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Quarterback

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB Matt Lawrence (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Jamal Lewis (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Lawrence Vickers (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Felix Jones (DAL) Rob Phillips, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Felix Jones (knee) said he will continue to wear a protective knee brace Week 10. Jones said, "The brace is there to 'protect and serve' me. I feel like it's getting better. It's always getting better. The knee is feeling a lot better when I run. Even though it doesn't really hurt, just the power that I get back." The team has noticed improvement in Jones, which is why head coach Wade Phillips said he would like to get Jones more offensive touches in the coming weeks.

Also, Gerry Fraley and Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, report Jones acknowledged that he probably will not be used as a kickoff returner in the team's Week 10 game. In the last three games, Jones has averaged only 21.4 yards on seven kickoff returns

*** Saturday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) has been downgraded to OUT and will not play Sunday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Darren McFadden (OAK) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Darren McFadden will play in Week 10, but he is unsure of what exactly his workload will be. "I don't know. It's a process you have to go through. You don't go to the bottom and jump right back to the top. You've got to go out there and work for it. Right now I'm just working myself back in," McFadden said.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) Don Benevento, of The News Journal, reports Eagles head coach Andy Reid said he will rotate RBs Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy during the team's Week 10 game. "He'll continue to rotate, and we'll just see how he does," Reid said of Westbrook. "I'm not going to just throw him in for the whole game." LeSean McCoy has done a nice job when he's been called on, so that gives us some flexibility.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports Clinton Portis still is experiencing effects after suffering a concussion, stirring questions about whether he might sit out the remainder of the season.

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Terrell Owens (BUF) The Associated Press reports Terrell Owens has declared himself ready to play in the team's Week 10 game after practicing Friday, Nov. 13. Owens said he fell asleep on his couch Monday, Nov. 9, after practice, and woke up feeling stiff the next morning. He was held out of practice during the week, and the team said he had a strained hip. "Earlier in the week it was painful, but I knew I would be ready," Owens said. "My couch is very comfortable, so it's easy to fall asleep on. [But] I don't know if it was the couch."

*** Saturday Update *** WR Chansi Stuckey (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Brandon Tate (NE) has been placed on Injured Reserve so his season is over according to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Javon Walker (OAK) Steve Corkran, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Javon Walker, who has asked for his release from the team, believes he is in his prime and can help another NFL team. "That would be nice," Walker said, "because, the thing about it is, it's not that I can't play. I can play. From everyone who sees me at practice, I still got it going on."

*** Saturday Update *** WR Antonio Bryant (TB) did not travel with the team and won't play Sunday.

Tight End

*** Saturday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** TE Michael Gaines (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** TE Steve Heiden (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** TE Robert Royal (CLE) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** TE Jason Witten (DAL) Gerry Fraley and Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, report Jason Witten is averaging just 8.9 yards per reception this season despite leading the team with 44 catches. Witten's longest reception is 22 yards. Witten also has been targeted 13 times on third down and has converted 13 first downs. "I feel like we're not getting those plays down the field as much for whatever reason," Witten said. "I don't think there's one thing that you can look at and say that's what's triggering it, but a lot of it is underneath [passes]."

Kicker

Offensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) C Hank Fraley practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

G Rex Hadnot partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

C Alex Mack practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10..

Defensive Tackle

*** Saturday Update *** DT Haloti Ngata (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

Defensive End

*** Saturday Update *** DE David Bowens (CLE) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

Inside Linebacker

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Dannell Ellerbe (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Ray Lewis (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

Outside Linebacker

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Jarret Johnson (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Joey Porter (MIA) will miss Sunday's game not because of injury but because coach Tony Sparano is benching him. The official line is that Porter is out because of "coach's decision."

According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, with Porter out for the game the Dolphins are likely to start Charlie Anderson at weakside outside linebacker or move Jason Taylor from the strong side to the weak side and start Matt Roth on the strong side.

Cornerback

*** Saturday Update *** CB Chris Carr (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Fabian Washington (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Lardarius Webb (BAL) did not practice on Saturday due to illness and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Coye Francies (CLE) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Cortland Finnegan (TEN) Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports the NFL has fined Cortland Finnegan $5,000 for a facemask tackle in Week 9.

Safety

*** Saturday Update *** S Haruki Nakamura (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** S Eugene Wilson (HOU) John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the NFL has fined Eugene Wilson $5,000 for a hit on Indianapolis Colts TE Dallas Clark in Week 9.

*** Saturday Update *** S Eric Weddle (SD) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports Eric Weddle has been fined $7,500 for a helmet-to-helmet hit Week 9.

General Team News

*** Saturday Update *** TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) The Associated Press reports Browns head coach Eric Mangini defended the way he runs his practices following comments made by RB Jamal Lewis in which he said Mangini overworks his players. Mangini maintains his practices are not any longer or more physical than ones he's conducted in the past. "I feel good about the way we practice, the time we practice," Mangini said. "Two hours of work on the field is a very reasonable time. The only time that practices are extended is if we don't execute something the right way."

*** Saturday Update *** TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) P Dave Zastudil partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Saturday Update *** TM New York Giants (NYG) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports Ahmad Bradshaw, CB Kevin Dockery and LB Clint Sintim have each been fined $5,000 for separate actions Week 9. Bradshaw was fined for a personal foul chop block. Dockery was fined for "unnecessarily striking his opponent" when he ran into a San Diego Chargers' punt returner trying to make a fair catch. Sintim was fined for a late hit on Chargers QB Philip Rivers.


All the news

Quarterback

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matt Leinart (ARI) Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Matt Leinart said he is still confident in his abilities despite having his only pass intercepted in Week 9. "In no way have I lost confidence in my ability. I've done so much to get to this point to be prepared. It was a bad throw and that happens," Leinart said.

*** Friday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Trent Edwards (BUF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

ESPN.com reports Trent Edwards said he will start in Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans.

QB Trent Edwards (BUF) CBSSports.com reports Trent Edwards believes he will be able to play in Week 10. "I should be cleared and ready to go so I'm excited that I'll be able to help the team out in whatever capacity I can," Edwards said.

*** Friday Update *** QB Jay Cutler (CHI) ESPN.com reports Jay Cutler was fined $20,000 Friday, Nov. 13, for abusive conduct toward an official during the team's game against the Arizona Cardinals Nov. 8.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Brady Quinn (CLE) The Associated Press reports Browns head coach Eric Mangini has named Brady Quinn the team's starting quarterback for Week 10. Mangini would like to stick with Quinn for the remainder of the season.

