Week 17 Players in the News

*** Saturday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) participated in 11 on 11 drills Friday, and Bengal coach Marvin Lewis said Palmer did practice earlier this week despite official reports that he did not. Lewis declined to say whether Palmer or backup QB Jon Kitna would start Sunday vs. the Chiefs.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Drew Henson (DAL) may play in NFL Europe this offseason to improve his skills against live competition according to owner Jerry Jones. "He needs to play ball," Jones said. "One of his main attributes, I think it is, I don't know for sure, is that he knows how to play within himself and not make bad plays. The only way you can see that attribute more is in live competition."

*** Saturday Update *** QB Joey Harrington (DET) is expected to be forced to renegotiate his contract after the 2005 season ends to where he is paid more along the lines of an experience backup QB.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Aaron Rodgers (GB) will only play Sunday if the Packers get way ahead or fall far behind because QB Brett Favre still gives them the best chance to win according to HC Mike Sherman.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Brad Johnson (MIN) is getting old (he’s 38) but still wants to play for a few more seasons. "I keep myself in shape, and I'd like to play three or four more years," Johnson said. "I have some bruises and things but nothing major."

*** Saturday Update *** QB Matt Mauck (TEN) will reportedly start this weekend in place of the injured Steve McNair.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Mark Brunell (WAS) will start this weekend, but he is not at full strength. "I'm getting close, but I'm not 100 percent," Brunell said. "I would sure like another day or two, but each day it has gotten better so I'm pleased. I expect to be able to do everything on Sunday."

Running Back

*** Saturday Update *** RB Jerome Bettis (PIT) will start this weekend in what will likely be his final home game at Heinz Field.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Willie Parker (PIT) has reportedly asked Bill Cowher to make Jerome Bettis the starting RB as it will possibly be Bettis' last game in Pittsburgh. It's expected that Bettis will get the first carry but the team will switch back to it's normal game plan after that.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Duce Staley (PIT) is unlikely to see the field again this season (barring an injury to another back). Staley was ineffective as a 3rd down RB vs. the Colts and Bengals, and has lost the job to RB Verron Haynes, who has been making plays during the Steeler three-game winning streak.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Travis Henry (TEN) is expected to play despite continued discomfort in his right ankle. "My ankle, that has been an ongoing process through the whole year, but other than that I feel great,'' Henry said. "I will probably get it scoped at the end of the season." Henry may start this weekend since starting RB Chris Brown is a game-time decision.

Wide Receiver

*** Saturday Update *** WR Braylon Edwards (CLE) will undergo surgery on his torn ACL on Tuesday. This is almost a month after the injury occurred because doctors had to wait until the swelling subsided. Using a standard nine-month recovery will put Edwards return date in October of 2006.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Terry Glenn (DAL) was cited for public intoxication on Friday night after urinating on a trash dumpster outside a Jack In the Box in Dallas. Nice.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Darrell Jackson (SEA) did not make the trip to Green Bay and will be out for Sunday's game according to the Seattle Times.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Joe Jurevicius (SEA) will start this weekend in place of Darrell Jackson.

Tight End

Kicker

Offensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) T Kenyatta Walker hasn’t practiced all week but will reported try to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

Defensive Line

*** Saturday Update *** DL Grady Jackson (GB) has dropped Drew Rosenhaus as his agent. "It's more, I'm looking toward the future and all what's been going on, and I don't need that right now going into contract negotiations," Jackson explained, "and I just wanted to go in on a positive note."

Linebacker

Defensive Back

*** Saturday Update *** DB Deion Sanders (BAL) will retire again after the 2005 season.

General Team News

*** Saturday Update *** TM Minnesota Vikings (MIN) HC Mike Tice will reportedly not return in 2006. According to several sources, owner Zygi Wilf will meet with Tice on Monday and relieve him of his coaching responsibilities.

*** Saturday Update *** TM Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) The Eagles were undefeated against their division in 2004, but they need to win against the Redskins to avoid going winless against them this season. What a turn around.

All the news

Quarterback

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Kelly Holcomb (BUF) is expected to start again this weekend as J.P. Losman is still not 100% according to HC Mike Mularkey.

*** Friday Update *** QB J.P. Losman (BUF) practiced on Friday and will be the backup QB this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** QB Rex Grossman (CHI) is expected to play sparingly this weekend.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Kyle Orton (CHI) will start Sunday's game in place of Rex Grossman.

*** Friday Update *** QB Kyle Orton (CHI) will receive considerable playing time this weekend as the Bears will rest Rex Grossman.

*** Friday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) practiced on Friday and appears to be healthy enough to play this weekend but it'll be up to coach Marvin Lewis to decide if he plays or if they rest Palmer in favor of Jon Kitna.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) has signed an extension with the team and now has a contract through the 2014 season. It's not known how much he'll play but it's looking like he might be very limited if he plays at all.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Carson Palmer (CIN) is listed as probable and is expected to play Sunday despite the strained groin he sustained while scrambling in the final minute of the Bengals loss Saturday. Palmer “took all the snaps” in the Wednesday morning session according to OT Willie Anderson but did not participate in the afternoon drills. The QB said he was still bothered by the groin injury, but not enough to keep him out of the game against Kansas City.

