11.   Of concern to the Huskies is the status of linebacker Lester Towns, who had foot surgery in April and had a protective boot removed only recently.

12.   Pollard shed crutches after three days, was wearing a protective boot and seemed to move about easily.

13.   Rogers, wearing a protective boot, split time between a wheelchair and crutches Saturday.

14.   Running back DeShaun Foster, suffering from turf toe, will wear a protective boot throughout the week.

15.   Thomas had the protective boot removed from his fractured right ankle yesterday but still must wear a brace.

16.   But when he took off the protective boot he had been wearing and tested his foot, he was pleased with how it felt.

17.   Favre had a protective boot on his left foot Monday.

18.   Hardaway, who has been wearing a protective boot this week, may also try to rejoin practice.

19.   He has worn a protective boot for the last five weeks and is scheduled to see a doctor again next week.

20.   He stood on the sidelines for the remainder of the two-hour practice with a protective boot covering his injured leg.