The Pittsburgh Steelers had defensive backs Kevin Dockery and Roderick Hood in for visits on Wednesday, according to a league source.

It was a rough day on the injury front for the Eagles, who lost Michael Vick, Asante Samuel and WR Riley Cooper.

The free-agent market has been stripped of most of the headline names, but teams are still actively filling gaps and signing their own restricted free agents. Among those who found homes Monday was DE Cory Redding, who reached terms on a two-year contract with the Ravens.

A look at the official Thursday injury reports reveals a number of ailing players — including Marion Barber, Darrelle Revis, Justin Tuck and Cedric Benson — taking part in full practices today.

Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris announced that RB Derrick Ward will start Sunday against the Giants, his former team, while Cadillac Williams (knee) and Earnest Graham (hamstring) nurse injuries. Williams and Graham both are listed as questionable on the team’s injury report.

As expected, Giants CB Aaron Ross will miss his second consecutive game with a hamstring injury. The Giants will also be without the services of DE Chris Canty, as reported by NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora. Canty strained his calf during practice on Wednesday and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year NFL career.

New York Giants CBs Aaron Ross and Kevin Dockery are inactive today against the Washington Redskins, moving Terrell Thomas into the starting lineup.

David Climer of the Tennessean examines Vince Young‘s relationship with Steve McNair, saying the former Titans and Ravens quarterback was more than a mentor to Young.