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Quarterback

*** Saturday Update *** QB Joe Flacco (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Aaron Rodgers (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB LeRon McClain (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR) Panther's beat writer Darin Gantt posted today on his Twitter feed that in his opinion, he's "leaning toward yes" that Williams will play. He followed that up though with "I'm no fantasy guru" so understand it's just his opinion. He'll be a game time decision.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Ryan Grant (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Ahman Green (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** RB John Kuhn (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Steve Slaton (HOU) will be a game time decision with an injury to his right shoulder which appears to be causing numbness in his thumb. "It's an issue," coach Gary Kubiak said. "It's something that's been bothering Steve. We've been trying to work him through it, but it seems to have gotten worse in the course of the last 24 hours. We'll see. We didn't want him to take reps away from a guy like Ryan who might have to play a lot.

"With the things Steve has to do, trying to protect the ball, holding on to the ball, protecting the quarterback ... it's a concern."

Slaton, who is righthanded, didn't blame his fumbling woes earlier in the season on the loss of feeling in the thumb.

"No, I can't say that had anything to do with it," he said.

Slaton didn't sound overly concerned, suggesting: "It's just something that's going to take some time. I'll wait to Sunday and see how it feels. It's a little scary, I guess, but I've talked to the doctors and they told me it would be fine."

*** Saturday Update *** RB Steve Slaton (HOU) will be a game time decision with an injury to his thumb. "It's an issue," coach Gary Kubiak said. "It's something that's been bothering Steve. We've been trying to work him through it, but it seems to have gotten worse in the course of the last 24 hours. We'll see. We didn't want him to take reps away from a guy like Ryan who might have to play a lot.

"With the things Steve has to do, trying to protect the ball, holding on to the ball, protecting the quarterback ... it's a concern."

Slaton, who is righthanded, didn't blame his fumbling woes earlier in the season on the loss of feeling in the thumb.

"No, I can't say that had anything to do with it," he said.

Slaton didn't sound overly concerned, suggesting: "It's just something that's going to take some time. I'll wait to Sunday and see how it feels. It's a little scary, I guess, but I've talked to the doctors and they told me it would be fine."

*** Saturday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) Rick Alonzo, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Adrian Peterson was fined $5,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness for a facemask penalty he received in Week 12.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) Steve Korte, of BND.com, reports Steven Jackson could have a hard time keeping his back muscles loose due to the cold weather expected this weekend in Chicago. "It's definitely going to be a struggle," Jackson said. "It's going to be difficult to keep myself warm. I have thought about it, but you hope that you are able to grit it out."

Jackson was able to play last Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks despite missing practice all week. He has yet to practice this week other than a walk-through period Thursday. "Last week, it was a new injury, so it was flaring up really, really bad," Jackson said. "I was able to do some walk-through today, I've been studying film. I'm still preparing as if I'm playing Sunday, so if I don't play, I will be more surprised than anybody."

Jackson said his back muscles feel "compressed". "It just feels like the muscles in my back are always tense, so it doesn't allow me to relax," Jackson said. "Sitting down for a long period of time or standing up for a long period of time, either one puts a huge load on my back, and it's really painful." Told that a fan suggested the Teeter Hang-up Inversion Table for back spasms, Jackson said, "If it was as easy as back spasms, I would listen. It's a little bit more deep-rooted than that."

Jackson ran for 89 yards and a touchdown last week against the Seahawks without having practiced. "I think practice is important so I can see the different blitz pickups," Jackson said. "Runwise, I know my steps and what I should do and my run reads. But, it is more-so the different pressures and the different personnels that each team presents to us that I think coach will want me to see and get comfortable with."

Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo said he prefers that his players get practice time. "I am a little different," Spagnuolo said. "I think everybody needs to practice - you've got to stay oiled up. The best golfers in the world still go out on the driving range and hit golf balls, and we need to be out here." However, Spagnuolo has to balance the need to practice to stay sharp with the risk of causing Jackson a setback in his recovery from the back problem. "It's not at the point where we want to risk setting it back," Spagnuolo said. "That's probably the biggest thing."

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Demetrius Williams (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (MIN) Pamela Miller and Bob Von Sternberg, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, report Bernard Berrian was cited Monday, Nov. 30, for driving 104 miles per hour in a 60 mile-per-hour zone on Interstate 694.

Tight End

*** Saturday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (BAL) did not practice on Saturday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

Kicker

Offensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) C Matt Birk practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

T Jared Gaither practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Allen Barbre practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

T Chad Clifton partially participated in Saturday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

T T.J. Lang did not practice on Saturday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

Defensive Tackle

*** Saturday Update *** DT Haloti Ngata (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

Defensive End

*** Saturday Update *** DE Terrell Suggs (BAL) did not practice on Saturday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** DE Antonio Smith (HOU) John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Antonio Smith was fined $12,500 by the NFL for a personal foul on Colts TE Dallas Clark in Week 12. Smith hit Clark away from the play following an interception. Clark wasn't attempting to make a tackle.

Inside Linebacker

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Ray Lewis (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Brandon Chillar (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

Outside Linebacker

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Prescott Burgess (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Jarret Johnson (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Aaron Kampman (GB) will not play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Jeremy Thompson (GB) The Associated Press reports Jeremy Thompson was hospitalized for testing Friday, Dec. 4, after suffering a neck injury in a collision with RB Kregg Lumpkin during practice. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Thompson remained conscious after the neck stinger. The team classified the injury as a neck sprain and said Thompson would be kept overnight in hospital for further evaluation.

He will not play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Jason Taylor (MIA) Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Jason Taylor was fined $5,000 by the NFL for a roughing-the-passer penalty on Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick in Week 12.

Cornerback

*** Saturday Update *** CB K.J. Gerard (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Cary Williams (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Charles Woodson (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

Safety

*** Saturday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** S Kerry Rhodes (NYJ) The Associated Press reports Kerry Rhodes was fined $5,000 by the NFL for throwing a football into the stands following an interception in Week 12.

General Team News

*** Saturday Update *** TM Seattle Seahawks (SEA) The Associated Press reports Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke said he expects head coach Jim Mora to remain the team's head coach despite the departure of president and general manager Tim Ruskell. Mora has three years remaining on his contract.

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Quarterback

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matt Leinart (ARI) The Associated Press reports Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he may not decide whether Kurt Warner or Matt Leinart will start in Week 13 until right before the game.

*** Friday Update *** QB Kurt Warner (ARI) Peter King, of SI.com, reports Kurt Warner said his headaches and neck pain are gone but still has some sensitivity to lights. Doctors previously told Warner that the light sensitivity could persist for a few weeks. He said he is not sure if he will start Week 13.

Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Warner fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 4. He is listed as questionable for Week 13 and will be a game-time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Kurt Warner (ARI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Kurt Warner (ARI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Kurt Warner's symptoms are fading, and he is hopeful of playing in Week 13. "Best day yet," Warner said. "These last two days have been a lot better than I felt last week." Warner's foggy vision is gone, although his eyes still remain sensitive to light.

QB Kurt Warner (ARI) The Associated Press reports Kurt Warner had a problem adjusting his eyes Sunday, Nov. 29, which led to him being inactive for Week 12. "Whatever you want to call it, it feels like a light sensitivity or my eyes just aren't quite adjusted right. That was the one symptom," Warner said after the game. "I had some tightness in my neck all week, so I think we were trying to gauge whether what I was feeling was coming from the issues in my neck or whether it was an issue with my head." Warner said he woke up Sunday, Nov. 29, and the soreness in his neck was gone. But he didn't feel what he called 'perfect'.

Bob McManaman, of The Arizona Republic, reports Warner wanted to play Week 12 so bad, that he seriously considered lying to the team's medical staff about his concussion symptoms. Warner expressed anxiety about what his teammates thought of the decision to sit out the game. Warner said, "I can tell you I wrestled with it when I was going down to that room to talk to them [before the game], saying, 'Uh, do I want to stretch the truth a little bit? Do I not want to tell them everything so I can play?' Because I know I could dictate that."

Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Warner will be evaluated as this week progresses, but it is no sure thing he will start in the team's Week 13 game. "One day at a time," Warner said. "I don't know if there's anything else scheduled, because neurologically, as far as the tests were concerned, the MRIs, everything looked good."