QB Brady Quinn (CLE) Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Browns are expected to name Brady Quinn the team's starting quarterback for Week 10, according to two sources. The Browns, however, are not making an official announcement regarding their quarterback situation until Wednesday, Nov. 11. One team source said Quinn and Derek Anderson were informed of the decision last week, though neither has acknowledged he was informed of head coach Eric Mangini's decision. Another team official said Tuesday, Nov. 10, that he did not have any knowledge of Mangini delivering the news to his quarterbacks. Two other sources said they expected Quinn to be named starter.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) Calvin Watkins, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Tony Romo said he is getting more comfortable with WR Roy Williams. "I was comfortable with him a week ago," Romo said. "It's about improving every day. [Just] because in the game it looked better, it didn't mean that we hadn't been practicing a certain way or that we weren't improving on the practice field."

*** Thursday Update *** QB Kyle Orton (DEN) Frank Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Kyle Orton said the offense needs more big plays to have more success. "We have also got to find a way to make some bigger plays, no question about it," Orton said. "It's tough to always rely on eight-, 10-play drives to score points, but it would be great to find ways to score in three- or four-play drives."

*** Friday Update *** QB Matthew Stafford (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matthew Stafford (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matthew Stafford (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** QB Aaron Rodgers (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Aaron Rodgers (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Aaron Rodgers (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** QB Jim Sorgi (IND) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to be available to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Jim Sorgi (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Jim Sorgi (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** QB Brett Favre (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Brett Favre (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice. "I think I'll be fine," said Favre, who was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday because of what is now listed as a hip/groin injury by the Vikings. "That's something that, for me, I've always said you have to have muscles to pull them. Either that's a sign of old age or I'm developing muscles for the first time in my career.

"It was a concern for the (Packers) game. I made it through. With a week's rest I think I'll be fine, but I'm not going to make a bigger issue than it is. It's kind of a new thing for me. Play 18-some-odd years and not have anything like that. That probably worried me more than anything."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Brett Favre (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced fully on Wednesday.

QB Michael Vick (PHI) The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Michael Vick said during an interview with NBC that returning to the team next season would be hard and said he "won't be a wildcat guy". The Eagles signed Vick to a $1.6 million contract for 2009, with a team option for the second year at $5.2 million. "It would be an everyday struggle. But I would have to take that time to hone my skills and get better. I'm excited about the opportunity I have moving forward whether it's with Philadelphia or another team," Vick said.

The Associated Press reports former NFL head coach Tony Dungy said Vick could wind up playing for the Buffalo Bills after this season. Dungy confirmed Sunday, Nov. 8, that the Bills did talk with Vick while he was a free agent. "I told Michael to just worry about this year," Dungy said. "It's technically up to Philadelphia. If they want him back, he has to stay there, but I think a dark horse is Buffalo. They talked originally. There was some communication there. I think that could be a good spot.'

Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports Bills WR Lee Evans does not think Vick would be a good fit with the team next season. "Probably not. I love him as a player and everything that he's done for the league, but I don't think it'll be anything we'll aggressively go after," Evans said.

On the other hand, Graham reports Bills SS Donte Whitner said he would encourage the team to pursue Vick if he were to become available. "I believe that Michael Vick would be a good fit, and I would encourage whoever to bring Michael Vick in," Whitner said.

Officially, the Bills issued a statement Monday, Nov. 9, regarding any potential interest in Vick. "He is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and we have no comment on it," the statement read.

Finally, in unrelated news, the Associated Press reports a federal appeals court is backing the judge who ruled against the NFL and let Vick keep more than $16 million in roster bonuses from the Atlanta Falcons. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday, Nov. 10, affirmed Judge David Doty's order saying Vick had already earned the bonuses before his dogfighting conviction, so the money wasn't subject to forfeiture. After Doty ruled in the Vick bonus case, the NFL accused him of bias and sought to end his oversight of its contract with the players union. The appeals court says the contract should remain under Doty's oversight.

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (TB) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** QB Jason Campbell (WAS) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Jason Campbell (WAS) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Jason Campbell (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

QB Jason Campbell (WAS) The Associated Press reports Jason Campbell will remain the team's starting quarterback heading into Week 10 against the Denver Broncos despite his ankle injury against Atlanta.

Running Back

*** Friday Update *** RB Jerious Norwood (ATL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jerious Norwood (ATL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jerious Norwood (ATL) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jason Snelling (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jason Snelling (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Matt Lawrence (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** RB Corey McIntyre (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Corey McIntyre (BUF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Corey McIntyre (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Tony Fiammetta (CAR) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Tony Fiammetta (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Tony Fiammetta (CAR) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brad Hoover (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Brad Hoover (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brad Hoover (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jonathan Stewart (CAR) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jonathan Stewart (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jonathan Stewart (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 10. He will be a game-time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

Andrew Mason, of Panthers.com, reports Williams (knee) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 11, because he "kind of tweaked" his knee, according to head coach John Fox. Fox added that it was something that would be evaluated day-to-day.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Garrett Wolfe (CHI) Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said Garrett Wolfe could miss the rest of the season because of his lacerated kidney.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Garrett Wolfe (CHI) will not play Thursday night.

RB Garrett Wolfe (CHI) Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Garrett Wolfe was taken to a hospital during the team's Week 9 game with a lacerated kidney. He did not practice on Tuesday is will likely miss multiple weeks of action.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Cedric Benson (CIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Cedric Benson (CIN) was excused from a portion of Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jeremi Johnson (CIN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jeremi Johnson (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

*** Saturday Update *** RB Jamal Lewis (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

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

Also, the Associated Press reports Lewis said he believes head coach Eric Mangini is pushing the players too hard and wearing them out. Lewis also said he is frustrated with the losses the team is suffering.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Lawrence Vickers (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Marion Barber (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Marion Barber (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Marion Barber (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Felix Jones (DAL) Rob Phillips, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Felix Jones (knee) said he will continue to wear a protective knee brace Week 10. Jones said, "The brace is there to 'protect and serve' me. I feel like it's getting better. It's always getting better. The knee is feeling a lot better when I run. Even though it doesn't really hurt, just the power that I get back." The team has noticed improvement in Jones, which is why head coach Wade Phillips said he would like to get Jones more offensive touches in the coming weeks.

Also, Gerry Fraley and Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, report Jones acknowledged that he probably will not be used as a kickoff returner in the team's Week 10 game. In the last three games, Jones has averaged only 21.4 yards on seven kickoff returns

*** Friday Update *** RB Felix Jones (DAL) Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said Felix Jones will get more offensive touches as he gets healthier.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jerome Felton (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jerome Felton (DET) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jerome Felton (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Korey Hall (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) practiced fully on Friday, Nov. 13. He is not on the injury report for Week 10 and will play.

