1.   The Edmonton Oilers recalled defenseman Sean Brown from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League, replenishing their depleted defensive corps.

2.   Though the Packers will come with a depleted receiving corps, the Chiefs might be able to match them injured defensive back for injured receiver.

3.   Tony White, Robert Thomas and Ryan Nece returned from the disabled-parking-placard suspensions to fortify a depleted linebacking corps.

4.   With a depleted receiving corps, Huffman could get his opportunity this afternoon when the Horned Frogs meet Utah in a Western Athletic Conference matchup at Rice Stadium.