41.   It began, he said, when he returned to practice seven weeks into the season and was worked at guard rather than his normal tackle position.

42.   Jackson returned to practice Tuesday after missing five days with a strained hip.

43.   Karalahti returned to practice this week, but a decision has not been made as to whether he will play Saturday against Tampa Bay.

44.   Lett and Hennings returned to practice Friday for the first time this week.

45.   Ling said after he returned to practice with Notre Dame, Hazelton called him at home to continue discussing what Burbank could offer.

46.   Linebacker Cos Abercrombie returned to practice Tuesday after having surgery to remove the meniscus from his right knee.

47.   McGinest eventually had surgery to remove a bulging disk in his back, and he returned to practice for the first time Wednesday.

48.   Newton, who has been sidelined the past two weeks with a sore right heel, plans to return to practice Sunday.

49.   Parcells thought a key was whether Ron Dayne played, and Dayne did return to practice Thursday.

50.   Receiver John Taylor, whose calf muscle and knee ligament are injured, might return to practice Wednesday with a brace.