*** Friday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

RB Jamaal Charles (KC) Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Jamaal Charles and Kolby Smith combined to average more than five yards per carry in Week 9. However, the team gave the tandem the football only 10 times during the game. The Chiefs ran a total of 12 running plays, while QB Matt Cassel threw 39 times. The Chiefs' opponent, the Jacksonville Jaguars, surprised the team by playing mostly a 4-3 defense during the game. "It wasn't what we practiced against," head coach Todd Haley said. "I thought for the most part we had an idea of what was going on. [The offensive imbalance] was all predicated [on the defense]. On a lot of our runs, there was a lot of pressure coming. They were bringing safeties from both edges, run blitzes we call them."

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kolby Smith (KC) Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Chiefs head coach Todd Haley would not rule out the possibility of Kolby Smith starting in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings running backs coach Eric Bieniemy said RB Adrian Peterson has been working on becoming patient when running so he can allow holes to open up. "Trust me. He's done an outstanding job of being more patient," Bieniemy said. "Is he there? Not yet. He still has a long way to go. But that's part of the process."

*** Saturday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) has been downgraded to OUT and will not play Sunday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (NE) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Danny Ware (NYG) Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports the Giants coaches would like to have Danny Ware to be the third-down back for the rest of the season because they think he can be a key to their season.

RB Leon Washington (NYJ) Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports Leon Washington has already begun rehab and the team expects a full recovery. "Leon is special," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. "Our focus is getting him back to where he was. With Leon's work ethic, we expect a complete recovery. We're going to give him everything he needs. Our expectation is Leon will be here for a long time."

*** Saturday Update *** RB Darren McFadden (OAK) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Darren McFadden will play in Week 10, but he is unsure of what exactly his workload will be. "I don't know. It's a process you have to go through. You don't go to the bottom and jump right back to the top. You've got to go out there and work for it. Right now I'm just working myself back in," McFadden said.

*** Friday Update *** RB Darren McFadden (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Darren McFadden (OAK) practiced fully on Thursday and is expected to start in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Darren McFadden (OAK) practiced fully on Wednesday.

RB Darren McFadden (OAK) Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Darren McFadden was limited in practice Monday, Nov. 9, but is expected to play in Week 10, according to head coach Tom Cable.

*** Friday Update *** RB Leonard Weaver (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Leonard Weaver (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Leonard Weaver (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) Don Benevento, of The News Journal, reports Eagles head coach Andy Reid said he will rotate RBs Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy during the team's Week 10 game. "He'll continue to rotate, and we'll just see how he does," Reid said of Westbrook. "I'm not going to just throw him in for the whole game." LeSean McCoy has done a nice job when he's been called on, so that gives us some flexibility.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10. Asked what Westbrook was listed for Sunday's game, Eagles coach Andy Reid said, "Playing."

"I'm feeling a lot better," Westbrook said. "I'm ready to go."

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

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

RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) NFL.com reports Eagles head coach Andy Reid said the team will continue to be cautious with Brian Westbrook. The running back began experiencing symptoms of a mild headache Friday, Nov. 6. "I know this: if he has [headaches], then I'm obviously going to go on the conservative side of that," Reid said. "He had tests done, and everything else. Try to take every precautionary measure possible. But I'm not going to stick him out there if he has the headaches, even if the tests were positive."

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Eagles head coach Andy Reid was noncommittal when asked whether Westbrook (out with a concussion) will play in Week 10. "We'll just see how he does this next week," Reid said.

However, Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Reid said Westbrook's surgically repaired right ankle was bothering him again, and that it was the reason he was held out of practice Friday, Nov. 6. "Brian had some work done on his ankle, so if he doesn't go on Wednesday, that would be the cause unless something crazy [happens] with his concussion," Reid said Monday, Nov. 9. "He had a little bit of swelling, so he had some work done." Exactly what 'work done' meant was not clear. Reid said Westbrook did not have arthroscopic surgery again and was not held out of Week 9 because of the ankle pain. "The reason he didn't play was strictly because of the headache," Reid said.

*** Friday Update *** RB Carey Davis (PIT) will not play in Week 10.

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

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

RB Carey Davis (PIT) Chuck Finder, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Carey Davis likely will not play in Week 10 after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 9.

*** Friday Update *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

Also, Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports Tomlinson might be closing out his final season with the Chargers.

*** Friday Update *** RB Julius Jones (SEA) Eric D. Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seahawks head coach Jim Mora is seeing progress in Julius Jones. Mora said, "I think there's been some real improvement in Julius that's not necessarily evident to the naked eye when you're watching the game for any of us - coaches on the side, fans in the stands or you guys in the press box. But when you go back and look at the film you notice some things that he's doing a lot better, and he's starting to pick up the scheme. He's seeing things much better. I think he's understanding where the cuts are going to be much better. I feel like he's gaining more yards after contact than he was earlier in the year. So those are some of the things that I think he's doing well. And then his pass protection has improved."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Glen Coffee (SF) will not play Thursday night.

RB Glen Coffee (SF) Matt Barrows, of The Sacramento Bee, reports Glen Coffee will miss the team's Week 10 game on Thursday, Nov. 12, because of a concussion, according to head coach Mike Singletary.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Frank Gore (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

RB Frank Gore (SF) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Michael Robinson (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

RB Michael Robinson (SF) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Clifton Smith (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Derrick Ward (TB) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** RB Javon Ringer (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Javon Ringer (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Javon Ringer (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB LenDale White (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Ladell Betts (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ladell Betts (WAS) did not practice on Thursday as he sat out with an ankle injury. The team desperately needs him as Clinton Portis was ruled out for Sunday's game. The word is that he's still expected to start but let's see what he's able to do in practice Friday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ladell Betts (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Ladell Betts (WAS) The Associated Press reports Ladell Betts has a sprained ankle, but he is expected to start in Week 10 if Clinton Portis is inactive (as expected) with a concussion.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports Clinton Portis still is experiencing effects after suffering a concussion, stirring questions about whether he might sit out the remainder of the season.

*** Friday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) will not play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday. According to coach Jim Zorn, Portis is "very, very doubtful."

RB Clinton Portis (WAS) Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports Clinton Portis still has a headache and does not remember the play on which he was hurt. Head coach Jim Zorn has said Portis is doubtful for Week 10.

