The Cardinals named Kurt Warner as the starting quarterback over Leinart for Friday night's preseason finale versus Denver. However, coach Ken Whisenhunt says no decision has been made about who will start the opener at San Francisco. Warner has been battling Matt Leinart for the starting job.

Impacts: Leinart suffered a season-ending collarbone injury after just five games in 2007, leaving Warner with the starting job for the rest of the year. Whisenhunt said Warner is starting against the Broncos (1-2) because of the difference in playing time in the preseason. So far, Leinart has taken 57 snaps with starts against New Orleans and Oakland. Warner sat out the preseason opener against New Orleans and started against Kansas City and has taken 30 snaps.

Warner will be the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback Friday night in their preseason finale against Denver, but coach Ken Whisenhunt says no decision has been made yet about who will start the opener at San Francisco.

Impacts: Warner has been battling Matt Leinart for the starting job. "We all want to know," Warner said after practice Wednesday. Whisenhunt said Warner is starting against the Broncos (1-2) because of the difference in playing time in the preseason. So far, Leinart has taken 57 snaps with starts against New Orleans and Oakland. Warner sat out the preseason opener against New Orleans and started against Kansas City and has taken 30 snaps.

On Wednesday, Seattle brought back 15-year veteran free agent long snapper Jeff Robinson, the last of three snappers the team used for kicks last season.

Impacts: Robinson, who played three games with the Seahawks in 2007 before declaring his status as a free agent in February, replaces Tim Lindsey on the roster and has the job thought to be rookie draft pick Tyler Schmitt's. Schmitt is on the injured reserve with a back injury Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren termed severe - and one that wasn't detected in pre-draft medical evaluations.

Robison will be making his 2008 debut on Thursday night in Dallas after missing nearly all of training camp and the preseason because of a varicose vein in his leg.

Impacts: Robison had the varicose vein surgically repaired during the first week of training camp and is just starting to participate fully in practices. His return is a welcome one on the Vikings defensive line, which is missing Kenechi Udeze while he goes through treatment for leukemia and Jayme Mitchell, who is also out for the season with a knee injury.

Frye missed practice for the Seahawks on Wednesday due to a knee injury.

Impacts: Along with Frye, linebacker Lofa Tatupu (bone bruise in right knee), Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (tight back) and starting right tackle Sean Locklear (knee) also missed practice. All except Frye - the Seahawks' third-string quarterback - will miss Friday's preseason finale against Oakland. Frye may be available but backup quarterback Seneca Wallace will start and No. 4 quarterback Dalton Bell will also play.

Tatupu has a bone bruise in his right knee, but coach Mike Holmgren said the Pro Bowl linebacker will be fine for the season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo.

Impacts: Along with Tatupu, Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (tight back), No. 3 quarterback Charlie Frye (knee) and starting right tackle Sean Locklear (knee) missed practice Wednesday. All except Frye will miss Friday's preseason finale against Oakland. Frye may be available but backup quarterback Seneca Wallace will start and No. 4 quarterback Dalton Bell will also play.

Jolly faces a Sept. 16 court date on a felony drug possession charge, according to court records.

Impacts: Jolly, 25, was arrested July 8 in Houston for possession of at least 200 grams of a controlled substance, a second-degree felony, according to court documents. He posted $10,000 bond and was released. He was originally due in court Wednesday, but that date was reset for next month. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound Jolly played in 47 games and started 35 for Texas A&M from 2002-05. He finished his college career with 230 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks and 28 tackles for loss.

The Ravens traded for Tampa Bay defensive end Marques Douglas on Wednesday, reacting quickly to defensive lineman Dwan Edwards' season-ending back injury.

Impacts: The 31-year-old Douglas was acquired for a late-round draft choice in 2009 and a conditional 2010 draft selection. Douglas was with the Ravens from 2001 to 2004 after signing with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent out of Howard in 2000. Last season, he had 72 tackles and three sacks with the San Francisco 49ers. At 6 feet 2, 292 pounds, Douglas is capable of playing defensive end or defensive tackle in the Ravens' aggressive scheme.

Merriman has decided to play this season rather than have surgery on two torn ligaments in his left knee.

Impacts: Merriman informed the team of his decision this morning. The star outside linebacker returned from Miami on Tuesday after seeking yet another opinion on his knee. He said last week he has two torn ligaments in his left knee and has been told by doctors that he could suffer a possible career-ending injury if he attempts to play without having surgery.

Kasper has been placed on IR with a neck injury according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Impacts: Kasper, who signed a free agent contract with the Browns in February, was expected to compete for the No. 3 wide receiver spot. In five professional seasons, Kasper has 24 receptions for 287 yards and three touchdowns.

Feely has been cut by the Kansas City Chiefs, a day after signing a one-year deal.

Impacts: Feely was an eight-year veteran who kicked for Miami last season. He was brought in to challenge Connor Barth and Nick Novak for the starting job. The three had what coach Herm Edwards called a "kick off" on Monday and Tuesday to determine who would make the team.