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Raiders | Geno Smith will not play in Week 18 (2025-12-31 14:41:00) [jump to this story] Vikings | J.J. McCarthy set to return to practice (2025-12-31 14:39:00) [jump to this story] Packers | Malik Willis limited on Wednesday (2025-12-31 13:13:00) [jump to this story] |
Buccaneers | TB makes change to practice squad Wed Dec 31, 02:57 PM
Free-agent RB Josh Williams (Buccaneers) was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 31. The team also released RB Michael Wiley from the practice squad.
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Eagles | Jaheim Bell added to practice squad Wed Dec 31, 02:48 PM
Free-agent TE Jaheim Bell (Eagles) was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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Colts | Wednesday practice report for Indianapolis Wed Dec 31, 02:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory (lung), CB Sauce Gardner (calf), G Dalton Tucker (shoulder), and CB Jaylon Jones (illness) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 31. DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique) was limited in practice on Wednesday. CB Mekhi Blackmon (back), C Tanor Bortolini (concussion), C Danny Pinter (rib), OT Bernhard Raimann (elbow), QB Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye), and S Daniel Scott (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday.
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Raiders | Geno Smith will not play in Week 18 Wed Dec 31, 02:41 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith will not play in Week 18, according to head coach Pete Carroll. No starter has been named yet.
| Footballguys view: It's likely Kenny Pickett starting against the Chiefs in Week 18. Get ready for Pickett versus Chris Olodokun. |
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Vikings | Sincere McCormick joins practice squad Wed Dec 31, 02:40 PM
Free-agent RB Sincere McCormick (Broncos) was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy set to return to practice Wed Dec 31, 02:39 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will practice after a 'positive day,' according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: Max Brosmer will play if McCarthy can't go. He's trending in the right direction, but this will come down to grip strength for the second-year quarterback. Most Vikings fans are done defending McCarthy, but a good game in a meaningless Week 18 game could help the vibes around his 2026 outlook. |
Bills | Dawson Knox not practicing fully Wed Dec 31, 02:31 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
| Footballguys view: Knox and Dalton Kincaid are both battling knee injuries. We may see one or both get rest in Week 18 even if they're ready to play. The Jets shouldn't put up much of a fight, and the Bills are only battling for playoff seeding with a Wild Card spot already locked up. |
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Bills | Dalton Kincaid limited in practice Wed Dec 31, 02:28 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
| Footballguys view: Kincaid is getting better, but he's no lock to play in Week 18 against the Jets. We could see the team rest him for the Wild Card Round as they're just playing for seeding in the regular season finale. |
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Panthers | Wednesday practice report for Carolina Wed Dec 31, 02:25 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (fibula), CB Robert Rochell (concussion), and LB Claudin Cherelus (calf, ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 31. RB Rico Dowdle (toe), LB Krys Barnes (back), DL Tershawn Wharton (hamstring), G Robert Hunt (biceps), and WR David Moore (elbow) practiced in full on Wednesday.
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Bills | Wednesday practice report for Bills Wed Dec 31, 02:14 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot), LB Terrel Bernard (calf), DE Joey Bosa (hamstring), FB Reggie Gilliam (illness), S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) and DT DaQuan Jones (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. TE Dalton Kincaid (knee), TE Dawson Knox (knee), CB Cam Lewis (hamstring) and DT Jordan Phillips (ankle) were limited during practice. PK Matt Prater (quadriceps) fully participated in practice. The Bills only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Panthers | Rico Dowdle back on field Wed Dec 31, 02:10 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
| Footballguys view: Dowdle is going to play against the Buccaneers in Week 18. On Saturday afternoon, we like Dowdle as a RB2 with upside. |
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Steelers | Darnell Washington placed on IR Wed Dec 31, 02:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington (arm) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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Cardinals | Two players undergo surgery Wed Dec 31, 02:06 PM
Arizona Cardinals DT Walter Nolen (knee) and CB Garrett Williams (Achilles) recently underwent surgery to repair their injuries, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
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Patriots | New England to play starters Wed Dec 31, 01:59 PM
The New England Patriots plan to play their starters in Week 18 as they play for the number one seed, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots need the Broncos to lose against the Chargers in order to be in position for the no.1 seed. With Justin Herbert not playing, it seems like the Broncos can wrap up that first-round bye on Sunday. Anything can happen, but the Patriots need to win and get help in order to be the top seed in the AFC. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota doubtful for Week 18 Wed Dec 31, 01:20 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (hand, quad) is doubtful for Week 18, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