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

WR Anquan Boldin (ARI) CBSSports.com reports Anquan Boldin was upset he was inactive for the team's Week 9 game. Boldin found out he was inactive by returning to his locker after warming up in shorts and a t-shirt and discovering all his equipment had been removed. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Solider Field's turf led to the decision, but Boldin didn't buy it. "It wasn't the field [condition] or anything like that," Boldin added.

However, Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Whisenhunt said he told WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) he would sit out the game. Whisenhunt stated he turned in the list of inactive players to officials just before the deadline, and then approached Anquan Boldin at his locker and told him he wasn't playing. Two witnesses to the exchange said Boldin would not look at the coach during the conversation.

*** Friday Update *** WR Steve Breaston (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Sean Morey (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Sean Morey (ARI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Sean Morey (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brian Finneran (ATL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brian Finneran (ATL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brian Finneran (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Roddy White (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Roddy White (ATL) was limited again in Thursday's practice with his knee. This is similar to last week where he missed time but played in the game. We don't have any reason to believe this week will be different.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Roddy White (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (BAL) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR James Hardy (BUF) Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the Bills have activated James Hardy from the Physically Unable to Perform list.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Terrell Owens (BUF) The Associated Press reports Terrell Owens has declared himself ready to play in the team's Week 10 game after practicing Friday, Nov. 13. Owens said he fell asleep on his couch Monday, Nov. 9, after practice, and woke up feeling stiff the next morning. He was held out of practice during the week, and the team said he had a strained hip. "Earlier in the week it was painful, but I knew I would be ready," Owens said. "My couch is very comfortable, so it's easy to fall asleep on. [But] I don't know if it was the couch."

*** Friday Update *** WR Terrell Owens (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Terrell Owens (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Terrell Owens (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Roscoe Parrish (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Andre Caldwell (CIN) did not practice on Friday due to illness but is still expected to play in Week 10.

WR Chris Henry (CIN) The Bengals placed Chris Henry on the Injured Reserve List Monday, Nov. 9. He underwent surgery Monday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chad Ochocinco (CIN) Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports the NFL has fined Chad Ochocinco $20,000 for pretending to bribe an official for a favorable call.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Chansi Stuckey (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chansi Stuckey (CLE) did not practice on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Chansi Stuckey (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Marshall (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) practiced fully on Wednesday.

WR Calvin Johnson (DET) Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News, reports Calvin Johnson said he is fine with QB Matthew Stafford. Television cameras caught a visibly frustrated Johnson coming off the field a number of times Week 9, and there was one point where Stafford and Johnson had a cold exchange on the sideline. Stafford appeared like he was trying to talk to Johnson, but Johnson seemed to ignore him. Johnson said, "There is no problem with us. People are just blowing that out of proportion."

*** Friday Update *** WR Jake Allen (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jake Allen (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jake Allen (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jordy Nelson (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jordy Nelson (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jordy Nelson (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chris Chambers (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Chris Chambers (KC) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chris Chambers (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Darius Reynaud (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Darius Reynaud (MIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Darius Reynaud (MIN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Julian Edelman (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Julian Edelman (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Julian Edelman (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Randy Moss (NE) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Brandon Tate (NE) has been placed on Injured Reserve so his season is over according to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Tate (NE) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brandon Tate (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Tate (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Marques Colston (NO) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Marques Colston (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Marques Colston (NO) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness.

*** Friday Update *** WR Lance Moore (NO) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Lance Moore (NO) did not practice on Thursday.

WR Braylon Edwards (NYJ) Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports the Jets have been pleased with Braylon Edwards on and off the field thus far and are hoping to re-sign him this offseason. Edwards will be a restricted free agent after the season minus a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Edwards is expected to seek a long-term deal in the neighborhood of $9 million per season. However, as a restricted free agent, the Jets could play hard ball and sign Edwards to a one-year, $5.5 million deal and retain his rights. "I think when Braylon came here he was looking for a fresh start," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. "We had a great talk and he has really lived up to what we talked about. We're really happy with him both on and off the field. Braylon is a part of our team now and we expect him to be in the future. After the season, we'll sit down and talk. We hope he's with us for years to come."

*** Friday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brad Smith (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Wallace Wright (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Wallace Wright (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Wallace Wright (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Nick Miller (OAK) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Nick Miller (OAK) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Nick Miller (OAK) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chaz Schilens (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Chaz Schilens (OAK) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chaz Schilens (OAK) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Javon Walker (OAK) Steve Corkran, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Javon Walker, who has asked for his release from the team, believes he is in his prime and can help another NFL team. "That would be nice," Walker said, "because, the thing about it is, it's not that I can't play. I can play. From everyone who sees me at practice, I still got it going on."

*** Friday Update *** WR Javon Walker (OAK) will not play in Week 10.

Steve Corkran, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Walker has asked the Raiders for his release.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Javon Walker (OAK) suffered a hamstring injury during practice Thursday, Nov. 12 and was unable to finish.

*** Friday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) will not play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) will not play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR DeSean Jackson (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jeremy Maclin (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jeremy Maclin (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jeremy Maclin (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

WR Nate Burleson (SEA) Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times, reports Nate Burleson guaranteed during an interview that the Seahawks will win in Week 10. "I don't want to give anybody bulletin board material, but I do believe it was [former NFL head coach Herman Edwards]: We play to win the game. Period. So, we're going on the road to play a football game, and we're gonna win. I don't care what you say. People can print in the paper, they can send it to the team's we're playing. But they know just like we know, we're going to win the game," Burleson said.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Isaac Bruce (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and is questionable to play Thursday night.

WR Isaac Bruce (SF) Matt Barrows, of The Sacramento Bee, reports 49ers head coach Mike Singletary revealed Monday, Nov. 9, that Isaac Bruce has been nursing a sore ankle.

In more bad news for Bruce, Barrows also reports Singletary hinted Monday, Nov. 9, that the team could be going with a youth movement at wide receiver. Singletary said he and his staff would meet in the coming weeks to figure out the best combination of receivers.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Jason Hill (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

WR Jason Hill (SF) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Jones (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Antonio Bryant (TB) did not travel with the team and won't play Sunday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Antonio Bryant (TB) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Antonio Bryant (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Antonio Bryant (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

WR Antonio Bryant (TB) Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Antonio Bryant said it was not his decision to sit out the team's Week 9 game, and indicated doctors and coaches overruled him. It is too early to say if Bryant will be available for Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Justin Gage (TEN) will not play in Week 10.

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

Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Gage suffered multiple fractures of small bones in his back in Week 9 and likely will not play in Week 10. Head coach Jeff Fisher said Gage will not need surgery but does not know how long Gage will be out.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Justin Gage (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

Tight End

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Patrick (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ben Patrick (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ben Patrick (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) practiced fully on Friday.

