The Facts: McCoy left practice with a trainer Thursday after stretching in a move that appeared to be planned. He did not take part in individual drills, but did more than Wednesday, when he was not in stretching.

Diehards Line:Indeed, HC Sean McDermott said McCoy's departure was planned. He will be listed as did not practice on injury report. "I think we're headed in the right direction," McDermott said. "Will we be able to get there in time? We'll see. ..." McCoy is dealing with an ankle injury that resulted in the veteran running back being carted off the field in Miami. Expect a questionable designation at best after Friday's practice, but he is feeling better. "I feel a lot better," he said Thursday. "I'm out of the [walking] boot. I'm able to walk around without any pain, so that's [good]. ..." Stay tuned.