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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The only news that got Alex Smith more excited than learning hell be back under center Sunday at Carolina was that linebacker Justin Houston could be back, too.The Chiefs planned to add the four-time Pro Bowl linebacker to their roster after practice Wednesday, which was the deadline to make the move or put him on injured reserve. And while its far from certain that Houston will play against the Panthers, this is the first time all season it has been a remote possibility.Youre talking about one of the elite players in the league, especially when it comes to getting after the quarterback, said Smith, who missed last weeks game against Jacksonville with a head injury, and then his presence and his leadership is something everyone feeds off.It was a day of mixed injury news for the Chiefs.Along with Smith returning to the first-team practice, running back Spencer Ware was cleared through the leagues concussion protocol and could play against Carolina. But not joining them on the field was wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who hurt his groin in their 19-14 victory over the Jaguars.As for Houston, hes been working out for several weeks, slowly ramping up the load after having surgery in February on a bothersome ACL in his left knee. The injury happened midway through last season and the Chiefs shut him down, thinking at the time it was merely a hyperextension. But he struggled in two playoff games and ultimately required a procedure to repair the ligament.While the Chiefs (6-2) have ripped off four straight wins, taking off some of the pressure of getting him back on the field, there is no question their pass rush could use his prowess.They only have 16 sacks, putting them in the bottom third of the league, and nine of those belong to Dee Ford, who will no doubt find it harder to get the same kind of pressure without some help.Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday hes not sure what his lineup will look like once Houston is back. He praised the jobs Tamba Hali and Frank Zombo have done this season, but the reality is neither of them has offered much of a pass rush.Still, that doesnt mean Reid will rush Houston back onto the field.We just want to make sure hes safe going out there and playing, Reid said late last week. Im not sure we probably realize how severe of an injury he has there. This guy has really pushed through. His work ethic has just driven him to this point, right here. Hes been a beast on this thing, so its been fun to watch, but tough to push through. Hes done great with it, though.Meanwhile, Wares return couldnt come soon enough.Fill-ins Charcandrick West and Knile Davis were largely stuffed by the Jaguars last Sunday, and now Kansas City is preparing to face one of the best defensive fronts in the NFL. The Panthers are allowing 77.5 yards rushing per game, third best in the league, and Star Lotulelei, Kawann Short and the rest of them are tops in the NFL when it comes to yards per carry.Smith should also help in that respect. He is more elusive than backup Nick Foles, who did just enough to help Kansas City beat the Jaguars, though Smith is running less this season than in past years.Smith said missing one week shouldnt slow him down, either. He ran the scout team most of last week, so he was still getting work in, and warmed up on game day as if he was the starter.Its nice to have done that last weekend, he said, be able to kind of move forward like normal.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFLFake Hockey Jerseys . Down by seven with 90 seconds left in regulation, thats where they looked comfortable. Fake Jerseys From China . PAUL, Minn. http://www.fakejersey.com/ . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. 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Arsene Wengers side - packed with star names such as Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp - went undefeated throughout the entire season on their charge to the title. Four regulars in the Invincibles side are still playing, three have entered the world of coaching, while others have gone into different careers such as media, business and even politics.Heres where those Arsenal heroes are now... Jens Lehmann Jens Lehmann works as a TV pundit After leaving Arsenal in 2008 for Stuttgart, Lehmann returned to London on a short-term basis in 2011. He played one game, a 3-1 win at Blackpool, in what would be the final competitive appearance of his career.Lehmann can now be found working as a television pundit in Germany.Ashley Cole Ashley Cole is now at LA Galaxy Cole controversially left Arsenal for London rivals Chelsea in 2006 but went on to win another league title as well as four FA Cups, a League Cup, the Champions League and the Europa League.When Coles contract ended at Stamford Bridge he moved to Roma but, after a disappointing two-year spell in Serie A, the left-back moved to LA Galaxy for the 2016 MLS season.Sol Campbell Sol Campbell has recently turned his hand to politics Having departed Arsenal in 2006 for Portsmouth, where he won the 2008 FA Cup, Campbell made a notorious, solitary appearance for Notts County before returning to Arsenal in January 2010.He played 14 more games for Arsene Wengers team prior to joining Newcastle United in 2010/11 for what would be the last campaign of his playing career.During