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

*** Thursday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Shawn Nelson (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Shawn Nelson (BUF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Shawn Nelson (BUF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Dante Rosario (CAR) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Dante Rosario (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Dante Rosario (CAR) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Desmond Clark (CHI) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

TE Desmond Clark (CHI) partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** TE Michael Gaines (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** TE Michael Gaines (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Michael Gaines (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** TE Steve Heiden (CLE) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** TE Steve Heiden (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice.

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

*** Saturday Update *** TE Robert Royal (CLE) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** TE Robert Royal (CLE) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Robert Royal (CLE) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Saturday Update *** TE Jason Witten (DAL) Gerry Fraley and Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, report Jason Witten is averaging just 8.9 yards per reception this season despite leading the team with 44 catches. Witten's longest reception is 22 yards. Witten also has been targeted 13 times on third down and has converted 13 first downs. "I feel like we're not getting those plays down the field as much for whatever reason," Witten said. "I don't think there's one thing that you can look at and say that's what's triggering it, but a lot of it is underneath [passes]."

*** Friday Update *** TE Jermichael Finley (GB) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Jermichael Finley (GB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Jermichael Finley (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Ernest Wilford (JAX) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ernest Wilford (JAX) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ernest Wilford (JAX) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Anthony Fasano (MIA) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Anthony Fasano (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Anthony Fasano (MIA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Chris Baker (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Watson (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Ben Watson (NE) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ben Watson (NE) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Tony Stewart (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Tony Stewart (OAK) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Tony Stewart (OAK) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Antonio Gates (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Antonio Gates (SD) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Antonio Gates (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Vernon Davis (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

TE Vernon Davis (SF) practiced fully on Tuesday.

Also, Brad Biggs, of the National Football Post, reports Vernon Davis said he believes the 49ers can handle the Chicago Bears defensive line and linebackers in Week 10. "I think we can destroy their guys up front. I don't see anything spectacular about their front line. Their LBs, I think we can handle them pretty well. I like [DE Adewale Ogunleye], I think he's performing well for them, but he's the only guy I like in their line," Davis said.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Delanie Walker (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

TE Delanie Walker (SF) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** TE Chris Cooley (WAS) will not play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Chris Cooley (WAS) will not play in Week 10.

Kicker

*** Friday Update *** PK Steve Hauschka (BAL) Edward Lee, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said he still believes in Steven Hauschka even though he has missed two important field goals in the last three games. "Steve is a talented kicker," Harbaugh said. "For the most part, he's kicked well. He's had a couple of misses that we'd like to have had back. I'm sure he would have liked to have them back."

PK Steve Hauschka (BAL) Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Ravens worked out free-agent PKs Billy Cundiff (formerly of the Browns) and Mike Nugent (formerly of the Buccaneers) Tuesday, Nov. 10.

*** Friday Update *** PK John Kasay (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** PK John Kasay (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK John Kasay (CAR) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** PK Adam Vinatieri (IND) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Adam Vinatieri (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Adam Vinatieri (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** PK Garrett Hartley (NO) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Garrett Hartley (NO) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Garrett Hartley (NO) practiced fully on Wednesday.

Offensive Line

*** Friday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) T Mike Gandy partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

G Reggie Wells practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) T Mike Gandy did not practice on Thursday.

G Reggie Wells practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) T Mike Gandy did not practice on Wednesday.

G Reggie Wells practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) T Sam Baker partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Saturday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Jared Gaither practiced fully on Friday.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Jamon Meredith partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

T Jonathan Scott practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Jamon Meredith partially participated in Thursday's practice.

T Jonathan Scott practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Jamon Meredith partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Jonathan Scott practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) C Jonathan Luigs did not practice on Friday due to illness but is still expected to play in Week 10.

G Evan Mathis did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) G Evan Mathis did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) G Evan Mathis did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) C Hank Fraley practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

G Rex Hadnot partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

C Alex Mack practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10..

*** Friday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) C Hank Fraley practiced fully on Friday.

G Rex Hadnot partially participated in Friday's practice.

C Alex Mack practiced fully on Friday.

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

C Alex Mack practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) C Andre Gurode practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) C Andre Gurode partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) C Andre Gurode did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) T Ryan Harris will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) T Ryan Harris did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Allen Barbre practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

T Mark Tauscher will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Allen Barbre practiced fully on Thursday.

T Mark Tauscher did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Allen Barbre partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Mark Tauscher did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) C Wade Smith practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) C Wade Smith partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) C Wade Smith partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) G Justin Smiley did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) G Justin Smiley did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) T Lydon Murtha partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

G Justin Smiley did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) C Dan Koppen partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

T Matt Light partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) C Dan Koppen did not practice on Thursday.

T Matt Light did not practice on Thursday..

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) C Dan Koppen did not practice on Wednesday.

T Matt Light did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) C Jonathan Goodwin partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

T Zach Strief partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 10.

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

T Zach Strief did not practice on Thursday due to illness.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Zach Strief did not practice on Wednesday due to illness.

*** Friday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Damien Woody practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Damien Woody practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) G Robert Gallery practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

T Cornell Green practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) G Robert Gallery practiced fully on Thursday.

T Cornell Green practiced fully on Thursday..

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) G Robert Gallery practiced fully on Wednesday.

T Cornell Green practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Jason Peters practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Thursday.

T Jason Peters did not practice on Thursday.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Thursday.

T Jason Peters did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Wednesday.

T Jason Peters did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) G Trai Essex did not practice on Wednesday due to illness.

*** Friday Update *** OL San Diego Chargers (SD) C Nick Hardwick will not play in Week 10.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** OL San Diego Chargers (SD) C Nick Hardwick took part in the Wednesday practice, but the sense now is that he's quite likely to go again Thursday and Friday and play Sunday, though head coach Norv Turner would only say Hardwick is "closer" to game-ready. Hardwick sustained an ankle injury in the season-opener and had surgery.

*** Friday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) T Sean Locklear practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

C Chris Spencer practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) T Sean Locklear practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) T Sean Locklear practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) G David Baas practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

T Joe Staley will not play Thursday night.

OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) G David Baas practiced fully on Tuesday.

T Joe Staley will not play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) G Jacob Bell practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

G Richie Incognito will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) G Jacob Bell practiced fully on Thursday.

G Richie Incgonito did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) G Jacob Bell practiced fully on Wednesday.

