporting that McAllister tested positive for a banned substance that is sometimes used to mask steroids. No official word for now though.

*** Friday Update *** RB Darren McFadden (OAK) was limited again Friday with right turf toe and listed as questionable for Week 8. However, HC Tom Cable said the Raiders will plan as if McFadden will be at full strength and adjust accordingly if he is not.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Darren McFadden (OAK) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

RB Kyle Eckel (PHI) has been signed to a two-year contract. To make room for Eckel, the team released S J.R. Reed.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

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

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

RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) believes he'll play in Week 8 vs. Atlanta. Westbrook would not provide a definitive answer, but he told ESPN Radio in Philadelphia on Monday that he believes he's "on track" to play Sunday. Westbrook broke two ribs early in the first quarter of Week 5.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Najeh Davenport (PIT) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Najeh Davenport (PIT) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

RB Mewelde Moore (PIT) When Willie Parker returns to the lineup, which could be as early as Week 8 against the Giants, he will do so as the starter. But Mewelde Moore could see more time on the field after two solid performances in which he has 219 rushing yards in two starts with three touchdowns. "It's based on deeds. This guy is delivering time and time again with his legs, with his hands," HC Mike Tomlin said. "He's just doing a nice job. He's a pro. He prepares himself. He's doing a nice job for us."

*** Friday Update *** RB Willie Parker (PIT) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8. Parker has missed the past three games with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. He went through a full practice Wednesday, but was limited in his work on Thursday. He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Mewelde Moore.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Willie Parker (PIT) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

RB Willie Parker (PIT) will test his knee during Wednesday's practice. His status for Week 8 is uncertain.

*** Friday Update *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) sat out practice on Wednesday, which has been the norm in recent weeks, but will practice with the team on Thursday, according to HC Norv Turner. "We're on a schedule that he's been on that gives him a chance to be the healthiest before the game," said Turner.

*** Friday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8. HC Jim Haslett said after practice Friday that RB Steven Jackson's availability for Week 8 at New England won't be determined until Sunday. Jackson practiced for the first time this week. He did individual work and took a handful of snaps. Asked whether he felt optimistic about Jackson playing, Haslett said, "I don't know, to be honest with you. I think it's probably 50-50."

*** Thursday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) did not practice on Thursday. Jackson was on hand for the start of practice Thursday, but left early to do rehab work. "We'll see how he is tomorrow,'' HC Jim Haslett said. "If he can do some things tomorrow...we'll take it day-to-day." Haslett said the decision on whether Jackson plays in Week 8 against New England was up to Jackson.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) did not practice on Wednesday. Jackson said Wednesday that he is optimistic he will be able to play in Week 8.

RB Steven Jackson (STL) left midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's victory over Dallas with a thigh injury that leaves his status uncertain for this coming week's game. "We think it's just a bruise," Jackson said afterward. "We're going to get some more tests, an MRI in the morning, just to make sure. But it's just a little tight. I'm able to walk, and I'm able to bend it. So that's a good sign." But Jackson was walking with a limp after the game. An MRI exam showed what HC Jim Haslett termed a "slight strain" of his thigh. Jackson will be limited in practice this week, but according to Haslett, "should be fine for the game" in Week 8 at New England.

*** Friday Update *** RB Antonio Pittman (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Antonio Pittman (STL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Antonio Pittman (STL) practiced fully on Wednesday. Pittman, who returned to practice after recovering from a broken bone in his leg, would reportedly start at running back if Jackson is unable to play through his injury.

*** Friday Update *** RB B.J. Askew (TB) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB B.J. Askew (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Warrick Dunn (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 8. "Honestly, it's going to be a game-time decision and his role obviously, if he does play, we'll be decided here on how he feels [in the next two days]," said HC Jon Gruden. "Some of these guys need an extra day, and 24 hours -- I've seen it with these guys -- makes a big difference."

*** Thursday Update *** RB Warrick Dunn (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice. Dunn sounded optimistic about his chances of recovering in time to play in Week 8 against Dallas. "I think people are kind of surprised I'm moving around, I can turn my neck and different things," Dunn said. "I'm all right. I'm good."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Warrick Dunn (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

RB Warrick Dunn (TB) injured his back during the team's Week 7 game. HC Jon Gruden said that he expects Dunn to be able to play in the team's Week 8 game. Dunn has a pinched nerve in his upper back.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Clifton Smith (TB) has been promoted to the active roster.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Cadillac Williams (TB) practiced for a second straight day on Thursday. The team will try to simulate game situations for Williams sometime next week. "We will have a couple of our young players - practice squad players - put pads on and we will have some live physical hits in the hole, blitz pickups, things of that nature," HC Jon Gruden said. "We won't physically take him to the ground, but we will try to simulate some of the things that do happen to a running back." The exercise is part of the plan to determine whether Williams is ready to return to real live action. Gruden said Thursday that getting Williams back on the field this season is the Bucs goal.

