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Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday and coach Ken Whisenhunt indicated afterwards that Boldin will probably will miss Week 9. “We’ll do what it is the best interest of the team,” Whisenhunt said. At this point, sitting Boldin and giving him the chance to get healthy is the best bet.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

Indianapolis: Colts RB Donald Brown was not on the Indianapolis Colts’ first injury report of the week Wednesday. Colts GM Bill Polian previously indicated that Brown’s shoulder strain could cost him 2-3 games. Look for Brown to be added to the injury report later this week.

Miami: Rookie QB Pat White has played just 13 snaps all season long. “At the beginning of the summer thought I might have a little different use for him, a little more,” coach Tony Sparano said. He’s still the No. 2 QB ahead of Tyler Thigpen.

Detroit: Lions RB Kevin Smith did not practice on Wednesday because of a shoulder injury. His status against the Seattle Seahawks is unknown at this point, although beat writer Tom Kowalski does not believe this is a serious injury.

Detroit: Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited in Lions practice Wednesday. Stafford may be limited all week and listed as “questionable” on the Week 9 injury report, but doesn’t appear to be in any danger of missing the game.

Cleveland: Browns coach Eric Mangini says he’ll name a starting quarterback for Week 10 the Monday after Cleveland’s Browns Week 9 bye. The starter will most likely be Anderson.

Dallas: Cowboys coach Wade Phillips observed “a little more juice” from Marion Barber’s running on the practice field Wednesday. “I thought he played better and ran his best after that stretch last game, and he looked good today,” Phillips said. “More and more, I think we’ll see the Marion Barber that we know and love.” Barber remains a must play in all fantasy leagues due to his ability to score TDs.

Atlanta: The Falcons didn’t hold practice Wednesday, but released an “estimated” injury report that said Roddy White wouldn’t have participated due to a knee injury. The league requires teams playing on Monday Night Football to release a projected injury report even if they don’t practice. White did appear to injury his knee in the fourth quarter last week, but is not expected to miss any time.