Finally, Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Warner said on Monday that he plans to play in Week 13 at this point but knows that his situation can change during the week. He said he can see but experiences some fogginess. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Warner will be evaluated on a daily basis.

QB Chris Redman (ATL) NFL.com reports Chris Redman will start in Week 13 with Matt Ryan hobbled by turf toe. John Parker Wilson will serve as Redman's backup.

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Ryan (ATL) will not play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matt Ryan (ATL) will not play in Week 13.

QB Matt Ryan (ATL) The Associated Press reports Matt Ryan was wearing a walking boot on his right foot after injuring his right big toe in Week 12.

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Ryan has been diagnosed with turf toe and will not play in Week 13. He will meet with foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in the near future. The Falcons will take a week-by-week approach with Ryan.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Joe Flacco (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** QB Joe Flacco (BAL) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Joe Flacco (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

QB Joe Flacco (BAL) Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Joe Flacco's ankle injury is not serious. "I kind of re-rolled it in the beginning of the second half," Flacco said. "I just put some tape on it. It felt good the rest of the time." Flacco had been dealing with the injury quietly for several weeks.

*** Friday Update *** QB Jake Delhomme (CAR) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Jake Delhomme (CAR) did not practice on Thursday. Coach John Fox said he will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday's game.

"Probably when they trot out of the tunnel on Sunday," Fox said of when he will make the decision.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Jake Delhomme (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday. The Gaston Gazette writes that Jake Delhomme seems resigned to the fact that he won't play this week after breaking the middle finger on his right throwing hand. Although he wouldn't go so far as to rule himself out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay (coach John Fox wouldn't like that), Delhomme admitted he'd be "hard-pressed to grip a football" anytime soon which means Matt Moore will get the start.

"He's going to do a great job and I'm going to be 100 percent in his corner," Delhomme said. "In our room guys truly care for each other. You don't put the work you've put in and want somebody to fail. We're all behind him -- the whole offense -- I promise you."

QB Jake Delhomme (CAR) Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Panthers head coach John Fox said following Week 12 that he will evaluate the entire offense and consider possible lineup changes, including at quarterback. "We've got to look hard at who's out there, what we're doing and get better," Fox said. "I think we'll look at the whole offense. At the end of the day, we weren't productive enough to win." Jake Delhomme had a 12.7 passer rating, the second worst he's had in a game in his seven seasons with the Panthers. He also threw four interceptions to raise his season total to 18, setting a new personal single-season high even though the Panthers still have five games remaining.

Also, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Delhomme has a fractured right finger and was to undergo tests Monday, Nov. 30, to determine how much time he will miss.

Finally, NFL.com reports Delhomme will be considered day-to-day this week, according to head coach John Fox. Matt Moore will receive the majority of snaps at practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. Moore will start in Week 13 if Delhomme is unable to play.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matt Moore (CAR) ESPN.com reports Matt Moore is expected to start in place of injured Jake Delhomme in Week 13, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

*** Friday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

QB Tony Romo (DAL) Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Tony Romo's sore back is doing much better Monday, Nov. 30, and it should not be an issue this week, according to head coach Wade Phillips.

*** Friday Update *** QB Kyle Orton (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Kyle Orton (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Kyle Orton (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** QB Matthew Stafford (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matthew Stafford (DET) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Matthew Stafford (DET) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Aaron Rodgers (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** QB Peyton Manning (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Peyton Manning (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Peyton Manning (IND) practiced fully on Wednesday.

QB Peyton Manning (IND) Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Peyton Manning has thrown at least two interceptions in his last three games, which is his longest streak of at least two interceptions since the 2001 season.

*** Friday Update *** QB Jim Sorgi (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to be available to play in Week 13.

*** 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 Tom Brady (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced fully on Thursday. There was some internet buzz Thursday on Twitter with folks saying that Brady had suffered a head injury. Those reports all appear to be false. He practiced fully Thursday and at this point, is expected to play this week as normal.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) fully participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** QB Eli Manning (NYG) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Eli Manning (NYG) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Eli Manning (NYG) practiced fully on Wednesday.

QB Eli Manning (NYG) The Associated Press reports Eli Manning said his foot injury has not affected his play lately. "In the games it doesn't bother me and I don't think about it. This is not something I am overly concerned with," Manning said. "It has been the same for probably the last three to four weeks, it's nothing new. I can go out and practice and do all I need to do."

*** Friday Update *** QB Mark Sanchez (NYJ) Randy Lange, of NewYorkJets.com, reports Jets head coach Rex Ryan said Mark Sanchez has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, but he did not say what grade the sprain was. Ryan is optimistic Sanchez will be ready for Week 14, but the team will "see how he progresses through the week." Ryan added, "Obviously that'll be a decision I have to make with the advice of our medical staff. And I'll make the decision that's always in the best interest of Mark and really any player in that situation, and then the team second. We'll see how he is through the week but it was encouraging news."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Mark Sanchez (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

QB Mark Sanchez (NYJ) practiced fully on Tuesday.

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports Jets head coach Rex Ryan said Mark Sanchez has a sore knee with no major damage, but he stopped short of saying Sanchez will be fully healthy by Week 13. "I know he's sore, so we'll see how that goes," Ryan said. "It's a short week...but he finished the game. I thought he was still moving around pretty good, so hopefully he'll be 100 percent when we play."

*** Friday Update *** QB Charlie Batch (PIT) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Charlie Batch (PIT) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Charlie Batch (PIT) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** QB Dennis Dixon (PIT) Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said the team will not be using Dennis Dixon in spot duty for designed running plays because he is the backup quarterback and could get injured on running plays.

*** Friday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) practiced fully on Thursday. He's still on track to start this week. "Ben hasn't experienced any resurface of any discomfort from his concussion since Friday," coach Mike Tomlin said at a news conference, according to the Steelers' Web site. "All indications are he will be a full participant [Wednesday] and prepare and ultimately play in the game on Sunday."

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

QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) The Associated Press reports Ben Roethlisberger is expected to play in Week 13 and return to practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. Roethlisberger has worked out without problems since missing the team's Week 12 game.

*** Friday Update *** QB Marc Bulger (STL) will not play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Marc Bulger (STL) will not play in Week 13.

QB Vince Young (TEN) Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Titans owner Bud Adams confirmed he made the decision to start Vince Young when the team opened the season 0-6. "I don't get involved with the coaches. I made this move this time because I see we had lost six in a row and we had 21 of the 22 players that got us the best record in the NFL in 2008," Adams said. "I said, 'It is time to make a change right now.' Not that I was against (Kerry Collins), but Vince was ready to go in there and play and he's played like I thought he would play, too."

QB Jason Campbell (WAS) The Associated Press reports Jason Campbell said he blacked out momentarily Week 12 after being slammed to the ground on the team's final offensive play. Head coach Jim Zorn said he expects Campbell to be OK, but he plans to ask the league office to review the hit.

Running Back

*** Friday Update *** RB Tim Hightower (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13. He has a thumb issue that could possibly limit his carries.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Tim Hightower (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Tim Hightower (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Michael Turner (ATL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Michael Turner missed the team's practice Friday, Dec. 4. He is listed as questionable for Week 13, but he likely will not play.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Michael Turner (ATL) did not practice on Thursday.

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Michael Turner said he does not regret trying to play in Week 12 with a high ankle sprain. "I'll do it every time. The team needs me out there. We need everybody out there. If I can go and give some type of effort, I'll suit up and go each time. I don't have any regrets about that," Turner said. He said he is day-to-day for Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Michael Turner (ATL) did not practice on Wednesday.

RB Michael Turner (ATL) Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, the ankle injury Michael Turner suffered was not in the same area as his previous ankle injury. Turner suffered a sprain in the lower part of the ankle in Week 12, while his previous injury was a high ankle sprain.

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Falcons head coach Mike Smith said Turner's status is "not clear at this time." Smith added the team would see where Turner is Wednesday, Dec. 2, and that he has not been ruled out for Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** RB LeRon McClain (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB LeRon McClain (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

RB Fred Jackson (BUF) Bryan Sullivan, of the Daily Messenger, reports Fred Jackson started in the team's Week 12 game over Marshawn Lynch and recorded 116 yards of total offense. Jackson's spot as the starter appears secure for the rest of the season. "I made the decision really during the course of the week just watching us practice," head coach Perry Fewell said. "Fred has been very productive for us and it was just a gut [instinct] to help our football team."

