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    NFL Player News for Week 8 - Weekend Edition

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    Quarterback

    *** Friday Update *** QB Tony Romo (DAL) practiced fully on Friday.
    *** Friday Update *** QB Tom Brady (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** QB Josh McCown (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** QB Jake Locker (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to be available to play this weekend. Remember, however, that Zach Mettenberger will start for the team.
    *** Friday Update *** QB Zach Mettenberger (TEN) prides himself in his strong arm, Kendall Wright said, and the team is hoping that Mettenberger can bring a new element to a passing attack that ranks 27th in the NFL in completed passes of 20 or more yards.
    *** Friday Update *** QB Robert Griffin III (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice.
    Griffin could return in Week 11, according to head coach Jay Gruden. "I would think -- I would guarantee Tampa, most likely, unless something happens between now and then," Gruden said Tuesday, Oct. 23. "You've got a good bye week, you've got a couple weeks to make sure it's ready. Obviously Robert is a quick healer. He works extremely hard in the training room. So the process could be sped up a little bit depending on how he feels."
    Running Back

    *** Friday Update *** RB Andre Ellington (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend. Ellington said the partially torn tendon in his foot probably won't feel better until after the year. "I understand it's never going to feel good," Ellington said. "It's probably not going to feel good until January or February or whenever the season is over with."
    *** Friday Update *** RB Fred Jackson (BUF) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Chris Ogbonnaya (CAR) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Fozzy Whittaker (CAR) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Giovani Bernard (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Montee Ball (DEN) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Reggie Bush (DET) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Theo Riddick (DET) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB James Starks (GB) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Trent Richardson (IND) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Toby Gerhart (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Cyrus Gray (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Shane Vereen (NE) did not practice on Friday due to illness and is officially questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Khiry Robinson (NO) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Pierre Thomas (NO) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Chris Johnson (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Bilal Powell (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Maurice Jones-Drew (OAK) needs to see more carries, according to head coach Tony Sparano. That doesn't mean you should go out and pickup Jones-Drew, but it could hurt the limited upside of Darren McFadden, who has been a decent flex play since he emerged in the Oakland backfield.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Marcel Reece (OAK) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Chris Polk (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Darren Sproles (PHI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Derrick Coleman (SEA) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Marshawn Lynch (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Robert Turbin (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Benny Cunningham (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Zac Stacy (STL) didn't have a touch in Week 7, but he could remain a factor in the backfield in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Earlier in the week, head coach Jeff Fisher said Stacy could have 25 carries Sunday, Oct. 26. However, the team is likely to give Tre Mason every opportunity to develop the hot hand this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Shonn Greene (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** RB Alfred Morris (WAS) practiced fully on Friday.
    Wide Receiver

    *** Friday Update *** WR John Brown (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Harry Douglas (ATL) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Julio Jones (ATL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Steve Smith (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Marcus Easley (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Marquise Goodwin (BUF) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Sammy Watkins (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Philly Brown (CAR) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Chris Williams (CHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR A.J. Green (CIN) did not practice on Friday and is officially questionable to play this weekend. It's the third straight day Green has missed practice, making it unlikely that he'll be able to play in Week 8.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Rodney Smith (CLE) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Dez Bryant (DAL) practiced fully on Friday.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Calvin Johnson (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend. Johnson will truly be a game-time decision against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 in London. "He did work yesterday. I thought he did a pretty good job, but we'll see where he is today," head coach Jim Caldwell said of Johnson before Friday's practice.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Randall Cobb (GB) said he feels much better about his level of play in recent weeks than he did at the start of the year. "You just kind of get in a zone," Cobb said. "It's like a runner's high, or writing an exam paper and you're on page 7, and the next thing you know you're on page 12. It's just one of those things where you continue to press on, and things happen."
    *** Friday Update *** WR Andre Johnson (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Reggie Wayne (IND) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Allen Robinson (JAX) has risen to the top of the team's depth chart, and he's played 90 percent of the offensive snaps in the last three weeks. Robinson is well ahead of Marqise Lee in the wide receiver pecking order.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Donnie Avery (KC) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Junior Hemingway (KC) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Matt Slater (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Eric Decker (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Greg Salas (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Vincent Brown (OAK) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Brad Smith (PHI) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Bryan Walters (SEA) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Kenny Britt (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** WR Vincent Jackson (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    Jackson, who has been the subject of trade rumors lately, said he prefers to remain with the team. "In this business, those kinds of things get talked about quite often. Each and every year, there's going to be guys moved around to different teams," Jackson said. "I'm not surprised by it. Obviously I appreciate teams' interest, but I'm happy here in Tampa. I've heard nothing here that would suggest I'm going anywhere. I'm going to let that pass on and keep doing my job."
    Tight End