| Footballguys view: Nothing has changed with this Mariota injury situation. That means Josh Johnson is going to start for the Commanders in the season finale. |
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Packers | Malik Willis limited on Wednesday Wed Dec 31, 01:13 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis (shoulder) will be limited in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
| Footballguys view: Jordan Love is working his way through the league concussion protocol. The Packers plan to rest their starters against the Vikings in Week 18. They are locked into the no.7 seed in the NFC bracket, so Willis is likely to start if he's healthy enough to play. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson not expected back Wed Dec 31, 01:04 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (eye) continues to recover from an orbital fracture and an injury to his right eye. He returned to practice in recent weeks, but he remains on the Reserve/Injured list. He is not expected to be activated prior to the Week 18 game against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: The future is unknown with the former first-round pick. He's got physical talent, but that's not rare in this league. Richardson needs to stay healthy and prove to himself (and the league) that he can be a franchise quarterback. He's under contract through 2026. |
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Browns | Wyatt Teller to IR Wed Dec 31, 12:47 PM
Cleveland Browns OG Wyatt Teller (calf) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Link to story Packers | Desmond Ridder signs with Packers Wed Dec 31, 12:46 PM
Free-agent QB Desmond Ridder (Vikings) signed with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Link to story Packers | Jordan Love to practice Wednesday Wed Dec 31, 12:35 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (concussion) remains in the protocol, but he'll practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
| Footballguys view: Let's see if Love can get through league protocol. That will include practicing in a limited fashion and then seeing if there's any lingering effects. |
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Bills | Josh Allen sits Wednesday Wed Dec 31, 12:06 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) sat out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 31, but he's trending in the right direction to play in Week 18, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
| Footballguys view: We'll know more about Allen's status for Sunday's game against the Jets later in the week. It sounds like Wednesday was just a maintenance day for the superstar quarterback. |
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Cardinals | Marvin Harrison Jr. out for finale Wed Dec 31, 11:39 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) has been ruled out for Week 18.
| Footballguys view: It's a disappointing end to a disappointing season for Harrison. This was an injury-riddled season for Harrison, and he finishes his sophomore campaign with 41 catches for 608 yards and four receiving touchdowns. Michael Wilson has been a breakout player for the Cardinals this year, and he's in line for a large workload (low-end WR1 for Fantasy GMs) in Week 18 against the Rams on Sunday. |
49ers | George Kittle expected back Wed Dec 31, 10:59 AM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) is expected to play in Week 18, according to general manager John Lynch.
| Footballguys view: Jake Tonges filled in admirably last week with Kittle missing Week 17. It sounds like Kittle will be ready to go against the Seahawks in Week 18. If Kittle plays Saturday night, he's a TE1 for Fantasy GMs in Week 18 championship games. |
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Browns | Kingsley Eguakun signed by Browns Wed Dec 31, 10:58 AM
Detroit Lions C Kingsley Eguakun was signed off the practice squad by the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson to practice Wed Dec 31, 10:13 AM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) will practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
| Footballguys view: It's a big one on Sunday with the Ravens and Steelers battling for a playoff spot and the AFC North title. Even though Jackson missed last week's win over the Packers, he seems to be on track for this incredibly important contest. |
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Steelers | HC optimistic about injured trio Wed Dec 31, 12:50 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Brandin Echols (groin), CB James Pierre Jr. (calf) and OG Isaac Seumalo (triceps) might be able to play in Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday, Dec. 30 that he is optimistic the injured players would be available.
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Steelers | Hopeful Calvin Austin III will be ready Wed Dec 31, 12:47 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin III (hamstring) might be able to play in the winner-take-all regular-season finale in Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday, Dec. 30 that he was optimistic about the receiver's availability.
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Seahawks | Several roster moves made Wed Dec 31, 12:21 AM
Seattle Seahawks LB Derick Hall was reinstated Tuesday, Dec. 30, following a one-game suspension, while the team signed OT Amari Kight off the practice squad. WR Montorie Foster Jr. was signed to the practice squad, while S D'Anthony Bell was waived.
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Seahawks | Cody White lands on Reserve/Injured list Wed Dec 31, 12:19 AM
Seattle Seahawks WR Cody White (groin) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 30, ending his season.
