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Chargers | Joshua Palmer's window opens (Wed Dec 6, 10:31 AM) [jump to this story] Rams | Kyren Williams not seeing much resistance early (Wed Dec 6, 10:06 AM) [jump to this story] Dolphins | Tyreek Hill on another level (Wed Dec 6, 10:06 AM) [jump to this story] |
Chiefs | Isiah Pacheco not practicing Wed Dec 6, 02:08 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) will not take part in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 6, due to a shoulder contusion, head coach Andy Reid said.
| Footballguys view: Pacheco had shoulder problems last year that he played through. Once again, the angriest runner in the league is battling a shoulder issue. We'll see what he can do later in the week. |
Jets | Zach Wilson starting Sunday Wed Dec 6, 01:35 PM
New York Jets QB Zach Wilson will be the starter in Week 14, head coach Robert Saleh said on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
| Footballguys view: Earlier reports indicate Wilson may be refusing to start after the team benched him for Tim Boyle. With Boyle released and guys like Brett Rypien as their only other options, the Jets are back to Wilson. Downgrade most of the Jets offense, but that's been happening for most of the season with Wilson as the starter. |
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Texans | Dalton Schultz back at practice Wed Dec 6, 01:29 PM
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) was back at practice on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
| Footballguys view: Schultz missed last week's game against the Broncos, but backup Brevin Jordan had a breakout game. The team is testing out Schultz's hamstring, so we'll have to see how his body responds to an increased workload during the week of practice. |
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Texans | Kris Boyd promoted Wed Dec 6, 01:12 PM
Houston Texans CB Kris Boyd was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
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Bills | Kaiir Elam cleared to practice Wed Dec 6, 01:11 PM
Buffalo Bills CB Kaiir Elam (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
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Vikings | Joshua Dobbs to start in Week 14 Wed Dec 6, 01:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs will start in Week 14, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
| Footballguys view: Dobbs is a great story, but he's not a great quarterback. The Vikings had been considering a quarterback change, but Dobbs gets another chance against the Raiders this week. Dobbs will likely get to throw to WR Justin Jefferson this week, and that should help him look better in Week 14. |
Titans | More good news for Derrick Henry Wed Dec 6, 01:07 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry (concussion) continues to show encouraging signs that he will play in Week 14, head coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
| Footballguys view: Initially reported as a concussion, Vrabel has insisted that Henry was not concussed and is not in the league's concussion protocol. Henry should be out there against the Dolphins on Monday night in Week 14. |
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Titans | Otis Reese gets promotion Wed Dec 6, 01:04 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Otis Reese was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Link to story Bills | Dawson Knox designated to return Wed Dec 6, 12:28 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox (wrist) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 6.
| Footballguys view: The Bills have opened the 21-day window to activate Knox. There is a chance he'll be ready to play against the Chiefs in Week 14. Upon his return, Knox will cut into the potential snaps and production for TE Dalton Kincaid. |
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Colts | IND non-committal on Jonathan Taylor Wed Dec 6, 12:11 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (thumb) hasn't been ruled out for Week 14, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: Zack Moss will be the lead back if Taylor has to miss more time. Taylor underwent surgery to repair the UCL in his wrist last week, and reports indicated he would have to miss 3-5 weeks. |
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Rams | Mason Crosby signs with Rams Wed Dec 6, 10:34 AM
Free-agent PK Mason Crosby (Packers) signed with the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 6.
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Chargers | Joshua Palmer's window opens Wed Dec 6, 10:31 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer (knee) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 6.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers now have 21 days to activate Palmer. He may not be ready to play against the Broncos on Sunday, but we'll see how his knee responds to an increased workload in practice. Palmer is a WR3/flex option when he's out there. |
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Dolphins | Tyreek Hill on another level Wed Dec 6, 10:06 AM
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill leads the league with 877 yards before the catch (yards that passes traveled in the air before being caught) and 604 yards after the catch, according to Pro Football Reference.
| Footballguys view: Defenders give Hill a lot of space because of his world-class speed. Those same defenders are left in the dust when Hill gets by them anyway. He's the most dangerous weapon in the league, and the Dolphins know how to get the best out of him on a weekly basis. |
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Bills | James Cook hard to corral Wed Dec 6, 10:06 AM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook ranks second among qualified running backs with 2.1 yards after contact per attempt, according to Pro Football Reference.