    *** Friday Update *** TE Troy Niklas (ARI) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Owen Daniels (BAL) is out for this weekend's game. Daniels underwent a cleanup procedure on his knee and will not play in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach John Harbaugh said he doesn't expect Daniels to miss much time, but Daniels will reportedly miss 2-4 weeks.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Crockett Gillmore (BAL) will receive the start at tight end in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Ravens appear to have plenty of confidence in him. "He gets better every day as a receiver," head coach John Harbaugh said. "He's not the fastest guy in the world --- not to be confused with a speed merchant -- but he has good hands. He has very good body control. The big tight ends are really valuable in this league because they have catch radius and they can get away from a defender. It's hard to cover them one-on-one. That'd be a big asset for us if he could keep growing that way." However, fullback Kyle Juszczyk could be the one that replaces Owen Daniels (knee) in the passing game. Juszczyk is more polished as a receiver than Gillmore and can play down the seam. Juszczyk led the team with 10 catches for 90 yards in the preseason. The Bengals have allowed opposing tight ends to average 121 receiving yards and four touchdowns in the last three weeks.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Martellus Bennett (CHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Kevin Brock (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Gavin Escobar (DAL) is moving closer to 50 percent of the offensive snaps as the team uses fewer three-wide receiver sets. Escobar had three catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 7 win over the New York Giants.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Eric Ebron (DET) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Joseph Fauria (DET) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Brandon Pettigrew (DET) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend. Pettigrew will be a game-time decision Sunday, Oct. 26.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Jack Doyle (IND) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Travis Kelce (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Charles Clay (MIA) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Dion Sims (MIA) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Kyle Rudolph (MIN) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Jimmy Graham (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** TE David Ausberry (OAK) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Zach Miller (SEA) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Luke Willson (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** TE Taylor Thompson (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.
    Kicker

    *** Friday Update *** PK Greg Zuerlein (STL) did not practice on Friday (due to illness) but is still expected to play this weekend.
    Offensive Line

    *** Friday Update *** OL Atlanta Falcons (ATL) G Justin Blalock practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Baltimore Ravens (BAL) T Eugene Monroe practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    G/T Kelechi Osemele practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Carolina Panthers (CAR) T Byron Bell partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this week.
    T Nate Chandler partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this week.
    G Amini Silatolu will not play this week.
    G Trai Turner will not play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Chicago Bears (CHI) T Jordan Mills did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) T Marshall Newhouse practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    G/C Mike Pollak practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    T Andre Smith practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Dallas Cowboys (DAL) T Doug Free did not practice on Friday.
    T Jermey Parnell practiced fully on Friday.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Detroit Lions (DET) T LaAdrian Waddle practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this week. Waddel said he did everything in practice. However, he's still unsure if he'll play in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, and he's listed as questionable for the game. "I'm feeling good," Waddle said. "Came out here, did some stuff today. Go back, do some more tests and stuff like that and see how it feels later on in the day and we'll see where we go from here." Waddle wasn't sure he suffered a concussion in Week 7, and he said he didn't inform the doctors of his condition at the end of the game. Head coach Jim Caldwell said doctors will determine if Waddle will suit up Sunday, Oct. 26.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) C Luke Bowanko practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Miami Dolphins (MIA) T Branden Albert practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    C Samson Satele partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this week.
    LS John Denney practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Minnesota Vikings (MIN) C John Sullivan practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    G Vladimir DuCasse practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL New England Patriots (NE) G Dan Connolly partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this week.
    T Cameron Fleming partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this week.
    C Bryan Stork partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL New Orleans Saints (NO) C Jonathan Goodwin will not play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL New York Jets (NYJ) T Oday Aboushi practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    G Willie Colon practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    C Nick Mangold practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Oakland Raiders (OAK) T Khalif Barnes partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this week.
    G Austin Howard practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) C Jason Kelce practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) T Marcus Gilbert did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Seattle Seahawks (SEA) C Max Unger will not play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL St. Louis Rams (STL) C Tim Barnes will not play this week.
    T Rodger Saffold practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) T Anthony Collins partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this week.
    *** Friday Update *** OL Washington Redskins (WAS) T Tyler Polumbus practiced fully on Friday. However, Tom Compton will replace Polumbus as the starting right tackle in Week 8, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
    T Trent Williams practiced fully on Friday
    Defensive Tackle

