Wednesday Practice Report

on October 24, 2007 @ 14:47:56 PDT

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Atlanta Falcons
Current Updates
Offense
--QB Byron Leftwich: D. Orlando Ledbetter, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons QB Byron Leftwich (ankle) underwent surgery to help stabilize his ankle. Screws were put in ligaments near the ankle. He is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.
--TE Alge Crumpler: D. Orlando Ledbetter, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons TE Alge Crumpler (knee, ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, because he was resting. He is expected to practice Thursday, Oct. 25, and will likely play after the team’s bye week.
--OT Todd Weiner: D. Orlando Ledbetter, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons OT Todd Weiner (knee) is expected to test his knee and try to run this week. He is not expected to play Week 9.
Defense
--LB Stephen Nicholas: D. Orlando Ledbetter, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle) started to run Tuesday, Oct. 23, after injuring his ankle Week 5. He may be able to play after the team’s bye week.

Buffalo Bills
Current Updates
Offense
--FB Ryan Neufeld: Buffalo Bills TE Ryan Neufeld (quadriceps) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is considered questionable for Week 8.
--WR Sam Aiken: Buffalo Bills WR Sam Aiken (groin) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He should be able to play Week 8.
Defense
--DL Chris Kelsay: Buffalo Bills DE Chris Kelsay (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He has a good chance of playing Week 8.
--DL Ryan Denney: Buffalo Bills DE Ryan Denney (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is considered doubtful for Week 8.
--LB Leon Joe: Buffalo Bills LB Leon Joe (leg) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is considered questionable for Week 8.
--LB Josh Stamer: Buffalo Bills LB Josh Stamer (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is considered questionable for Week 8.
--CB Ashton Youboty: Buffalo Bills CB Ashton Youboty (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He may be able to play Week 8.
--FS Jim Leonhard: Buffalo Bills FS Jim Leonhard (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is considered doubtful for Week 8.

Carolina Panthers
Current Updates
Offense
--QB David Carr: Carolina Panthers QB David Carr (back) returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--RB Nick Goings: The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers RB Nick Goings (concussion) was placed on Injured Reserve Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--RB DeShaun Foster: Carolina Panthers RB DeShaun Foster (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Chicago Bears
Current Updates
Offense
--OG Ruben Brown: Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears OG Ruben Brown (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but is expected to start Week 8.
--OT Fred Miller: Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears OT Fred Miller (ankle) was held out of practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. Miller will be re-evaluated during the week but is expected to start Week 8.
Defense
--DL Darwin Walker: Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Darwin Walker (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--DL Tommie Harris: Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Tommie Harris (hamstring) was held out of practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but is expected to play Week 8.
--LB Jamar Williams: Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Jamar Williams (illness) was held out of practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but is expected to be available to play Week 8.
--CB Nathan Vasher: Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears CB Nathan Vasher (groin) was held out of practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but Vasher did a little work on the side with trainers. He has missed four straight games.
--FS Brandon McGowan: Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Brandon McGowan (elbow) was held out of practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is not expected to play Week 8.

Cincinnati Bengals
Current Updates
Offense
--RB Chris Perry: Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Chris Perry (ankle) will probably return to practice next week, according to head coach Marvin Lewis.
--RB Rudi Johnson: Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--WR Antonio Chatman: Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Antonio Chatman (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--OT Willie Anderson: Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals OL Willie Anderson (knee) is out for Week 8.
Defense
--LB Caleb Miller: Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Caleb Miller (back) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--LB Corey Mays: Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Corey Mays (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--LB Ahmad Brooks: Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Ahmad Brooks (groin) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--FS Dexter Jackson: Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals FS Dexter Jackson (hip) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Cleveland Browns
Current Updates
Offense
--RB Jamal Lewis: Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--WR Joe Jurevicius: Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns WR Joe Jurevicius (knee) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--TE Darnell Dinkins: Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns TE Darnell Dinkins (hand) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Dallas Cowboys
Current Updates
Defense
--LB Justin Rogers: Albert Breer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys LB Justin Rogers (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--CB Anthony Henry: Albert Breer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Anthony Henry (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. Henry took part in early position drills and then did individual work with trainers while the team continued practice. Henry was fully dressed in pads for the practice.