RB Cadillac Williams (TB) will return to practice on Wednesday for the first time in 13 months. "All indications are that the Cadillac is ready to come out of the garage and take some runs," HC Jon Gruden said Monday. "I think this guy has a chance to be ready to go quickly. Boy, he could give us a lift."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ladell Betts (WAS) will not play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8. After practice, Zorn marveled at Portis' physical conditioning, but noted, "he feels better, feels better, feels better, and now he has to go and make it feel bad again." Barring a setback, Portis should play.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8. HC Ken Whisenhunt said Boldin's status will likely be determined Saturday afternoon. His presence should help his teammates. "He's a leader," running back Tim Hightower said. "He makes plays, but as far as being a presence in the huddle, the receiving corps looks up to him and the team as a whole responds to him. "He is a tough guy, he is a competitor and he wants to win. If you have a guy who plays with a lot of emotion and a lot of heart, whether he makes one catch or 10 catches, he will rub off on someone else. And at some point in the game, he's going to make a play that will help us win." There are reports that Boldin expects to play in half of the team's snaps this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice. He likely will be listed as questionable, but (barring a setback) it appears as if he will play.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) had the wires removed from his jaw yesterday, as expected, and Boldin partially participated Wednesday in his second consecutive practice.

WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) revealed the extent of the damage from his injury three weeks ago and said he hopes to play this Sunday. Boldin had surgery to repair a sinus fracture, wires inserted into his lower jaw to correct his bite, and was diagnosed with a concussion. Boldin recently passed a concussion test and has been lifting weights and running routes in preparing to return from his injuries.

*** Friday Update *** WR Laurent Robinson (ATL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Laurent Robinson (ATL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Laurent Robinson (ATL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Mark Clayton (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** WR Yamon Figurs (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Derrick Mason (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.HC John Harbaugh has these words on Mason: "He's feeling better today. He had some headache issue, very severe, and he was in the meetings today. But we decided to hold him out of practice today."

*** Thursday Update *** WR Derrick Mason (BAL) did not practice on Thursday. Mason was not present due to an illness.

*** Friday Update *** WR Demetrius Williams (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Demetrius Williams (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Demetrius Williams (BAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR D.J. Hackett (CAR) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR D.J. Hackett (CAR) partially participated in Thursday's practice. Hackett, who missed the last two games with a knee injury, returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday. HC John Fox said he will be a day-to-day decision for Sunday's game against Arizona.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR D.J. Hackett (CAR) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Andre Caldwell (CIN) will not play in Week 8.

WR Andre Caldwell (CIN) will miss a few games because of a stress fracture in his foot.

*** Friday Update *** WR Antonio Chatman (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** 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 Jerome Simpson (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jerome Simpson (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jerome Simpson (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Roy Williams (DAL) makes his Texas Stadium debut Sunday with his new team. But for those hoping to see a lot of Williams or a breakout performance, it still might take some time. Williams is trying to learn the playbook. "It's going to take me 2-3 weeks to know the whole playbook and I don't even know if this is the whole playbook or not," Williams said. "Hopefully by the bye week, I will be comfortable."

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Middleton (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 8.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR David Anderson (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Andre Davis (HOU) Davis will miss a few weeks after having a pin placed in his finger to repair a dislocation. Davis will not play this week and could miss up to three. "He can't play with the pin in because it's sticking out of the skin," HC Gary Kubiak said.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Andre Davis (HOU) will not play in Week 8.

WR Andre Davis (HOU) underwent surgery on Monday evening on his left ring finger. "It's just been giving him fits," HC Gary Kubiak said. "So we're going to go in there today, and they are going to go ahead and take a look and see if they can, it's my understanding, to see if they can set it. If they can't set it, they may have to put a small pin in there, which could set him back. But we're going to keep our fingers crossed that he plays next week."

*** Friday Update *** WR Roy Hall (IND) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Roy Hall (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Aaron Moorehead (IND) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

WR Matt Jones (JAX) was notified by the league on Monday that he has been suspended three games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. Jones must participate in NFL-sponsored substance-abuse counseling and random drug testing through the end of the 2008 season.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Mike Walker (JAX) will not play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** WR Matt Slater (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Matt Slater (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Matt Slater (NE) participated fully in Wednesday's walkthrough session (which is held at half speed and without pads).

*** Friday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 8. "I feel good," said Burress. "I had a full day of practice, no limitations, so I am ready to go. I have 48 hours to get ready for the game, and I should be back to close to 100 percent."

*** Thursday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) did not practice on Thursday. Burress went to the hospital Thursday to undergo a series of tests on his stiff neck. According to HC Tom Coughlin, no serious damage was revealed. "There's nothing [wrong with the] bone, no vertebra or anything like that," Coughlin said after practice. "He's very sore, a little stiff today, so the reason all the tests were made is he continued to have the stiff neck and issues along those lines. We thought it was down in the [trapezius muscle], where it started from so we wanted to rule everything out. All I got was there was nothing of the nature of any kind of vertebra or anything like that. It's all muscle." When asked if Burress is a question mark for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Coughlin said, "We'll see. We'll have to see how he does tomorrow."

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) was sitting out of practice Wednesday and riding the stationary bike. HC Tom Coughlin didn't mention Burress' pinkie injury as a problem but said he has a sore shoulder and stiff neck.