QB Carson Palmer (CIN) tweaked his groin Sunday and came up limping after the play. The team doesn't think it's serious but it's something to watch. The Bengals do have something to play for as they battle for playoff positioning this week but it remains to be seen how much Palmer will play.

QB Charlie Frye (CLE) is beat up from last week's game but he's expected to start in the Browns' final game of the season.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Joey Harrington (DET) is expected to be forced to renegotiate his contract after the 2005 season ends to where he is paid more along the lines of an experience backup QB.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Brett Favre (GB) says he still hasn't decided whether he'll return for the 2006 season, and it has occurred to him that the Packers might not want him back. "It is a business," Favre said Wednesday. "And up to this point, we're 3-12. And from a business standpoint, wouldn't you think they're sitting there going, 'OK, if we're running a risk of this happening next year, we might as well save the money and put that money elsewhere for the future.'?" Packers’ GM Ted Thompson said the team definitely wants Favre back. "Sure we do," Thompson said. "And we're assuming he will be back."

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Peyton Manning (IND) will start this weekend, but he will be replaced at some point by Jim Sorgi.

QB Peyton Manning (IND) should see very limited action in week 17 if he even plays at all.

*** Friday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (JAX) practiced on Friday and is expected to see action this weekend. He might even start but that will likely be a game-time decision.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (JAX) practiced again on Thursday. He is improving, but the team still lists him as questionable for this weekend. "I was a little rusty on Wednesday, but came back strong today," Leftwich said Thursday. "My timing and accuracy is headed in the right direction." Jimmy Smith said Leftwich looked good on Thursday. "He looks rested. He was bouncing around out there. As bad as it was for him to have the injury, it may turn out to be a good thing as he's rested and looking sharp," Smith said.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Byron Leftwich (JAX) practiced Wednesday for the first time in more than a month, leaving HC Jack Del Rio with a difficult decision. Does he rest Leftwich and avoid risking further injury in a meaningless game against the Tennessee Titans or does he play Leftwich in hopes of getting him ready for the first round of the playoffs? "When he's healthy enough to play, he's going to play," Del Rio said Wednesday. "So what I want to see is whether or not he's healthy enough to play."

QB Byron Leftwich (JAX) has been medically cleared to return to practice. He might be able to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced all week and will start this weekend. He says he wants to play the entire game (of course he’ll say that – he’s a competitor). However, the Patriots are playing for the #3 seed, so Brady could stay in for the whole contest.

QB Brooks Bollinger (NYJ) will start for the team this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Kerry Collins (OAK) left the Giants after the 2003 season and faces them for the first time this weekend. He appears to be focused on his opponent. “To say that it would be like any other game would be a lie,” Collins said. “Anytime you play against your old team you want to play your best and I’ll try to take that approach this week. “With my history there and the friends I still have on the team, it will be a fun game for me, and hopefully we’ll finish the season with a win this weekend.”

*** Friday Update *** QB Mike McMahon (PHI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Mike McMahon (PHI) practiced on Thursday and is expected to start this weekend.

QB Mike McMahon (PHI) has thrown the same number of touchdown passes to his teammates as he has to his opponents. Still, he is supposed to start the season finale against the Redskins on Sunday.

*** Friday Update *** QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Seneca Wallace (SEA) took a majority of the reps in Wednesday’s practice. He is expected to play a significant portion of this weekend’s game.

*** Friday Update *** QB Jamie Martin (STL) practiced on Friday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Jamie Martin (STL) partially participated in Wednesday’s practice due to illness, but he is expected to start this weekend.

QB Jamie Martin (STL) will start for the team in week 17.

*** Saturday Update *** QB Matt Mauck (TEN) will reportedly start this weekend in place of the injured Steve McNair.

*** Friday Update *** QB Matt Mauck (TEN) will start for the team this weekend if Steve McNair is unable to play. "The tempo's been great. He's shaved about eight minutes off both practices the last two days. He's in and out of the huddle. He knows what to do,'' Fisher said. "So we've just got to wait on Steve and see what happens.''

*** Thursday Update *** QB Matt Mauck (TEN) may get the nod this weekend if Steve McNair can’t go. "What we did , we got Matt Mauck the reps in the event that McNair can't play,” said HC Jeff Fisher. “If we have an opportunity in the ballgame to get Matt some playing time then I want to make sure he gets some practice reps.” The thinking is that the Titans know what Billy Volek is capable of doing, but they want to see if Mauck is worth keeping on the roster.

*** Friday Update *** QB Steve McNair (TEN) did not practice again on Friday and is at best a game-time decision for this weekend. McNair has surprised in the past, but it really doesn’t look like he’ll play.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Steve McNair (TEN) as expected did not practice on Thursday. He may work on Friday but looks like a game-time decision for this weekend. In unrelated news, McNair says he would like to play a few more years and is confident that he and the team can work out a contract extension that is more salary cap friendly.