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Rams | Colby Parkinson sets new high in yardage Tue Dec 30, 11:55 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Colby Parkinson has set a new single-season high in receiving yards (372) with one regular-season game remaining. His previous record was 322 receiving yards set in the 2022 season with the Seattle Seahawks. He also has six touchdowns after posting five scores across 71 games in his first five NFL seasons.
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Rams | Kamren Curl has set new career high Tue Dec 30, 11:43 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Kamren Curl has set a new career high with 117 tackles with one regular-season game remaining in 2025. His previous best was 125 stops in 2023 with the Washington Commanders.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford sets new TD record Tue Dec 30, 11:37 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford tossed two touchdowns in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons, giving him 42 passing TDs for the season. That's a new franchise record, breaking the old record of 41 TD passes held by Stafford (2021) and QB Kurt Warner (1999), when the organization was located in St. Louis.
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Rams | Puka Nacua making franchise history Tue Dec 30, 11:31 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua scored his 20th scrimmage touchdown of his career in the Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons. At just 24 years, 214 days old, Nacua is the second-youngest wide receiver in franchise history to reach 20 scrimmage touchdowns, with only WR Isaac Bruce doing it early, scoring his 20th TD on his 24th birthday back in 1996.
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Colts | Seth Henigan could be roster option Tue Dec 30, 11:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Seth Henigan, signed to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 29, could be added to the active roster for the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Houston Texans, but likely only in an emergency role, if at all.
Link to story Seahawks | AJ Barner practices Tuesday Tue Dec 30, 09:40 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (elbow, hip), was a full practice participant on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Link to story Seahawks | Rashid Shaheed limited on Tuesday Tue Dec 30, 09:30 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed (concussion) was a limited practice participant on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Link to story Seahawks | Tuesday practice report for Seattle Tue Dec 30, 09:26 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (hamstring) and OT Josh Jones (ankle, knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30. S Coby Bryant and WR Rashid Shaheed (concussion) were limited participants. TE AJ Barner (elbow, hip), LB Derick Hall, CB Josh Jobe, OT Abraham Lucas (neck) and S Ty Okada (oblique, knee) practiced in full.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall limited in practice Tue Dec 30, 07:36 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee/ankle) was limited at practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, according to the anticipation participation report.
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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) was a limited anticipated practice participant on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey didn't practice Tuesday Tue Dec 30, 07:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (back) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield limited in practice Tue Dec 30, 04:00 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (knee, shoulder) was limited in practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield has been dealing with a left (non-throwing) shoulder injury since earlier in the season. At this point, Mayfield doesn't appear to be at risk of missing Saturday's game against the Panthers, which may determine the winner of the NFC South. Mayfield has completed 62.8 percent of his passes for 3,490 yards with 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions so far in 2025. He's rushed for 351 yards with a TD as well. Mayfield is QB12 on the season, but his 16.3 points per game rank 18th at the position. |
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Buccaneers | Tuesday practice report for Tampa Bay Tue Dec 30, 03:31 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean (shoulder), CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring), DE Anthony Nelson (knee), and OT Tristan Wirfs (toe) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30. OT Luke Goedeke (ankle), DL Calijah Kancey (pectoral), and QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder, knee) were limited in practice on Tuesday. TE Devin Culp (knee) practiced in full on Tuesday.
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Panthers | Rico Dowdle misses practice Tue Dec 30, 03:28 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Head coach Dave Canales said the move was not expected to hurt his availability for Week 18.
| Footballguys view: Even though Dowdle sat out, head coach Dave Canales believes it won't be much of a problem ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers. "He's got a sore toe," Canales told reporters. "A little bit more sore than normal, and so we just decided to give him a rest day. I'm pretty confident that he'll be able to go." Dowdle, who has 229 carries for 1,066 yards and a career-high six touchdowns on the season, ran for 59 yards, his most since Week 9, in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks, working in his usual timeshare with Chuba Hubbard. |
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Panthers | Tuesday practice report for Carolina Tue Dec 30, 03:24 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle (toe), LB Krys Barnes (back), LB Claudin Cherelus (calf, ankle), CB Robert Rochell (concussion), and TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (leg) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30. G Rob Hunt (biceps), WR David Moore (elbow), and DL Tershawn Wharton (hamstring) practiced in full.
