Inside the Bears

Tommie Harris returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since serving his one-game suspension for a violation of team rules--being repeatedly late to team functions.

He was limited in practice because of his left knee and was asked if his physical contraints led to his frustration.

"No, it's vice versa,'' Harris said. "I think spiritually, that's what led to all that. My conviction is terrible. I carry a lot of stuff. I carry a lot of stress, different things that I know I shouldn't. That's what happens when you disconnect with your source and I feel like I'm going back to what's worked for me since the beginning. That's where I'm at. I look forward to seeing you guys Sunday. Just pray for me. Don't talk about me. Just pray for me. Trust me, it works.

Zac Atterberry is taking the long way from Green Bay to Halas Hall.

He flew back to his homestate Texas on Monday following a tryout with the Packers. He will arrive at Halas Hall today and will sign a contract to join the practice squad.

Atterberry punted well for the Bears in training camp and the preseason and his agent Rob Sheets said the Bears want to take a look at him six weeks after letting him go. It's not common for teams to have two punters but the Bears could be taking a look just in case something crops up with Brad Maynard down the road. Maynard has been doing well directionally punting and has landed 15 of his 31 punts inside the 20-yard line.

Cornerback Nathan Vasher is inactive for today's game vs. Detroit and will be replaced by Corey Graham in the lineup.

Just more than eight weeks after surgery, Chris Williams was cleared for full participation in practice.

The first-round pick from Vanderbilt took part in all of practice Friday for the first time. It was the next step in his return to the field which could come before November at this point.

"It's real encouraging,'' Williams said. "I'm ready to play, know what I mean?"

Williams had surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back Aug. 6. He returned to practice on a limited basis two weeks ago and now it's a matter of just getting him game ready, something offensive coordinator Ron Turner admitted isn't the easiest thing with a lineman in practice. Afterward Friday, Williams was running sprints that were timed by trainer Bobby Slater.

Bears

3rd QB Caleb Hanie
S Craig Steltz
CB Marcus Hamilton
G Dan Buenning
OT Chris Williams
DT Matt Toeaina
WR Earl Bennett
DT Tommie Harris

Tommie Harris will not see you on the field tonight, after all.

The three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle is inactive for tonight's game after missing the entire week of practice with a left knee injury.

The good news for the Bears is Devin Hester will play.

No official word yet as the only two people on the field are the guy cutting the grass and another worker repairing some turf.

But a team spokesman said it looked good for Devin Hester this morning and chances are he will be able to play tonight against Philadelphia.

With the Philadelphia Eagles coming to Soldier Field, ESPN will take a look back at the legendary "Fog Bowl" as the 20-year anniversary of the playoff game quickly approaches.

I've seen a copy of the segment that will air on "Sunday NFL Countdown" and it's a nice look back at the 20-12 victory by the Bears on Dec. 31, 1988. The fog began to roll in over the stadium with two minutes remaining in the first half and the entire rest of the game was played in a complete haze.

Commentary comes from Mike Singletary, CBS play-by-play man Vern Lundquist, referee Jim Tunney and WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling, among others.

Tampa Bay right tackle Jeremy Trueblood, the man the Bears claim started the pileup in the overtime session that led to a penalty against Charles Tillman, has been fined by the NFL.

Trueblood was docked $5,000 unnecessary roughness, striking Adewale Ogunleye in the head. Tillman was also fined $5,000 for that play.

The Eagles listed quarterback Donovan McNabb (chest) and running back Brian Westbrook (ankle) both questionable for Sunday's game. McNabb had full participation in practice Friday while Westbrook has yet to return to the field since being injured on the first play of the second quarter last Sunday vs. Pittsburgh.

A look at the Eagles' report:

OUT

DE Victor Abiamiri wrist

DOUBTFUL

RG Shawn Andrews back (this is the second straight start Andrews will miss)
WR Kevin Curtis hernia (had limited participation in practice and might be a week away)
TE L.J. Smith back (did not practice and this becomes another area of concern for Philly)

QUESTIONABLE

QB Donovan McNabb chest (he'll start)
RB Brian Westbrook ankle (those in Philly say it's unlikely he will play)

PROBABLE

FB Tony Hunt concussion
C Jamaam Jackson quad
DT Dan Klecko hand

Tommie Harris missed his third consecutive day of practice Friday and there is a chance the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle will not play Sunday against Philadelphia. He is listed as questionable on the injury report.

"However you put it,'' coach Lovie Smith responded when asked if Harris was injured or just sore. "He's not in position to practice right now, whether that's injury, soreness or all of the above."

The Bears have been disappointed in Harris' production thus far. He's registered two tackles and one stop for loss through three games.

Harris said he would "see you on the field Sunday'' before going third-person on the situation.

Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb practiced for the first time this week on Friday. We'll see where he's listed on the injury report with his bruised chest. The bottom line is that it's expected that he will start Sunday night.

Running back Brian Westbrook (ankle) and tight end L.J. Smith (back) were present but did not practice. That means it looks more and more likely that Correll Buckhalter will have to replace Westbrook with Lorenzo Booker getting some opportunities as well.