WR Plaxico Burress (NYG) aggravated a torn tendon in his pinky during the team's Week 7 game. On Monday, the team learned that the injury was not as bad as had been feared. X-rays revealed no broken bones. "I did this yesterday," Burress said with a laugh. "Now I have two of them." Burress injured his other pinky last year. He's wearing a splint and has the finger taped.

*** Friday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) did not practice on Thursday. Coles officially has a "head" injury, his third in under two years. HC Eric Mangini didn't confirm or deny that Coles had suffered a concussion, saying, "We don't take any chances with any of those things. They have to be medically cleared." Coles is scheduled to see a neurologist Friday and if he's given a clean bill of health, which is expected, he'll be cleared to play.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Reggie Brown (PHI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8. "He's day-to-day right now, so we'll see," OC Marty Mornhinweg said Thursday, when asked about Brown.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Reggie Brown (PHI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Reggie Brown (PHI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) will not only see the field for the first time this season, he will do so as a starter along side WR DeSean Jackson. Curtis missed the first seven games with a sports hernia. HC Andy Reid hinted that Curtis would not play the entire game given the lack of snaps under his belt this season.

*** Friday Update *** WR Santonio Holmes (PIT) was cited by police on Thursday on charges of marijuana possession. "When they pulled him over, they found there was a smell of burnt marijuana in the vehicle," said Sgt. James Vogel. "Mr. Holmes was very cooperative with officers and turned over some items to us and was subsequently summoned for those items...a couple of marijuana blunts." HC Mike Tomlin said Holmes would be inactive for Sunday's game.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Nate Washington (PIT) will start in place of the suspended Santonio Holmes.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chris Chambers (SD) partially participated in Friday's practice and is at best questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Chris Chambers (SD) partially participated in Thursday's practice. Chambers isn't confident he'll be able to play after what he admitted was a high ankle sprain. He and the team will consider sitting out one more week and using the bye to get completely healthy.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chris Chambers (SD) has missed the last two games with an ankle injury and was limited in Wednesday's practice. "He did some things well," said HC Norv Turner. "I'm not sure where he's at. The biggest thing about after a guy goes out and practices is how the injury reacts to it and how he feels tomorrow."

*** Friday Update *** WR Craig Davis (SD) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Craig Davis (SD) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Craig Davis (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Deion Branch (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is officially questionable to play in Week 8. Branch's heel is no longer as swollen, but it remains sore. Holmgren said Branch tried running, but won't be able to run, so he is likely out for Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Deion Branch (SEA) did not practice on Thursday. He appears unlikely to play in Week 8.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Deion Branch (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Koren Robinson (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

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

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Josh Morgan (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Josh Morgan (SF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Josh Morgan (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (STL) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Derek Stanley (STL) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Derek Stanley (STL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Derek Stanley (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Joey Galloway (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8. "It's a game-time decision," said HC Jon Gruden. "He'll be out there early throwing balls. We hope to have him, but I've said it before. Again, we'll do the best we can to see who's up and out here in the next 24 hours."

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Ike Hilliard (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 8. Hilliard suffered a concussion in Week 7 and will need to be cleared by doctors to play.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Ike Hilliard (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Ike Hilliard (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Ike Hilliard (TB) suffered a concussion when he absorbed a violent hit from Seahawks' LB Leroy Hill in the second quarter of Sunday's game. HC Jon Gruden said Hilliard remained in the hospital for the night but is ultimately expected to be fine. Said Gruden: "Obviously, we're very concerned about him, but all the preliminary reports are he's going to be okay." On Monday, Gruden said Hilliard checked out the hospital Sunday night and his injury does not appear severe.

*** Friday Update *** WR Maurice Stovall (TB) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Maurice Stovall (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Maurice Stovall (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Justin Gage (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is and is officially questionable to play in Week 8. However, barring a setback, he is expected to play.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Justin Gage (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday. "It just all depends on how the week goes," he said.

*** Friday Update *** WR Justin McCareins (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is at best questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Justin McCareins (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Malcolm Kelly (WAS) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Malcolm Kelly (WAS) did not practice on Thursday. HC Jim Zorn said the team will rest rookie WR Malcolm Kelly through the bye week and then decide whether to put him on injured-reserve. Zorn said they will push Kelly hard in practice when he comes back to the field and are hoping for the best, but admitted, "it's heading towards ending his season."

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Malcolm Kelly (WAS) has suffered another setback in his recovery from knee problems, according to HC Jim Zorn. Kelly was unable to practice fully today after his knee swelled again, Zorn said. It has been drained frequently since preseason knee surgery and Kelly has been unable to play or practice regularly. He will undergo another MRI today. "It swelled up again in the last couple of days" Zorn said, saying the team will decide whether to continue giving Kelly time to get healthy or opt for "another guy."

Tight End

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Patrick (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ben Patrick (ARI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ben Patrick (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Leonard Pope (ARI) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Leonard Pope (ARI) did not practice on Thursday. Pope was in a walking boot to take pressure off his sore right foot and ankle. He hopes to be able to practice on Friday and play in Week 8.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Leonard Pope (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Derek Fine (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Derek Fine (BUF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Derek Fine (BUF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Nate Lawrie (CIN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Nate Lawrie (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Nate Lawrie (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ben Utecht (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Steve Heiden (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Steve Heiden (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice. "I'm expecting to have him available," HC Romeo Crennel said of Heiden. Added Heiden, "We'll treat it and see how it goes. It's not too bad. As of now, I would say I will play."

