Kerry Rhodes, FS
Rhodes was dealing with a foot injury from practice this week, is probable for Week 3 against Philadelphia.
Arizona Cardinals
John Skelton, QB
Skelton has not been practicing for Week 3 against Philadelphia because of an ankle injury. Kevin Kolb will likely start in his place.
Arizona Cardinals
Adrian Wilson, SS
Wilson has been in limited participation in practice all week and is questionable for Week 3 because of an ankle injury.
Buffalo Bills
Jairus Byrd, FS
Bills coach Chan Gailey said Monday that Byrd injured his foot in Week 2 and it was swollen, but he expects him to play Week 3 against the Browns.
Buffalo Bills
Ruvell Martin, WR
Martin was added to the active roster earlier this month, filling the vacancy created by Ron Brooks' move to the injured reserve recall with a foot injury. No specifics on what kind of ankle injury he has, but Martin is questionable for Week 3 against Cleveland.
Carolina Panthers
Byron Bell, T
No specific information is available, other than Bell has an ankle injury.
Carolina Panthers
Ryan Kalil, C
No specific information in available, other than Kalil has an ankle injury.
Carolina Panthers
Kealoha Pilares, WR
Pilares has a foot injury and is probable for Week 3 against the Giants.
Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart, RB
Stewart will be a game time decision for Week 3 against the Giants. Coach Ron Rivera said Stewart has a toe injury, "It's more of a thing where the toe's connected to the ankle. I'm not quite sure how to explain it. But it's sore."
Chicago Bears
Matt Forte, RB
Forte did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 3 against St. Louis. However, coach Lovie Smith said during a conference call he has been surprised by Forte's progress: "He is making progress. I'm not trying to run away from the question, but that's pretty much it. He was able to do a little bit his first day out. He's a quick healer. We'll see exactly where he is, but it's not as bad as we initially thought way back. Whenever you can't finish a game, there's a lot of concern, but again, he's healing quickly."
Chicago Bears
Julius Peppers, DE
Peppers has been suffering from a foot injury and has not been practicing. He is questionable for Week 3 against St. Louis.
Cleveland Browns
Juqua Parker, DE
Parker has a foot injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 3 against Buffalo.
Dallas Cowboys
Jay Ratliff, DE
Ratliff still has not practiced because of a high ankle sprain and is questionable for Week 3 against Tampa Bay.
Denver Broncos
Chris Harris, SS
Harris has an ankle injury and has not been practicing. He is questionable for Week 3 against Houston.
Detroit Lions
Calvin Johnson, WR
Johnson sat out practice on Wednesday, because of a lingering foot issue, but he is expected to play in Week 3 against Tennessee.
Detroit Lions
Chris Houston, CB
Houston had full practice on Wednesday and is probable for Week 3 against Tennessee. He is still dealing with an ankle injury.
Green Bay Packers
James Starks, RB
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday he expects Starks to practice this week. Starks has been out with a toe injury and his role when he's healthy has yet to be determined. "It'll be good to get him back out there, but turf toe is an injury, I don't think you just jump out of bed one day and you're OK. There will be some transition time for him to come back. As far as his role, that's really determined during the week. Our running back position is probably as competitive as it's ever been since I've been here. I feel really good about that group, top to bottom," said McCarthy.
Houston Texans
Antonio Smith, DE
Smith has been fined $21,000 for kicking Miami guard Richie Incognito during last week's win over the Dolphins. Smith missed two practices this week because of a sore ankle (perhaps because of that kick?!) and said he was only retaliating when Incognito tried to twist his ankle after the whistle. He is questionable for Week 3 against Denver.
Indianapolis Colts
Pan Angerer, LB
Angerer has been listed among the team's inactives as he continues to deal with a foot injury. He is questionable for Week 3 against Jacksonville.
Indianapolis Colts
Dwight Freeney, DE
Freeney has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and could miss at least a month of playing time. Freeney is originally from Hartford.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Austen Lane, DE
Lane has been in limited practice and is questionable for Week 3 against Indianapolis. There has been no update on his injury.
Kansas City Chiefs
Allen Bailey, DE
No specific update on Bailey's ankle injury, other than he has participated in full practice and is probable for Week 3 against New Orleans.
Kansas City Chiefs
Anthony Toribio, DT
There is no update on Toribio's ankle condition. He has participated in limited practices and is questionable for Week 3 against New Orleans.
Miami Dolphins
Lamar Miller, RB
Miller has an ankle injury, but has participated in full practice and is likely for Week 3 against the Jets.
Miami Dolphins
Kao Misi, OLB
Misi has a foot injury, but has participated in full practice and is likely for Week 3 against the Jets.