*** Friday Update *** RB Brad Hoover (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Brad Hoover (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Jonathan Stewart (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Saturday Update *** RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR) Panther's beat writer Darin Gantt posted today on his Twitter feed that in his opinion, he's "leaning toward yes" that Williams will play. He followed that up though with "I'm no fantasy guru" so understand it's just his opinion. He'll be a game time decision.

*** Friday Update *** RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports DeAngelo Williams did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 4. He is listed as questionable for Week 13 and will be a game-time decision.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Cedric Benson (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

RB Cedric Benson (CIN) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cedric Benson will start the team's Week 13 game, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. "He should be ready to go and start the football game," said Lewis of Benson. "I think that's good to be in a good spot where we are with our running back situation, that'll be good."

*** Friday Update *** RB Bernard Scott (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Bernard Scott (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Bernard Scott (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Chris Jennings (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Chris Jennings (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Jennings (CLE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jamal Lewis (CLE) Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Lewis suffered a serious concussion in Week 12 and was meeting with a specialist Wednesday, Dec. 2, according to a source.

Tom Withers, of The Associated Press, reports the Browns have placed Lewis on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season and possibly his career. Lewis announced in November that he planned to retire after this season.

*** Friday Update *** RB Lawrence Vickers (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Lawrence Vickers (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB LaMont Jordan (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB LaMont Jordan (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB LaMont Jordan (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Ryan Grant (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ryan Grant (GB) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ryan Grant (GB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Ahman Green (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ahman Green (GB) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ahman Green (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB John Kuhn (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** RB John Kuhn (GB) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** RB John Kuhn (GB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Steve Slaton (HOU) will be a game time decision with an injury to his right shoulder which appears to be causing numbness in his thumb. "It's an issue," coach Gary Kubiak said. "It's something that's been bothering Steve. We've been trying to work him through it, but it seems to have gotten worse in the course of the last 24 hours. We'll see. We didn't want him to take reps away from a guy like Ryan who might have to play a lot.

"With the things Steve has to do, trying to protect the ball, holding on to the ball, protecting the quarterback ... it's a concern."

Slaton, who is righthanded, didn't blame his fumbling woes earlier in the season on the loss of feeling in the thumb.

"No, I can't say that had anything to do with it," he said.

Slaton didn't sound overly concerned, suggesting: "It's just something that's going to take some time. I'll wait to Sunday and see how it feels. It's a little scary, I guess, but I've talked to the doctors and they told me it would be fine."

*** Saturday Update *** RB Steve Slaton (HOU) will be a game time decision with an injury to his thumb. "It's an issue," coach Gary Kubiak said. "It's something that's been bothering Steve. We've been trying to work him through it, but it seems to have gotten worse in the course of the last 24 hours. We'll see. We didn't want him to take reps away from a guy like Ryan who might have to play a lot.

"With the things Steve has to do, trying to protect the ball, holding on to the ball, protecting the quarterback ... it's a concern."

Slaton, who is righthanded, didn't blame his fumbling woes earlier in the season on the loss of feeling in the thumb.

"No, I can't say that had anything to do with it," he said.

Slaton didn't sound overly concerned, suggesting: "It's just something that's going to take some time. I'll wait to Sunday and see how it feels. It's a little scary, I guess, but I've talked to the doctors and they told me it would be fine."

*** Friday Update *** RB Steve Slaton (HOU) did not practice on Friday and is officially questionable to play in Week 13. However, he is not expected to play.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Steve Slaton (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Steve Slaton (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Joseph Addai (IND) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Donald Brown (IND) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Dantrell Savage (KC) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Dantrell Savage (KC) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Dantrell Savage (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Kolby Smith (KC) will not play in Week 13.

Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kolby Smith's ankle injury could be season-ending, and he could be placed on Injured Reserve.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kolby Smith (KC) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kolby Smith (KC) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ricky Williams (MIA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ricky Williams (MIA) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ricky Williams (MIA) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) Rick Alonzo, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Adrian Peterson was fined $5,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness for a facemask penalty he received in Week 12.

*** Friday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

Also, the Associated Press reports Adrian Peterson was cited for speeding over the weekend after police clocked him driving 109 mph on a highway in Minneapolis. Peterson said he did not realize how fast he was going.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

RB Adrian Peterson (MIN) Rick Alonzo, of the Pioneer Press reports teams are still focusing on stopping Adrian Peterson, even though Brett Favre has been successful leading the team's passing attack. Peterson was held to 3.4 yards per carry Week 12, and his longest run was for 15 yards. However, Favre threw for 392 yards and three touchdowns in the team's 36-10 win. After watching the tape of the game, head coach Brad Childress said, "They did play with a good bit of one-high safety, just so they can get the extra couple of guys by the box." G Steve Hutchinson added, "That seems kind of what everybody tries to do against us even though we've had some pretty good success throwing the ball between Brett and the receivers having a great year. I think they still don't want to give up the yards on the ground. There wasn't too many times I don't think that they didn't play an eight-man front, but we were able to move the ball when we had to."

*** Friday Update *** RB Naufahu Tahi (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Chester Taylor (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Sammy Morris (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Fred Taylor (NE) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** RB Mike Bell (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Mike Bell (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Mike Bell (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Reggie Bush is unlikely to return to the team in 2010 as he is due to count for roughly $8 million against the salary cap next season. Bush's cap number and secondary importance to the team could create conflict in a locker room where several players, such as WR Marques Colston, are expected to receive new contracts soon.

*** Friday Update *** RB Lynell Hamilton (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Lynell Hamilton (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Lynell Hamilton (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Pierre Thomas (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Pierre Thomas (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Pierre Thomas (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Gartrell Johnson (NYG) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports Gartrell Johnson would be the main backup running back in Week 13 if Ahmad Bradshaw were not able to play.

*** Friday Update *** RB Danny Ware (NYG) will not play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Danny Ware (NYG) Ralph Vacchiano, of the NY Daily News, reports Danny Ware has been ruled out for Week 13. The Giants medical staff has been cautious with Ware since he suffered a concussion in Week 12.

*** Friday Update *** RB Justin Fargas (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Justin Fargas (OAK) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) will not play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) will not play in Week 13.

RB Brian Westbrook (PHI) Jeff McLane and Bob Brookover, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, report Brian Westbrook has been ruled out for the team's Week 13 game.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jacob Hester (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jacob Hester (SD) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Mike Tolbert (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** RB Justin Forsett (SEA) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13. He injured his quad in Friday's practice.

"I think he'll be OK, but I can't tell you for sure yet," coach Jim Mora said.

Forsett said he stopped practicing so as to not further get hurt. "It's just a little tweak. I don't see it keeping me out," he said.

"When I felt it, I was like, man I should probably tell somebody about this because I didn't want to further injure myself," Forsett said, adding that if it had happened in a game, he'd have tried to play through the pain.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Justin Forsett (SEA) Matt Maiocco reports that Forsett was asked "Are you going to start on Sunday?" and Forsett answered, "No." Looks like Julius Jones is expected back.

*** Friday Update *** RB Julius Jones (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Julius Jones (SEA) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Julius Jones (SEA) practiced fully on Wednesday.

RB Julius Jones (SEA) The Associated Press reports Seahawks head coach Jim Mora said Julius Jones will remain the team's No. 1 running back when he returns from injury. "No, Julius is our starter. He's our starting running back," Mora said Monday, Nov. 30, adding that he hasn't even thought about demoting Jones while he remains pained by a bruised lung. "If he's fully healthy, and he's had a full week of practice, and everybody feels comfortable that he would be able to bear the workload that he would have to handle to be effective, then he would start."

*** Friday Update *** RB Michael Robinson (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Michael Robinson (SF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) Steve Korte, of BND.com, reports Steven Jackson could have a hard time keeping his back muscles loose due to the cold weather expected this weekend in Chicago. "It's definitely going to be a struggle," Jackson said. "It's going to be difficult to keep myself warm. I have thought about it, but you hope that you are able to grit it out."

Jackson was able to play last Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks despite missing practice all week. He has yet to practice this week other than a walk-through period Thursday. "Last week, it was a new injury, so it was flaring up really, really bad," Jackson said. "I was able to do some walk-through today, I've been studying film. I'm still preparing as if I'm playing Sunday, so if I don't play, I will be more surprised than anybody."