| Footballguys view: Cook is not a big back, but he does a good job of keeping his feet alive after contact. With 731 rushing yards entering Week 14, Cook is the no.10 running back in the league in that category. With the Bills on the outside of the playoffs looking in, perhaps they lean even more on Cook to settle down the offense and wear down opponents in the last month of the regular season. |
Rams | Kyren Williams not seeing much resistance early Wed Dec 6, 10:06 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams is tied for first in the league among qualified rushers with 3.9 yards before contact per attempt, according to Pro Football Reference.
| Footballguys view: The Rams are giving Williams plenty of space to work with, and he fully understands the wide-zone concepts the rushing attack uses to produce at a high level. Williams has been incredible for Fantasy GMs this year when he's healthy, and he's an RB1 each week he's out there. |
Patriots | Bailey Zappe expected to start Wed Dec 6, 10:06 AM
New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe is expected to start in Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
| Footballguys view: Thursday night against the Steelers, we'll see Zappe against Mitchell Trubisky. That's not exciting football. However, we're still hoping to see at least a package of plays for Malik Cunningham. Perhaps that's something the Patriots will do in Week 14 to change it up from the "meh" play of Zappe. |
Titans | Josh Whyle avoids serious injury Tue Dec 5, 08:33 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Josh Whyle (knee) suffered an unspecified knee injury in Week 13 but it is not considered season-ending, per source on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Link to story Colts | Braden Smith has knee injury Tue Dec 5, 08:04 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith (knee) suffered an unspecified knee injury during the Week 13 game on Sunday, Dec. 3, and did not return. His status for Week 14 is unknown.
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Commanders | Drew White cut from PUP list Tue Dec 5, 07:15 PM
Washington Commanders LB Drew White (undisclosed) was waived from the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Link to story Chiefs | Chase Cota released Tue Dec 5, 07:13 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Chase Cota was released from the practice squad on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Eagles | Cam Sims cut loose Tue Dec 5, 07:12 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Cam Sims was released from the practice squad on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Giants | Two Giants not practicing Tue Dec 5, 07:10 PM
New York Giants OT Evan Neal (ankle) and DL Dexter Lawrence (hamstring) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 5, head coach Brian Daboll said.
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Texans | Jared Wayne lands on IR Tue Dec 5, 07:05 PM
Houston Texans WR Jared Wayne (undisclosed) was placed on practice squad injured reserve on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Panthers | Matt Landers cut loose Tue Dec 5, 07:03 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Matt Landers was released from the practice squad on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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49ers | Tyrion Davis-Price waived Tue Dec 5, 06:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Tyrion Davis-Price was waived Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Jaguars | Leonard Taylor waived Tue Dec 5, 06:33 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Leonard Taylor (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Cardinals | Naquan Jones promoted Tue Dec 5, 05:39 PM
Arizona Cardinals DL Naquan Jones was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Dec. 5. Also, free-agent WR Dan Chisena was signed to the practice squad.
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Chargers | JT Woods activated Tue Dec 5, 05:37 PM
Los Angeles Chargers S JT Woods (illness) was activated from the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list Tuesday, Dec. 5. Also, WR Simi Fehoko was waived, and free-agent RB Elijah Dotson was signed to the practice squad.
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Packers | Kenyan Drake joins Packers Tue Dec 5, 05:34 PM
Free-agent RB Kenyan Drake (Browns) signed with the Green Bay Packers practice squad Tuesday, Dec. 5. Also, RB James Robinson was released from the practice squad.