*** Wednesday Update *** QB Steve McNair (TEN) is still experiencing soreness in his right pectoral and will not throw until at least Friday. He is questionable for this weekend.

QB Steve McNair (TEN) hopes to play this weekend, but he will likely practice very little (if at all) this week. He will probably be a game-time decision.

*** Friday Update *** QB Mark Brunell (WAS) practiced on Friday and is expected to start this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** QB Mark Brunell (WAS) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend. Brunell has said the range of motion in the knee has improved with each day.

QB Mark Brunell (WAS) sprained his MCL in the week 16 game but the team thinks he has a shot at playing this week. He'll rest it and then see how he is later this week. Early reports had the Redskins worried it might be more serious.

Running Back

*** Thursday Update *** RB Warrick Dunn (ATL) isn't 100% with the hamstring but he's expected to start. How long he can go is another question.

RB Warrick Dunn (ATL) is struggling with a sore hamstring he suffered in last week's game. Keep an eye on him to see if he practices. The team is out of the playoff picture so he likely won't go unless he's fully ready.

*** Friday Update *** RB B.J. Sams (BAL) did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jon Goldsberry (BUF) has been signed from the team’s practice squad.

*** Friday Update *** RB DeShaun Foster (CAR) practiced on Friday and barring a setback is expected to start this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB DeShaun Foster (CAR) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend. He's expected to start though.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB DeShaun Foster (CAR) did not practice on Wednesday but seemed surprised to be listed as questionable on the injury report for Sunday's game in Atlanta. "I'm good. I'll be ready," he said. "It's nothing at all. I just jammed my toe."

*** Friday Update *** RB Nick Goings (CAR) practiced on Friday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Nick Goings (CAR) did not practice on Thursday and has been added to the injury report as questionable with an injured ankle.

*** Friday Update *** RB Cedric Benson (CHI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Cedric Benson (CHI) says his injured knee is about the same. “I feel about the same,” Benson said after Wednesday’s practice. “We kind of came to the conclusion that we were going to practice this week and see how we feel at the end of the week and make a decision on Friday or Saturday.”

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Cedric Benson (CHI) practiced on Wednesday, but he remains questionable for this weekend.

RB Cedric Benson (CHI) could be close to being ready to return to action, possibly even this week. Keep an eye on whether he's able to practice.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Bryan Johnson (CHI) will miss the regular season finale with an injured foot.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Thomas Jones (CHI) might take an early seat once he gains 27 yards to put him at 1,300 for the season according to the Chicago Sun Times. Walter Payton is the only other Bear to do that.

*** Friday Update *** RB Rudi Johnson (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Rudi Johnson (CIN) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Nicolas Luchey (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Chris Perry (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Chris Perry (CIN) practiced on Thursday and has been upgraded to questionable for this weekend. Barring a setback, he should get at least some action this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Perry (CIN) hasn’t played the last two games since spraining his ankle against the Browns Dec. 11 but said Monday he’ll be back for the playoffs. He’d love a shot at breaking RB James Brooks’ club record for most catches in a season, but he’s not sure if he can or will pay this Sunday. There is no noticeable limp, and he says he’s close.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Lee Suggs (CLE) may get a few extra looks this weekend. HC Romeo Crennel says he hopes to be able to see Suggs carry the ball on Sunday.

RB Mike Anderson (DEN) will not play this weekend as he will get a week off to rest up for the playoffs. This will open the door for Tatum Bell and Ron Dayne.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Tatum Bell (DEN) will get his first career start this weekend in place of Mike Anderson (who will rest up for the playoffs). Ron Dayne will see carries as well.

*** Friday Update *** RB Kevin Jones (DET) practiced again on Friday and is expected to start his weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kevin Jones (DET) practiced Thursday but will be a game-time decision with his hyperextended elbow.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kevin Jones (DET) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Artose Pinner (DET) did not practice all week and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Artose Pinner (DET) was limited in practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Artose Pinner (DET) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Samkon Gado (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and is listed as OUT for the regular season finale. There was talk earlier in the week that he might be able to play, but it does not look like that will materialize.

RB Samkon Gado (GB) is a long shot to play this week but he's made dramatic improvement recovering from his knee injury. Watch to see if he can practice later this week.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Domanick Davis (HOU) underwent knee surgery on Wednesday and has been placed on the injured reserve list. Jonathan Wells will continue to start for the team in place of Davis.

RB Domanick Davis (HOU) is still battling his knee problems and could miss time again this week in practice. Watch him closely later this week.

*** Friday Update *** RB Tony Hollings (HOU) will be the team’s backup RB this weekend behind Vernand Morency.

*** Friday Update *** RB Vernand Morency (HOU) practiced on Friday and will start for the team this weekend since Jonathan Wells has been placed on the injured reserve list.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Vernand Morency (HOU) missed Thursday’s practice due to illness.

