21.   Evans had arthroscopic knee surgery this week to repair a torn cartilage.

22.   Even without quarterback Dan Marino, who was recuperating from a hip injury and arthroscopic knee surgery, the Dolphins are by far the more talented team.

23.   --Ewing pronounced himself ready to play, after missing the entire preseason while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery in July.

24.   Eric Wynalda appeared rusty and unassertive at forward, playing his first significant minutes since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery two months ago.

25.   Freshman tailback Chris Howard remains limited from arthroscopic knee surgery and also practiced once.

26.   GARY JONES is still recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, and RON CARPENTER will replace him again at free safety.

27.   From minor arthroscopic knee surgeries to sprained ankles, he has been resilient in the rehabilitation process and has never shied away from aggressive physical therapy.

28.   Fullback Tony Carter, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery three weeks ago, was running Wednesdayand wanted to practice today in hopes of playing Sunday.

29.   Hatcher left early to have arthroscopic knee surgery, but he left with a positive vibe.

30.   Hayes, who had arthroscopic knee surgery Monday, could not be reached for comment Tuesday.