Culpepper’s status undetermined
Daunte Culpepper practiced with a bruised right shoulder Friday, although the Miami Dolphins have not yet decided if their starting quarterback will be ready for Sunday’s visit to New England.
Culpepper missed a portion of the Dolphins’ practice Thursday because of the shoulder problem, which coach Nick Saban said is a cumulative effect of being sacked 21 times through the season’s first four games.
If Culpepper cannot play, Joey Harrington will start for Miami against the Patriots.
Haynesworth might be out
The Tennessee Titans want back some of Albert Haynesworth’s bonus money. That might be just the start of the paybacks.
Coach Jeff Fisher told a national radio show Thursday that Haynesworth – the defensive tackle suspended five games by the NFL for stomping on Dallas center Andre Gurode’s face – may never be back in the building again. Team spokesman Robbie Bohren also said the Titans are investigating their options.
“We’ve moved on,” Fisher said after practice Friday. “I have no intention of addressing the Haynesworth issue now or at anytime between now and the time he comes back.
“I’m done with Albert, and this team is moving on. As far as specifics on his future, I’m not going to comment any further on that.”
Gurode has accepted Haynesworth’s apology, even though he still doesn’t understand why it happened.
“He called me, we spoke on the phone and that was pretty much it. He just apologized,” Gurode said.
“I don’t really need a reason. You have to forgive a guy for doing something like that. Just move on and play football.”
Around the league
Cincinnati receiver Chris Henry received a two-game suspension from the NFL for violating its conduct and substance abuse policies, making him the second Bengals player suspended this season for misconduct. … The Indianapolis Colts will not pay the rest of defensive tackle Corey Simon’s salary while he is out with an undisclosed illness. … Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro cornerback Lito Sheppard plans to play Sunday against Dallas after missing three games with an injured ankle. …Carolina safety Shaun Williams missed practice and was downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s game against Cleveland.