*** Friday Update *** RB Jonathan Wells (HOU) has been placed on the injured reserve list with a thigh bruise and will not play this weekend. That leaves rookie Vernand Morency as the team’s starter for this weekend. Tony Hollings will back him up.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Jonathan Wells (HOU) missed practice again on Thursday, but he remains probable and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jonathan Wells (HOU) rested a bruised thigh on Wednesday, but he is expected to start for the team this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Edgerrin James (IND) is healthy but will be a game day decision as to how much he plays, if at all. Coach Dungy sounded like they might let him rest.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Edgerrin James (IND) will start this weekend, but he will be replaced at some point by Dominic Rhodes.

*** Friday Update *** RB Rich Alexis (JAX) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Greg Jones (JAX) practiced again on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Greg Jones (JAX) practiced on Thursday but remains questionable for this weekend. HC Jack Del Rio is 100% unclear on Jones’ status. "He could have played last week," Del Rio said. "He's good to go. But we might sit him, too." Thanks coach.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Greg Jones (JAX) practiced Wednesday and it's looking more like he'll be able to play this week. Look for the team to make a call later in the week.

RB Greg Jones (JAX) will be evaluated further this week. We told you in the Injury Wrap up that he was inactive for the Week 16 game with his neck injury. It looks like this might be something that could limit him this week as well.

*** Friday Update *** RB Derrick Wimbush (JAX) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ronnie Brown (MIA) has practiced all week and according to HC Nick Saban “has gotten progressively better every day”, but he will likely be a game-time decision for this weekend. Saban added, “A game-time decision involves whether we are going to make him active, but it also involves, he has prepared well for the game, how much we choose to use him in his circumstance. The worse thing, as I have said all the time, with guys that are carrying injuries, especially certain kinds of injuries for their particular position, is you put a guy in and you lose him early in the game and then you are just playing with one less guy on your team and that's something that we certainly wouldn't want to do in this case." That said Brown practiced all week, so we expect him to be active this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Ronnie Brown (MIA) practiced again on Thursday but remains officially listed as questionable for this weekend. He's expected to be back to his normal role splitting carries with Ricky Williams.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Ronnie Brown (MIA) practiced on Wednesday but remains listed as questionable for this weekend although it's looking more like he'll be able to play.

RB Ronnie Brown (MIA) said last week he hoped to be back for the season finale but the team won't rush him. Obviously, Ricky Williams is more than capable of carrying the load as he displayed in week 16.

*** Friday Update *** RB Ricky Williams (MIA) says he doesn’t need a raise next season. He is scheduled to make $545,000 (only 5k more than the league minimum) next season, but after his productive return from retirement this year, he could ask for more money. When asked if money will be an issue in his return to the Dolphins, Williams said: "It never has been, and I don't think it ever will be."

*** Friday Update *** RB Corey Dillon (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Heath Evans (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Patrick Pass (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Tiki Barber (NYG) may not actually have an official “backup”. HC Tom Coughlin was asked if Mike Cloud will replace Derrick Ward (on the injured reserve list) as RB Tiki Barber’s primary back up, or if rookie Brandon Jacobs will get the job. “What we would probably do there would be to use people in different ways, so it would probably be on a play-by-play basis”, Coughlin said. KR/PR Chad Morton is also in the mix. "He is our fourth running back and he is also, on Sunday, our fifth receiver,” Coughlin said.

RB Mike Cloud (NYG) has been signed by the team.

RB Derrick Ward (NYG) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Lamont Jordan (OAK) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Lamont Jordan (OAK) is almost certainly not going to play this weekend. HC Norv Turner said he expects backup RB Justin Fargas to get a handful of carries against the Giants with Zack Crockett receiving the bulk of the rushing load.

RB Lamont Jordan (OAK) could miss another game with his toe injury. If he does, look for Zack Crockett to carry the load again like he did last week.

*** Friday Update *** RB Reno Mahe (PHI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Bruce Perry (PHI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Saturday Update *** RB Jerome Bettis (PIT) will start this weekend in what will likely be his final home game at Heinz Field.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Jerome Bettis (PIT) may be playing the last home game of his career this weekend. "I'm a realist in a sense that I do understand there is a good chance it is my last game," he said Tuesday. Bettis will wait until after the season to reveal his plans, but many in the Pittsburgh organization expect him to retire.

*** Friday Update *** RB Dan Kreider (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) is hurting more than he and the team has let on. "Yeah," Tomlinson said on Wednesday, "of course, if it's still bothering me; it's more than a bruise. At times it's been very hard. Just for the fact not being myself, knowing what I can do when I'm healthy. That's always the most frustrating thing, not being 100 percent and not doing the things you're usually able to do." However, he will not say exactly what is injury is until after the season finale this weekend. Tomlinson added that while he hasn’t had a 100-yard game (or scored a TD) since November 27th, he doesn’t feel pressure to perform. "I don't feel like I'm losing it at all," Tomlinson said. "I don't feel a state of panic like I have to do good, but I would like to end on a good note."