Denver Broncos
Current Updates
Offense
--RB Travis Henry: Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Travis Henry (ribs) did participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is considered day-to-day.
--WR Rod Smith: Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos WR Rod Smith (hip) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. The team has three weeks to either activate him or place him on Injured Reserve.
--TE Tony Scheffler: Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos TE Tony Scheffler (leg) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is considered day-to-day.
Defense
--CB Champ Bailey: Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (quadriceps) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is expected to play Week 8.
--CB Dre' Bly: Bill Williamson, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos CB Dre' Bly (shoulder) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Detroit Lions
Current Updates
Defense
--DL Kalimba Edwards: Detroit Lions DE Kalimba Edwards (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. His status for Week 8 is uncertain.
--CB Fernando Bryant: Detroit Lions CB Fernando Bryant (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He will probably be able to play Week 8.
--FS Idrees Bashir: Detroit Lions FS Idrees Bashir (ribs) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. Head coach Rod Marinelli said none of Bashir’s ribs are broken. His status for Week 8 is uncertain.
--FS Gerald Alexander: Detroit Lions FS Gerald Alexander (thigh) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He will probably be able to play Week 8.

Green Bay Packers
Current Updates
Offense
--RB Vernand Morency: The Wisconsin State-Journal reports Green Bay Packers running back Vernand Morency (knee) is still limited in practice and will likely remain as the team's third-down back.

Indianapolis Colts
Current Updates
Offense
--WR Marvin Harrison: Indianapolis Colts WR Marvin Harrison (knee) is expected to play Week 8.
--WR Aaron Moorehead: Indianapolis Colts WR Aaron Moorehead (back) is expected to play Week 8.
--TE Ben Utecht: Indianapolis Colts TE Ben Utecht (concussion) is expected to play Week 8.
--OL Tony Ugoh: Indianapolis Colts OT Tony Ugoh (shoulder) is expected to play Week 8.
Defense
--LB Freddie Keiaho: Indianapolis Colts LB Freddie Keiaho (concussion) is expected to play Week 8.
--CB T.J. Rushing: Indianapolis Colts CB T.J. Rushing (hamstring) is expected to play Week 8.
--FS Bob Sanders: Indianapolis Colts SS Bob Sanders (ribs) is expected to play Week 8.
--SS Matt Giordano: Indianapolis Colts SS Matt Giordano (hamstring) is considered questionable for Week 8.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Current Updates
Offense
--QB David Garrard: Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars QB David Garrard (ankle) could be out a month with a badly sprained left ankle. “It’s more likely to be three or four (games), somewhere in that window,” head coach Jack Del Rio said. “I don’t think he’ll be back any sooner than that.”
--RB Maurice Jones-Drew: Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. The team is hopeful he’ll be ready to play Week 8.
Defense
--DL Tony McDaniel: Jacksonville Jaguars DL Tony McDaniel (wrist) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but had a cast on his left wrist.

Miami Dolphins
Current Updates
Offense
--TE David Martin: Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins TE David Martin (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Defense
--DL Keith Traylor: Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins DT Keith Traylor (ankle, knee, illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is expected to practice Thursday, Oct. 25.
--DL Vonnie Holliday: Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle) has not been cleared to practice this week. He will likely not be ready until after the team’s bye week.
--DL Chase Page: MiamiDolphins.com reports Miami Dolphins DL Chase Page (shoulder) underwent surgery Tuesday, Oct. 23, to repair his injured shoulder. He has been placed on Injured Reserve.
--LB Zach Thomas: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports Miami Dolphins LB Zach Thomas (concussion) may not travel to London for the team's Week 8 game against the New York Giants. Thomas will not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is set to undergo tests to determine whether he suffered a concussion from his car accident following the team's Week 7 game.
--FS Courtney Bryan: Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins FS Courtney Bryan (quadriceps) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is expected to play a limited role in the team’s Week 8 game because of limited depth at safety.
--SS Travares Tillman: Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins SS Travares Tillman (knee) is about a week away from being cleared to practice with the team.

