After practicing yesterday, defensive tackle Kelly Gregg (arthroscopic knee surgery), cornerback Derrick Martin (right shoulder) and wide receiver/return specialist Yamon Figurs (hamstring) did not appear during today's portion of practice open to the media.

Linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo (leg contusion), cornerback Fabian Washington (neck) and quarterback Troy Smith (tonsil infection) also were not present. Those three players did not practice yesterday.

Players who were present and active today are cornerbacks Chris McAlister (swollen right knee) and Corey Ivy (sprained right ankle), free safety Ed Reed (nerve impingement), running back Willis McGahee (arthroscopic knee surgery), fullback Le’Ron McClain (ankle), tight end Todd Heap (back contusion), center Jason Brown (ankle) and offensive tackle Jared Gaither (ankle).