According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game but the Eagles expect him to play.

According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Westbrook (knee) is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game but the Eagles expect him to play.

According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Celek had the biggest day of his career Sunday with three catches for 50 yards, including a clutch grab for 29 yards late in the fourth quarter that helped the Eagles seal a 10-6 win over Dallas. With L.J. Smith and Matt Schobel expected to miss tomorrow's game at New Orleans, Celek will get the chance to have a bigger day as he moves into the starting lineup. Smith is out with a knee injury, and Schobel is listed as doubtful because of a concussion. "It feels good," Celek said yesterday. "I wish the other guys were healthy, but it's my chance to pretty much show them what I can do, and do it consistently."

According to the San Jose Mercury News, Dwight (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second consecutive day. As a result, he is questionable for Sunday's game.

According to the Sacramento Bee, Rhodes will get his first start as a Raider, in place of injured starter Justin Fargas. Rhodes gets the nod over LaMont Jordan, who began the season as the starter before being replaced by Fargas.

According to the Sacramento Bee, McCown will start at quarterback against the Jaguars. Kiffin intimated rookie JaMarcus Russell could start but opted for the veteran. Russell will play regardless of McCown's performance. Kiffin said the offense lost momentum when Russell started the second half against the Colts and the Raiders failed to score in three series. Kiffin hopes to get Russell into the game during the first half but said he didn't know if Russell would finish the game once he goes in. "He is our future, so we made a commitment to play him in the last game, and now we've made a commitment this week to play him and practiced that way," Kiffin said. "So regardless of any scenario as far as how Josh is playing, we'll still play him."

According to the Newark Star Ledger, Coles underwent an MRI exam on his severe high left ankle sprain earlier this week and it revealed that Jets wide receiver had further damaged it by playing. As a result, the club is considering shutting him down for the rest of the season, according to someone who speaks to the club on a regular basis. Coles, whose high threshold for pain is well-documented, has voiced concern about further injuring his ankle and said this week he's relying on the organization to have his best interests at heart in making the decision on whether he should play or not. He hasn't practiced full-throttle since the injury and is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game at Tennessee.

According to the Bergen Record, Clemens (rib) threw the ball well in practice, but it still appears Chad Pennington will start Sunday.

According to the New Orleans Times Picayune, Bush (knee) did not practice Friday. Bush is listed as "questionable," and his availability Sunday will be a game-time decision, according to Coach Sean Payton.

According to the New Orleans Times Picayune, Colston has been placed on the Saints' first official injury report with a sore back, but he's listed as "probable" for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Superdome. Colston did not participate in Friday's practice. Colston, who has missed some practice time this season because of a balky back, said he felt discomfort Friday morning. "It's something that has been nagging me all year," Colston said. "Pretty much I slept in a crazy position (Thursday) night, and I got up, and it didn't feel good at all. It's nothing major. I'll just work the kinks out."

According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Chatman worked some with first unit in a limited practice and hopes to start. Chatman, who is listed as questionable, has been inactive the last two games and ineffective since injuring his left ankle against Philadelphia. "It is the best that the ankle has felt since I injured it," Chatman said. "It has been tough watching." Chatman said the week has been different with burden of a potential winless season lifted. "No one knows what that was like," Chatman said. "The questions about being on the wrong side of history have gone away. "Now, we play a team on the right side of history. The pressure is off us and on them. It should be fun."

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Rice, who was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday night's victory over Chicago, called his ankle sprain "the worst pain I ever felt. Worse than broken bones, anything." Rice is listed as questionable for this week's game against the Redskins.

According to the Kansas City Star, Kennison, who hurt his ribs and shoulder last week in a loss against the Tennessee Titans, will not play.

According to the Kansas City Star, Johnson’s lingering foot injury will prevent him from returning after he missed the last six games. Coach Herm Edwards said Thursday that Johnson was doubtful after he appeared to reinjure his right foot Wednesday, his first day participating in team practice since he broke a bone in the foot Nov. 4.

