Third-string QB Croyle may start for Chiefs

Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard, nursing a sore groin, did not practice yesterday and might not start tomorrow against Seattle.

Coach Herm Edwards said rookie Brodie Croyle would start if Huard can't play. Edwards said it could be a game-day decision. Croyle, drafted last spring out of Alabama, worked exclusively with the first team yesterday, while Huard watched from the sideline.

Trent Green, the Chiefs' No. 1 quarterback, returned to limited practice this week for the first time since having a severe concussion Sept. 10. He is expected to miss at least two more games.

Henry activated

The Bengals activated wide receiver Chris Henry, making him available for tomorrow's game against the Falcons. Henry had been benched by the Bengals for one game and suspended by the NFL for two more for violating the league's personal conduct and substance abuse policies . . . Colts safety Bob Sanders missed a second day of practice, and the team said he was doubtful for tomorrow's game at Denver . . . Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich missed practice for the second straight day because of an ankle injury, a strong indication that backup David Garrard will start at Philadelphia . . . Browns center LeCharles Bentley was recently hospitalized with a staph infection following season-ending knee surgery, raising concerns of contamination at Cleveland's training facility. Bentley's infection is the fifth known case of staph for a Browns player in the past three years . . . The NFL has suspended Seahawks starting right tackle Sean Locklear for tomorrow's game at Kansas City for violating its personal conduct policy . . . A drug possession charge was dropped against Jaguars defensive end Bobby McCray, his attorney said . . . Running back Terrell Davis and offensive lineman Bruce Matthews are among 111 former players, coaches, and contributors being considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The final vote will be in Miami Feb. 3, and three to six new members will be selected . . . Charlie Leigh, a kick returner on the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins, died Thursday of lung cancer at age 60, his family said . . . Marlin McKeever, who played 13 years in the NFL, died yesterday of head injuries from a fall at his home in Los Angeles earlier this week. He was 66.