Jackson said his back muscles feel "compressed". "It just feels like the muscles in my back are always tense, so it doesn't allow me to relax," Jackson said. "Sitting down for a long period of time or standing up for a long period of time, either one puts a huge load on my back, and it's really painful." Told that a fan suggested the Teeter Hang-up Inversion Table for back spasms, Jackson said, "If it was as easy as back spasms, I would listen. It's a little bit more deep-rooted than that."

Jackson ran for 89 yards and a touchdown last week against the Seahawks without having practiced. "I think practice is important so I can see the different blitz pickups," Jackson said. "Runwise, I know my steps and what I should do and my run reads. But, it is more-so the different pressures and the different personnels that each team presents to us that I think coach will want me to see and get comfortable with."

Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo said he prefers that his players get practice time. "I am a little different," Spagnuolo said. "I think everybody needs to practice - you've got to stay oiled up. The best golfers in the world still go out on the driving range and hit golf balls, and we need to be out here." However, Spagnuolo has to balance the need to practice to stay sharp with the risk of causing Jackson a setback in his recovery from the back problem. "It's not at the point where we want to risk setting it back," Spagnuolo said. "That's probably the biggest thing."

*** Friday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

Also, the Associated Press reports Steven Jackson has been fined $5,000 for throwing a ball into the stands Week 12. He is not planning to appeal the fine.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

During a radio interview on ESPN 101 in St. Louis, Steven Jackson revealed that he does not like the Seattle Seahawks. "I hate to say I hate the Seahawks, but I have a huge dislike for them. That's our rivals. I haven't had a chance to beat them since 2004 and I wanted to go out there and try to turn things around. Streaks come and go," Jackson said. Jackson also had some harsh words for Seahawks LB Aaron Curry. "Some guys don't know how to be pros. And I feel he has not learned that yet. Someone is not over there teaching him what it means to be a pro. It's alright to jaw jack but unnecessary hits and taking shots at guys that are defenseless or going after guys because they are high profile guys because he is trying to make a name for himself, is not professional."

RB Steven Jackson (STL) Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports Steven Jackson was not at 100 percent during the team's Week 12 game. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo said Jackson 'was legitimately hurt throughout the week, not ready to play.' Jackson still received 23 carries for 89 yards and five receptions for 27 yards. "Absolutely. It bothers me now," Jackson said. "A lot of people question, why did I play? Well, I played because I love to play. I look forward to Sundays."

*** Friday Update *** RB Mike Karney (STL) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Mike Karney (STL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Mike Karney (STL) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** RB Clifton Smith (TB) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Cadillac Williams (TB) was excused from a portion of Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** RB LenDale White (TEN) Jim Wyatt and Gary Estwick, of The Tennessean, report LenDale White said he has no problem with head coach Jeff Fisher after he deactivated White for Week 12 after he arrived late for a team walkthrough. "Jeff is the coach. Whatever the boss says, the boss gets. Things don't always happen the way you want to in life, regardless of whether your excuse is legit or not. Whatever happened, happened. Now I just want to do what I can to help this team. If they need be, I will be here," White said. He said he will do whatever the coach wants him to even if that is sitting out of games.

RB LenDale White (TEN) Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports LenDale White was deactivated for the team's Week 12 game after being late for the team's walk-through Saturday, Nov. 28, according to sources familiar with the situation.

*** Friday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) will not play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) The Associated Press reports Clinton Portis is still experiencing concussion symptoms and will see a specialist Monday, Dec. 7, and Tuesday, Dec. 8, to evaluate his progress. Head coach Jim Zorn said Portis "still has a little dizziness".

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Clinton Portis (WAS) The Washington Post reports Clinton Portis said Tuesday, Dec. 1, that he has been cleared to play by a local doctor but will wait until an examination by a doctor in Pittsburgh Monday, Dec. 7, before returning to action. Portis will not play in Week 13. Portis said during a radio interview that his vision remains an issue. "It's just the vision. Outside of that, I haven't really tried anything else. I wasn't having any headaches or nausea or anything. Once we realized that, it was basically getting my eye back up to speed," Portis said.

RB Clinton Portis (WAS) ESPN.com reports Clinton Portis has been ruled out against the New Orleans Saints in Week 13. However, he could still return this year.

*** Friday Update *** RB Mike Sellers (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Mike Sellers (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Mike Sellers (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR Brian Finneran (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Michael Jenkins (ATL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Roddy White (ATL) D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Roddy White was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 4. He is listed as questionable for Week 13, but he is expected to play.

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

*** 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 13.

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Kelley Washington (BAL) did not practice on Thursday due to illness.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Demetrius Williams (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** WR Demetrius Williams (BAL) did not practice on Friday due to illness.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Terrell Owens (BUF) Allen Wilson, of The Buffalo News, reports Terrell Owens has recorded 14 receptions for 293 yards and two touchdowns in his last two games. Owens' output has increased noticeably since the Bills decided to start QB Ryan Fitzpatrick ahead of QB Trent Edwards as Fitzpatrick has been able to throw the football more downfield. "There have been opportunities where I could have been doing that all throughout the year," Owens said. "Now with Fitz back there, there are opportunities. He's definitely allowed us to make some plays down the field, and that's all I ever wanted. I feel like I'm a part of the offense, whereas earlier those feelings and those opportunities I didn't feel they were there."

*** Friday Update *** WR Dwayne Jarrett (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Dwayne Jarrett (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Dwayne Jarrett (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

WR Muhsin Muhammad (CAR) David Scott, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Muhsin Muhammad said his sprained knee continues to be sore. He was held to a six-yard reception Week 12.

*** Friday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Laveranues Coles (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

WR Chad Ochocinco (CIN) Carlos Monarrez, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Chad Ochocinco said he wants the team's offense to throw the football more often in Week 13 versus the Detroit Lions after the Bengals threw for just 110 yards and rushed for 210 yards in Week 12. "Now, next week, things are going to have to change," Ochocinco said. "The roles need to be reversed. I'm speaking on behalf of myself and the receiving corps. We would like to throw the ball 50 times. I just want to relay that message."

*** Friday Update *** WR Jake Allen (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Eddie Royal (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Eric Fowler (DET) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Eric Fowler (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Eric Fowler (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Anthony Gonzalez (IND) will not play in Week 13.

*** 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 Reggie Wayne (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Reggie Wayne (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Reggie Wayne (IND) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Mike Sims-Walker (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Mike Sims-Walker (JAX) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Mike Sims-Walker (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chris Chambers (KC) John Wilkens, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports Chris Chambers' former mistress, Stacey Bernice Saunders, has been charged with 11 misdemeanor counts for allegedly stalking and harassing Chambers' family. Saunders is due in court Jan. 19 for arraignment, according to San Diego District Attorney's Office spokesman Paul Levikow. Chamber's wife told San Diego police in April that Saunders was harassing her with phone calls. Chambers requested a temporary restraining order against Saunders two months later, characterizing the calls, text messages and e-mails as "abusive, vulgar and irrational." Chambers acknowledged having an affair with Saunders, but his request for a restraining order was dropped when neither showed up for a hearing in late June.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brian Hartline (MIA) Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Dolphins offensive coordinator Dan Henning said the team likes Brian Hartline and could give him more playing time in the near future.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (MIN) Pamela Miller and Bob Von Sternberg, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, report Bernard Berrian was cited Monday, Nov. 30, for driving 104 miles per hour in a 60 mile-per-hour zone on Interstate 694.

*** Friday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (MIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Bernard Berrian (MIN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Sam Aiken (NE) Michael Vega, of the Boston Globe, reports Patriots QB Tom Brady said Sam Aiken has performed well since becoming the team's No. 3 receiver. "When he gets the ball in his hands, he really runs with it, so we're going to need that. Our third receiver position on offense is very important, and Sam is really stepping up and doing a great job in there," Brady said.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Sam Aiken (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Sam Aiken (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** WR Julian Edelman (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Julian Edelman (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Julian Edelman (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** WR Lance Moore (NO) will not play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Derek Hagan (NYG) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Derek Hagan (NYG) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Derek Hagan (NYG) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Nick Miller (OAK) will not play in Week 13.

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

*** Friday Update *** WR Jason Avant (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) will not play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) will not play in Week 13.

