11.   By the way, defensive end Michael Strahan will not play because of his hamstring pull.

12.   Defensive tackle Mark Wheeler missed last week with a hamstring pull and he was placed on the inactive list Saturday.

13.   Defensive end JAMAL DUFF has missed three days with a right hamstring pull.

14.   Defensive end Jamal Duff missed his sixth consecutive day of practice with a right hamstring pull.

15.   Emmitt Smith has had three weeks to get over his hamstring pull.

16.   Gagne was out for his third straight with a hamstring pull in his right leg.

17.   Gonzalez was also bothered by hamstring pulls.

18.   Hamstring pulls can be tricky and often take a long time to heal.

19.   He could have returned sooner, but the Dodgers have been cautious after Todd Hollandsworth and Roger Cedeno missed playing time in spring training with hamstring pulls.

20.   He even missed some of the offseason work after turning up with a hamstring pull at the start of a May mini-camp.