ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Terrell Owens missed practice Wednesday because of a strained hip, and his status is unclear for Buffalo's game at Tennessee on Sunday.

Coach Dick Jauron said in a conference call that the injury became apparent late Tuesday. Jauron said Owens was very uncomfortable.

The team is coming off a bye week and the wide receiver practiced Monday in the Bills' first workout following a four-day break.

The Bills (3-5) also need to decide Wednesday whether to activate receiver James Hardy or place him on season-ending injured reserve. He is currently on the reserve/physically-unable-to-perform list.