Arizona coach says Wells to be game-time decision

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP)—Beanie Wells(notes) was limited in practice again on Friday and Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt says the running back’s participation against Atlanta on Sunday will be a game-time decision.
Wells has been limited in practice all week because of nfl jersey
a bruised right knee. He gave the knee a strong test on Thursday and insisted afterward that he would “definitely” go through a full practice on Friday. But Whisenhunt said the knee swelled up a bit overnight so Wells was limited again.
The second-year pro from Ohio State, Arizona’s leading rusher last season, sat out last week’s season-opening victory at St. Louis. He was injured against the Washington Redskins in the final preseason game on Sept. 2.
Wells was listed as questionable for Atlanta, as were teammates defensive end Kenny Iwebema(notes) (knee) and safety Hamza Abdullah(notes) (groin).
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP)—Atlanta Falcons receiver Michael Jenkins(notes) will miss Sunday’s game against Arizona because of a shoulder injury.
Jenkins had not practiced all week and the Falcons ruled him out Friday. He was injured six weeks ago in a scrimmmage before the first preseason game and hasn’t had any contact since then.
Harry Douglas(notes) started in place of Jenkins in the season opener, a 15-9 loss at Pittsburgh.
Safety Erik Coleman(notes) has not practiced all week because of Steelers jersey
an injured left knee. He was hurt against the Steelers but returned to finish the game. The team listed him as questionable for Sunday.
If Coleman can’t go, second-year player William Moore(notes) would likely get the start.
Minnesota coach Brad Childress didn’t have anything to say about trade-bait wide receiver Vincent Jackson(notes), who could be suiting up for the Vikings well before Sidney Rice(notes) does again.
The Vikings are reportedly in the market for Jackson, who will be eligible to return to action after three more games if the San Diego Chargers trade the talented playmaker.
The Vikings are in big-time need for help, especially after a rough first game by quarterback Brett Favre(notes). If the offense struggles Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the Vikings could become even more desperate. But they’ll have to work out a trade for Jackson and give him a contract he desires.
“He's really not a guy I'm able to speak about for the fact that he's Vikings jersey
their property," Childress said, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "I wouldn't get into any speculation on anybody on anybody else's roster."
Rice is sidelined and Percy Harvin(notes), who missed nearly all of training camp with a migraine, has a hip injury. Harvin is expected to play Sunday.