According to the Rocky Mountain News, Graham, who suffered a severe left ankle sprain in the loss to the Houston Texans last week, wants to play Monday against the Chargers. "But it's still wait and see," Graham said. "It's been getting better through the week." Coach Mike Shanahan had said he hoped Graham would practice Friday, but Graham didn't participate as the team went indoors on the artificial-turf field at the South Suburban complex for a little more than an hour.

According to the Cincinnati Post, the Bengals will play without Johnson Sunday. Johnson has been sidelined by the same hamstring problem that forced him to miss all or parts of five games in the first half of the season. Johnson leads the Bengals with 170 carries this season but he has been held to a career-low 2.9 yards per carry and three touchdowns this season.

According to the Gaston Gazette, Colbert’s season, and likely his career, is over with the Carolina Panthers. The much-maligned wide receiver went on injured reserve Friday with a knee injury that has kept him out of the last two games. Colbert has been replaced on the 53-man roster by practice squad wide receiver Jason Carter.

According to the Buffalo News, Royal (knee) practiced on Friday and is listed as probable for this week's game against the Giants.

According to the Buffalo News, Parrish was added to the injury report on Friday after falling on his shoulder during Thursday’s workouts. He sat out of Friday’s practice after complaining of soreness.

According to the East Valley Tribune, Fitzgerald (knee) is listed as questionable for this week's game against the Falcons.

According to the East Valley Tribune, Boldin (toe) was held out of practice Friday as a precaution. Boldin took a considerable number of snaps in Thursday's workout and coaches wanted to give him an extra day to recover. He is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

According to the Nashville Tennessean, White (knee) didn't practice on Thursday.

According to the Sacramento Bee, Smith (shoulder surgery) is tentatively scheduled to resume throwing in three months and to be fully healed in six months. The 49ers hope he'll be back for the team's first minicamp in early May.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Brown (knee) was limited in practice yesterday.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Westbrook (knee) did not practice yesterday.

According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Parker left the game after his first carry with a broken right fibula, ending his season. He was the NFL's leading rusher entering the next-to-last game and was named Tuesday to his second Pro Bowl.

According to the San Jose Mercury News, coach Lane Kiffin said he still hasn't decided whether to start Russell or Josh McCown at quarterback.

According to the San Jose Mercury News, Culpepper (quadriceps) didn't practice yesterday.

According to the San Diego Union Tribune, Rivers also had his reps limited again, as he likely will the rest of the season as he plays with a sprained ligament.

According to Newsday, Jacobs (hamstring) practiced at full speed yesterday.

According to Newsday, Clemens, who suffered a rib and shoulder injury early in last week's game, was severely limited in Wednesday's practice but appeared to have more mobility in his left arm yesterday. Still, he seemed to struggle throwing the ball.

According to the Bergen Record, Plaxico Burress (ankle) didn't practice yesterday.

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Rice (ankle sprain) missed a second consecutive day of practice Thursday.

According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Chatman continues to work with the starting unit, increasing the possibilities that he'll not only play against the Patriots on Sunday, but might regain his starting spot. Chatman's running and walking without any semblance of a limp, and the cuts he made on the field during Thursday's practice session were crisp. He's presently working ahead of Samkon Gado, who has filled in for him the past two weeks, gaining 95 yards and scoring three touchdowns.

According to the Boston Globe, Brady, who injured an ankle against the Jets, sat out for the second straight day.

According to the Boston Globe, Watson (ankle) had limited participation in practice yesterday.

According to the Kansas City Star, Kennison (ribs) did not practice Thursday.

According to the Kansas City Star, Johnson appeared to re-injure the foot that sidelined him six games, he missed practice Thursday and probably will not play Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Johnson broke a bone in his right foot in the fourth quarter Nov. 4 against the Green Bay Packers. He returned to practice two weeks ago but was limited until Wednesday. He took first-team snaps Wednesday but left practice early and appeared to favor his injured foot. Coach Herm Edwards had been hopeful Johnson could return for the Chiefs’ final two games and did not give a definitive answer Wednesday regarding Johnson’s status. After Johnson’s absence Thursday, Edwards’ expectations were clearer. "He’s probably doubtful to out," Edwards said. "He’s doubtful right now; he’s probably going to be out."

