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Texans WR Andre Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Week #3. Coach Kubiak said, “We were hoping for a miracle and we’ve still got time for one, but it doesn’t look good.” “You know, like I said, the good news is he’s going to be fine. The question is how long is it going to be? Is it going to be a week, three weeks, five weeks? I don’t think we know until they kind of get him out of the thing that he’s in right now and really test him out, and the plan is to do that tomorrow.” Kubiak said five weeks would be the worst-case scenario, but the coach doesn’t think it will take Johnson that long to return to the field.
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With Andre Johnson out, Kevin Walter will start at one receiving spot for Houston. “We’re going to play all four of them,” Kubiak said. We look for Walter,
Jacoby Jones and Andre' Davis to try and pick up most of the slack with TE
Owen Daniels also heavily in the mix.
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Texans RBs Ahman Green and Ron Dayne both got more work in Thursday. Green is fine, however Dayne is still iffy and was held back some today. If Dayne can’t play,
Samkon Gado would backup Green against the Colts.
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Bucs WR Ike Hilliard (ankle) was held out of practice on Thursday.
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WR Joey Galloway returning to practice on Thursday after resting yesterday.
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RB LenDale White (foot) did more on Thursday after missing some team drills Wednesday.
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Ravens backup TE Daniel Wilcox (ankle) missed practice two days in a row including Thursday. If he’s unable to go Friday he’ll very likely not play.
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QB Steve McNair (groin) is listed on the Ravens injury report but continues to take all his reps and remains on target to start in Week #3.
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WR Josh Reed (thigh) completed his second day of full practice Thursday and remains good to go.
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Bills backup WR Sam Aiken (groin) was added to the injury report Thursday and he missed team reps as well.
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Falcons TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral) remains very iffy for Week #3.
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The Falcons held TE Alge Crumpler out by design on various drills Thursday.
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As fully expected, Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (knee) returned to practice Thursday after resting Wednesday.
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Bengals backup WR Antonio Chatman (hamstring) was able to get reps in for the second day in a row Thursday and is in much better shape than last week.
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Raiders starting RB LaMont Jordan (back) returned to practice Thursday but was still given some reps off to rest his back.
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As was the case Wednesday, QB Josh McCown (foot) continues to take part in limited practice drills. As we first reported Wednesday, McCown was able to go through drills with the other Raiders quarterbacks. A good sign.
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TE Dan Campbell (elbow) is not someone to count on in Week #3. He has not practiced this week. Same with backup RB
T.J. Duckett (ankle).
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Lions RB Kevin Jones (foot) again on Thursday got some reps in with the team and has a fair chance of dressing out for Week #3. But as we told you Wednesday, even if he does, he might only see a handful of touches against Philly. Coach Marinelli is said to be looking at 15 to 20 snaps for Jones if he plays in Week #3.
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RB Brian Westbrook (knee) only managed to watch team drills Thursday and is looking iffier at this stage. If Correll Buckhalter is on your waiver wire, he’s worth picking up if you have roster space. Buckhalter is taking first team reps with Westbrook out.
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Eagles TE L.J. Smith continues to battle with his nagging groin injury. Smith missed team reps on Thursday.
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As was the case Wednesday, the Colts practiced Thursday without TE Dallas Clark (neck). Clark should be able to do more Friday.
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WR Matt Jones (heel) returned to take a limited practice on Thursday after resting Wednesday.
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From Davie FL, LB Zach Thomas (migraine) missed a 2nd day of practice Thursday.
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The Jets continue to give WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder) some reps off at practice. He missed various drills again on Thursday but should be okay for the Dolphins.
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QB Chad Pennington (ankle) has done enough this week to suggest he’s ready to start against Miami.
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RB Thomas Jones (calf) continues to take part in full team drills this week including those on Thursday.
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Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin) was held back again on Thursday. At this stage it is not looking good for Jackson. As we first told you Wednesday, he was seen limping at practice. The Vikings will not say if
Kelly Holcomb or Brooks Bollinger would start if Jackson can’t. "For me, it's just a competitive disadvantage to declare a guy," said Coach Childress.
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WR Darrell Jackson (back) missed team reps for the 2nd day in a row Thursday. Friday will be a key day for determining his status but he’ll likely be listed as probable.
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On Wednesday Giants Coach Coughlin said hopefully Burress would get to the point where he can go Thursday and called Burress’ ankle a little bit sore. On Thursday
Plaxico Burress (ankle) was still not able to take team practice. Friday is the key day now.
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TE Bubba Franks (knee) did more on Thursday but still was limited.
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WR Greg Jennings (hamstring) returned to the field Thursday and was able to get some very limited reps in.
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The Packers rookie WR James Jones (hamstring) missed the late part of practice on Thursday. Friday will be a key day.
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As of Thursday, RB Vernand Morency (knee) is still not taking full practice reps with the team. Don’t count on him being a factor in Week #3.
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Steelers backup RB Najeh Davenport (hamstring) was able to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. He should be fine for Week #3.
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Rookie TE Matt Spaeth continues to miss reps due to his quadricep situation. Its iffy and he could be a game time call.
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The Rams list QB Marc Bulger (ribs) on their injury report, but he is practicing.
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Saints RB Deuce McAllister (knee) got back to full workouts Thursday.
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New England continues to give QB Tom Brady (right shoulder) some select reps off at practice. Brady was present for the media access portion of the Wednesday and Thursday workouts and looked fine. Brady is currently completing 79.7 of his passes this year.
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The Pats elected to hold WR Randy Moss (team decision) back during some non-media reps today but he is still fully expected to start as normal in Week #3.
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WR Donte Stallworth was a slight downgrade on Thursday due to his knee. He did limited work Thursday.
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