RB LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) is expected to play again with the rib injuries.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) is still expected to start this weekend, but he will not play very much. As you know, he needs one TD to set the single-season mark. HC Mike Holmgren has said he would substitute his starters "pretty liberally" throughout Sunday's game. When asked if he would put Alexander back into the game if he still needed a touchdown, the coach shook his head and said, "I don't know. Let me think about that a little."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) will leave the team Thursday to attend a family funeral in Cincinnati and will then rejoin the team in time to start Sunday's regular-season finale at Green Bay. Seattle coach Mike Holmgren confirmed Alexander will attend his aunt's funeral Friday and then fly from Ohio Saturday to meet the team in Wisconsin. Alexander tied Priest Holmes' NFL record of 27 touchdowns in a season in Saturday's win over Indianapolis.

RB Shaun Alexander (SEA) will be away from the team and with his family for much of the week following the death of his aunt. He is expected to play this weekend and needs a TD to set the single-season record for TDs. After his meltdown last year when he accused the team of stabbing him in the back when he didn't get the rushing title, look for them to cater to him and make sure he gets a TD. Even if it means reinserting him back into the game for the short score like they did last week.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Kevan Barlow (SF) is done for 2005 but may have a future in San Francisco. "He certainly looked better to me than he did a year ago," HC Mike Nolan said. "I thought in the way he handled himself, carried himself and responded to all situations, he did a good job. I anticipated more issues, and I never got any."

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Kevan Barlow (SF) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season. Obviously, this means Frank Gore and Maurice Hicks will handle the rushing duties in the season finale.

*** Friday Update *** RB Marshall Faulk (STL) missed Friday’s practice due to illness. While he is listed as probable, his status for this weekend is actually in question.

*** Friday Update *** RB Arlen Harris (STL) could be the team’s starting RB this weekend with Steven Jackson still bothered by a hip pointer and Marshall Faulk ailing with a flu-like illness. Both Jackson and Faulk are questionable to play Sunday night.

*** Friday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable for this weekend. He looks to be in worse shape with his hip this week than he was last week. Marshall Faulk is less than 100% as well with the flu.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Steven Jackson (STL) is still bothered by a hip pointer. “I’m not going to be 100%; I know that,” he said. “It’s one of those injuries that just takes time.” He is expected to start this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) did not practice again on Friday and is at best a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) did not practice again on Thursday and remains officially questionable for this weekend. He's expected to start though.

*** Wednesday Update *** RB Chris Brown (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

RB Chris Brown (TEN) will be limited again this week. This time it's the ankle he tweaked in last week's game.

*** Friday Update *** RB Travis Henry (TEN) will start for the team this weekend if Chris Brown is unable to play.

Wide Receiver

*** Friday Update *** WR LeRon McCoy (ARI) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR LeRon McCoy (ARI) did not practice on Thursday and will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CHI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play some this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Muhsin Muhammad (CHI) missed practice when he tweaked his calf and was added to the injury list as probable. Watch to see what he can do later this week.

*** Friday Update *** WR Chris Henry (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Chris Henry (CIN) did not practice on Thursday due to illness but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Chad Johnson (CIN) says he will play the entire game this weekend. "I'm playing every play," he said.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Terry Glenn (DAL) was cited for public intoxication on Friday night after urinating on a trash dumpster outside a Jack In the Box in Dallas. Nice.

WR Terry Glenn (DAL) played with a dislocated thumb as we told you in the Injury Wrap up. Look for him to continue playing with pain as the Cowboys battle for a post season spot.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Ashley Lelie (DEN) is looking more like he might be able to play this week but will probably be limited like all the key starters as they've already secured their playoff spot.

WR Ashley Lelie (DEN) needed 14 stitches to close a cut on his elbow suffered in last week's game. He may miss the season finale.

*** Friday Update *** WR Scott Vines (DET) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

WR Donald Driver (GB) is the only weapon Green Bay has left according to packersnews.com. He's expected to start again this week.

*** Friday Update *** WR Robert Ferguson (GB) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Robert Ferguson (GB) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Robert Ferguson (GB) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

WR Robert Ferguson (GB) will have his sprained knee re-evaluated Wednesday to determine if he'll be able to go this week.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jason Anderson (HOU) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) practiced on Friday and could make an appearance in this weekend’s game. "The hand is pretty good. It reminds me of earlier in the year when I hurt my wrist," Harrison said after practice. "Today I wanted to get out here and practice. Not necessarily for the game Sunday, but practice in preparations for the first playoff game." It's starting to look like he'll play and stay in the lineup for a limited time with the other regular starters.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Marvin Harrison (IND) did not practice on Wednesday. He is officially questionable for this weekend, but it looks like he will again sit out.

WR Marvin Harrison (IND) missed last week's game and will likley sit the season finale out as well with his injured hand.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Aaron Moorehead (IND) is expected to see significant action this weekend with Marvin Harrison and Brandon Stokley both likely to sit.