G Richie Incgonito did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) G Davin Joseph practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) G Davin Joseph partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) T Mike Otto practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

T David Stewart practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) T Mike Otto partially participated in Thursday's practice.

T David Stewart did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) T Mike Otto practiced fully on Wednesday.

T David Stewart will not play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Stephon Heyer partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

T Mike Williams will not play in Week 10.

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

T Mike Williams will not play in Week 10.

OL Washington Redskins (WAS) The Associated Press reports T Mike Williams will miss two to four weeks after tearing a ligament in his ankle in Week 9. He will see a specialist, but does not expect to need surgery. There is a possibility that the team will place Williams on Injured Reserve.

In related news, the AP also reports T Stephon Heyer will move back to right tackle and T Levi Jones will start at left tackle in Week 10, according to head coach Jim Zorn.

Defensive Tackle

*** Friday Update *** DT Thomas Johnson (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Thomas Johnson (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Thomas Johnson (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** DT Haloti Ngata (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** DT Haloti Ngata (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Haloti Ngata (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Kyle Williams (BUF) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Kyle Williams (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Kyle Williams (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Tommie Harris (CHI) ESPN.com reports the NFL has fined Tommie Harris $7,500 for unnecessarily punching Cardinals G Taitusi Lutui in Week 9.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Tommie Harris (CHI) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports Harris will not be suspended for punching Cardinals G Taitusi Lutui in Week 9, according to a league source. Harris may be fined for the incident.

DT Tommie Harris (CHI) partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Tank Johnson (CIN) did not practice on Friday due to illness but is still expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** DT Joe Cohen (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Joe Cohen (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Joe Cohen (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Sammie Lee Hill (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** DT Grady Jackson (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DT John Henderson (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DT John Henderson (JAX) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Paul Soliai (MIA) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Paul Soliai (MIA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Paul Soliai (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Ron Brace (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** DT Sedrick Ellis (NO) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Sedrick Ellis (NO) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Brodrick Bunkley (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Mike Patterson (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Mike Patterson (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Mike Patterson (PHI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Travis Johnson (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Travis Johnson (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo (SD) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** DT C.J. Ah You (STL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DT C.J. Ah You (STL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT C.J. Ah You (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Defensive End

*** Friday Update *** DE Kenny Iwebema (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Kenny Iwebema (ARI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Kenny Iwebema (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Kroy Biermann (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** DE Aaron Schobel (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** 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 Julius Peppers (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Julius Peppers (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Julius Peppers (CAR) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Robert Geathers (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Robert Geathers (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Robert Geathers (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Frostee Rucker (CIN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Saturday Update *** DE David Bowens (CLE) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** DE David Bowens (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DE David Bowens (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Kenyon Coleman (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Kenyon Coleman (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Ryan McBean (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Ryan McBean (DEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Ryan McBean (DEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Jason Hunter (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Jason Hunter (DET) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jason Hunter (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Dewayne White (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Cullen Jenkins (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Cullen Jenkins (GB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Jarvis Green (NE) will not play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Ty Warren (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Ty Warren (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Ty Warren (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Shaun Ellis (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Shaun Ellis (NYJ) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Shaun Ellis (NYJ) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Greg Ellis (OAK) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Greg Ellis (OAK) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Greg Ellis (OAK) did not practice on Wednesday.

CBSSports.com reports Ellis underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery last week, according to head coach Tom Cable. Cable still hasn't ruled Ellis out for Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** DE Victor Abiamiri (PHI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Victor Abiamiri (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Victor Abiamiri (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Travis Kirschke (PIT) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Travis Kirschke (PIT) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Travis Kirschke (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Demetric Evans (SF) will not play Thursday night.

DE Demetric Evans (SF) will not play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** DE Styles White (TB) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Styles White (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Styles White (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE William Hayes (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE William Hayes (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Jevon Kearse (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Jevon Kearse (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jevon Kearse (TEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

Inside Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** ILB Gerald Hayes (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Gerald Hayes (ARI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Gerald Hayes (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Curtis Lofton (ATL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Curtis Lofton (ATL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Curtis Lofton (ATL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Dannell Ellerbe (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Dannell Ellerbe (BAL) did not practice on Friday due to illness.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Dannell Ellerbe (BAL) did not practice on Thursday due to illness.

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Ray Lewis (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Ray Lewis (BAL) did not practice on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Ray Lewis (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

ILB Eric Barton (CLE) ClevelandBrowns.com reports the Browns have placed Eric Barton on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season due to a neck injury.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Jordon Dizon (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Jordon Dizon (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Jordon Dizon (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Larry Foote (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Larry Foote (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Larry Foote (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Brandon Chillar (GB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Brandon Chillar (GB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Brandon Chillar (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Jasper Brinkley (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Jasper Brinkley (MIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Jasper Brinkley (MIN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB E.J. Henderson (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB E.J. Henderson (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB E.J. Henderson (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Eric Alexander (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** ILB Marvin Mitchell (NO) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Marvin Mitchell (NO) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Marvin Mitchell (NO) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB James Farrior (PIT) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Kevin Burnett (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Kevin Burnett (SD) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Kevin Burnett (SD) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Tim Dobbins (SD) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Tim Dobbins (SD) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Takeo Spikes (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

ILB Takeo Spikes (SF) partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Jeremiah Trotter (TB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Rodrigues Wilson (TB) Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Buccaneers have placed Rod Wilson on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season. The nature of Wilson's injury was not announced. Adam Hayward could get some time as the backup middle linebacker with Wilson out.

Outside Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** OLB Chike Okeafor (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Chike Okeafor (ARI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Chike Okeafor (ARI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Jarret Johnson (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jarret Johnson (BAL) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Jarret Johnson (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Keith Ellison (BUF) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Keith Ellison (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Keith Ellison (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

OLB Thomas Davis (CAR) Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports Thomas Davis has a torn ACL in his right knee and will be out for the rest of the year, according to a team spokesman.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa (CHI) will not play Thursday night.

OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa (CHI) will not play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Keith Rivers (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Keith Rivers (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Keith Rivers (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB DeMarcus Ware (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Ernie Sims (DET) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Ernie Sims (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Ernie Sims (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

OLB Ernie Sims (DET) Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News, reports Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said the right hamstring injury Ernie Sims suffered Week 9 has the potential to be "fairly significant," pending more tests.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Aaron Kampman (GB) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Aaron Kampman (GB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Aaron Kampman (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

OLB Aaron Kampman (GB) The Associated Press reports Aaron Kampman played most of the team's Week 9 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a concussion before leaving in the fourth quarter. His availability for Week 10 is unknown.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Brady Poppinga (GB) will not play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Brady Poppinga (GB) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jovan Belcher (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Jovan Belcher (KC) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Jovan Belcher (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB David Herron (KC) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB David Herron (KC) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB David Herron (KC) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Mike Vrabel (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Joey Porter (MIA) will miss Sunday's game not because of injury but because coach Tony Sparano is benching him. The official line is that Porter is out because of "coach's decision."