Minnesota Vikings
Rhett Ellison, TE
Ellison's ankle injury seems to be clearing up and he has participated in full practice. He is probable for Week 3 against San Francisco.
Minnesota Vikings
Marvin Mitchell, LB
Mitchell's ankle injury is clearing as well and he has participated in full practice. He too is likely for Week 3 against San Francisco.
Minnesota Vikings
Andrew Sendejo, DB
Sendejo has participated in full practice and is probable for Week 3 against San Francisco.
Minnesota Vikings
Jairus Wright, WR
Wright, the last of the Vikings players with an ankle injury, is also looking like a prospect for Week 3 against San Francisco.
New England Patriots
Justin Francis, DE
No specific information is available on Francis' injury, but he has been in limited practice and is questionable for Week 3 against Baltimore.
New England Patriots
Aaron Hernandez, TE
Hernandez suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 did not practice on Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 3 against Baltimore. Hernandez is originally from Bristol.
New England Patriots
Shane Vereen, RB
Vereen is inactive for the second straight week because of a foot injury. He has been in limited practice and is questionable for Week 3 against Baltimore.
New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees, QB
Brees is a surprise member of the Saint's injury list, as he was listed as a full participant with an ankle injury. The injury, which caused him trouble in Week 2 against the Panthers, is not expected to cost him any playing time in Week 3 against the Chiefs, though he may take it easy in practice leading up to the game.
New Orleans Saints
Marques Colston, WR
Colston has been recovering from a foot injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 3 against the Chiefs.
New Orleans Saints
Turk McBride, DE
There is no updated information on McBride's ankle condition. He has not been practicing and is unlikely for Week 3 against the Chiefs.
New York Giants
Prince Amukamara, DB
Amukamara has been ruled inactive and will be replaced in the lineup by rookie Jayron Hosley.
New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks, WR
The Giants announced disappointing news that Nicks has been ruled out for Week 3. He did not make the trip to Carolina with the team, and was originally listed as questionable, but has not participated in any practices this week nor Wednesday's walk through.
New York Jets
Laron Landry, FS
Landry stayed active for the Jet's match-up against Pittsburgh in Week 2 after shrugging off a lingering heel issue. He has been in full practice and is probable for Week 3 against Miami.
New York Jets
Calvin Pace, OLB
Pace has an Achilles injury, but it hasn't kept him from full practice. He is probable for Week 3 against Miami.
New York Jets
Chaz Schilens, WR
Schilens is still recovering from an ankle injury but has participated in full practice. He should play during Week 3 against Miami.
New York Jets
Isaiah Trufant, DB
No specific update on Trufant's ankle injury, but he has participated in full practice. He too should be able to play in Week 3 against Miami.
Oakland Raiders
Juron Criner, WR
No new update on Criner's ankle injury, but he has participated in full practice. He is likely to play during Week 3 against Pittsburgh.
Oakland Raiders
Rolando McClain, MLB
Not only does McClain have an ankle injury, he somehow seems to have gotten a concussion. He has not been practicing and is likely out for Week 3 against Pittsburgh.
Oakland Raiders
Shawntae Spencer, CB
Spencer has a foot injury and has not been practicing. He will likely not be playing in Week 3 against Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jonathan Dwyer, RB
Dwyer has been unable to practice due to his turf toe injury and is questionable for Week 3 against Oakland.
San Diego Chargers
Shareece Wright, DB
No new information is available for Wright's foot injury. He has not been in practice and is likely out for Week 3 against Atlanta.
San Francisco 49ers
Ted Ginn, WR
Ginn is still in limited practice with an ankle injury and is questionable for Week 3 against Minnesota.
St. Louis Rams
Michael Brockers, DT
Brockers is still out with an ankle injury and has not practiced. He is likely out for Week 3 against Chicago.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
E.J. Biggers, CB
No new information on Biggers' foot injury, but has has been in full practice, and will likely play in Week 3 against Dallas.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Preston Parker, WR
Parker is on the injury list with a foot injury, but was released by Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sammie Stroughter, WR
Stroughter has a foot injury, but has been in full practice and will likely play in Week 3 against Dallas.
Tennessee Titans
Mike Martin, DT
Martins has a foot injury and has been in limited practice. He is questionable for Week 3 against Detroit.
Tennessee Titans
Colin McCarthy, LB
McCarthy has been unable to practice with an ankle injury and will not play in Week 3 against Detroit.
Washington Redskins
Pierre Garcon, WR
The Washington Post reports Garcon did not reveal much about his condition prior to Wednesday's practice. Garcon, who sat out Week 2 against the Rams with a foot injury, said the goal remains to play in Week 3 against Cincinnati: "That's the goal every week, is to go." Garcon has been in limited practice.
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Craig M. Kaufman, DPM
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