11/06/09 - Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse, Panthers FB Tony Fiammetta suffered a concussion in that same game and is unlikely to play. He's officially listed as questionable.
11/06/09 - *Matthew Stafford, Georgia, Lions QB Matthew Stafford was listed as limited again Friday. He said he had more soreness than usual after returning from a right knee injury Sunday, but he said it was no big deal. He will play Sunday. He is listed as probable.
11/06/09 - Moise Fokou, Maryland, Eagles LB Moise Fokou, a seventh-round rookie, will make the first start of his career Sunday if strong-side linebacker Chris Gocong is unable to play. Gocong is nursing hamstring and quad injuries and is listed as doubtful. "He's alright. He'll be ready," said coach Andy Reid. "He's been working hard at that. Even when Chris was healthy he would go in and take reps during practice so he stayed on top of things. He'll be okay."
11/05/09 - Johnny Knox, Abl Chrstn, Bears WR Johnny Knox would move into a starting role if Devin Hester (ankle) can't play Sunday. Knox, a fifth-round rookie from Abilene Christian is third on the team with 310 receiving yards on 24 catches.
11/05/09 - Moise Fokou, Maryland, Eagles LB Moise Fokou, a seventh-round rookie, could make the first start of his career Sunday if strongside linebacker Chris Gocong is unable to play. Gocong is nursing hamstring and quad injuries.
11/05/09 - David Bruton, Notre Dame, Broncos S David Bruton returned to a limited practice after missing Wednesday with a groin injury. If Bruton can play he will help Denver's special teams, which has struggled in recent weeks.
11/05/09 - Javon Ringer, Michigan St, Titans RB Javon Ringer is still not practicing after suffering a back injury last week. He is expected to be out this week.
11/05/09 - *Matthew Stafford, Georgia, Lions QB Matthew Stafford was listed as limited Wednesday and Thursday. He said he had more soreness than usual after returning from a right knee injury Sunday, but he said it was no big deal. He will play Sunday.
11/05/09 - Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse, Panthers FB Tony Fiammetta is expected to sit out this week with a concussion.
11/05/09 - Sherrod Martin, Troy, Panthers FS Sherrod Martin is expected to start this week for the injured Charles Godfrey, who will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury.
11/05/09 - Eugene Monroe, Virginia, Jaguars LT Eugene Monroe practiced with the first team and may move back into the starting lineup after Tra Thomas got the starting nod against Tennessee.
11/05/09 - Quan Cosby, Texas, Undrafted WR Quan Cosby remains second in the AFC in punt returns with a 13.1 yards per return average. He has no returns and four fair catches in the last two games though.
11/05/09 - Tom Nelson, Illinois St, Undrafted FS Tom Nelson was limited in practice because of a shoulder injury. If Roy Williams is able to play, the rookie would be inactive.
11/05/09 - *Andre Smith, Alabama, Bengals OT Andre Smith continues to make progress, it's not certain that the Bengals first-round pick will be on the 45-man roster for Sunday's game against Baltimore. On Wednesday coach Marvin Lewis said that Lewis "would have to be one of the best 45 guys" to suit up. A day later, offensive line coach Paul Alexander would not discuss whether Smith would be activated or not. To show the uphill climb Smith still has to make, Thursday was his fifth full-scale practice. During training camp, the Bengals went through 10 practices before their first contact scrimmage and 14 with two scrimmages before their first preseason game.
11/05/09 - *Donald Brown, UConn, Colts RB Donald Brown (shoulder) practiced Wednesday and Thursday. His availability for the Houston game will be decided Friday or Saturday.
11/05/09 - Anthony Hill, NC State, Texans TE Anthony Hill grew up in Houston and played at North Carolina State. The Texans used a fourth-round pick on him because he's big (6-6, 269), and he's a physical blocker. He's been inactive for the first eight games. His only claim to fame is being the only NFL player diagnosed with swine flu, which caused him to miss a game. Hill is a good blocker, but he doesn't have good hands. He dropped a lot of passes in camp and preseason.
11/05/09 - Julian Edelman, Kent St, Patriots WR Julian Edelman missed Thursday's practice with a forearm injury and will likely sit out Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
11/05/09 - *Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland, Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey was No. 7 overall but is No. 15 among rookies at his position in receptions. The other receivers selected in the first round -- Minnesota's Percy Harvin (28 receptions, 369 yards, four TDs), Philadelphia's Jeremy Maclin (22 receptions, 293 yards, three TDs), Tennessee's Kenny Britt (20 receptions, 296 yards), the Giants' Hakeem Nicks (20 receptions, 368 yards, four TDs) and even San Francisco's Michael Crabtree (11 receptions, 137 yards) have had much more of an impact despite the fact that Heyward-Bey has started all eight games at the midway point of the season.
Coach Tom Cable believes the midseason by has arrived at the perfect time, particularly for the rookies who would be in bowl game territory by now, when adding in four preseason games.
Heyward-Bey isn't buying it.
"My legs feel pretty good," Heyward-Bey said. "I'm still running fast. I don't see no rookie wall."
11/05/09 - Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio St, Saints CB Malcolm Jenkins, who has been in and out for the last month with a left ankle injury, worked fully Thursday after being limited Wednesday.
11/05/09 - *Percy Harvin, Florida, Vikings WR Percy Harvin, who is averaging 30.7 yards on 28 kickoff returns and also has two touchdowns, could get an opportunity to return punts, according to coach Brad Childress. Harvin did not look completely comfortable fielding punts when given the opportunity in training camp.
11/05/09 - *Jairus Byrd, Oregon, Bills CB Jairus Byrd, who has seven interceptions, is closing in on the team single-season record of 10. That was established by Billy Atkins in 1961 and tied by Tom Janik in 1967.
11/05/09 - Shawn Nelson, S Miss, Bills TE Shawn Nelson, who has missed two games due to migraine headaches, is showing improvement but hasn't been cleared for any contact. Nelson has a history of headaches and believes his condition is hereditary. The Bills' 28th-ranked passing game desperately needs a tight presence that has been lacking.
11/05/09 - *Mark Sanchez, USC, Jets QB Mark Sanchez has justified the Jets' trade for him, showing a lot of poise and resiliency, as well as the ability to make all the throws. Yes, it's early, but he certainly has all the earmarks of a franchise quarterback in the making. The acquisition of Braylon Edwards has given him an elite wideout to throw to and helped offset a rash of injuries to other receivers. Sanchez's development has been helped by the solid play of running back Thomas Jones, who still has plenty left in the tank as he is following up his AFC rushing title of a year ago with another strong season.
11/05/09 - A.J. Trapasso, Ohio St, Undrafted P A.J. Trapasso had his contract terminated by Tennessee.
11/05/09 - Taurus Johnson, USF, Undrafted WR Taurus Johnson had his contract terminated by Detroit.
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