    *** Friday Update *** DT Jonathan Babineaux (ATL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Amobi Okoye (CHI) returned to practice Thursday, Oct. 23, for the first time this season. Okoye has been on the team's Reserve/Non-Football Injury list while recovering from a brain condition. There is still no guarantee that Okoye will play this season.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Brandon Thompson (CIN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Phil Taylor (CLE) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Jerrell Powe (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Jared Odrick (MIA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Sharrif Floyd (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Dominique Easley (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Brodrick Bunkley (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Steve McLendon (PIT) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Jordan Hill (SEA) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Kevin Williams (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Ropati Pitoitua (TEN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DT Chris Baker (WAS) practiced fully on Friday.
    Defensive End

    *** Friday Update *** DE Calais Campbell (ARI) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Frostee Rucker (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Chris Canty (BAL) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Mario Williams (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Robert Geathers (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Wallace Gilberry (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Desmond Bryant (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Ahtyba Rubin (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Billy Winn (CLE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Jack Crawford (DAL) did not practice on Friday.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Anthony Spencer (DAL) partially participated in Friday's practice.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Ezekiel Ansah (DET) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Datone Jones (GB) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Tim Jamison (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Arthur Jones (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Andre Branch (JAX) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Corey Wootton (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Chandler Jones (NE) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Justin Tuck (OAK) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Lamarr Woodley (OAK) is out for this weekend's game. Woodley has a long-term bicep injury and is probably headed for the Reserve/Injured list, according to head coach Tony Sparano.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Brett Keisel (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Michael Bennett (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE William Hayes (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** DE Ethan Westbrooks (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    Inside Linebacker

    *** Friday Update *** ILB Akeem Dent (ATL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Daryl Smith (BAL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Brandon Spikes (BUF) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Chase Blackburn (CAR) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Jon Bostic (CHI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Rey Maualuga (CIN) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Bruce Carter (DAL) practiced fully on Friday.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Lamin Barrow (DEN) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 8 game Thursday, Oct. 23.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Brian Cushing (HOU) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Donta Hightower (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Ramon Humber (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB David Harris (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Mychal Kendricks (PHI) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB DeMeco Ryans (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Ryan Shazier (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Bobby Wagner (SEA) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Patrick Willis (SF) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** ILB Perry Riley (WAS) practiced fully on Friday.
    Outside Linebacker

    *** Friday Update *** OLB Prince Shembo (ATL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Ty Powell (BUF) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Thomas Davis (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Jason Williams (CAR) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Lance Briggs (CHI) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Vontaze Burfict (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Emmanuel Lamur (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Brandon Magee (CLE) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Barkevious Mingo (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Jadeveon Clowney (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Mike Mohamed (HOU) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Brooks Reed (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB John Simon (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Jeff Tarpinian (HOU) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Justin Houston (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Koa Misi (MIA) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Philip Wheeler (MIA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Gerald Hodges (MIN) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Jamie Collins (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Kyle Knox (NO) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Antwan Barnes (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Trevor Reilly (NYJ) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Jo-Lonn Dunbar (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Jonathan Casillas (TB) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** OLB Quentin Groves (TEN) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    Cornerback

