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Friday, September 20
 
Ailing foot still causing problems for George

ESPN.com news services

Tennessee Titans halfback Eddie George practiced some on Friday and plans to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, reported ESPN.com's John Clayton.

The question is, for how long?

George's left foot swelled severely -- apparently from being wrapped too tightly -- after the Titans' 21-13 loss to Dallas last week. He went to a hospital, wore an orthopedic boot early this week and missed two days of practice.

"We'll see how it responds, but it feels a lot better than it did two days ago,'' George said Friday.

If George can't go the entire game, the Titans will use Mike Green and rookie John Simon.

Meanwhile, quarterback Steve McNair had his second full day of practice and will start.

Cornerback Andre Dyson took about half of the snaps in practice on his sore hamstring and hopes to play. Tight end Erron Kinney may not be able to go on his sore ankle, but Shad Meier, another tight end, should play. Linebacker Randall Godfrey remains limited on his sore shoulder and may not be able to play.

"We're a lot better off than we were on Wednesday,'' Titans coach Jeff Fisher said.

George, who is listed as questionable on the official injury report, has started all 98 games of his career, the third-longest streak for a running back in NFL history. Walter Payton started the first 170 of his career, and Ricky Watters the first 114.

Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.




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