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Cowboys | Jaydon Blue could see action in Week 18 Tue Dec 30, 02:41 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue could see some snaps in Week 18, according to owner/general manager Jerry Jones.
| Footballguys view: Heading into the finale, Blue is running out of time to impress the coaching staff. As SI.com noted, there was no shortage of excitement when the Cowboys drafted Blue. The explosive back not only played a position of need, but also offered sub-4.4 speed, which has been another need. That excitement waned as Blue failed to see the field early in the season. He eventually got a shot when Miles Sanders was injured, but managed just 65 yards on 22 carries before being surpassed by Malik Davis. We'll see if Blue gets some chances to change the perception. |
Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes already attacking his ACL Rehab Tue Dec 30, 01:29 PM
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is in the beginning stages of his rehab after undergoing surgery to repair his torn ACL suffered during Kansas City's Week 15 loss to the Chargers. Head coach Andy Reid said on Monday that Mahomes has been around the team as the season winds down. "[H] e's in the building working and doing his rehab, spending a lot of hours doing it," Reid said. "He's really attacked that and will continue to do that. He's around and sees the guys, but most of his time is being spent rehabbing."
| Footballguys view: Reid added that Mahomes is unlikely to make the trip to Las Vegas for the Chiefs' season finale. He was in attendance in a suite for the team's Christmas Day loss to the Broncos. But make no mistake, the initial reporting that Mahomes is working to be ready for the start of the 2026 season is accurate. Whether he achieves that goal or not remains to be seen. But his determination to achieve it is clear. Mahomes completed 62.7 percent of his passes this year for 3,587 yards with 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. |
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Cowboys | Trevon Diggs waived by Dallas Tue Dec 30, 01:19 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs was waived on Tuesday, Dec. 30. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, he will become a free agent.
| Footballguys view: Diggs will become a free agent if he goes unclaimed and would not need to wait until March to sign with another team if he remains a free agent through the end of the regular season. Diggs played in the first six games of the season before landing on injured reserve. He suffered a concussion while at home and also continued recovering from knee issues that limited him to 13 games over the two previous seasons. He returned to play in the last two games. |
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Rams | McVay: Matthew Stafford, starters will play in Week 18 Tue Dec 30, 12:59 PM
Despite being out of contention for the NFC West title, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said he would play his starters in Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The move is a departure from the past two seasons, when McVay rested quarterback Matthew Stafford and many of Los Angeles' key starters in the final week of the regular season despite seeding still being in play. "Oh, we're playing," McVay said Monday night after the Rams' 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. "Yeah, they're playing."
| Footballguys view: The Rams would be the No. 5 seed in the NFC if they beat the Cardinals next week and the Seahawks beat the 49ers. Los Angeles would be the No. 6 seed with a loss to Arizona or a San Francisco victory. When asked if he's eager to play Week 18, Stafford said, "Yeah, I love playing the game. So, yeah. I'll be ready to go." Stafford entered Monday night as the odds-on favorite to win MVP at -225, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. After the loss, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye became the favorite at -400 to Stafford at +300. |
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Steelers | T.J. Watt providing optimism Tue Dec 30, 12:31 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt (lung) has provided optimism for head coach Mike Tomlin for Week 18. 'We'll work him up over the course of the week and let the amount of participation and quality of participation be our guide,' Tomlin said. 'I'm more optimistic than I've been in previous weeks.'
| Footballguys view: Watt has not played since a Dec. 7 victory over Baltimore, after a procedure to close a small hole in his lung. Watt practiced in a limited capacity last week, but that was not enough for the club to put him on the field against the Browns in Week 17. Tomlin said he's not concerned about Watt not being in "football shape" despite his three-game absence. Tomlin noted he's willing to use Watt circumstantially instead of his usual full-time role if necessary. "I'm open to utilizing him in any way that's appropriate relative to his availability," Tomlin said. |
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Steelers | Darnell Washington has surgery Tue Dec 30, 12:30 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington (arm) had surgery to repair a broken arm Tuesday, Dec. 30, and he's likely done for the season.
| Footballguys view: Washington was fourth on the team with 364 receiving yards on 31 receptions with one touchdown. Tomlin noted that the Steelers do have options to replace Washington's production. "You know, we use a lot of tight ends," Tomlin said. That's true. But none of the other tight ends have Washington's body type at 6-7 and 264 pounds with the way he can move. Pat Freeirmuth, Jonnu Smith, and Connor Heyward are the team's listed other options at tight end on the 53-man roster. |
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