*** Friday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (IND) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (IND) missed practice again Thursday with his bruised knee. It's likely he could sit this week as the team has locked up their playoff spot.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Brandon Stokley (IND) did not practice on Wednesday. He is officially questionable for this weekend, but it looks like he will sit out.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Troy Walters (IND) will likely start for the team this weekend with Marvin Harrison and Brandon Stokley both likely to sit.

*** Friday Update *** WR Jimmy Smith (JAX) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Jimmy Smith (JAX) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Craphonso Thorpe (KC) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** WR Marcus Robinson (MIN) practiced on Friday but may not be active this weekend since the team wants to take a long look at Troy Williamson.

*** Friday Update *** WR Troy Williamson (MIN) has largely been shelved during the second half of this season. Over the past seven games, he has just four catches for 84 yards and no touchdowns. HC Mike Tice said Williamson will be among three receivers highlighted in Sunday's season finale against the Bears.

*** Friday Update *** WR Bethel Johnson (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Tim Carter (NYG) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Darnerien McCants (PHI) practiced on Friday but looks like a game-time decision for this weekend.

WR Darnerien McCants (PHI) is battling a shoulder and finger injury suffered in last week's game and may be limited this week.

*** Friday Update *** WR Billy McMullen (PHI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Darrell Jackson (SEA) did not make the trip to Green Bay and will be out for Sunday's game according to the Seattle Times.

*** Friday Update *** WR Darrell Jackson (SEA) did not practice all week and likely will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Darrell Jackson (SEA) did not practice on Thursday but remains probable for this weekend. However, like most of the Seattle starters, he is not expected to see many snaps.

WR Darrell Jackson (SEA) could play very sparingly if at all this week as the Seahawks prepare for the playoffs. His knee did not handle the week 15 game well and he missed much of practice last week. The team will likely go easy with him.

*** Saturday Update *** WR Joe Jurevicius (SEA) will start this weekend in place of Darrell Jackson.

*** Friday Update *** WR Rasheed Marshall (SF) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Dane Looker (STL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Michael Clayton (TB) will miss the regular season finale with turf toe.

WR Michael Clayton (TB) has a sprained left toe, and this injury could knock the sophomore receiver out of not only this week's regular-season finale against New Orleans but also the playoffs.

*** Friday Update *** WR Mark Jones (TB) did not practice Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (TEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (TEN) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Drew Bennett (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** WR Tyrone Calico (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** WR Tyrone Calico (TEN) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** WR Tyrone Calico (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

Tight End

*** Friday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Todd Heap (BAL) was added to the injury report as probable with a hip injury. He's still expected to play.

*** Friday Update *** TE Daniel Wilcox (BAL) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Reggie Kelly (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Steve Heiden (CLE) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

TE Steve Heiden (CLE) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE John Owens (CLE) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** TE Tory Humphrey (GB) has been signed from the team’s practice squad.

*** Friday Update *** TE David Martin (GB) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

TE David Martin (GB) is dealing with the after effects of a concussion he suffered in last week's game but coach Mike Sherman sounded hopeful he'd be able to go for the season finale.

*** Friday Update *** TE Kris Wilson (KC) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jermaine Wiggins (MIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Jermaine Wiggins (MIN) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Christian Fauria (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Daniel Graham (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to be available to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Visanthe Shiancoe (NYG) will start for the team this weekend in place of the injured Jeremy Shockey.

*** Friday Update *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice all week and has been downgraded to OUT for this weekend's game.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend. However, HC Tom Coughlin indicated after practice that although Shockey has not worked thus far this week, there has been improvement with the TE’s sprained ankle.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) is dealing with an ankle he tweaked in the week 16 game. Watch to see if he's limited in practice this week.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Courtney Anderson (OAK) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Anthony Becht (TB) did not practice Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Anthony Becht (TB) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Anthony Becht (TB) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Erron Kinney (TEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** TE Erron Kinney (TEN) practiced on Thursday but remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** TE Erron Kinney (TEN) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** TE Ben Troupe (TEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

Kicker

PK Neil Rackers (ARI) has kicked 38 FGs this season and needs two more to set the NFL record.

PK Shaun Suisham (DAL) has been signed by the team. PK Billy Cundiff was released to make room on the roster.

Offensive Line

*** Friday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) T Leonard David will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Arizona Cardinals (ARI) T Leonard Davis did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) G Kynan Forney practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

C Matt Lehr practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) C Mike Flynn practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

G Edwin Mulitalo practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Mike Williams did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Mike Williams did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Buffalo Bills (BUF) T Mike Williams did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) C Jeff Mitchell practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

G Tutan Reyes practiced on Friday and barring a setback is expected to play this weekend.

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

*** Friday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) G Marco Rivera practiced again on Friday but remains a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) G Damien Woody practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) G Damien Woody did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) G Damien Woody did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Green Bay Packers (GB) C Mike Flanagan practiced on Friday but will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

G Will Whitticker practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Houston Texans (HOU) C Steve McKinney practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Indianapolis Colts (IND) T Ryan Diem will miss the regular season finale with an injured knee.