WR Kevin Curtis (PHI) The Associated Press reports Kevin Curtis has been ruled out for Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** WR DeSean Jackson (PHI) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR DeSean Jackson (PHI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR DeSean Jackson (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

Sal Paolantonio, of ESPN, reports DeSean Jackson said it is extremely unlikely he will play in the team's Week 13 game. Jackson said he blacked out during the team's Week 12 game after taking a hit in the third quarter. A team official confirmed Tuesday, Dec. 1, that Jackson did in fact lose consciousness in Week 12 and suggested Jackson will not play in Week 13.

However, Geoff Mosher, of The News Journal, reports Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday, Dec. 2, that he has not yet ruled out Jackson for the team's Week 13 game. Reid added that Jackson was making progress and will follow doctors' orders for the rest of the week in order to get back on the field. "He just has to make sure he does what [head trainer] Rick [Burkholder] and the doctor want him to do," Reid said. Reid left the door open that Jackson could play in the game, even if he misses the entire week of practice. Jackson will not practice Wednesday, Dec. 2.

WR DeSean Jackson (PHI) NFL.com reports DeSean Jackson will be tested this week following his concussion in Week 12. Head coach Andy Reid said Jackson is 'OK'. "He doesn't feel bad today," Reid said Monday, Nov. 30. "We are as cautious as they come with concussions. We're going to continue to test him and go through the process."

*** Friday Update *** WR Jeremy Maclin (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Thursday Update *** WR Hines Ward (PIT) Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Hines Ward apologized to teammates Wednesday, Dec. 2, after talking with Ben Roethlisberger at length about comments made during an NBC interview he said was misinterpreted. Ward said, "We talked. I'm not going to get into what was specifically said. The issue's been resolved. I apologized to the team today for having to even answer questions about this."

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

WR Hines Ward (PIT) Sean Leahy, of USAToday, reports Hines Ward told NBC on Sunday that the locker room was split '50-50' on whether Roethlisberger should have played. He said Tuesday the news of Roethlisberger sitting surprised many teammates: "Some of the guys didn't find out he wasn't playing until Saturday and getting that news on the day before the big game didn't go to well. Now as a veteran guy on the team you can see how upset that made a lot of us considering we were going down into the lions den in Baltimore without our fearless leader."

In related news, Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com, reports Vikings G Anthony Herrera called Ward selfish after the comments about Roethlisberger. "Hines is being selfish," Herrera said. "Honestly and truly, in our locker room no one questioned my toughness or whether I could play or not. They knew it was a concussion and it was bigger than just football."

*** Friday Update *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Arnaz Battle (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Isaac Bruce (SF) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Isaac Bruce (SF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Jones (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Jones (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Antonio Bryant (TB) Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Antonio Bryant said he has been frustrated with the lack of opportunities he has received this season but said he understands why he has not gotten more attempts. Bryant said he would be open to re-signing with the team after the season.

*** Friday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) will not play in Week 13.

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

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

WR Michael Clayton (TB) Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Michael Clayton sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in Week 12 and is expected to be sidelined for one to two weeks.

*** Friday Update *** WR Maurice Stovall (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** WR Maurice Stovall (TB) Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Michael Clayton has been ruled out for Week 13. Maurice Stovall will start in place of Clayton.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Maurice Stovall (TB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Maurice Stovall (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** WR Justin Gage (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Justin Gage (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Justin Gage (TEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Tight End

*** Friday Update *** TE Stephen Spach (ARI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** TE Stephen Spach (ARI) Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Stephen Spach will not play in Week 13, but head coach Ken Whisenhunt said it is not a long-term injury.

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

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

*** Saturday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (BAL) did not practice on Saturday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** TE L.J. Smith (BAL) did not practice on Friday.

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Desmond Clark (CHI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Desmond Clark (CHI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Desmond Clark (CHI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Robert Royal (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Robert Royal (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Robert Royal (CLE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jason Witten (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Jason Witten (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Jason Witten (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

TE Brandon Pettigrew (DET) Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Lions placed Brandon Pettigrew on the Injured Reserve list Tuesday, Dec. 1. He will undergo season-ending surgery.

*** Friday Update *** TE Tom Santi (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Tom Santi (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Tom Santi (IND) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** TE Visanthe Shiancoe (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Chris Baker (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Chris Baker (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Watson (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Ben Watson (NE) fully participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Travis Beckum (NYG) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** TE Brent Celek (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow (TB) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Kellen Winslow (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

TE Chris Cooley (WAS) The Redskins placed Chris Cooley on the Injured Reserve list Monday, Nov. 30, officially ending his season.

Kicker

*** Friday Update *** PK Neil Rackers (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Neil Rackers (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Neil Rackers (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

PK Matt Bryant (ATL) ESPNews reports the Atlanta Falcons released PK Jason Elam Tuesday, Dec. 1.

To take his spot, the Falcons signed free-agent PK Matt Bryant (formerly of the Buccaneers).

*** Friday Update *** PK Adam Vinatieri (IND) will not play in Week 13.

*** 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 Rob Bironas (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** PK Rob Bironas (TEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** PK Rob Bironas (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

Offensive Line

*** Friday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) T Mike Gandy did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) T Sam Baker partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

G Harvey Dahl did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

G Harvey Dahl did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) G Harvey Dahl did not practice on Wednesday.

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

OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) Ken Sugiura, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Falcons head coach Mike Smith said T Sam Baker was 'banged up in a number of areas,' and left the team's Week 12 game as a result. However, Baker said following the game he was pulled because of his performance.

*** Saturday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) C Matt Birk practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

T Jared Gaither practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) C Matt Birk practiced fully on Friday.

T Jared Gaither practiced fully on Friday.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Demetrius Bell will not play in Week 13.

OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Demetrius Bell did not practice on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) G Mackenzy Bernadeau practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) G Mackenzy Bernadeau practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) G Mackenzy Bernadeau practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) T Orlando Pace did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) T Orlando Pace did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) T Orlando Pace did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) C Jonathan Luigs did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) C Jonathan Luigs did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) C Jonathan Luigs did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) C Hank Fraley practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

G Rex Hadnot did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Cleveland Browns (CLE) C Hank Fraley partially participated in Thursday's practice.

G Red Hadnot did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) T Marc Colombo will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) T Marc Colombo did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) T Marc Colombo did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) T Ryan Harris practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) T Ryan Harris practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Denver Broncos (DEN) T Ryan Harris practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) G Daniel Loper did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) G Daniel Loper did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) G Daniel Loper did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Saturday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) T Allen Barbre practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

T Chad Clifton partially participated in Saturday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

T T.J. Lang did not practice on Saturday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

T Chad Clifton partially participated in Friday's practice.

T T.J. Lang did not practice on Friday.

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

G Chad Clifton partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) T Duane Brown partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) T Duane Brown partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) T Duane Brown did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) C Kyle DeVan practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

T Charlie Johnson did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

G Jamey Richard practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

C Jeff Saturday practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

T Tony Ugoh did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) C Kyle DeVan practiced fully on Thursday.

T Charlie Johnson did not practice on Thursday.

G Jamey Richard practiced fully on Thursday.

C Jeff Saturday practiced fully on Thursday.

T Tony Ugoh practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) C Kyle DeVan practiced fully on Wednesday.

T Charlie Johnson did not practice on Wednesday.

G Jamey Richard practiced fully on Wednesday.

C Jeff Saturday practiced fully on Wednesday.

T Tony Ugoh practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) G Kynan Forney will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) G Kynan Forney did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) G Kynan Forney did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) G Andy Alleman practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) G Andy Alleman practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) G Andy Alleman practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) C Jake Grove did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) C Jake Grove did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) C Jake Grove did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) G Anthony Herrera partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

G Steve Hutchinson partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

T Bryant McKinnie practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) G Anthony Herrera did not practice on Thursday.

G Steve Hutchinson partially participated in Thursday's practice.

T Bryant McKinnie partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) G Anthony Herrera did not practice on Wednesday.

T Bryant McKinnie partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) T Nick Kaczur partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

C Dan Koppen partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

T Matt Light partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

G Steve Neal partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

T Sebastian Vollmer partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) T Nick Kaczur partially participated in Thursday's practice.

C Dan Koppen partially participated in Thursday's practice.

T Matt Light partially participated in Thursday's practice.