    *** Friday Update *** CB Ron Brooks (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Bene Benwikere (CAR) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Kyle Fuller (CHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Leon Hall (CIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB KWaun Williams (CLE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Sam Shields (GB) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Johnathan Joseph (HOU) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Darryl Morris (HOU) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Darius Butler (IND) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Dwayne Gratz (JAX) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Christopher Owens (KC) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Sean Smith (KC) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Cortland Finnegan (MIA) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Brent Grimes (MIA) partially participated in Friday's practice but is still expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Antone Exum (MIN) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Jabari Price (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Josh Robinson (MIN) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Brandon Browner (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Keenan Lewis (NO) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Patrick Robinson (NO) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Phillip Adams (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Darrin Walls (NYJ) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB D.J. Hayden (OAK) took part in his first padded practice of the year this week and could play Sunday, Oct. 26, according to interim head coach Tony Sparano.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Keith McGill (OAK) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Carlos Rogers (OAK) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Jaylen Watkins (PHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Ike Taylor (PIT) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Byron Maxwell (SEA) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Tharold Simon (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Janoris Jenkins (STL) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Trumaine Johnson (STL) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Brandon McGee (STL) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Johnthan Banks (TB) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Keith Tandy (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Coty Sensabaugh (TEN) did not practice on Friday and is not expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** CB Tracy Porter (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice.
    Safety

    *** Friday Update *** S Rashad Johnson (ARI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Aaron Williams (BUF) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Roman Harper (CAR) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Chris Conte (CHI) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Danny McCray (CHI) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** S Jakar Hamilton (DAL) practiced fully on Friday.
    *** Friday Update *** S Morgan Burnett (GB) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Alan Ball (JAX) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** S Craig Loston (JAX) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Eric Berry (KC) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Jimmy Wilson (MIA) partially participated in Friday's practice but is not expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Harrison Smith (MIN) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Nate Ebner (NE) partially participated in Friday's practice and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Devin McCourty (NE) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Jim Leonhard (NYJ) did not practice on Friday and is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Usama Young (OAK) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** S Michael Mitchell (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Troy Polamalu (PIT) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Shamarko Thomas (PIT) is out for this weekend's game.
    *** Friday Update *** S Kam Chancellor (SEA) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S T.J. McDonald (STL) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Dashon Goldson (TB) practiced fully on Friday but is questionable to play this weekend.
    *** Friday Update *** S Ryan Clark (WAS) partially participated in Friday's practice


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    ESPN's Ed Werder reports Lions coach Jim Caldwell is thinking "big picture" with Calvin Johnson (questionable, ankle), and is not expected to allow Johnson to play Sunday morning in London.

    Per Werder, Megatron and Reggie Bush (ankle, doubtful) are both "not likely" to play against the Falcons. The Lions are 5-2 with a Week 9 bye, and could get both playmakers two more full weeks of rest before unleashing them for the stretch run. Holding Johnson and Bush out against Atlanta would be the savviest move by Caldwell, even if the Lions lose to the Falcons. Look for the Lions to continue to lean heavily on Joique Bell and Golden Tate in Week 8. Oct 24 - 9:35 PM ET

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    Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush officially inactive. Falcons WR Harry Douglas active.