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Steve Heiden (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow (CLE) Winslow's appeal of his suspension won't be heard until Tuesday, which means he definitely will not be available Sunday in Jacksonville. If Winslow should win his appeal, he would recoup some or all of his game check of $235,294. GM Phil Savage spoke for the first time regarding the suspension of TE Kellen Winslow. On WTAM radio, Savage said the following: "After all of us had been through since 2005, the comments really called into question the integrity of our medical staff and the organization as a whole," Savage said. "To compromise that trust after the Browns had stood by Kellen through the motorcycle episode and knowing without question we had done everything in our power to combat this staph infection problem, it just showed a lack of professional restraint. The Browns are bigger than one person, bigger than Randy Lerner, bigger than Romeo Crennel, bigger than me and bigger than any player on this team. We couldn't and won't allow one person to tear down the organization, so we had to do something." Savage said that he would "gladly" welcome back Winslow after the suspension "if he's willing to do the things he said publicly he's willing to do."

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow (CLE) appealed his one-game suspension for critical comments he made about the Cleveland Browns' handling of his hospitalization with a staph infection.

TE Kellen Winslow (CLE) said on Sunday that he was upset with the team's handling of his recent hospitalization and subsequent media coverage associated with what he revealed was a staph infection. "I heard from Romeo Crennel and I heard from my position coach [Alfredo Roberts] when I was in the Clinic. I heard from my teammates," Winslow said. "But I never heard from the main man - Phil Savage - and that really disappoints me. Sometimes I don't even feel a part of this team." On Tuesday, the team suspended Winslow for Week 8 because of his public comments.

*** Friday Update *** TE Michael Gaines (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Michael Gaines (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jacob Tamme (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

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

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Bubba Franks (NYJ) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Bubba Franks (NYJ) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Bubba Franks (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday.

TE Ben Troupe (OAK) was placed on the injured reserve list.

*** Friday Update *** TE Will Heller (SEA) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Will Heller (SEA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Will Heller (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Todd Yoder (WAS) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Todd Yoder (WAS) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

TE Todd Yoder (WAS) was kicked in the hamstring during the Week 7 game. It's badly bruised, but he is not expected to miss time.

Kicker

*** Friday Update *** PK Shayne Graham (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Shayne Graham (CIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Shayne Graham (CIN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

PK Shayne Graham (CIN) PK Dave Rayner has been released, which means Graham is expected to resume kicking duties for the team.

PK Connor Barth (KC) The Chiefs have released PK Nick Novak and re-signed rookie Connor Barth.

*** Friday Update *** PK John Carney (NYG) The Giants will stick with John Carney as their place-kicker in Week 8 according to HC Tom Coughlin. The reason, Coughlin said, is "the consistency factor".

*** Friday Update *** PK Lawrence Tynes (NYG) The Giants will stick with John Carney as their place-kicker in Week 8 according to HC Tom Coughlin. The reason, Coughlin said, is "the consistency factor".

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Mike Nugent (NYJ) will not play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** PK Matt Bryant (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Matt Bryant (TB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Matt Bryant (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Offensive Line

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) C Al Johnson has been released from injured reserve. He plans to file a grievance disputing the team's contention that he has recovered from his knee problems. Johnson underwent two knee surgeries this off-season, the latest in late July as training camp started. He was placed on injured reserve shortly before the start of the season. "I knew from Day 1 this is the way it was going to go down," Johnson said Tuesday. If Johnson files a grievance, the club must count 50 percent of the grievance amount toward its salary cap until the grievance is resolved.

*** Friday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) T Sam Baker partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) T Sam Baker did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Adam Terry will not play in Week 8.

T Jared Gaither partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Adam Terry will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his injured right knee. He is expected to miss at least the next two games while he recovers from the procedure.

*** Friday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) G Brad Butler will not play in Week 8.

C Melvin Fowler partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) G Brad Butler did not practice on Thursday.

C Melvin Fowler partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) G Brad Butler did not practice on Wednesday.

C Melvin Fowler partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) C Ryan Kalil did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

T Jeff Otah did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) C Ryan Kalil did not practice on Thursday.

T Jeff Otah did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) C Ryan Kalil did not practice on Wednesday.

T Jeff Otah did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Ryan Tucker did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Ryan Tucker did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) G Ryan Tucker did not practice on Wednesday.

OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) HC Romeo Crennel didn't rule out the possibility of knee surgery for RT Ryan Tucker, who was not in uniform for the Redskins game. "There's a lot of wear and tear on that knee and it got impacted because he had to play the whole [Giants] game," Crennel said. "So it swelled up on him a little bit. It's gotten better, but we'll have to see."

*** Friday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) G Kyle Kosier will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) G Kyle Kosier did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) G Kyle Kosier did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) T Erik Pears has also been moved to IR.

*** Friday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) G Damion Cook has been installed as the starter at left guard. Edwin Mulitalo will move to the bench.

