Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Murrell, Ihebdigo Suspended Sunday, Sheppard Likely Out

After throwing punches at Bills TE Derek Fine on the opening kickoff of overtime, LB Marques Murrell and S James Ihebdigo have been fined $5,000 each and have been suspended for Sunday's game against Oakland. Ihebdigo drew a 15-yard penalty and was thrown out of the game for his role, but Murrell helped instigate it with a punch of his own.

They're lucky they aren't released.

*CB Lito Sheppard suffered a setback against Buffalo when he re-aggravated his quad injury. He is not expected to play against Oakland this week, so look for Dwight Lowery to make another start.

*CB Donald Strickland might finally be ready to return from his high ankle sprain. He said he is around 85%, and he'll probably be listed as questionable.

*WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) and WR Brad Smith (quad) both participated in individual drills but not team drills. It's unclear if either will play Sunday.

*WR Braylon Edwards suffered a minor quad injury last Sunday and was limited at practice. It shouldn't affect his playing status Sunday.

*T Damien Woody didn't practice, while DE Shaun Ellis and LB Marques Murrell were the other limited ones at practice.

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