Minnesota Vikings
Current Updates
Offense
--QB Tarvaris Jackson: Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson (finger) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--RB Naufahu Tahi: Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings FB Naufahu Tahi (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--RB Chester Taylor: Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--TE Visanthe Shiancoe: Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--OG Anthony Herrera: Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings OL Anthony Herrera (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Defense
--DL Erasmus James: Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings DL Erasmus James (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--LB Vinny Ciurciu: Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--FS Dwight Smith: Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings FS Dwight Smith (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

New England Patriots
Current Updates
Offense
--QB Tom Brady: Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--RB Sammy Morris: Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Sammy Morris (chest) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--TE Benjamin Watson: Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots TE Benjamin Watson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Defense
--DL Richard Seymour: Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots DL Richard Seymour (knee) was present at practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--LB Eric Alexander: Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots LB Eric Alexander (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--FS Eugene Wilson: Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots FS Eugene Wilson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--FS Mel Mitchell: Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots FS Mel Mitchell (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

New Orleans Saints
Current Updates
Offense
--C Jeff Faine: New Orleans Saints C Jeff Faine (pectoral) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is day-to-day. If Faine is not able to play Week 8, C Jonathan Goodwin would take his place.
--C Jonathan Goodwin: New Orleans Saints C Jeff Faine (pectoral) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is day-to-day. If Faine is not able to play Week 8, C Jonathan Goodwin would take his place.
Defense
--DL Kendrick Clancy: New Orleans Saints DT Brian Young (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but he will likely play Week 8. If Young is not able to play in the game, DT Kendrick Clancy would take his place.
--DL Brian Young: New Orleans Saints DT Brian Young (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but he will likely play Week 8. If Young is not able to play in the game, DT Kendrick Clancy would take his place.

New York Giants
Current Updates
Offense
--RB Derrick Ward: New York Giants RB Derrick Ward (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--WR Steven Smith: New York Giants WR Steven Smith (shoulder) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He may be able to play Week 8.
--WR Plaxico Burress: New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is expected to play Week 8.
Defense
--FS James Butler: New York Giants FS James Butler (hamstring, ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Special Teams
--AC Sean Ryan: J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets TE Sean Ryan (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

New York Jets
Current Updates
Offense
--QB Chad Pennington: J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets QB Chad Pennington (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--WR Laveranues Coles: J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets WR Laveranues Coles (calf) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--WR Justin McCareins: J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets WR Justin McCareins (calf) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--TE Jason Pociask: J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets TE Jason Pociask (back) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--TE Chris Baker: J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets TE Chris Baker (back) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Defense
--DL Dewayne Robertson: J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets DT Dewayne Robertson (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--LB Jonathan Vilma: Randy Lange, of NewYorkJets.com, reports New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini said LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) will not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, because of a knee injury he suffered during the team’s Week 7 game. Vilma said during a radio interview he was not hurt and was taken out of the game because of a coach’s decision.
--CB Hank Poteat: J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Hank Poteat (chest) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--FS Eric Smith: J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets FS Eric Smith (hamstring) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Oakland Raiders
Current Updates
Offense
--QB Josh McCown: Oakland Raiders QB Josh McCown (toe) practiced with scout team Wednesday, Oct. 24. McCown may be available to play Week 8.
--OT Cornell Green: Oakland Raiders OT Cornell Green (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, because he had the day off.
Defense
--DL Gerard Warren: Oakland Raiders DL Gerard Warren (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. Warren hopes to practice by the end of the week.
--CB Chris Carr: Oakland Raiders CB Chris Carr (calf) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but expects to play Week 8.

Philadelphia Eagles
Current Updates
Offense
--TE L.J. Smith: Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles TE L.J. Smith (hernia) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--TE Brent Celek: Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles TE Brent Celek (ankle) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--OT William Thomas: Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles OT William Thomas (knee) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--OT Jon Runyan: Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles OT Jon Runyan (tailbone) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Defense
--LB Takeo Spikes: Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles LB Takeo Spikes (shoulder) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but he is expected to play Week 8.
--CB Lito Sheppard: Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles CB Lito Sheppard (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--FS Brian Dawkins: Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles FS Brian Dawkins (neck) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, for personal reasons. He is unlikely to play Week 8.