his retirement, Campbell has worked for the Conservative Party as an advisor and failed to make the shortlist for the election of London mayor.Kolo Toure Kolo Toure forged a formidable partnership with Sol Campbell Toure is one of several players to have left Arsenal for Manchester City, making his move in 2009. The Ivory Coast international then joined Liverpool at the beginning of the 2013/14 season but has had to make do with a fringe role.Lauren Lauren spent six years at Arsenal Lauren signed for Portsmouth in 2006, like Campbell, and also won the FA Cup.He ended his career with Spanish club Cordoba and now makes appearances as a TV pundit, including on Sky Sports Spanish football coverage on occasion.Robert Pires Robert Pires played for Arsenal for six seasons Pires left Arsenal in 2006 for Villarreal and went on to face his old side in the Champions League in 2009.Pires returned to England with Aston Villa for the 2010/11 season and became a star attraction of the inaugural Indian Super League as a marquee player with FC Goa. He was released by the club in March 2015 and on February 25, 2016, he announced his retirement.Patrick Vieira Patrick Vieira played a crucial role for Arsenal during the Invincibles season The captain of the Invincibles left Arsennal in 2005 for Juventus, where he won Serie A - although the title was later revoked due to the Italian match-fixing scandal.ddddddddddddDuring his season at Juventus, Vieira played and lost against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. He moved to Inter Milan after Juventus were relegated as punishment for the match-fixing scandal before ending his career with Manchester City in 2011.After being the head of Citys Elite Development Squad, Vieira is now the head coach of Major League Soccer side New York City FC, where hes managing the likes of Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo and David Villa.Gilberto Silva Gilberto Silva still remains involved with football Perhaps an unsung hero of the Invincibles, Silva left Arsenal in 2008 after winning the Premier League and two FA Cups during his six years at the club. The 2002 World Cup winner went on to make more than 70 appearances for Panathinaikos before returning to his native Brazil with Gremio in 2011.Gilberto, who was training back at Arsenal in January 2014, was most recently at his boyhood club, Atletico Mineiro, who he helped win the prestigious 2013 Copa Libertadores.In December 2015, after two years without a club, Silva officially announced his retirement and is looking to pursue a career as an international consultant for players and clubs.Freddie Ljungberg Arsenals Freddie Ljungberg is back with the club training to be a coach After departing Arsenal for a season at West Ham United in 2007, Ljungberg went off the radar and would go on to spells at Seattle Sounders and Chicago Fire before returning to Europe with a short stint at Celtic in 2011.Japanese club Shimizu S-Pulse would be the Swedes next port of call but, after taking up a contract with Mumbai City in the Indian Super League, a back problem forced Ljungberg to cancel his deal and return to London.In January 2016 Ljungberg was back at Arsenal coaching their under 15s academy side as part of his training for his UEFA coaching badges.Thierry Henry Thierry Henry works as a pundit for Sky Sports Arsenals all-time record goalscorer left the club in 2007 when he signed for Barcelona and went on to win the treble with the Spanish giants in 2009. A move to the MLS with New York Red Bulls followed in 2010 before a nostalgic loan return to Arsenal in 2012.After finishing his career at New York Red Bulls at the end of the 2014 season, Henry has been working as a pundit for Sky Sports.Dennis Bergkamp Dennis Bergkamp is the assistant manager of hometown club Ajax Like Henry, Bergkamp has been honoured for his contributions to Arsenal with a statue outside Emirates Stadium. The Dutchmans final involvement for the club was their Champions League final defeat by Barcelona in 2006, when he remained an unused substitute - but that should not overshadow more than a decades wonderful service.Bergkamp is now at boyhood club Ajax and making a successful job of the role of assistant manager to Frank de Boer, a position he has held since 2011.Best of the restEduEdu made 17 league appearances as a substitute in 2003/04, more than any other Arsenal player, before leaving in 2005. Now a member of the hierarchy at his former club Corinthians. Ray ParlourMade 25 league appearances, including substitutions, in 2003/04, his final season at Arsenal. Now a media pundit making regular appearances on Sky Sports.Sylvain WiltordScored three goals in the 2003/04 league but made only a total of eight starts in his final season at Arsenal. Now an ambassador for the French version of FootGolf.Jose Antonio ReyesNetted two goals in 13 league appearances in 2003/04, having joined in the January. Now still playing with Sevilla in Spain.Pascal CyganTen starts in the 2003/04 season for a centre-back who developed a slight cult following. Retired in 2011 at the age of 37.Gael ClichyYet another of the Invincibles who can now list Manchester City on his CV, where hes become a squad player. Clichy made 12 league appearances in the 2003/04 season, with seven of those games coming as starts. Also See:Wenger: Confidence is goingSanchez: Arsenal lack beliefFinishing costing ArsenalRef Watch: No foul on Ozil ' ' '