Brandon Jacobs (hammy), Aaron Ross (hammy) and Plaxico Burress (ankle, knee) were on the bikes today. Burress was soft-tossing a football with Amani Toomer, but he stood and watched the rest that I was allowed to see. I wouldn't bet on Ross or Jacobs on Sunday... And Plax is a bigger question mark than usual with the added knee problem.
Antonio Pierce (ankle) was working in individual drills, and we'll see about the team stuff. Derrick Ward (ankle, groin) and Gibril Wilson (knee) were working as well in the individuals.
UPDATE: Jacobs, Ross, Burress and Wilson did not practice today... TC said he expects Burress to gut it out again. Burress himself said the knee, his left, was injured two or three weeks ago and has steadily gotten more sore. Between the bad right ankle and the bad left knee, "I'm wobbling like a little table," he said. But he says he'll be just as ready to play on Sunday as he has been before.
No update on Wilson, who has missed two straight days of work... But that could mean James Butler, Michael Johnson and Craig Dahl would be the safeties. Yipes.
Ward had a full practice and said he'll be ready to go.
Steve Smith (hamstring) did practice today, a bit of a surprise, but TC would only say that Smith "is getting closer." That means a no-go for Sunday in coach-speak.
And Pierce had a full practice, so he'll play.
And yes, Froe, there WILL be more later.
Comments (2)
You didnt mention Smith, did that mean that he had a full practice today?
If he is back, I would have no problem if Burress toke one game off, he needs to rest badly.
How serious is his Knee injury?
Does Ward look like he is good to go?
Any mention if Bradshaw will be more involved in offense? It would be good to mix in that kind of avoid tackles + speed type of back
Do not expect Smith to be back Sunday, but should be available in Philly next week in my opinion. Hopefully Ward and Plax can be somewhat affective, especially Ward. We need more than just 75 rush yds. if we expect to move the ball in Chicago. Good Question Steve about Bradshaw. I would love to see him get more involvement also.