NEWS & NOTES

Brian Westbrook returned to practice yesterday and will be a decent play against the Niners this week.

After practicing on Friday, Steve Smith is a game-time decision. Look closely for updates Sunday morning, but he should play and will be a decent WR 2 or 3 start.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh will come off the bench Sunday for his first action of the year. He's a risky play against the Steelers and if you have other options, use them.

Terrell Owens says he will definately be back for his week 5 matchup with the Eagles, and it would not be a surpise to see him back for week 4.

Jamal Lewis was upgraded to probable and will get almost all the snaps on Sunday with Musa Smith out.

Reuben Droughns remains questionable for the game on Sunday. The Browns are being very coy about the situation, and we probably won't know his status until Sunday. With a matchup against Baltimore try to avoid starting Droughns.

After injuring his hamstring practice, Ahman Green sat out on Friday. His status does not look promising and if he does not play, Vernand Morency would start.

Adam Vinatieri will most likely not play with a groin injury. The Colts signed Martin Gramatica who is 16 years younger than Morten Andersen.

Laverneus Coles missed another practice Friday and looks like a game-time desicion for their game on Sunday.

Clinton Portis practiced every day this week and will start against Houston on Sunday.

After missing practice again on Friday, it appears that Matt Jones will miss the Jaguars game against the Colts.

Orlando Pace and Johnathan Ogden are game-time desicions for the Rams and Ravens this Sunday. Their status should affect everyone on offense.

With Chris Brown injured, Travis Henry and LenDale White will have increased roles.

Caddilac Williams denied all reports that he has herniated discs in his back.

Chris Chambers attributed his early season struggles to an injured thumb that is "almost healed".