G Steve Neal partially participated in Thursday's practice.

T Sebastian Vollmer partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) T Nick Kaczur partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

C Dan Koppen partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

T Matt Light partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

G Steve Neal partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

T Sebastian Vollmer partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jermon Bushrod partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 13.

G Jahri Evans partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 13.

C Jonathan Goodwin partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jermon Bushrod partially participated in Thursday's practice.

G Jahri Evans partially participated in Thursday's practice.

C Jonathan Goodwin partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) T Jermon Bushrod partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

G Jahri Evans partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

C Jonathan Goodwin partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T D'Brickashaw Ferguson practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

G Robert Turner will not play in Week 13.

OL New York Jets (NYJ) T D'Brickashaw Ferguson practiced fully on Tuesday.

G Robert Turner did not practice on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Nick Cole practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Nick Cole practiced fully on Thursday.

G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) G Nick Cole practiced fully on Wednesday.

G Todd Herremans practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) G Chris Kemoeatu practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) G Chris Kemoeatu practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) G Chris Kemoeatu practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL San Diego Chargers (SD) C Nick Hardwick did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL San Diego Chargers (SD) C Nick Hardwick partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL San Diego Chargers (SD) C Nick Hardwick practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) C Chris Spencer practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) C Chris Spencer practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) C Chris Spencer practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) T Adam Snyder practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

T Joe Staley did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) T Adam Snyder practiced fully on Thursday.

T Joe Staley did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL San Francisco 49ers (SF) T Adam Snyder practiced fully on Wednesday.

T Joe Staley did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Jason Brown partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

G Richie Incognito partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

T Jason Smith will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Jason Brown partially participated in Thursday's practice.

G Richie Incognito partially participated in Thursday's practice.

T Jason Smith did not practice on Thursday.

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

G Richie Incognito partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

T Jason Smith did not practice on Wednesday.

OL St. Louis Rams (STL) Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports T Jason Smith went to the hospital in an ambulance after suffering more concussion-related symptoms during the team's Week 12 game. Smith was inactive for the game, but experienced those symptoms while watching from the sideline. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo did not immediately have details.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) T Donald Penn practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) T Donald Penn practiced fully on Thursday.

Also, Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the NFL has fined T Jeremy Trueblood $7,500 for taking his helmet off while still on the field in Week 12.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) T Donald Penn partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Defensive Tackle

*** Saturday Update *** DT Haloti Ngata (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** DT Haloti Ngata (BAL) practiced fully on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Haloti Ngata (BAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT John McCargo (BUF) will not play in Week 13.

DT John McCargo (BUF) did not practice on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Tank Tyler (CAR) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Tank Tyler (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Tank Tyler (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Tommie Harris (CHI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Tommie Harris (CHI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Orien Harris (CIN) did not practice on Thursday due to illness.

*** Friday Update *** DT Tank Johnson (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Tank Johnson (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Tank Johnson (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Domata Peko (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Domata Peko (CIN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Domata Peko (CIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

DT Shaun Rogers (CLE) Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Shaun Rogers will miss the rest of the 2009 season with a leg injury, according to a league source.

*** Friday Update *** DT Andre Fluellen (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Andre Fluellen (DET) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Andre Fluellen (DET) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Grady Jackson (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** 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 Keyunta Dawson (IND) will not play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Lionel Dotson (MIA) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Lionel Dotson (MIA) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Lionel Dotson (MIA) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Ron Brace (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Ron Brace (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** DT Brodrick Bunkley (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Brodrick Bunkley (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Mike Patterson (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DT Travis Johnson (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Travis Johnson (SD) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo (SD) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DT Kentwan Balmer (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Kentwan Balmer (SF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Kentwan Balmer (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Aubrayo Franklin (SF) was excused from Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Roy Miller (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Roy Miller (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Roy Miller (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Jason Jones (TEN) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Jason Jones (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Jason Jones (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DT SenDerrick Marks (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DT SenDerrick Marks (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT SenDerrick Marks (TEN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DT Albert Haynesworth (WAS) Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Albert Haynesworth was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 4. He is listed as questionable for Week 13 but is expected to play.

*** Thursday Update *** DT Albert Haynesworth (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DT Albert Haynesworth (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

DT Albert Haynesworth (WAS) The Associated Press reports Albert Haynesworth is feeling better and is expected to return to practice this week in some capacity, according to head coach Jim Zorn.

Defensive End

*** Friday Update *** DE Kenny Iwebema (ARI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Saturday Update *** DE Terrell Suggs (BAL) did not practice on Saturday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** DE Terrell Suggs (BAL) did not practice on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Terrell Suggs (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Charles Johnson (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Charles Johnson (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Charles Johnson (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Alex Brown (CHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Alex Brown (CHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Alex Brown (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Frostee Rucker (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Kenyon Coleman (CLE) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Kenyon Coleman (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Kenyon Coleman (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Corey Williams (CLE) Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Corey Williams said he has not been happy with his role on the team since the start of the season and is also unhappy with the lack of playing time. "I haven't been happy about it since day one. I'm not going to go all the way into it about how I feel about it, but I haven't been happy at all. That's anybody. Anybody wants to play. I want to play as much as I can," Williams said. He said he would like to see some time at nose tackle since Shaun Rogers will miss the rest of the season, and head coach Eric Mangini said it is possible Williams will see time at the position.

*** Friday Update *** DE Dewayne White (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Saturday Update *** DE Antonio Smith (HOU) John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Antonio Smith was fined $12,500 by the NFL for a personal foul on Colts TE Dallas Clark in Week 12. Smith hit Clark away from the play following an interception. Clark wasn't attempting to make a tackle.

*** Friday Update *** DE Dwight Freeney (IND) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Robert Mathis (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Julius Williams (JAX) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Julius Williams (JAX) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Quentin Moses (MIA) was excused from Friday's practice, but he is not listed on the team's injury report. He is expected to play as normal.

*** Friday Update *** DE Jarvis Green (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Jarvis Green (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jarvis Green (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** DE Rob Ninkovich (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Rob Ninkovich (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Rob Ninkovich (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** DE Ty Warren (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Bobby McCray (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Bobby McCray (NO) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Bobby McCray (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Shaun Ellis (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

DE Shaun Ellis (NYJ) partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Greg Ellis (OAK) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Victor Abiamiri (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** 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) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** DE Luis Castillo (SD) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Luis Castillo (SD) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Luis Castillo (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Lawrence Jackson (SEA) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Lawrence Jackson (SEA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Lawrence Jackson (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Cory Redding (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Cory Redding (SEA) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Cory Redding (SEA) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Ray McDonald (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Ray McDonald (SF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Ray McDonald (SF) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Justin Smith (SF) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** DE Michael Bennett (TB) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Michael Bennett (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Michael Bennett (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Styles White (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Styles White (TB) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Styles White (TB) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** DE Jacob Ford (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** DE Jacob Ford (TEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jacob Ford (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** DE Jevon Kearse (TEN) was excused from Wednesday's practice.

DE Jeremy Jarmon (WAS) The Associated Press reports Jeremy Jarmon suffered a torn ACL in his left knee Week 12. He has been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.

Inside Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** ILB Karlos Dansby (ARI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Karlos Dansby (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Karlos Dansby (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Curtis Lofton (ATL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Ray Lewis (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Ray Lewis (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Jon Beason (CAR) Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Panthers will not suspend Jon Beason at this point for his arrest Monday, Nov. 30.

ILB Jon Beason (CAR) The man who has accused Jon Beason of punching him in the face has filed a civil suit against the linebacker. A day after Beason was arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge, the attorney for Gregory Frye filed papers Tuesday seeking damages in excess of $10,000. Frye claims Beason sucker-punched him at a Charlotte strip club last month, crushing his nasal cavity. He seeks a jury trial. Beason's attorney, George Laughrun, said Beason had nothing to do with the incident. He called Frye's claims in the civil suit "fantasy land if he thinks this happened". Frye was able to secure a warrant from a magistrate for Beason's arrest Monday, before Charlotte-Mecklenburg police had completed an investigation into the matter.

*** Friday Update *** ILB David Bowens (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB David Bowens (CLE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Blake Costanzo (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Blake Costanzo (CLE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Blake Costanzo (CLE) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** ILB Brandon Chillar (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Brandon Chillar (GB) practiced fully on Friday.