*** Friday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) G Tutan Reyes practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) G Tutan Reyes partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) G Tutan Reyes partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) T Nick Kaczur partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) T Nick Kaczur did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) T Nick Kaczur participated fully in Wednesday's walkthrough session (which is held at half speed and without pads).

*** Friday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) C Jonathan Goodwin did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

G Jahri Evans practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) C Jonathan Goodwin did not practice on Thursday.

G Jahri Evans practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) G Jahri Evans did not practice on Wednesday.

C Jonathan Goodwin did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL New York Giants (NYG) T David Diehl practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New York Giants (NYG) T David Diehl partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Damien Woody partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

G Brandon Moore practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Damien Woody did not practice on Thursday.

G Brandon Moore partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Damien Woody did not practice on Wednesday.

G Brandon Moore partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Tra Thomas practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Tra Thomas practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Shawn Andrews will not play in Week 8. Andrews underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair the back injury that he suffered in the Week 2 loss to Dallas. The surgery will not force Andrews to be placed on the injured reserve list. Burkholder said that the recovery time could range from six weeks to three months. In the meantime, Max Jean-Gilles will remain the starter at right guard in Andrews' absence.

T Tra Thomas practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) T Marvel Smith will not play in Week 8.

*** 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 Floyd Womack practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) G Floyd Womack did not practice on Thursday.

T Walter Jones partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) T Walter Jones partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

G Floyd Womack partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) T Jonas Jennings will not play in Week 8.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) T Orlando Pace practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) T Orlando Pace practiced fully on Thursday. Pace said he'll definitely play in Week 8.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) T Orlando Pace practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) G Arron Sears practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) G Arron Sears practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) G Arron Sears partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Chris Samuels was excused from practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 8.

G Pete Kendall practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

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

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

Defensive Tackle

*** Friday Update *** DT Grady Jackson (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Jason Jefferson (ATL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Jason Jefferson (ATL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Jason Jefferson (ATL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Kindal Moorehead (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 8.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Kindal Moorehead (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Shaun Smith (CLE) will not play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** DT Corey Williams (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

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

DT Corey Williams (CLE) left the game in the second quarter with a re-aggravation of the shoulder injury that has bothered him since training camp. He was replaced by Louis Leonard, but returned in the third quarter. "I'll be fine," he said. "I'll play next week. I knew I had to come back in the game. We're thin on the defensive line and I couldn't let my teammates down."

*** Friday Update *** DT Tank Johnson (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Tank Johnson (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Shaun Cody (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Shaun Cody (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Shaun Cody (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Chartric Darby (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Chartric Darby (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Chartric Darby (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Cory Redding (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Cory Redding (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Daniel Muir (IND) practiced fully on Friday and will play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Daniel Muir (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DT John Henderson (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT John Henderson (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Rob Meier (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Rob Meier (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Rob Meier (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Jason Ferguson (MIA) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Jason Ferguson (MIA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Jason Ferguson (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

DT Jason Ferguson (MIA) exited Week 7 early in the game due to an injury in his rib cage area. Earlier today, HC Tony Sparano termed Ferguson's status as "day-to-day."

*** Friday Update *** DT Brian Young (NO) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Brian Young (NO) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Brian Young (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Kris Jenkins (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Gerard Warren (OAK) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Gerard Warren (OAK) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Adam Carriker (STL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Adam Carriker (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Adam Carriker (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Tony Brown (TEN) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Tony Brown (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Cornelius Griffin (WAS) will not play in Week 8.

*** 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) played through his painful shoulder injury in Week 7, but HC Jim Zorn said he may "demand" that Griffin sit out Week 8.

Defensive End

*** Friday Update *** DE Terrell Suggs (BAL) has been told by the NFL that any further comments or on-field actions indicating his participation in bounty activity could result in "significant disciplinary action," a league spokesman told The Baltimore Sun. The Ravens linebacker was notified today in a letter from Ray Anderson, the NFL executive vice president of football operations. In an interview with an Atlanta sports radio talk show two weeks ago, Suggs said there was a "bounty" on Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward and running back Rashard Mendenhall. Suggs once again tried to clarify his remarks through a statement issued by the Ravens. "I did repeat the word 'bounty' early in the interview after the guy asking me the question used the word. That was a mistake," Suggs said in a statement. "I misspoke, and I'm sorry for that. I hope that clears this up."

*** Friday Update *** DE Aaron Schobel (BUF) will not play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Frostee Rucker (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Frostee Rucker (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Frostee Rucker (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Mario Williams (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Mario Williams (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Mario Williams (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Dwight Freeney (IND) practiced fully on Friday and will play in Week 8.

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Robert Mathis (IND) practiced fully on Friday and will play in Week 8.

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Jarvis Green (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jarvis Green (NE) participated fully in Wednesday's walkthrough session (which is held at half speed and without pads).

*** Friday Update *** DE Will Smith (NO) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Will Smith (NO) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Will Smith (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Derrick Burgess (OAK) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Derrick Burgess (OAK) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Derrick Burgess (OAK) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Juqua Parker (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Juqua Parker (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Juqua Parker (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Brett Keisel (PIT) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Brett Keisel (PIT) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Aaron Smith (PIT) was excused from Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8. was excused from practice for the third straight day as he deals with a personal matter and his status for Sunday's game is unknown. "He has our complete and full support," said HC Mike Tomlin. "He is going through a tough time right now. I would allow him to address that when he deems it necessary. At this time he has our full support and it's questionable whether or not he will participate this weekend."