According to the New Orleans Times Picayune, Johnson (groin) missed Thursday's practice.

According to the New Orleans Times Picayune, Bush backed off Thursday. He went through individual drills but did not participate in the team portion of practice. Coach Sean Payton said that's not necessarily a bad sign. But Bush's status for Sunday's game against Philadelphia remains questionable. "I think part of our plan was getting a good day's work Wednesday," Payton said of Bush, who missed the past two games with a torn left posterior cruciate ligament. "We'll see where we're at (after) today. It's too early to say."

According to the Rocky Mountain News, Stokley (right knee) was limited at practice on Thursday.

According to the Rocky Mountain News, Graham (left ankle) likely will return to practice today after sitting out two days. Graham still is holding out hope of playing Monday.

According to the Houston Chronicle, the Texans are still expecting Dayne (ankle) to play this week.

According to the Houston Chronicle, Schaub continued to participate in portions of practice Thursday, but coach Gary Kubiak said he would not decide until Sunday if he is going to activate Schaub for the game. If he is activated, he would be Sage Rosenfels' backup. Kubiak does want to see Schaub play again before the season ends, though. "We're playing our two division opponents, two great football teams," Kubiak said. "Matt has never been to Indianapolis, and what that's like to play there and run a team in that situation and that environment."

According to the Indianapolis Star, Aromashodu will get his chance. Unless or until wide receiver Marvin Harrison returns from a knee injury that has kept him out of nine games, Aromashodu is the third receiver in the Colts' three-wide package going into the final two games of the regular season and the playoffs. "He's a young guy, but he can run and he's got good speed and size in combination," quarterback Peyton Manning said. "I think he'll play a big role here down the stretch, I really do."

According to the Florida Union Times, Williams is tied with the retired Jimmy Smith with the team record for touchdown catches (eight) in a season and has two games to break it. That's a special mark for Williams because he has a good rapport with Smith. They talk at least once a week, and Williams receives tips from Smith. "It means a lot," Williams said. "He's my big brother. We always talk about what's going on in his life and what's going on in mine."

According to the Cincinnati Post, Johnson did not practice again on Thursday because of a tight hamstring. Johnson missed or played a limited role in five games this season because of a hamstring injury. Johnson has enjoyed great success against the Browns in his career. His first carries in the NFL came against Cleveland in 2002 and five of his 19 career 100-yard games have been against the Browns, including gaining 118 yards on Sept. 16 for his only 100-yard game this season.

According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Henry (ankle) returned to practice Thursday.

According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Romo went through Thursday's practice and made an assortment of passes and appears ready for Saturday's game at Carolina. "He thought things were progressing well," Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said. "He said he is feeling better and better. He is real positive. We're still going to be protective of it. But it looks real positive." Romo, who has not spoken to the media since Sunday, has been receiving extensive treatment on the bruised right thumb throughout the week and said the pain has been minimal. The only pain he is dealing with is on his follow-through motion on passes. "He came out and threw a lot better than I thought he would have," wide receiver Terrell Owens said. "The thing for him is just not having a setback."

According to the Baltimore Sun, Kyle Boller missing a second straight day with a concussion, Smith will make his first NFL start Sunday, becoming the latest young player to be forced into the lineup. The sixth rookie to start for the Ravens this season, Smith will take over the offense after quarterbacking four series in the NFL. "He's as ready as you're going to be as a rookie," coach Brian Billick said. "One thing I don't worry about is that he has a strong personality. You worry what happens if things get ugly with him and pressures ... but he will fight through whatever happens. He's a very strong-willed young man."

According to the Arizona Republic, Boldin (toe) was limited in practice yesterday and is listed as questionable for this week's game against the Falcons.

According to the Arizona Republic, Fitzgerald (groin) was limited in practice yesterday and is listed as questionable for this week's game against the Falcons.

According to the Gaston Gazette, Testaverde (Achilles' tendon) did not practice yesterday.

According to the Gaston Gazette, Colbert (knee) appears likely to miss his third straight game with a knee injury.

