NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Nov. 8
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- OLB Jason Pierre-Paul is willing to sign with the practice squad of a playoff contender, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Pierre-Paul recorded three sacks last year with the Ravens and appeared in 14 games with 13 starts.
INJURIES
- QB Kyler Murray (knee) was not on the team’s Wednesday injury report.
- RB James Conner (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve, and was listed as limited on Wednesday’s injury report.
- RB Emari Demercado (toe) DNP
- WR Michael Wilson (shoulder) limited
SIGNINGS
- WR Andre Baccellia signed to practice squad
- OL Austen Pleasants (PS)
- CB Quavian White (PS)
INJURIES
- WR Drake London (groin) was limited for Wednesday’s practice.
SIGNINGS
- OL John Leglue (practice squad)
INJURIES
- WR Odell Beckham (rest/knee) did not practice Wednesday.
- OT Morgan Moses (shoulder) full
- NT Michael Pierce (illness) DNP
INJURIES
- WR D.J. Chark (elbow) is doubtful for Thursday’s game versus the Bears.
- WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) ruled out
- TE Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) ruled out
- LB Brian Burns (concussion/elbow) ruled out
- CB C.J. Henderson (concussion) ruled out
- S Xavier Woods (thigh) questionable
ROSTER CUTS
- OT David Sharpe
INJURIES
- QB Justin Fields (right thumb) is doubtful for Thursday’s game versus the Panthers.
- RB Khari Blasingame (concussion) ruled out
- RB Khalil Herbert (ankle) questionable
- WR Equanimeous St. Brown (hamstring) questionable
- LB Tremaine Edmunds (knee) ruled out
ROSTER CUTS
- DB Duron Harmon
- DB Greg Stroman
INJURIES
- WR Ja’Marr Chase (back) is still sore and did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) limited
- WR Charlie Jones (thumb) has been designated for return from injured reserve.
- DE Sam Hubbard (ankle) DNP
- CB Cam Taylor-Britt (quad) full
INJURIES
- QB Deshaun Watson (right shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Amari Cooper (rest/ankle) DNP
- WR Marquise Goodwin (concussion) DNP
- TE David Njoku (knee) DNP
- OL Dawand Jones (knee/shoulder) DNP
- CB Greg Newsome (groin) DNP
INJURIES
- WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) was listed as a DNP in Wednesday’s practice estimation.
- OT Tyron Smith (illness) DNP
- DT Osa Odighizuwa (hamstring) limited
- S Jayron Kearse (toe) full
INJURIES
- RB David Montgomery (ribs) was a full participant for Wednesday’s practice estimation
- WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) limited
- G Halapoulivaati Vaitai (back) limited
- G Jonah Jackson (ankle) full
- C Frank Ragnow (toe) full
INJURIES
- RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) was limited for Wednesday’
- WR Christian Watson (back) full
- G/T Elgton Jenkins (knee) limited
- DL Kenny Clark (shoulder) limited
- LB Quay Walker (groin) DNP
- CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder) DNP
SIGNINGS
- LB Cory Littleton signed to active roster from the Saints’ practice squad
INJURIES
- RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
- WR Nico Collins (calf) limited
- WR John Metchie III (ribs) full
- WR Robert Woods (foot) DNP
- OT Tytus Howard (knee) limited
- OT Laremy Tunsil (knee) DNP
- DE Will Anderson (knee) DNP
- CB Steven Nelson (back/neck) DNP
- CB Derek Stingley Jr. (hamstring) has had his practice window opened, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. He was limited in practice.
- S Jimmie Ward (hamstring) DNP
- K Ka’imi Fairbairn (quad) DNP
INJURIES
- WR Josh Downs (knee) was listed as a DNP in Wednesday’s practice estimation.
- OL Braden Smith (hip/wrist) full
- LB Zaire Franklin (knee) DNP
- CB Julius Brents (quad) DNP
INJURIES
- QB Trevor Lawrence, who was on the team’s injury report each day for Week 7 and 8 with a knee injury, was not listed coming off the team’s bye.
- WR Zay Jones (knee) was limited in Wednesday’s practice
- OL Ezra Cleveland (toe) limited
- CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) limited
- S Andre Cisco (hamstring) limited
INJURIES
- OL Kolton Miller (sholder) did not practice Wednesday
- DE Maxx Crosby (knee) limited
- CB Marcus Peters (knee) DNP
INJURIES
- QB Justin Herbert (left finger) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
SIGNINGS
- QB Carson Wentz was officially signed to the team, via the league wire.