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Ray McDonald (SF) will not play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Jason Taylor (WAS) will undergo a second surgical procedure Monday to have fluid drained from his left calf, HC Jim Zorn said Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Jason Taylor (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

DE Jason Taylor (WAS) HC Jim Zorn said there was still blood leaking from Jason Taylor's calf after the game. Some stitches remain in the calf from where surgery was performed last month. Taylor said Wednesday that he is playing at around 60 percent following surgery on his calf. HC Jim Zorn said the calf has a smaller bandage to protect the incision now, and that the team is pleased with Taylor's recovery efforts.

Inside Linebacker

*** Thursday Update *** ILB John DiGiorgio (BUF) will not play in Week 8.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB John DiGiorgio (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

ILB John DiGiorgio (BUF) is scheduled to have season-ending surgery next week to repair a torn ligament in his right knee.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Bradie James (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** ILB Jordon Dizon (DET) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Jordon Dizon (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Jordon Dizon (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Eric Alexander (NE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Eric Alexander (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Eric Alexander (NE) participated fully in Wednesday's walkthrough session (which is held at half speed and without pads).

*** Friday Update *** ILB Antonio Pierce (NYG) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Antonio Pierce (NYG) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Antonio Pierce (NYG) was back practicing Wednesday. "He was ready to go," LB Danny Clark said when asked how Pierce looked. "I'm sure he was a little hesitant in his reactions, but at the end of the day he's going to go out there and play his style of football."

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Patrick Bailey (PIT) has been promoted from the team's practice squad. The team released Donovan Woods to create a spot for Bailey.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Keyaron Fox (PIT) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Keyaron Fox (PIT) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Keyaron Fox (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Lofa Tatupu (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Lofa Tatupu (SEA) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Lofa Tatupu (SEA) practiced fully on Wednesday.

ILB Lofa Tatupu (SEA) suffered a concussion during Sunday night's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but HC Mike Holmgren says he should be okay for Week 8. "He came out of the concussion, the way the medical people would like to see him come out of it," Holmgren said. "I talked to him directly right after the game, and he was feeling much better. So I think he's going to be OK for this week."

*** Friday Update *** ILB Barrett Ruud (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Barrett Ruud (TB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Barrett Ruud (TB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

Outside Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** OLB Travis Laboy (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Thomas Davis (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Thomas Davis (CAR) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Thomas Davis (CAR) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Eric Henderson (CIN) has been called up from the practice squad to the team’s active roster.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Corey Mays (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Corey Mays (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Corey Mays (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

OLB Keith Rivers (CIN) has been placed on injured reserve with a broken jaw.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Shantee Orr (CLE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Shantee Orr (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Shantee Orr (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Kevin Burnett (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Kevin Burnett (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Kevin Burnett (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Greg Ellis (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Greg Ellis (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Greg Ellis (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Anthony Spencer (DAL) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Anthony Spencer (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Anthony Spencer (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Boss Bailey (DEN) will be lost for the season. Bailey needs microfracture surgery to repair the knee damage he has received throughout his playing career, and again Monday night.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Jamie Winborn (DEN) will assume the starting strong-side linebacker role with the team, now that linebacker Boss Bailey has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Gilbert Gardner (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Donnie Edwards (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Donnie Edwards (KC) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Donnie Edwards (KC) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Shawn Crable (NE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Shawn Crable (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Shawn Crable (NE) participated fully in Wednesday's walkthrough session (which is held at half speed and without pads).

*** Friday Update *** OLB Gerris Wilkinson (NYG) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Gerris Wilkinson (NYG) did not practice on Thursday. Wilkinson will not play in the team's Week 8 game, according to HC Tom Coughlin.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Calvin Pace (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Calvin Pace (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Calvin Pace (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jon Alston (OAK) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Jon Alston (OAK) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Jon Alston (OAK) did not practice on Wednesday.

OLB Robert Thomas (OAK) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jyles Tucker (SD) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Jyles Tucker (SD) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Jyles Tucker (SD) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Colin Allred (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Colin Allred (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

Cornerback

*** Friday Update *** CB Brent Grimes (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Brent Grimes (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB David Irons (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB David Irons (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Derrick Martin (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Derrick Martin (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Derrick Martin (BAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Chris McAlister (BAL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Chris McAlister (BAL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Chris McAlister (BAL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

CB Chris McAlister (BAL) HC John Harbaugh and Chris McAlister had differing accounts of why the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback was sitting on the bench for the majority of a 27-13 win over the Miami Dolphins. Addressing rampant rumors that McAlister had been benched for disciplinary reasons stemming from a violation of team rules, Harbaugh denied that was the case. Harbaugh said the issue was confined to McAlister's problematic right knee, which has plagued him all season. McAlister was not listed on the injury report, and appeared in only a handful of plays. Asked to specify the reason behind him not starting, McAlister had a terse answer: "Go ask the coach." On Monday, Harbaugh elaborated. "It's a football decision," Harbaugh said. "We're always going to put the best 11 players on the field for that situation. That's what we did [Sunday]. We had the corners out there in those situations that we wanted to have out there." Harbaugh would not say if McAlister would return to the starting lineup or not this week against the Raiders.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Samari Rolle (BAL) will not play in Week 8.