According to the Dallas Morning News, when Wade Phillips went to practice Wednesday, he did not expect Romo to throw any passes because of an injured right thumb. Not only did Romo take part in a full practice, he was able to make all of the throws, which led Phillips to believe Romo will play Saturday at Carolina. During the portion of practice that was open to the media, Romo appeared to be cautious with his passes. Phillips said Romo did not take a snap from center, working only from the shotgun. Romo felt a little pain on his follow through, said Phillips, who added, "he seemed pretty accurate as far as throwing the football."

According to the New Orleans Times Picayune, Bush returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis, but said his availability for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles likely won't be decided until game time. "It felt pretty good; we'll see how it goes and make a decision when the time comes," said Bush, who suffered a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the Saints' 27-23 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Dec. 2. Bush said unless he can fully participate, he won't suit up. "It's a team decision, not just mine," Bush said. "If I'm going to play, I'm going to go 110 percent. I'm not just going in half. If that's the case, I won't even play. Whenever the time comes for me to play, I'm going to give it my all."

According to the Kansas City Star, Johnson told many of the other Chiefs that he would return to play before the season was finished and now has but two games left to make good on it. Johnson received a heavier workload in practice Wednesday than he has since the injury in early November. Johnson shared the first-team snaps with Kolby Smith and appeared as if he was preparing to play Sunday against the Lions in Detroit. But about halfway through practice, Johnson headed for the sideline and spoke with one of the trainers, careful the whole time not to put weight on the injured foot. He then left the practice field and didn't return. That left his status muddled in all sorts of mixed signals. "I don't know if it was a setback," coach Herm Edwards said. "We'll find out (today) and the next day. He got a little sore. I've got to see where that’s at. He’s limited right now and I've got him questionable."

According to the Newark Star Ledger, Coles (ankle) said he's leaving the decision up to the organization on whether he should play against the Titans on Sunday, and hopes the club has his best interests at heart. There's concern Coles could be risking further injury by playing. "I don't want to put words in their mouths," said Coles. "You just wish that they do, and hope for the best. That's all you can do as a player because you're in the performance business and once you're not performing, you're not going to be around long."

According to the Newark Star Ledger, Pennington has his old job back and will start at quarterback for the Jets on Sunday at Tennessee, replacing an injured Kellen Clemens, according to two people with knowledge of the team's plan. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because only coach Eric Mangini is authorized to speak about injuries publicly. Clemens suffered a left shoulder/rib injury last week against the Patriots when hit by defensive end Richard Seymour on the second play of the game and didn't return. The club is calling the injury a rib. Clemens, who is 2-5 in seven starts while throwing four touchdowns and eight interceptions -- two returned for touchdowns, will likely get better as the week progresses and could conceivably be healthy enough to play on Sunday. But the tight-lipped Mangini may have tipped his hand to his thinking when he was bombarded by questions from the media, suggesting that Clemens isn't experienced enough to miss critical practice time during the week and still play in the game.

According to the San Diego Union Tribune, Rivers said his sprained knee felt better than the same time a week ago but that he would continue to take fewer reps in practice, as he did last week.

According to the Sacramento Bee, Coach Lane Kiffin on Wednesday said that Russell could start against the Jaguars and be relieved by Josh McCown. Or vice versa. We're looking at them all, and there are a bunch of different ways to do it, and (starting Russell is) one way," Kiffin said. "The other way is to go the other way and let Josh play whatever (to) point we cut that off (and) let JaMarcus finish, so you don't go back and forth like we did last week."

According to the Seattle Times, Hackett was limited to individual drills with his ankle injury, but coach Mike Holmgren said he's optimistic both Hackett will be able to play in the regular-season finale at Atlanta on Dec. 30.

According to the Washington Post, Portis and wide receiver Santana Moss were excused from practice with stomach flu.

According to Newsday, Shockey will have surgery this week to stabilize his fractured left fibula and dislocated left ankle. It's the same surgery Mathias Kiwanuka had after his identical injury last month in Detroit.