INJURIES
- QB Jaren Hall (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- RB Cam Akers (Achilles) placed on injured reserve
- WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has been designated to return to practice and was listed as limited. Head coach Kevin O’Connell later said Jefferson will likely not play in Week 10, saying, “I think that would be a little aggressive.”
- WR K.J. Osborn (concussion) DNP
- TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) limited
- OL Christian Darrisaw (groin) limited
- DL Dean Lowry (groin) DNP
SIGNINGS
- QB Tanner Morgan signed to practice squad
ROSTER CUTS
- DL Sheldon Day (from practice squad)
INJURIES
- WR Demario Douglas (ankle) was limited for Wednesday’s practice.
- WR DeVante Parker (concussion) limited
- OT Trent Brown (personal/ankle) DNP
- DL Christian Barmore (knee) limited
- LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (hamstring) limited
- CB Myles Bryant (chest) limited
- CB J.C. Jackson (personal) DNP
- CB Jonathan Jones (knee) limited
INJURIES
- RB Kendre Miller (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- LB Demario Davis (knee) full
INJURIES
- QB Daniel Jones (ACL) said Wednesday he’ll have surgery after his swelling reduces, likely in a few weeks, and will not have an additional surgery on his neck, which previously sidelined him. He added that he’s going to “attack” rehab to try to get back as soon as possible, though he admitted he’s not sure when that would be yet and doesn’t want to risk anything in the long process. Jones was officially placed on injured reserve, per the league wire.
- WR Parris Campbell (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
- RT Evan Neal (ankle; DNP) is considered week to week, per head coach Brian Daboll.
- OL Andrew Thomas (hamstring) limited
- LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle; limited) had his 21-day practice window opened.
- DB Adoree’ Jackson (concussion) DNP
SIGNINGS
- QB Matt Barkley was signed to the active roster from the practice squad.
OTHER NEWS
- QB Tommy DeVito will start Sunday’s game against the Cowboys with Barkley serving as the backup, per Daboll.
INJURIES
- WR Allen Lazard (knee) was limited at Wednesday’s practice.
- OT Mekhi Becton (knee) limited
- OT Duane Brown (hip) full
- OT Billy Turner suffered a broken bone in his hand during Monday’s game and his status for Week 10 is up in the air, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters that Turner’s injury is “concerning.” He was a DNP at practice on Wednesday.
- LB Quincy Williams (knee) limited
INJURIES
- LB Nakobe Dean has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported. Dean is expected to visit a foot specialist to determine the proper course of action and is expected to be placed on injured reserve, which would cause him to miss at least four games.
INJURIES
- DL Cameron Heyward (groin) was limited in Wednesday’s practice
- LB Elandon Roberts (knee) limited
- S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) DNP
INJURIES
- WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) returned to practice Wednesday as a full participant.
- LT Trent Williams (ankle) DNP
COACHING NEWS
- Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks will move from the booth to the sidelines for this week’s game, head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
INJURIES
- RB Kenneth Walker III (chest) did not practice on Wednesday.
- WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring) limited
- WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (hip) DNP
- WR Dareke Young (groin) has been designated to return to practice and was limited in practice.
- DT Jarran Reed (tooth) DNP
- LB Jordyn Brooks (hamstring) DNP
SIGNINGS
- CB Don Gardner signed to practice squad
INJURIES
- WR Trey Palmer (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- OL Silas Dzansi placed on practice squad injured reserve.
- DL Logan Hall (groin) limited
- NT Vita Vea (groin) limited
- CB Carlton Davis (toe) DNP
- CB Jamel Dean (concussion) DNP
INJURIES
- QB Will Levis (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) limited
- WR Treylon Burks (concussion) DNP
- OT Nicholas Petit-Frere (shoulder) DNP
- G Daniel Brunskill (ankle) DNP
- LB Azeez Al-Shaair (ankle) DNP
- CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (thumb) DNP
INJURIES
- WR Jahan Dotson (personal) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Curtis Samuel (toe) limited
- CB Emmanuel Forbes (Achilles) full