Arizona Cardinals 11/30/2007 5:17 PMThe ArizonaRepublic reports WR Larry Fitzgerald was limited in practice, but his sore groin muscle was improving, coach Ken Whisenhunt said. If Fitzgerald continues improving, Whisenhunt is optimistic the receiver will play Sunday against the Browns.Read more
San Francisco 49ers 11/30/2007 5:14 PMThe Mercury News reports QB Alex Smith might soon have to throw in the towel on 2007. The 49ers quarterback set a timetable for a potential season-ending surgery Thursday, saying that rest alone has done little to improve the discomfort he feels in his separated right shoulder. Smith said doctors will evaluate the shoulder Monday or Tuesday. If there is still only minimal progress, he might surrender and have an operation to reattach the ligaments near his collarbone. Recovery time is 10 to 12 weeks.Read more
Tennessee Titans 11/30/2007 5:12 PMThe Nashville Tennessean reports new Titans WR Mike Williams, who got some work with the offense the past two days, said he wouldn't jump to conclusions, but he felt good. "The only thing I can do that's in my control is put it on film â playing fast, knowing what to do, knowing where to be and how to be there, paying attention in meetings and taking notes," Williams said Thursday. "That's all I can do. "If me playing is in the best interest of this team and this offense, then I am sure I will. If not, then maybe we'll take another week. There was never a timetable."Read more
Houston Texans 11/30/2007 5:06 PMThe Houston Chronicle reports Texans RB Ahman Green will be inactive for Sundayâs game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field despite his knee showing improvement in practice this week. âAhman has made great progress, and that progress gives us hope for the last month (of the season), but (he) will be down,â coach Gary Kubiak said Friday. âHe will not play.â RB Ron Dayne will start in Greenâs place.Read more