*** Friday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) G Vincent Manuwai practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

G Chris Naeole practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Ephraim Salaam has been released by the team.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Kansas City Chiefs (KC) T Willie Roaf says there is a “good chance” that he will return for the 2006 season. “If I'm managed right,” Roaf said, “I can play another year or two. But I will take it one year at a time.”

*** Friday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) C Nick Kaczur partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) C LeCharles Bentley did not practice Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

T Jammal Brown did not practice Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL New York Giants (NYG) T Kareem McKenzie practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Jon Runyan practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Jon Runyan did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) T Jon Runyan did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) T Marvel Smith practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Saturday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) T Kenyatta Walker hasn’t practiced all week but will reported try to play this weekend despite his injured ankle.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) T Scott Jackson did not practice Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

T Kenyatta Walker did not practice Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) T Kenyatta Walker did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) T Kenyatta Walker did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Tennessee Titans (TEN) G Zach Piller practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Chris Samuels practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Jon Jansen practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

T Chris Samuels practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

Defensive Line

*** Friday Update *** DL Darnell Dockett (ARI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Darnell Dockett (ARI) practiced on Thursday and will play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Antwan Lake (ATL) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Brady Smith (ATL) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Friday Update *** DL Benard Thomas (BAL) has been signed from the team’s practice squad.

*** Friday Update *** DL Kindal Moorehead (CAR) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Kindal Moorehead (CAR) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Mike Rucker (CAR) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Mike Rucker (CAR) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Adewale Ogunleye (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Ian Scott (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Jonathan Fanene (CIN) did not practice on Friday due to illness. His status for this weekend is unknown.

*** Friday Update *** DL Carl Powell (CIN) did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Bryan Robinson (CIN) will miss the regular season finale with an injured foot.

*** Friday Update *** DL Shaun Smith (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Orpheus Roye (CLE) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Courtney Brown (DEN) will not play this weekend as he gets a week off to rest his injured shoulder and knee.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Jason Davis (HOU) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** DL Travis Johnson (HOU) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

DL Gary Walker (HOU) severed his right triceps on the first play against Jacksonville on Saturday and will have surgery on Wednesday. He will be placed on the injured reserve.

*** Friday Update *** DL Dwight Freeney (IND) did not practice on Friday. He remains probable for this weekend, but he will either make a token appearance or sit entirely.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Dwight Freeney (IND) did not practice on Thursday and is expected to see only a few snaps this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Josh Thomas (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Martin Chase (JAX) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** DL James Davis (JAX) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** DL Reggie Hayward (JAX) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Anthony Maddox (JAX) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Paul Spicer (JAX) will miss the regular season finale with an injured hand.

*** Friday Update *** DL John Browning (KC) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Eric Hicks (KC) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Pat Williams (MIN) returned home to Monroe, La., following the death Tuesday night of his father, Mayfield, who had been in a coma since suffering a stroke Oct. 19. HC Mike Tice said Williams was shaken by his father's passing and it's uncertain when the nine-year veteran will return.

*** Friday Update *** DL Jarvis Green (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Darren Howard (NO) will miss the regular season finale with an injured knee.

*** Friday Update *** DL Reggie Torbor (NYG) did not practice all week and will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Reggie Torbor (NYG) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Shaun Ellis (NYJ) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Dewayne Robertson (NYJ) will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Ndukwe Kalu (PHI) practiced on Thursday and will play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Jevon Kearse (PHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Jevon Kearse (PHI) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DL Jevon Kearse (PHI) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Mike Patterson (PHI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Travis Kirschke (PIT) practiced on Friday but will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Kimo von Oelhoffen (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Joe Tafoya (SEA) did not practice Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Brian Howard (STL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Tyoka Jackson (STL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Jimmy Kennedy (STL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Damione Lewis (STL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Anthony McFarland (TB) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DL Anthony McFarland (TB) practiced Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Travis Laboy (TEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DL Renaldo Wynn (WAS) did not practice on Friday but remains probable for this weekend.

Linebacker

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Angelo Crowell (BUF) has signed a contract extension with the team.

*** Friday Update *** LB Dan Morgan (CAR) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Dan Morgan (CAR) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (CHI) practiced on Friday but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Brian Urlacher (CHI) did not practice on Friday and will play sparingly if at all this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Brian Urlacher (CHI) did not practice on Thursday due to illness but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Marcus Wilkins (CIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Kevin Burnett (DAL) suffered a torn ACL in Thursday’s practice and will miss the remainder of the season.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Al Wilson (DEN) will not play this weekend as he gets a week off to rest his injured hand.