Pittsburgh Steelers
Current Updates
Offense
--WR Hines Ward: Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--OT Marvel Smith: Pittsburgh Steelers OT Marvel Smith (back) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Defense
--DL Aaron Smith: Pittsburgh Steelers DL Aaron Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is not expected to play Week 8.
--LB Clint Kriewaldt: Pittsburgh Steelers LB Clint Kriewaldt (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--CB Bryant McFadden: Pittsburgh Steelers CB Bryant McFadden (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

San Francisco 49ers
Current Updates
Offense
--QB Alex D. Smith: Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is on schedule to start the Week 8 game.
--RB Frank Gore: Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but the team has him listed as probable for the Week 8 game.
--WR Darrell Jackson: Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Darrell Jackson (quadriceps) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is listed as questionable for Week 8. WR Ashley Lelie would start at split end if Jackson does not play.
--WR Ashley Lelie: Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Darrell Jackson (quadriceps) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is listed as questionable for Week 8. WR Ashley Lelie would start at split end if Jackson does not play.
--OG Adam Snyder: Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers OT Jonas Jennings (ankle) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is listed as questionable for Week 8. OT Adam Snyder would start if Jennings does not play.
--OT Jonas Jennings: Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers OT Jonas Jennings (ankle) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is listed as questionable for Week 8. OT Adam Snyder would start if Jennings does not play.
Defense
--LB Tully Banta-Cain: Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Tully Banta-Cain (ankle) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 24, and he is expected to play Week 8.
--SS Keith Lewis: Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers S Keith Lewis (hamstring) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and it appears he will not be available for the Week 8 game.

St. Louis Rams
Current Updates
Offense
--QB Marc Bulger: St. Louis Rams QB Marc Bulger (ribs) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--RB Steven Jackson: St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (groin) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 24. Barring a setback, head coach Scott Linehan said Jackson will start Week 8.
--WR Dante' Hall: St. Louis Rams WR Dante' Hall (ankle) has been ruled out for the team’s Week 8 game.
--WR Torry Holt: St. Louis Rams WR Torry Holt (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, to rest his surgically repaired knee.
--WR Dane Looker: St. Louis Rams WR Dane Looker (thigh) is not listed on the team’s injury report for Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--WR Drew Bennett: St. Louis Rams WR Drew Bennett (hamstring) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 24, and he is expected to play Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns.
--C Brett Romberg: St. Louis Rams C Brett Romberg (ankle) has been ruled out for the team’s Week 8 game by head coach Scott Linehan. C Andy McCollum will start in his place.
--C Andy McCollum: St. Louis Rams C Brett Romberg (ankle) has been ruled out for the team’s Week 8 game by head coach Scott Linehan. C Andy McCollum will start in his place.
Defense
--DL Leonard Little: St. Louis Rams DE Leonard Little (toe) will see a foot specialist during the team’s Bye Week during Week 9 and he may need surgery. DE Victor Adeyanju will start at left defensive end.
--DL Victor Adeyanju: St. Louis Rams DE Leonard Little (toe) will see a foot specialist during the team’s Bye Week during Week 9 and he may need surgery. DE Victor Adeyanju will start at left defensive end.
--LB Quinton Culberson: St. Louis Rams LB Quinton Culberson (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--SS Corey Chavous: St. Louis Rams SS Corey Chavous (pectoral) was limited during the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Current Updates
Offense
--WR Mark Jones: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced they have placed WR Mark Jones (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2007 season.
--WR Michael Clayton: Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. Clayton is expected to miss at least two weeks. He could return after the team’s Week 10 bye.
--TE Alex Smith: Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Alex Smith (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. Smith is unlikely to play Week 8.
Defense
--DL Patrick Chukwurah: Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Patrick Chukwurah (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is considered questionable for Week 8.
--CB Brian Kelly: Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Brian Kelly (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and is unlikely to play Week 8. Kelly could return after the team’s Week 10 bye.

Tennessee Titans
Current Updates
Offense
--QB Vince Young: Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young (quadriceps) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 24, and he took part in drills with the first team. He is expected to start Week 8.
--RB Chris Brown: Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Brown (ankle) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He will be questionable for the team’s Week 8 game.
--WR Chris Davis: Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans WR Chris Davis (ankle) missed the team’s practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and will be questionable for the team’s Week 8 game.
--WR Brandon Jones: Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans WR Brandon Jones (knee) ran on a side field during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He will be questionable for the team’s Week 8 game.
Defense
--FS Donnie Nickey: Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans S Donnie Nickey (ankle) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 24, and he is expected to play Week 8.

Washington Redskins
Current Updates
Offense
--RB Rock Cartwright: Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Rock Cartwright (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--C Casey Rabach: Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins C Casey Rabach (groin) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--OT Stephon Heyer: Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins OT Stephon Heyer (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Defense
--LB Marcus Washington: Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins LB Marcus Washington (hamstring) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--CB Fred Smoot: Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins CB Fred Smoot (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
--CB Carlos Rogers: Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins CB Carlos Rogers (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.