Tampa Bay running back Derrick Ward (knee) was held out of practice for the third straight day due to his injury. He appears unlikely to play vs. the Redskins. In addition, center Jeff Faine (triceps), quarterback Byron Leftwich (hip), defensive lineman Kyle Moore (knee) and guard Marcus Johnson (ankle) were held out of Friday's practice. Faine and Moore have already been ruled out of Sunday's contest. Source: PewterReport.com
Good news for Earnest...he could step up and take the starting role with a good game against the Skins...