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

*** Friday Update *** ILB DeMeco Ryans (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB DeMeco Ryans (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB DeMeco Ryans (HOU) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Gary Brackett (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Gary Brackett (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** ILB Justin Durant (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Justin Durant (JAX) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Justin Durant (JAX) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Justin Rogers (KC) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Justin Rogers (KC) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Eric Alexander (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Eric Alexander (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Eric Alexander (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Marvin Mitchell (NO) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Marvin Mitchell (NO) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Marvin Mitchell (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Jonathan Vilma (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Jonathan Vilma (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Jonathan Vilma (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

ILB Antonio Pierce (NYG) Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the Giants have placed Antonio Pierce on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season. Pierce was told by doctors that it would be too great a risk for him to play with a bulging disc in his neck, and the team did not believe it would heal in time for the postseason. Pierce said, "The doctors have told me that given my current condition, the risk of playing is too great, regardless of how I feel physically. That is the most disappointing part of this, because I feel great and have no pain."

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB Will Witherspoon (PHI) 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 13.

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

ILB Kevin Burnett (SD) The Associated Press reports Kevin Burnett sustained a concussion in Week 12.

*** Friday Update *** ILB Takeo Spikes (SF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB Takeo Spikes (SF) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** ILB James Laurinaitis (STL) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** ILB James Laurinaitis (STL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** ILB James Laurinaitis (STL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Outside Linebacker

*** Friday Update *** OLB Will Davis (ARI) will not play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Will Davis (ARI) will not play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Tony Gilbert (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Tony Gilbert (ATL) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Tony Gilbert (ATL) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Prescott Burgess (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Prescott Burgess (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Prescott Burgess (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Jarret Johnson (BAL) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jameel McClain (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Nail Diggs (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Nail Diggs (CAR) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Nail Diggs (CAR) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Lance Briggs (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Lance Briggs (CHI) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Lance Briggs (CHI) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa (CHI) The Associated Press reports the Bears have placed Pisa Tinoisamoa on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Rey Maualuga (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Rey Maualuga (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Rey Maualuga (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Keith Rivers (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Keith Rivers (CIN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Keith Rivers (CIN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Kamerion Wimbley (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Kamerion Wimbley (CLE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Kamerion Wimbley (CLE) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Victor Butler (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Victor Butler (DAL) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Victor Butler (DAL) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB DeMarcus Ware (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Wesley Woodyard (DEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Wesley Woodyard (DEN) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Wesley Woodyard (DEN) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Zack Follett (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Zack Follett (DET) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Zack Follett (DET) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Ernie Sims (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Aaron Kampman (GB) will not play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Aaron Kampman (GB) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Aaron Kampman (GB) will not play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Jeremy Thompson (GB) The Associated Press reports Jeremy Thompson was hospitalized for testing Friday, Dec. 4, after suffering a neck injury in a collision with RB Kregg Lumpkin during practice. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Thompson remained conscious after the neck stinger. The team classified the injury as a neck sprain and said Thompson would be kept overnight in hospital for further evaluation.

He will not play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jeremy Thompson (GB) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Xavier Adibi (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Xavier Adibi (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Brian Cushing (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Brian Cushing (HOU) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Brian Cushing (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Zach Diles (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Zach Diles (HOU) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Zach Diles (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday due to illness.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Ramon Humber (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Ramon Humber (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Ramon Humber (IND) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB David Herron (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB David Herron (KC) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB David Herron (KC) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Mike Vrabel (KC) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Mike Vrabel (KC) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Mike Vrabel (KC) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Joey Porter (MIA) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** OLB Jason Taylor (MIA) Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Jason Taylor was fined $5,000 by the NFL for a roughing-the-passer penalty on Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick in Week 12.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Jason Taylor (MIA) Albert Breer, of the Boston Globe, reports Jason Taylor would not rule out the possibility of joining the New England Patriots next season. "We'll see what happens after the season's over," Taylor said. "I know my deal ends at the end of the year and we'll reevaluate at the end of the year, and what the teams are wanting to do and go from there. You never close off any of your options, you don't burn any bridges and you always keep an open mind."

*** Friday Update *** OLB Tully Banta-Cain (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Pierre Woods (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Pierre Woods (NE) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Pierre Woods (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Jo-Lonn Dunbar (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Jo-Lonn Dunbar (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Jo-Lonn Dunbar (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Scott Fujita (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Michael Boley (NYG) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Michael Boley (NYG) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Michael Boley (NYG) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Calvin Pace (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

OLB Calvin Pace (NYJ) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Isaiah Ekejiuba (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Isaiah Ekejiuba (OAK) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB David Nixon (OAK) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Akeem Jordan (PHI) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Akeem Jordan (PHI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Akeem Jordan (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** OLB Tracy White (PHI) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Shawne Merriman (SD) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

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

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports Shawne Merriman could sit out Week 13 so he could rest his foot.

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Shaun Phillips (SD) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Shaun Phillips (SD) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB D.D. Lewis (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** OLB Ahmad Brooks (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** OLB Ahmad Brooks (SF) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Angelo Crowell (TB) Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Angelo Crowell said he would like to re-sign with the Buccaneers during the offseason. He said is mindset is to re-sign and not even look at other options.

*** Friday Update *** OLB Colin Allred (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

Cornerback

*** Friday Update *** CB Bryant McFadden (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Bryant McFadden (ARI) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Bryant McFadden (ARI) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Saturday Update *** CB K.J. Gerard (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** CB K.J. Gerard (BAL) did not practice on Friday.

*** Thursday Update *** CB K.J. Gerard (BAL) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Cary Williams (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** CB Cary Williams (BAL) partially participated in Friday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Terrence McGee (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and is questionable to play Thursday night.

CB Terrence McGee (BUF) partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Ashton Youboty (BUF) will not play in Week 13.

CB Ashton Youboty (BUF) did not practice on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Captain Munnerlyn (CAR) practiced fully on Friday but is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Captain Munnerlyn (CAR) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Captain Munnerlyn (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Charles Tillman (CHI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Charles Tillman (CHI) practiced fully on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Morgan Trent (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Morgan Trent (CIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Morgan Trent (CIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Eric Wright (CLE) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Saturday Update *** CB Charles Woodson (GB) practiced fully on Saturday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Glover Quin (HOU) The Associated Press reports Glover Quin has been ruled out for Week 13 with concussion symptoms. He is not sure if he suffered a concussion, but if he did it is likely mild.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Glover Quin (HOU) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Glover Quin (HOU) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Kelvin Hayden (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Kelvin Hayden (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Kelvin Hayden (IND) practiced fully on Wednesday.

CB Kelvin Hayden (IND) Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Kelvin Hayden said he will be able to play in Week 13. Hayden worked out before the team's Week 12 game and said he had no problems.

*** Friday Update *** CB Tim Jennings (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Jerraud Powers (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Jerraud Powers (IND) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Jerraud Powers (IND) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Rashean Mathis (JAX) will not play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Rashean Mathis (JAX) will not play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** CB Brian Witherspoon (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Brian Witherspoon (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

CB Vontae Davis (MIA) The Palm Beach Post reports Vontae Davis said the officials favored the Buffalo Bills in their Week 12 game against the Dolphins. "We knew that we were playing against them and the refs," Davis said. "That's tough. You can't make the game close.' Davis said Bills WR Terrell Owens pushed off on his touchdown reception but was not flagged because Owens received preferential treatment.

*** Friday Update *** CB Benny Sapp (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Benny Sapp (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Benny Sapp (MIN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Antoine Winfield (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** 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) Sean Jensen and Rick Alonzo, of the Pioneer Press, report Antoine Winfield said that he has been ready to play for the past two weeks, but has been placed on the inactive list because of lingering issues related to his injury. Head coach Brad Childress said Winfield is close to returning, but there is no rush if he is not fully healthy. "He had a good couple weeks of practice, and you have to be able to operate a million miles an hour back there," Childress said. "You can't be able to pull off at all. You have elite-caliber receivers that can go, and you want to be able to do what you want to do with your feet."

*** Friday Update *** CB Shawn Springs (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Shawn Springs (NE) fully participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** CB Randall Gay (NO) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Randall Gay (NO) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Randall Gay (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** CB Jabari Greer (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Jabari Greer (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Jabari Greer (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Chris McAlister (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Chris McAlister (NO) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Chris McAlister (NO) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** CB Tracy Porter (NO) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Tracy Porter (NO) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Tracy Porter (NO) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Dwight Lowery (NYJ) will not play in Week 13.