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    Sunday Morning

    CIN - WR A.J. Green unlikely to play
    Source: NFL Network - Albert Breer
    Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (toe) is not expected to play in Week 8, because he has ligament damage under his toe.
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    Most of us expected this....and we think it's a good thing to make sure Green is as close to 100 percent as possible before his return. The team wants to be careful with him since the injury has lingered. That makes Mohammed Sanu a WR2 this week against the Ravens.
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    TEN - RB Shonn Greene arrested
    Source: The Tennessean - Jim Wyatt
    Tennessee Titans RB Shonn Greene was arrested Friday, Oct. 24, and charged with a handicap parking violation, driving on a revoked/suspended license, reckless driving and resisting stop/halt/frisk.
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    The league could take action here but it could take months for the legal process to run its course.
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    PHI - RB Chris Polk could see bigger role
    Source: ESPN.com - Phil Sheridan
    Philadelphia Eagles RB Chris Polk (hamstring) could see a bigger role in the offense in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals if RB Darren Sproles (knee) is unable to play. Sproles is questionable for the game, while Polk is listed as probable.
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    Polk was arguably the best receiving back in his draft class when he came out of college in 2012. We love his natural skill set, but he's had trouble staying healthy as a pro. Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said Friday, Oct. 24, that the team would use Polk in the same ways they've used Sproles this season.
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    WAS - RB Alfred Morris probable
    Source: Redskins.com
    Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris (ankle) practiced Saturday, Oct. 25, and is probable for Week 8 Monday, Oct. 27.
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    Morris has played well below expectations this season and is flirting with an RB2/RB3 ratios for this weekend.
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    NO - One cut, one promoted
    Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Mike Triplett
    The New Orleans Saints released TE Tom Crabtree Saturday, Oct. 25. RB Edwin Baker was promoted to the 53-man roster in his place.
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    Baker is added to the active roster because both Khiry Robinson and Pierre Thomas are banged up.
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    DAL - QB Tony Romo probable for MNF
    Source: DallasCowboys.com - David Helman
    Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (ribs) practiced Saturday, Oct. 25, and is probable for Week 8 Monday, Oct. 27.
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    We knew this would be the likely case, and Romo still looks like a Top 10 QB1 this week against a Washington defense which can be scored on.
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    DAL - WR Dez Bryant probable for Week 8
    Source: DallasCowboys.com - David Helman
    Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (shoulder) practiced Saturday, Oct. 25, and is probable for Week 8 Monday, Oct. 27.
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    Bryant will play and likely shine under the bright lights of Monday Night Football. Expect a 100 plus yards and likely a touchdown this week so get him into your WR1 spot.
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    WAS - Robert Griffin questionable
    Source: FOXSports.com - Mike Garafolo
    Washington Redskins Robert Griffin III (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 8.
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    There's a good chance that Washington stays another week with Colt McCoy to get RG3 totally healthy. We'd avoid the Washington situation until Griffin is back....and even then, we want to see what he looks like upon his return before starting him in fantasy.
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    DAL - RB DeMarco Murray credits workout partner
    Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer
    Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray worked out with TE Jason Witten before the team's official offseason program, and he credits the veteran tight end with his increased stamina and durability. 'It helped a lot, obviously with the stamina aspect just building a good armor for your body so you can take some hits and take the pounding of a long season,' Murray said Friday, Oct. 24. 'He's done it for a long time and he's someone who has had a lot of success in this league and he knows what to do to take care of your body in season and out of season, so it helped extremely a lot and I have to thank him and we're still working together.'
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    Murray has never played a full 16-game schedule in his pro career. He already has more carries this season than he did as a rookie or a second-year player with the Cowboys. In fact, he's only 30 carries shy of the 217 carries he had in 2013....in 14 games. Fantasy owners concerned about Murray missing time (again) should add Joseph Randle in free agency ASAP.
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    NE - DE Chandler Jones out for the year?
    Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe
    New England Patriots DE Chandler Jones (hip) could be done for the season with a hip injury he suffered in Week 7. Jones will reportedly miss at least six weeks.
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    This is not the news Patriots fans wanted to read. Jones was a big part of the team's pass rush, and missing him will have a negative impact on the entire defense.
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    TB - DT Gerald McCoy receives new deal
    Source: FOXSports.com - Jay Glazer
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy has agreed to terms with the team on a seven-year contract extension worth close to $100 million.
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    McCoy is a dominant player when healthy. He struggled with injuries when he first came out of Oklahoma as the number three overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft. Over the last two years, McCoy has become one of the best interior defensive linemen in the league. He's a hard worker, and McCoy is well worth the hefty contract the Bucs rewarded him with.
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    Source: footballguys.com

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    Well done LT
    Thnx for all the info

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    thanks for the thread!

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