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Packers | David Long to Green Bay Tue Dec 5, 05:33 PM
The Green Bay Packers claimed CB David Long off waivers from the Carolina Panthers, the team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Patriots | DeVante Parker limited Tuesday Tue Dec 5, 05:24 PM
New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker (knee) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Patriots | JuJu Smith-Schuster limited Tuesday Tue Dec 5, 05:14 PM
New England Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Patriots | Ezekiel Elliott off injury report Tue Dec 5, 05:12 PM
New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) was taken off the practice injury report Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Texans | Tank Dell put on injured reserve Tue Dec 5, 05:11 PM
Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (ankle, leg) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Link to story Texans | Kerry Hyder let go Tue Dec 5, 05:04 PM
Houston Texans DE Kerry Hyder was waived on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Raiders | Janarius Robinson promoted Tue Dec 5, 05:00 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Janarius Robinson was signed off the practice squad and added to the active roster on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson a no-go on Tuesday Tue Dec 5, 04:58 PM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Patriots | Demario Douglas still absent from practice Tue Dec 5, 04:54 PM
New England Patriots WR Demario Douglas (concussion) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Link to story Patriots | New England's Tuesday practice report Tue Dec 5, 04:43 PM
New England Patriots WR Demario Douglas (concussion) and RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 5. WR Kayshon Boutte (shoulder), DT Christian Barmore (shoulder), LB Chris Board (back), OT Trent Brown (ankle, hand), WR DeVante Parker (knee), OT Riley Reiff (knee) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) were limited. CB Shaun Wade (illness), DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (illness), RB Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) and OG Sidy Sow (ankle) practiced in full.
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Cardinals | Naquan Jones called up Tue Dec 5, 04:32 PM
Arizona Cardinals DL Naquan Jones was signed off the practice squad and added to the active roster on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Lions | Alim McNeill lands on IR Tue Dec 5, 04:31 PM
Detroit Lions DL Alim McNeill (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Dec. 5. CB Kindle Vildor was signed off the practice squad to replace him on the active roster.
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Steelers | Najee Harris pops up on injury report Tue Dec 5, 04:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (knee) was added to the team's injury report and did not practice with a knee injury on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Titans | Monty Rice gets the boot Tue Dec 5, 04:14 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Monty Rice was waived on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Steelers | Tuesday practice report for Pittsburgh Tue Dec 5, 04:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle), CB James Pierre (shoulder) and RB Najee Harris (knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 5. LB Elandon Roberts (groin), OG Isaac Seumalo (shoulder), DT Keeanu Benton (oblique), DT Cameron Heyward (rest, groin) and C Mason Cole (neck) were limited. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hand), DT Montravius Adams (ankle) and CB Patrick Peterson (rest) practiced in full.
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49ers | Logan Ryan en route to San Francisco Tue Dec 5, 04:02 PM
Free-agent DB Logan Ryan (Buccaneers) reportedly signed an undisclosed contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Rams | Miller Forristall let go Tue Dec 5, 03:59 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Miller Forristall was released from the practice squad on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Giants | Darren Waller getting close to return Tue Dec 5, 03:52 PM
New York Giants TE Darren Waller (hamstring) ran routes on Tuesday, Dec. 5, for the first time since he landed on the Reserve/Injured list following the team's Week 8 game.
| Footballguys view: Last week, Giants head coach Brian Daboll said, "we'll see" when asked if Waller will return after the team's Week 13 bye. So, we'll continue to monitor the veteran's status as the week goes on. If he's out there on the waiver wire, and you've got room on your bench, go ahead and preemptively pick Waller up in case of his return. |
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Giants | Tommy DeVito gets the Week 14 nod Tue Dec 5, 03:38 PM
New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito will remain the starting quarterback in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers despite Tyrod Taylor's return to practice this week following his stint on the Reserve/Injured list due to multiple broken ribs.
| Footballguys view: DeVito has looked better as he gets more time under center. Tyrod Taylor is coming back from his ribs injury, but for Monday night in Week 14 against the Packers we'll see DeVito as the Giants' starter once again. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert expects to play in Week 14 Tue Dec 5, 03:24 PM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (forearm) told SportsRadio 94WIP that he expects to play 'every snap they allow me to' in Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys.'It's been healing really well. It's probably feeling like 85-90 percent of the way there. Feeling really good back to normal. . . I'm able to do everything I need to do in my position group, so I'm planning on going down to Dallas and playing every snap that they allow me to. Hopefully I don't have a limit on my snaps. I know when I came back last year I didn't, so hopefully it's kinda the same thing,' Goedert said.
| Footballguys view: We'll have to see what Goedert can do in practice this week. The Eagles are reeling after their loss to the 49ers, but you can't keep a team like this down. The game against the Cowboys is huge, and it has tons of playoff implications and NFC East implications too. |
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Panthers | Carolina announces two transactions Tue Dec 5, 03:12 PM
Carolina Panthers OG Justin McCray was signed off the practice squad and added to the active roster on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Free-agent QB Jake Luton was signed to the practice squad to replace the void left by McCray's promotion.
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