ST. LOUIS (AP) _ St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson did
not practice for the second straight day while recovering from
lower back spasms, but the team remains confident he'll play Sunday
against Seattle.
Guard Richie Incognito, fullback Mike Karney (neck) and
offensive tackle Jason Smith also did not practice Thursday. Smith
has not been cleared to return from a mild concussion and Incognito
has been all but ruled out for a fourth straight game with a foot
injury.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo said the team was playing it safe with
Jackson, who has four straight 100-yard rushing games. He said
Jackson told him he felt better but not good enough to practice.

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