CB Samari Rolle (BAL) said his neck feels much better and he's hopeful of playing next week against the Oakland Raiders, but still has to be cleared by doctors for contact.

*** Friday Update *** CB Fabian Washington (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** CB Terrence McGee (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Terrence McGee (BUF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Terrence McGee (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Ashton Youboty (BUF) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Ashton Youboty (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Ashton Youboty (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Zackary Bowman (CHI) has been placed on the injured reserve list. Bowman sustained a biceps injury while making his NFL debut in last Sunday.

CB Zackary Bowman (CHI) will be forced to undergo surgery to repair a biceps injury that he sustained in the team's Week 7 game. He may miss the remainder of the season as a result.

CB Nathan Vasher (CHI) was sent to the hospital with a swollen infection near the area where he had wrist surgery. He was released Sunday afternoon after receiving treatment and antibiotics. After missing three games, Vasher will use the bye week to recover and aims to return in Week 9 against the Lions.

*** Friday Update *** CB Jamar Fletcher (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Jamar Fletcher (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Jamar Fletcher (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB David Jones (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Adam Jones (DAL) Commissioner Roger Goodell is leaving open the possibility that suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones could play again in the NFL, but made it clear the oft-troubled player must first work through his off-field issues. "He has not made good decisions," Goodell said. Goodell plans to determine the full length of the suspension after the Cowboys play Nov. 16 at Washington. He has said a lifetime ban remains a possibility. "If he can deal with whatever issues he may have, handle his responsibilities, make good decisions, then he may have an opportunity to play again in the league," Goodell said. "I'm frankly tired of talking about it right now."

CB Adam Jones (DAL) has entered an alcohol treatment center. Team owner Jerry Jones says that Jones checked into a facility "in another part of the country." The treatment plan is overseen by the NFL.

*** Friday Update *** CB Terence Newman (DAL) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Terence Newman (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Terence Newman (DAL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Champ Bailey (DEN) will be out four to six weeks with a torn right groin. Bailey pulled up lame late in the first half of Monday night's game while covering Patriots receiver Randy Moss. The Broncos new left cornerback will be rookie Jack Williams or fourth-year veteran Karl Paymah.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Al Harris (GB) plans to spend the bye week getting ready to play football again so he's ready for the Tennessee Titans in Week 9. "I feel great," Harris said before exiting for the team's five-day leave. "I'm going to go at it hard. My whole thing is get back into football shape. That's it, really. By the time the game comes around, I'll be totally healed. I'm cleared [medically] now. If we had a game this week, I'd play."

*** Thursday Update *** CB Dunta Robinson (HOU) should get an increased workload this week according to HC Gary Kubiak. "We'll put another play count on him. It'll definitely be higher than it was (against Detroit)," Kubiak said. "I'd like his play to come from base defense and nickel this week instead of just nickel."

*** Friday Update *** CB Kelvin Hayden (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Kelvin Hayden (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Marlin Jackson (IND) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Marlin Jackson (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Michael Lehan (MIA) has been placed on the injured reserve list.

*** Friday Update *** CB Michael Lehan (MIA) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Michael Lehan (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Lewis Sanders (NE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Lewis Sanders (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Lewis Sanders (NE) participated fully in Wednesday's walkthrough session (which is held at half speed and without pads).

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Antwain Spann (NE) has been elevated off the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

*** Friday Update *** CB Mike McKenzie (NO) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Mike McKenzie (NO) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Mike McKenzie (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Lito Sheppard (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Lito Sheppard (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Lito Sheppard (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Bryant McFadden (PIT) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Bryant McFadden (PIT) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Bryant McFadden (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

CB Bryant McFadden (PIT) underwent surgery on Monday to repair a broken forearm. He is expected to miss the team's next five games while he recovers from the procedure.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Deshea Townsend (PIT) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Antonio Cromartie (SD) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Antonio Cromartie (SD) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Nate Clements (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Nate Clements (SF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Nate Clements (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Walt Harris (SF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Walt Harris (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Allen Rossum (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Allen Rossum (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Tye Hill (STL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Tye Hill (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Tye Hill (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Nick Harper (TEN) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** CB Reynaldo Hill (TEN) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** CB Carlos Rogers (WAS) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 8.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Carlos Rogers (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Fred Smoot (WAS) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Fred Smoot (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Fred Smoot (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Shawn Springs (WAS) will not play in Week 8.

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

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

CB Shawn Springs (WAS) aggravated a strained calf during practice late in the week and did not play against Cleveland Sunday at FedEx Field. He is likely out at least two more games, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Springs went for an MRI exam Thursday after injuring the muscle late in practice and has a second-degree calf strain. Springs missed two games earlier this season with a sprained calf and played fewer reps than normal in the loss to St. Louis in Week 6.