CB Dwight Lowery (NYJ) did not practice on Tuesday.

Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, reports Dwight Lowery is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Donald Strickland (NYJ) will not play in Week 13.

CB Donald Strickland (NYJ) did not practice on Tuesday.

Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, reports Donald Strickland is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Nnamdi Asomugha (OAK) The Associated Press reports Nnamdi Asomugha said he believes the defense struggles at times because the team usually uses the same defense throughout the game, which helps opposing offenses since they know what defense the Raiders will be in. "We're a team that chooses to be who we are regardless of who we're playing against and regardless of the matchups or the things that the other team is going to present. We've got one way of doing it, and that's what we do, and teams can get us into some tough situations," Asomugha said. He said he has lobbied the coaches to try different defenses but they do not think about changing.

*** Friday Update *** CB Sheldon Brown (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** CB Asante Samuel (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

*** Thursday Update *** CB Antonio Cromartie (SD) The Associated Press reports the San Diego Police Department has determined there is not enough evidence to charge Antonio Cromartie for any crime after a bar patron claimed Cromartie hit him in the head with a champagne bottle.

*** Friday Update *** CB Nate Clements (SF) will not play in Week 13.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Nate Clements (SF) will not play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** CB Aqib Talib (TB) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Aqib Talib (TB) did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** CB DeAngelo Hall (WAS) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB DeAngelo Hall (WAS) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB DeAngelo Hall (WAS) did not practice on Wednesday.

Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports DeAngelo Hall said he does not expect to play in Week 13 unless his knee gets significantly better before the game.

*** Friday Update *** CB Justin Tryon (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** CB Justin Tryon (WAS) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** CB Justin Tryon (WAS) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

Safety

*** Saturday Update *** S Ed Reed (BAL) partially participated in Saturday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Wednesday Update *** S Jairus Byrd (BUF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice and is questionable to play Thursday night.

S Jairus Byrd (BUF) partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

S Todd Johnson (BUF) was excused from Tuesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Kevin Payne (CHI) Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Kevin Payne is expected to replace Danieal Manning in the starting lineup at free safety in Week 13. Manning likely will be the nickel back in the game.

*** Friday Update *** S Kyries Hebert (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** S Tom Nelson (CIN) did not practice on Friday but is still expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** S Mike Adams (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Mike Adams (CLE) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Mike Adams (CLE) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Brodney Pool (CLE) The Associated Press reports Brodney Pool could miss the rest of the season with a concussion suffered in Week 12. Pool's career could also be in jeopardy. Pool sustained at least his fourth known concussion in Week 12. Head coach Eric Mangini said Pool's status "is not looking very positive," although he added no decisions have been made about Pool's long-term future.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Browns placed Pool on the Injured Reserve list Wednesday, Dec. 2.

*** Friday Update *** S Ken Hamlin (DAL) will not play in Week 13.

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

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

S Ken Hamlin (DAL) Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Ken Hamlin might be able to play in the team's Week 13 game. Head coach Wade Phillips said the team would know more Wednesday, Dec. 2, when Hamlin tries to practice with the team.

*** Friday Update *** S Gerald Sensabaugh (DAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** S Brian Dawkins (DEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Brian Dawkins (DEN) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Brian Dawkins (DEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Louis Delmas (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Louis Delmas (DET) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Louis Delmas (DET) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Kalvin Pearson (DET) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Kalvin Pearson (DET) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Kalvin Pearson (DET) did not practice on Wednesday.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** S Aaron Francisco (IND) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Aaron Francisco (IND) did not practice on Thursday.

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

*** Friday Update *** S Sean Considine (JAX) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Sean Considine (JAX) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S DaJuan Morgan (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Friday Update *** S Yeremiah Bell (MIA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Yeremiah Bell (MIA) practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Yeremiah Bell (MIA) practiced fully on Wednesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Eric Frampton (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Eric Frampton (MIN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Eric Frampton (MIN) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Patrick Chung (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** S Bret Lockett (NE) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Bret Lockett (NE) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Bret Lockett (NE) partially participated in Wednesday's walkthrough.

*** Friday Update *** S Michael Johnson (NYG) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Michael Johnson (NYG) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Michael Johnson (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Jim Leonhard (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

S Jim Leonhard (NYJ) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Saturday Update *** S Kerry Rhodes (NYJ) The Associated Press reports Kerry Rhodes was fined $5,000 by the NFL for throwing a football into the stands following an interception in Week 12.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Kerry Rhodes (NYJ) Ohm Youngmisuk, of the New York Daily News, reports Kerry Rhodes spoke with head coach Rex Ryan Tuesday, Dec. 1, and was told he is close to regaining his starting job. "Right now I am actually pretty good," Rhodes said. "Talked to Rex and things are great. I just have to do one more thing with him and I'll be back in my regular old spot. It could have been this week but I didn't do my thing I was supposed to do. I didn't do it last week. I guess I'll do it now." Rhodes would not reveal what that one more thing is that he needs to do to return to the starting lineup. Eric Smith will start in Week 13 in place of Rhodes, although Rhodes is expected to see a lot more action in the game than he did in Week 12.

S Kerry Rhodes (NYJ) Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports Kerry Rhodes recorded two interceptions in the team's Week 12 game after being demoted from the starting lineup. Rhodes did not start for the first time in his career, a streak of 74 games.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Eric Smith (NYJ) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday night.

S Eric Smith (NYJ) practiced fully on Tuesday.

*** Friday Update *** S Quintin Demps (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

*** Friday Update *** S Troy Polamalu (PIT) will not play in Week 13.

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

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

S Troy Polamalu (PIT) James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Troy Polamalu is doubtful to play in Week 13. Head coach Mike Tomlin thinks Polamalu is still around a week away from returning.

*** Friday Update *** S Eric Weddle (SD) will not play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Eric Weddle (SD) did not practice on Thursday.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Eric Weddle (SD) did not practice on Wednesday.

S Eric Weddle (SD) Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports Eric Weddle will miss at least two weeks because of a knee injury. Head coach Norv Turner said he expects Weddle to play in Week 15.

*** Friday Update *** S Marcus Hudson (SF) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Marcus Hudson (SF) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Marcus Hudson (SF) partially participated in Wednesday's practice.

*** Friday Update *** S Michael Lewis (SF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

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

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

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

*** Friday Update *** S Michael Griffin (TEN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** S Michael Griffin (TEN) partially participated in Thursday's practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** S Michael Griffin (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday.

General Team News

TM Houston Texans (HOU) John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Texans owner Bob McNair is disappointed in the team's 5-6 record, as well as their three-game losing streak and inability to win close games. However, he isn't giving up on the season and will evaluate head coach Gary Kubiak after the season. McNair said, "Right now, I have a coach. Since I have a coach, and I haven't made any decisions to replace my coach, I'm not even thinking about anybody else." McNair added, "I think the coaches have done a good job. We don't have the record I hoped we'd have, and that's disappointing. I know Gary's disappointed, too." McNair believes a big part of the blame should be placed on players who continue to make mistakes that cost them games. "The coaches responsibility is to get the players ready. I think they've done that."

*** Thursday Update *** TM New England Patriots (NE) Michael Vega, of The Boston Globe, reports Patriots head coach Bill Belichick did not express any interest in bringing back former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis. Weis served as the Patriots' offensive coordinator from 2000-04. Belichick said, "It's not anything that is on the front burner at all."

*** Friday Update *** TM San Diego Chargers (SD) P Mike Scifres practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play in Week 13.

*** Thursday Update *** TM San Diego Chargers (SD) P Mike Scifres practiced fully on Thursday.

*** Saturday Update *** TM Seattle Seahawks (SEA) The Associated Press reports Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke said he expects head coach Jim Mora to remain the team's head coach despite the departure of president and general manager Tim Ruskell. Mora has three years remaining on his contract.

TM Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed P Dirk Johnson (hamstring) and CB Torrie Cox (hip) on Injured Reserve.

Also, Flynn reports the Buccaneers placed G Arron Sears on the Reserve/Non-football list. Sears will not be able to practice and will not play in 2009, but he will be allowed to continue to work out at the team's facility.