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NFL | Pitt RB Desmond Reid ready for 2026 draft Sat Dec 20, 02:16 PM
University of Pittsburgh RB Desmond Reid will not play in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27, as he announced he has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Reid was limited to seven games due to injuries in 2025, his second season in Pitt after transferring in from Western Carolina. He totaled 60 carries for 278 yards and two touchdowns with 23 receptions, 317 yards and two more scores, and he has ability in the punt return game, too.
| Footballguys view: Reid is an undersized (175 pounds) weapon out of the backfield. He can hurt a defense as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. Not only does Reid have good hands as a pass-catcher, but he also has shown the ability to run good routes for a back. His size will keep him from a large role in the pros, but Reid can be a key piece as a change-of-pace back in the pros. |
Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner (neck) will be activated from the Reserve/Injured list prior to the Week 16 game and will be available to play in the game, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
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Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 20. The team also placed CB DaRon Bland (foot) on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Cincinnati Bengals CB DJ Turner II (illness) was added to the Week 16 injury report Saturday, Dec. 20, because of an illness and is listed as questionable.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons WR Jamal Agnew was waived Saturday, Dec. 20, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Link to storyCleveland Browns DT Michael Hall Jr. (illness) was added to the injury report due to an illness Saturday, Dec. 20. He is considered questionable for Week 16's game against the Buffalo Bills.
Link to storyThe Cleveland Browns placed OT Jack Conklin (concussion) on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 20, and signed S Chris Edmonds from the practice squad to the active roster. The team also promoted DT Keith Cooper Jr. and DT Maurice Hurst II from the practice squad.
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The Dallas Cowboys are expected to activate CB Trevon Diggs (knee) from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 20, so that he can play in Week 16's game versus the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple sources. He is likely to be used in a reserve role in his first game back.
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Seattle Seahawks CB Riq Woolen (knee) sustained a knee injury in Week 16's game against the Los Angeles Rams that is not believed to be serious, according to a source who claimed that he more so got 'banged up.'
Link to storySeattle Seahawks CB Coby Bryant (knee) is likely to miss time based on initial tests on his knee but it is currently unknown how long he will be sidelined, according to multiple sources. He sustained the injury in Week 16's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, Seattle Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (head) cleared concussion protocol and could have returned to action in Week 16's game versus the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins PK Jason Sanders (hip) will not be activated from the Reserve/Injured list in time for Week 16's game versus the Cincinnati Bengals, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging three limited practice sessions during the week.
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Los Angeles Rams OL Kevin Dotson (ankle) is expected to miss some time after injuring his ankle in Week 16 versus the Seattle Seahawks. He is considered doubtful to play in Week 17's game against the Atlanta Falcons, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys DT Quinnen Williams (concussion) is on track to play in Week 16's game versus the Los Angeles Chargers, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. He was listed as questionable on the injury report after logging one limited practice session and one full session during the week.
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Carolina Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) is considered a game-time decision for Week 16's game versus the, according to head coach Dave Canales. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging just one limited practice session during the week.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) has a chance to be activated from the Reserve/Injured list before the end of the season, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
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Baltimore Ravens DL John Jenkins (illness) is expected to play in Week 16's game versus the New England Patriots, according to head coach John Harbaugh. He is officially listed as questionable on the injury report after missing the team's two most recent practice sessions.
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Buffalo Bills defensive assistant and offensive advisor Christian Taylor will leave the team at the end of the 2025 season in order to become the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Wyoming, according to multiple sources.
Link to storyChicago Bears LB Tremaine Edmunds (groin) is expected to be activated from the Reserve/Injured list for the Week 16 game against the Green Bay Packers, according to sources.
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Free-agent LB Matt Judon (Dolphins) was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad Friday, Dec. 19.
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CFL WR Dohnte Meyers and free-agent WR Derek Slywka worked out for the Cincinnati Bengals Friday, Dec. 19.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Raheem Blackshear (Steelers) worked out for the Cleveland Browns Friday, Dec. 19.
Link to storyFree-agent PK Tanner Brown, free-agent P Luke Elzinga, free-agent PK Jonathan Kim, free-agent PK Gavin Stewart, free-agent PK Maddox Trujillo and free-agent LS Alex Ward worked out for the New York Jets Friday, Dec. 19.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints PK Charlie Smyth agreed to a three-year deal Friday, Dec. 19, according to his agent. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyUniversity of Arkansas DB Kani Walker announced on his official Instagram account Friday, Dec. 19 that he has elected to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyBoise State OT Kage Casey was one of the only opt-out players for his team at the 2025 LA Bowl, and he has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. He is projected as a potential Day 2 selection. He played the most snaps (934) in the FBS at left tackle this season.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks LB Derick Hall has been suspended one game for unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct during the Week 16 game. Hall will be appealing the suspension.
