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The "in-and-out" game that is the Boston College running back situation was in the "out" phase yesterday for projected starter L.V. Whitworth , who has been nursing a hamstring injury through camp.
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Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck returned to practice and is expected to play Sunday against Buffalo. Hasselbeck had acupuncture treatments for a deep bruise just above his knee.
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The Patriots practiced in full pads yesterday inside Gillette Stadium, an indication that coach Bill Belichick isn't pulling back despite the team having already clinched the top seed in the playoffs.
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Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter returned to practice yesterday, less than three weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, and was optimistic he'll play in the season opener Sept. 9 at Washington.
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CINCINNATI -- Bengals receiver Chris Henry returned to practice Wednesday with the NFL's permission, allowing him to work back into shape while serving the last two games of his suspension.
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Corey Dillon , who missed last Sunday's game against Pittsburgh with a thigh injury, was held out of practice again yesterday.
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The Patriots will open training camp July 27 on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Two practices are scheduled that day -- at 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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While some injured Patriots were either practicing or working out yesterday, coach Bill Belichick said it was too early to tell if they'd be available for tomorrow's game with the Ravens.
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The Minnesota Vikings were healthier Thursday, with quarterback Daunte Culpepper, tight end Jermaine Wiggins and cornerback Antoine Winfield all participating in practice.
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The Eagles won&#39;t even begin their preparations for Sunday&#39;s game against the Baltimore Ravens until the players return to practice today, but Ravens linebacker Edgerton Hartwell already has fired the first salvos.
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Suspended defensive tackle Tank Johnson will be allowed to practice starting Friday, which will be his first team session with the Dallas Cowboys since they signed him last month.
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LaDainian Tomlinson missed practice Wednesday and will probably sit out Thursday because of a strained groin, but the San Diego Chargers running back expects to play against the Oakland Raiders.
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Giants quarterback Eli Manning was at practice Wednesday, taking snaps and handing off as he tested his bruised right shoulder.
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Quarterback Chad Pennington took most of the snaps with the New York Jets' starting offense during Wednesday's practice.
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Terrell Owens practiced Tuesday for the first time in 10 days, an indication he's getting over his hamstring injury and is heading toward his debut with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith practiced Thursday for the first time in more than two weeks, increasing the chance he'll play Sunday against Tampa Bay.
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Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens, who declined to speak to reporters Thursday, returned to practice for the first time since sustaining a high left ankle sprain on Dec. 22.