LB Al Wilson (DEN) had surgery Monday to put five pins and screws combined in his fractured right thumb. The surgery went as planned and Wilson is expected to be available to play in the Broncos' first playoff game. He is not expected to practice this week or play in San Diego.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Donte Curry (DET) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Donte Curry (DET) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Nate Wayne (DET) did not practice all week and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Nate Wayne (DET) did not practice on Thursday and remains questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Nate Wayne (DET) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Robert Thomas (GB) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Greg Favors (JAX) has been signed by the team.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Tracy White (JAX) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Friday Update *** LB Shawn Barber (KC) practiced on Friday but will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB E.J. Henderson (MIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Keith Newman (MIN) will miss the regular season finale with an injured knee.

*** Friday Update *** LB Tedy Bruschi (NE) did not practice on Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** LB Tedy Bruschi (NE) partially participated in Thursday’s practice but is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Tedy Bruschi (NE) is “day-to-day” with his injured calf according to HC Billy Belichick. He is officially questionable for this weekend, but it looks like he will not play.

*** Friday Update *** LB Sedrick Hodge (NO) did not practice Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

LB Chase Blackburn (NYG) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

LB Carlos Emmons (NYG) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

LB Jay Foreman (NYG) has been signed by the team.

LB Kevin Lewis (NYG) has been signed by the team.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Antonio Pierce (NYG) will miss the regular season finale with an injured ankle.

*** Friday Update *** LB Andre Frazier (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB James Harrison (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Clint Kriewaldt (PIT) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB D.D. Lewis (SEA) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Saleem Rasheed (SF) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** LB Trev Faulk (STL) has signed a one-year extension with the team.

*** Friday Update *** LB Cody Spencer (TEN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Lavar Arrington (WAS) told The Washington Times he expects the Redskins to try to trade him or cut him in the offseason. If that happens, he said he might retire. "It's not a given that I'll continue playing if the Redskins get rid of me," Arrington said. "I don't really want to play for anyone else. I don't feel bad about it. I've had my time. I'm capable of doing other things besides football." Asked for his reaction, HC Joe Gibbs said he had not read Arrington's comments, but he took exception to anything that might distract the team ahead of Sunday's game at Philadelphia. "Right now, for anybody in this organization - I would hope in the entire town - to be focused on anything other than Philly would be ridiculous," Gibbs said. "We're getting ready to play the most important game that a lot of our players will play. If we lose the game, we're not going anywhere. So my mind-set is on one thing, Philadelphia. That's the way I feel about it."

*** Wednesday Update *** LB Chris Clemons (WAS) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

Defensive Back

DB Lamont Reid (ARI) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Deangelo Hall (ATL) will miss the regular season finale with an injured shoulder.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Allen Rossum (ATL) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Friday Update *** DB Chris McAlister (BAL) did not practice on Friday and has been downgraded to questionable for this weekend. He is at best a game-time decision.

*** Saturday Update *** DB Deion Sanders (BAL) will retire again after the 2005 season.

*** Friday Update *** DB Coy Wire (BUF) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Coy Wire (BUF) will miss the regular season finale with an injured hamstring.

*** Friday Update *** DB Ken Lucas (CAR) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DB Ken Lucas (CAR) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Jerry Azumah (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Mike Brown (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DB Mike Brown (CHI) did not practice on Thursday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Michael Green (CHI) practiced on Friday and will play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Charles Tillman (CHI) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Deltha O'Neal (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Leigh Bodden (CLE) has signed a four-year extension with the team.

*** Friday Update *** DB Ray Mickens (CLE) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Anthony Henry (DAL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Roy Williams (DAL) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Darrent Williams (DEN) will not play this weekend as he gets a week off to rest his injured groin.

*** Friday Update *** DB Jon McGraw (DET) did not practice all week and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Jammal Lord (HOU) has been signed by the team.

*** Friday Update *** DB Marlin Jackson (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play some this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Gerome Sapp (IND) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Benny Sapp (KC) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Jerome Woods (KC) practiced on Friday but will be a game-time decision for this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Corey Chavous (MIN) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Artrell Hawkins (NE) partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Asante Samuel (NE) Samuel partially participated in Friday’s practice but is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Mike McKenzie (NO) did not practice Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Curtis Deloatch (NYG) has been replaced in the starting lineup by Corey Webster.

*** Friday Update *** DB Oliver Celestin (NYJ) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Ty Law (NYJ) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DB Charles Woodson (OAK) has been placed on the injured reserve list.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Charles Woodson (OAK) will miss the regular season finale with his broken fibula.

*** Friday Update *** DB Sheldon Brown (PHI) practiced on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.

*** Thursday Update *** DB Terrance Kiel (SD) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Terrance Kiel (SD) will miss the regular season finale with an injured ankle.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Andre Dyson (SEA) will miss the regular season finale with an injured ankle.

*** Friday Update *** DB John Howell (SEA) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will not play again this season.

*** Friday Update *** DB Marcus Trufant (SEA) did not practice Friday and will not play this weekend.

*** Friday Update *** DB Derrick Johnson (SF) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.

*** Wednesday Update *** DB Ahmed Plummer (SF) will miss the regular season finale with an injured ankle.

*** Friday Update ***