According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, with Porter out for the game the Dolphins are likely to start Charlie Anderson at weakside outside linebacker or move Jason Taylor from the strong side to the weak side and start Matt Roth on the strong side.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Joey Porter (MIA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Joey Porter (MIA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Joey Porter (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Erik Walden (MIA) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Erik Walden (MIA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Erik Walden (MIA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Tully Banta-Cain (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Tully Banta-Cain (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Scott Fujita (NO) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Scott Fujita (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Scott Fujita (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

OLB Gerris Wilkinson (NYG) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports Gerris Wilkinson dislocated his right wrist during the team's Week 9 game, and his season could be over. He underwent surgery Monday, Nov. 9, and the team said the "normal recovery time for the surgery is six to eight weeks".

*** Friday Update *** OLB Vernon Gholston (NYJ) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Vernon Gholston (NYJ) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Vernon Gholston (NYJ) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Ricky Brown (OAK) will not play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Moise Fokou (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Moise Fokou (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Moise Fokou (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Moise Fokou (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Chris Gocong (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Chris Gocong (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Chris Gocong (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Akeem Jordan (PHI) will not play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Akeem Jordan (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

OLB Akeem Jordan (PHI) The Philadelphia Daily News reports Akeem Jordan has what head coach Andy Reid termed a "bone bruise" on his knee.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Shawne Merriman (SD) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Shawne Merriman (SD) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Shawne Merriman (SD) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Shaun Phillips (SD) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Shaun Phillips (SD) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Shaun Phillips (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jyles Tucker (SD) will not play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Jyles Tucker (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB David Thornton (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB David Thornton (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB David Thornton (TEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Cornerback

*** Friday Update *** CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ARI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Chris Carr (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** CB Chris Carr (BAL) did not practice on Friday due to illness.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Chris Carr (BAL) did not practice on Thursday due to illness.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Fabian Washington (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** CB Fabian Washington (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice.

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

*** Saturday Update *** CB Lardarius Webb (BAL) did not practice on Saturday due to illness and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** CB Terrence McGee (BUF) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Terrence McGee (BUF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Terrence McGee (BUF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Charles Tillman (CHI) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

CB Charles Tillman (CHI) partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Coye Francies (CLE) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** CB Coye Francies (CLE) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Coye Francies (CLE) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Allen Rossum (DAL) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Allen Rossum (DAL) did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Anthony Henry (DET) Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Anthony Henry remains in the doghouse. He has been practicing as a starter on special teams, but not on defense.

CB Jack Williams (DET) Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the Lions have been awarded free-agent CB Jack Williams (formerly of the Broncos) off waivers.

*** Friday Update *** CB Charles Woodson (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Charles Woodson (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Kelvin Hayden (IND) will not play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Antoine Winfield (MIN) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Antoine Winfield (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Antoine Winfield (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

CB Antoine Winfield (MIN) Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Vikings head coach Brad Childress said Antoine Winfield (out with an injured foot) came out of the team's facility Monday, Nov. 9, and moved around a bit on the outdoor fields during practice. However, Childress said that does not mean Winfield is ready to return for the team's Week 10 game.

*** Friday Update *** CB Shawn Springs (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Shawn Springs (NE) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Shawn Springs (NE) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Jabari Greer (NO) will not play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Jabari Greer (NO) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Lito Sheppard (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Donald Strickland (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Donald Strickland (NYJ) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Donald Strickland (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Sheldon Brown (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Joselio Hanson (PHI) ESPN.com reports Joselio Hanson has been suspended for four games after testing positive for a banned diuretic.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Ellis Hobbs (PHI) CBSSports.com reports the Eagles have placed Ellis Hobbs on Injured Reserve with a neck injury that will require surgery.

*** Friday Update *** CB Dimitri Patterson (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Dimitri Patterson (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Dimitri Patterson (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Ken Lucas (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Ken Lucas (SEA) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Ken Lucas (SEA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Tarell Brown (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

CB Tarell Brown (SF) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Nate Clements (SF) will not play Thursday night.

CB Nate Clements (SF) will not play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** CB Aqib Talib (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Aqib Talib (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Cortland Finnegan (TEN) Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports the NFL has fined Cortland Finnegan $5,000 for a facemask tackle in Week 9.

*** Friday Update *** CB Cortland Finnegan (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Cortland Finnegan (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Nick Harper (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

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

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

CB DeAngelo Hall (WAS) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports DeAngelo Hall was involved in a sideline scuffle Week 9 with several players from the Atlanta Falcons, strength coach Jeff Fish and head coach Mike Smith. Hall said, "I ran over there to kind of pull my guy away. One of their strength and conditioning coaches put his hands on me and started grabbing me. Then it went to various other guys pulling at me and grabbing me." Hall added, "Later on, coach Smith, Mike came over and grabbed me, talking [stuff] to me. Saying he'll kick my [butt] and all this other [stuff]." Hall does not believe that Smith was coming over to break up the fight, and feels something needs to be done about Smith's actions. Hall is planning to call commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss the incident.

*** Friday Update *** CB Byron Westbrook (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Byron Westbrook (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Byron Westbrook (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Safety

*** Friday Update *** S Antrel Rolle (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Antrel Rolle (ARI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Antrel Rolle (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** S Haruki Nakamura (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** S Haruki Nakamura (BAL) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** S Haruki Nakamura (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Saturday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

Ken Murray, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Reed said he has more pain from the impingement issue in his neck and shoulder than he did last season. Reed said the pain has not affected his performance greatly.

S Ed Reed (BAL) Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports Ed Reed is dealing with a nagging nerve impingement of his neck and shoulder, which could be causing Reed to miss some tackles. Reed missed three arm tackles during the team's Week 9 game. Head coach John Harbaugh said, "I think he's tackled very well this year, up until this game. Obviously, the hit against Denver was as good a tackle as you're ever going to see. From my understanding, the neck is as good as it's been in two years, but I think it's a factor. But it's not a dangerous type thing where he's at risk, or he wouldn't be playing."

*** Friday Update *** S Jairus Byrd (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Jairus Byrd (BUF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Jairus Byrd (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Bryan Scott (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Bryan Scott (BUF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Bryan Scott (BUF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Donte Whitner (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Donte Whitner (BUF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Donte Whitner (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Charles Godfrey (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Charles Godfrey (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Charles Godfrey (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Al Afalava (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable to play Thursday night.