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Seattle Seahawks RB Cam Akers reverted back to the practice squad Friday, Dec. 19, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.
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Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Dec. 19.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers RB Marshawn Lloyd (calf, hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Dec. 19.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills OT Chase Lundt (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Dec. 19.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons WR KhaDarel Hodge (shoulder) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Dec. 19.
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Duke University OL Brian Parker II will forgo the final year of eligibility to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. He played 902 total snaps in 2025, grading at 83.9 in pass blocking, and 82.9 in run blocking, according to Pro Football Focus. Parker will not play in the Sun Bowl against Arizona State on Dec. 31. Parker is projected as a potential Day 2 pick in the draft.
Link to storyWashington Commanders practice squad TE Lawrence Cager was elevated to the active roster Friday, Dec. 19, and will be available for the Week 16 game.
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Philadelphia Eagles practice squad TE E.J. Jenkins was elevated to the active roster Friday, Dec. 19, and will be available for the Week 16 game.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers DE Brenton Cox (groin) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Dec. 19.
Link to storyUniversity of Utah DE Logan Fano and OT Spencer Fano have announced their intentions to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft in a joint announcement on their social media platforms. 'It feels only right that we take this next step the same way we've taken every meaningful one - together. With gratitude and excitement, we are declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft and embracing the journey ahead,' the statement said.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders WR Tyler Lockett (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19, and is not on the injury report for Week 16.
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Tennessee Titans TE Chig Okonkwo (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19, and is not on the injury report for Week 16.
Link to storyTennessee Titans WR Van Jefferson (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19, but is listed as questionable for Week 16.
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Tennessee Titans TE Gunnar Helm (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19, but is listed as questionable for Week 16.
Link to storyUniversity of Pittsburgh LB Kyle Louis declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, Dec. 19, and he will not play in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27 against East Carolina. He started 11 games in 2025, posting 81 total stops, with 8.5 tackles for loss, while adding three sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He earned first-team All-ACC honors from The Associated Press, and he was third for ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers LB Nick Martin (concussion) and WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 19. LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), OG Spencer Burford (ankle, knee), DT Jordan Elliott (knee), CB Renardo Green (neck), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) and DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) were limited during practice. RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), QB Kurtis Rourke (knee), OT Trent Williams (non-injury) and LB Dee Winters (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19.
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Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey (ribs) practiced in full again on Friday, Dec. 19, and he was removed from the practice report ahead of the Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Link to storyDenver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) was listed as a full participant for Friday, Dec. 19, and he was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: Pat Bryant had started to emerge as the Broncos' secondary receiver before this hamstring injury caused him to miss Week 15's game. In his absence, Troy Franklin returned to his role as the WR2 and caught six balls for 85 yards and a score. It's tough to know exactly who will play what role in Week 16, but Bryant has some usage as a flex play in deep leagues. |
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 19.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals OG Evan Brown (non-injury), CB Darren Hall (concussion), OT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee), CB Max Melton (heel) and S Jalen Thompson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 19, and have been ruled out for Week 16. WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel), LB Cody Simon (ankle, knee), S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle) and WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. DE L.J. Collier (knee) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. DE Calais Campbell (non-injury) did not practice but is not on the injury report. OT Kelvin Beachum (non-injury) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. LB Josh Sweat (non-injury), S Budda Baker (thumb) and CB Will Johnson (thumb) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Denver Broncos LB Justin Strnad (foot) did not practice Friday, Dec. 19, and he is listed as out for Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. OG Ben Powers (biceps) and LB Karene Reid (hamstring) practiced in full, and they're each listed as questionable. WR Pat Bryant (hamstring), DL John Franklin-Myers (rest), RB RJ Harvey (ribs), OT Mike McGlinchey (neck), WR Marvin Mims Jr. (biceps) and C Luke Wattenberg (ankle) practiced in full, and each were removed from the injury report.
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Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 19, and is listed as questionable for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: When asked about his expected return this week, Harrison responded, "We're going to see." Our rankings favor Harrison over Michael Wilson, but both sit on the WR2/WR3 fringe. If Harrison cannot play, Wilson would move into the top ten. |
