According to the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have placed Williams on injured reserve, ending his season. Williams suffered a knee injury, a sprained posterior cruciate ligament, Dec. 2 at Minnesota. He had said he hoped to return as early as Sunday against Kansas City or, more realistically, in the season finale Dec. 30 at Green Bay. But with the Lions out of the playoff picture, he feels there is no need to risk further injury. "I want to be a smart football player," Williams told WDFN-AM (1130) on Monday. "If there’s no meaning to the Green Bay game, there’s no reason of going out there and tearing the PCL completely. If playoffs are on the line, I'll put myself on the line, too."

According to the Indianapolis Star, coach Tony Dungy said he'd like to get his injured players, including Harrison, on the field before the playoffs start. "If he's able to go, he will," Dungy said of Harrison, who has missed nine of the past 10 games with a knee injury. "When that is -- I thought it might be this past week -- we'll just have to see. . . . If possible, we'd like to have him get in there and get some activity before the playoffs." Yet asked if he could say "definitively" that Harrison, 35, would be available for the postseason, Dungy said he couldn't.

According to the Indianapolis Star, with at least 26 days until the Indianapolis Colts' next meaningful game, coach Tony Dungy talked Monday about playing two meaningless games without sustaining more injuries -- but keeping an edge. "A month is a long time," he said. Dungy plans to use his players "like we normally would" in Sunday's game against Houston at the RCA Dome, with perhaps a more conservative approach for the regular-season finale at home against Tennessee a week later.

According to the Dallas Morning News, Romo (bruised right thumb) didn't throw any serious passes, though he took some snaps out of the shotgun during a walkthrough Tuesday. Romo walked past reporters with his right hand wrapped in ice and the wires of a stimulation unit visible. Stimulation units help with swelling and range of motion. "He said he felt better," coach Wade Phillips said. "It's just a bruise. He did have some swelling, but I think that's gone down. We expect him to play [Saturday at Carolina]."

According to the Chicago Sun Times, asked multiple times Tuesday whether Orton would get his second start when the Packers visit the Bears at Soldier Field, coach Lovie Smith declined to say, at least opening the door for the return of Brian Griese. A source said Tuesday evening that no change had been announced, and switching back to Griese would indicate Smith made an error in handing the job to Orton last week while saying Orton gave the Bears the best chance to beat the Minnesota Vikings.

According to the Newark Star Ledger, Clemens dropped back to pass, he was knocked out of the game and the Patriots had a 7-0 lead. New England's Richard Seymour pressured Clemens on the Jets' second play from scrimmage and then drove his left shoulder into the Gillette Stadium turf. It also resulted in a wobbly throw to the left, which Eugene Wilson intercepted and ran 5 yards into the end zone.

According to the Newark Star Ledger, Coles, who had been playing on a severe high left ankle sprain the past two games, tried to go for one play in the first quarter yesterday -- after skipping the pregame warm-ups -- but he had to shut it down. The veteran fell off a training table on Saturday afternoon at the team hotel as he was getting treatment and landed on his bad ankle -- possibly the reason he was unable to play yesterday.

According to the Bergen Record, The Giants lost not only a 22-10 decision to Washington and a chance to clinch a playoff spot but also tight end Jeremy Shockey on Sunday night at Giants StadiumShockey was lost for the season with a broken left fibula in the third quarter. He was injured when teammate Amani Toomer landed on his left leg during a 3-yard run by Brandon Jacobs. "When you lose a player of that quality at any time, it's a huge loss," said Giants coach Tom Coughlin. "I feel sorry for him [Shockey] because he was excited to be involved [in the playoffs] at this time of year."

According to the Detroit Free Press, Johnson, the second overall pick in this year's draft, finished with five catches for 102 yards. But the numbers make his performance look better than it was. He let two passes glance off his hands early, and the second was intercepted. Things started to snowball on the Lions from there, with the Chargers cashing in with a touchdown and taking a 17-0 lead. "He's got to make those plays," coach Rod Marinelli said. "I mean, he's got to. And they were some good opportunities. He's got to go up and get them." Johnson said he had a "lack of focus" and added: "I got pulled on the one that got picked off. The ref didn't say nothing. But hey, nothing I can do about it now."

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