S Al Afalava (CHI) did not practice on Tuesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Kevin Payne (CHI) will not play Thursday night.

S Kevin Payne (CHI) did not practice on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Roy Williams (CIN) Bengals.com reports the Bengals have placed Roy Williams on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.

*** Thursday Update *** S Roy Williams (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Roy Williams (CIN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Ken Hamlin (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** S Gerald Sensabaugh (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Gerald Sensabaugh (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Gerald Sensabaugh (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Josh Barrett (DEN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Josh Barrett (DEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Josh Barrett (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Derrick Martin (GB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Derrick Martin (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Derrick Martin (GB) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** S Eugene Wilson (HOU) John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the NFL has fined Eugene Wilson $5,000 for a hit on Indianapolis Colts TE Dallas Clark in Week 9.

*** Friday Update *** S Aaron Francisco (IND) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** S Gerald Alexander (JAX) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Gerald Alexander (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Gerald Alexander (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Jon McGraw (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Jon McGraw (KC) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Jon McGraw (KC) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Brandon Meriweather (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Brandon Meriweather (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Brandon Meriweather (NE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S James Sanders (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** S Darren Sharper (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Darren Sharper (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Quintin Demps (PHI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Quintin Demps (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Victor Harris (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** S Victor Harris (PHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Victor Harris (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** S Tyrone Carter (PIT) did not practice on Thursday due to illness.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Ryan Clark (PIT) Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Ryan Clark said he would have played in Week 9 if the decision were up to him. Clark exerted himself before the game and did not have any ill effects.

*** Saturday Update *** S Eric Weddle (SD) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports Eric Weddle has been fined $7,500 for a helmet-to-helmet hit Week 9.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Michael Lewis (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

S Michael Lewis (SF) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Curtis Taylor (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

S Curtis Taylor (SF) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Will Allen (TB) The Buccaneers announced Wednesday, Nov. 11, that they have placed Will Allen on Injured Reserve.

S Sabby Piscitelli (TB) The Associated Press reports the home of Sabby Piscitelli was burglarized during the team's Week 9 game. No arrests have been made as of Monday morning.

S Chris Horton (WAS) The Associated Press reports Chris Horton damaged a ligament in his left big toe in Week 9 and will miss a minimum of four to six weeks. However, he will be out four to six months if a specialist determines Horton needs toe surgery. There is a possibility that the team will place him on Injured Reserve.

*** Wednesday Update *** S LaRon Landry (WAS) Rick Maese, of The Washington Post, reports LaRon Landry said he has been fined by the NFL but has not opened the envelope. He said he will have his agent appeal the fine.

General Team News

*** Thursday Update *** TM Atlanta Falcons (ATL) The NFL has fined Falcons head coach Mike Smith $15,000 for his involvement in a sideline altercation in Week 9.

*** Saturday Update *** TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) The Associated Press reports Browns head coach Eric Mangini defended the way he runs his practices following comments made by RB Jamal Lewis in which he said Mangini overworks his players. Mangini maintains his practices are not any longer or more physical than ones he's conducted in the past. "I feel good about the way we practice, the time we practice," Mangini said. "Two hours of work on the field is a very reasonable time. The only time that practices are extended is if we don't execute something the right way."

*** Saturday Update *** TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) P Dave Zastudil partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Friday Update *** TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) P Dave Zastudil partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** TM Cleveland Browns (CLE) P Dave Zastudil practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TM Dallas Cowboys (DAL) Tim MacMahon, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones declined to discuss the likelihood of picking up head coach Wade Phillips' team option for the 2010 season. Jones said, "Since there's been absolutely nothing in my mind but the fact that I have an option for him next year, that's as far as we need to go. And I'm proud that today, that we've had some success and that the things that Wade can bring to the table are showing. So I'm proud of that, and this does nothing but benefit every fan we've got. It wouldn't benefit our fans at all for me to discuss Wade Phillips' status for next year."

*** Thursday Update *** TM Denver Broncos (DEN) Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports G Ben Hamilton has lost his starting job to G Russ Hochstein.

*** Wednesday Update *** TM Houston Texans (HOU) John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Texans have considered elevating RBs Chris J. Henry and Arian Foster from the practice squad to the active roster. "Yeah, we're watching Chris and [rookie running back] Arian [Foster] every day," head coach Gary Kubiak said. "We can activate one of those players any time. It's a topic that comes up. We're discussing a lot of issues as we move forward."

TM Kansas City Chiefs (KC) NFL.com reports the Chiefs have released RB Larry Johnson.

Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Chiefs are likely to use a running-back-by-committee with Johnson gone. The committee will include RBs Kolby Smith, Jamaal Charles and Dantrell Savage. Charles started and played more snaps in Week 9, but Smith could eventually take more of the workload. The team still appears hesitant to give the ball to Charles in running formations.

*** Saturday Update *** TM New York Giants (NYG) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports Ahmad Bradshaw, CB Kevin Dockery and LB Clint Sintim have each been fined $5,000 for separate actions Week 9. Bradshaw was fined for a personal foul chop block. Dockery was fined for "unnecessarily striking his opponent" when he ran into a San Diego Chargers' punt returner trying to make a fair catch. Sintim was fined for a late hit on Chargers QB Philip Rivers.

*** Thursday Update *** TM Oakland Raiders (OAK) David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Raiders head coach Tom Cable would not name the starting receivers for Week 10 but said he intends on playing WRs Chaz Schilens, Louis Murphy and Darrius Heyward-Bey on a rotational basis.

White also reports Cable said he would like to use RBs Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas and Michael Bush in Week 10.

*** Wednesday Update *** TM Oakland Raiders (OAK) Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports the Raiders are reportedly cooperating with the NFL in the investigation of head coach Tom Cable because, according to one source familiar with the case, managing general partner Al Davis is hoping to gather enough information to fire Cable with cause at the end of the season so that Davis doesn't have to pay Cable.

TM Oakland Raiders (OAK) ESPNews reports the NFL is looking into whether Raiders head coach Tom Cable needs to participate in mandatory counseling.

*** Friday Update *** TM San Diego Chargers (SD) P Mike Scifres practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TM San Diego Chargers (SD) P Mike Scifres practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** TM Washington Redskins (WAS) P Hunter Smith partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 10.

*** Thursday Update *** TM Washington Redskins (WAS) P Hunter Smith did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TM Washington Redskins (WAS) P Hunter Smith partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

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