Safety

*** Friday Update *** S Aaron Francisco (ARI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** S Aaron Francisco (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Dawan Landry (BAL) will not play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** S Chris Harris (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Chris Harris (CAR) was excused from Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Terrence Holt (CHI) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** S Kyries Hebert (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Kyries Hebert (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Kyries Hebert (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Mike Adams (CLE) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Mike Adams (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Mike Adams (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

S Daren Stone (DAL) was signed by the team. S Roy Williams was placed on the injured reserve list to create a spot for Stone.

*** Friday Update *** S Pat Watkins (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Pat Watkins (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

S Roy Williams (DAL) was placed on the injured reserve list after breaking his forearm again in Week 7.

*** Friday Update *** S Dwight Smith (DET) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Dwight Smith (DET) did not practice on Thursday. HC Rod Marinelli said in his press conference that FS Dwight Smith would miss about one or two weeks with a mild foot sprain.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Dwight Smith (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Dominique Barber (HOU) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Dominique Barber (HOU) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Dominique Barber (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Bob Sanders (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

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

S Tyrone Culver (MIA) has been signed by the team. S Chris Crocker was released to create a spot for Culver.

*** Friday Update *** S Joey Thomas (MIA) has been signed by the team.

S Madieu Williams (MIN) will make his season debut after the team's bye week, Nov. 2 against the Texans. Williams, who signed a six-year, $33 million free-agent contract in the offseason, suffered a neck injury early in training camp and has been working his way back. He was cleared for full contact in practice last week and said he feels ready to play. "I expect to play against Houston," he said. "That's the mindset going forward. Until something else changes between now and then, that's the approach I'm going to take." Rookie Tyrell Johnson replaced Williams and it is unknown who will start upon Williams' return.

S Rodney Harrison (NE) Harrison's season is over after tearing a quad muscle Monday night against the Broncos. The injury could also end the career of the 15-year veteran, whose contract expires at the end of the season.

*** Friday Update *** S Eric Smith (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Eric Smith (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Eric Smith (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Troy Polamalu (PIT) "As of right now, we anticipate [Polamalu] playing," HC Mike Tomlin said Tuesday. "Tests are favorable at this point. He's slated to practice [Wednesday]. We'll see how he goes." Polamalu did practice on Wednesday and isn't even listed on the team's practice report.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Dashon Goldson (SF) will not play in Week 8.

*** Friday Update *** S Michael Lewis (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Michael Lewis (SF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Mark Roman (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Mark Roman (SF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Mark Roman (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Todd Johnson (STL) will not play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** S Todd Johnson (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Todd Johnson (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Chris Horton (WAS) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 8.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** S LaRon Landry (WAS) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 8.

General Team News

TM Dallas Cowboys (DAL) Owner Jerry Jones said after Sunday's loss to the Rams that coach Wade Phillips' job is not in danger. "No, it is not," Jones said after Dallas' 34-14 loss to the Rams. "Emphatically - no. It's pretty obvious that we need to sit down and look at everything we're doing," Jones said. "That's not to be in any way interpreted as a change of any coaching or dramatic change. It really isn't about making a lot of changes people-wise, as much as it's about the change within the people."

*** Friday Update *** TM Kansas City Chiefs (KC) P Dustin Colquitt did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TM Kansas City Chiefs (KC) P Dustin Colquitt did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TM Kansas City Chiefs (KC) P Dustin Colquitt did not practice on Wednesday. The team claimed P Steve Weatherford off waivers from the New Orleans Saints.

TM New England Patriots (NE) The Patriots made roster moves on Monday including activating OL Stephen Neal off the PUP list. CB Mike Richardson has also been signed to the 53-man roster while OL Dan Connolly was released.

*** Friday Update *** TM New Orleans Saints (NO) There has been a "rash of positive tests under the steroid policy as a result of players taking water pills to lose weight," a highly-placed NFL source said. The source told FOX 31's Josina Anderson Friday morning that New Orleans Saints' RB Deuce McAllister and DE Will Smith were included in the web of positive tests. "There are about six to ten overall positive tests. Three to four of them are from the Saints organization alone including McAllister and Smith" per the source. The source also told Anderson there were no Denver Broncos players that were a part of this group. McAllister and Smith are expected to play in Week 8 despite their names being among a group of players to test positive for a substance banned by the NFL. The league and the Saints haven't commented on the reports, but it appears certain McAllister and Smith will play in Sunday's game against the Chargers at Wembley Stadium. Even if McAllister and Smith face possible suspensions, it wouldn't happen before Sunday's game.

TM New Orleans Saints (NO) HC Sean Payton announced Monday that the team signed P Ben Graham to replace Steve "Wristwatch" Weatherford.

*** Wednesday Update *** TM San Francisco 49ers (SF) GM Scott McCloughan announced on Tuesday that offensive line coach George Warhop has been fired. He will be replaced by former co-offensive line coach Chris Foerster.

TM San Francisco 49ers (SF) HC Mike Nolan has been fired by the 49ers. He will be replaced by current assistant coach Mike Singletary.

*** Friday Update *** TM Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) LS Andrew Economos practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 8.

*** Thursday Update *** TM Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) LS Andrew Economos practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TM Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) LS Andrew Economos partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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