NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Saturday, Dec. 16
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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)
INJURIES
- OL Elijah Wilkinson was activated from injured reserve.
INJURIES
- DL LaCale London was activated from injured reserve.
- DL David Onyemata is not traveling with the team and has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s game against the Panthers.
- DL Kentavius Street was placed on IR.
- K Younghoe Koo (illness) was added the injury report as questionable.
GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
- TE Tucker Fisk
GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS
- G JD DiRenzo
- G Gabe Jackson
INJURIES
- WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder) was ruled out against the Vikings in the fourth quarter. Chase suffered a separated shoulder, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
- DT D.J. Reader suffered a torn quadriceps tendon in Saturday’s win over the Vikings and is out for the season, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.
- CB D.J. Ivey (left knee injury) was ruled out.
GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS
- LB Charlie Thomas III
- S Tanner McCalister
SIGNINGS
- TE Lucas Krull was promoted to the active roster
- LB Ronnie Perkins (to practice squad)
GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
- QB Ben DiNucci
- DT Tyler Lancaster
INJURIES
- CB Jerry Jacobs (hamstring) was ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Broncos.
OTHER NEWS
- QB Teddy Bridgewater says he plans to retire after the 2023 NFL season.
INJURIES
- CB Eric Stokes was activated off injured reserve.
GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
- RB Kenyan Drake
- WR Bo Melton
INJURIES
- QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) will not travel with team and was ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Titans.
- OT George Fant (hip/illness) was also ruled out and won’t travel with the team.
- CB Steven Nelson (wrist) was added to the injury report and is now questionable.
- K Tavierre Thomas was placed on injured reserve.
- K Ka’imi Fairbairn was activated from IR.
GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
- WR Steven Sims
- LB Garret Wallow
OTHER NEWS
- QB Case Keenum is expected to start on Sunday, NFL Network’s James Palmer reported.
INJURES
- RB Zack Moss (arm) was ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Steelers. X-rays on Moss’ arm were negative, but he was having trouble gripping the ball, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
- RB Jonathan Taylor, who hasn’t played since Week 13 due to a thumb injury, could return in Week 16 versus the Falcons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on NFL GameDay Kickoff.
- WR Michael Pittman (concussion) was ruled out.
INJURIES
- WR Jamal Agnew (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve.
ROSTER CUTS
- QB Nathan Rourke (active roster)
GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS
- TE Josh Pederson
INJURIES
- WR Justyn Ross (not injury related/return from suspension) was downgraded to out for Sunday’s game versus the Patriots.
SIGNINGS
- S Deon Bush (from practice squad to active roster)
ROSTER CUTS
- LB Darius Harris
GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS
- RB Deneric Prince
- NT Mike Pennel
INJURIES
- DT Aaron Donald has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Commanders due to tightness in his groin.
GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
- RB Darrynton Evans
- CB Ethan Bonner
INJURIES
- TE Darren Waller was activated off injured reserve.
SIGNINGS
- OL Xavier Newman-Johnson (to active roster)
INJURIES
- LB Zaire Barnes (hamstring) was added to the injury report and ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Dolphins, after which the team placed him on injured reserve.
INJURIES
- QB Jalen Hurts (illness) did not practice on Saturday, but he’s expected to travel and play in Monday’s game versus the Seahawks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. He did not have a designation on Philadelphia’s injury report.
- OL Cam Jurgens (pectoral) out
- LB Zach Cunningham (knee) out
- CB Darius Slay underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and will be out for Monday night’s game, per head coach Nick Sirianni.
OTHER NEWS
- Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro has been banned from the sideline for the rest of the regular season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. DiSandro may return during the playoffs, Rapoport added. DiSandro was not allowed to be on the sidelines in Week 14 after an altercation with 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw in Week 13.
INJURIES
- QB Kenny Pickett, who hasn’t played since Week 14 due to having ankle surgery, could return in Week 17 versus the Seahawks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on NFL GameDay Kickoff.
- DL Cam Heyward is in concussion protocol following Saturday’s game against the Colts, per the team.
- S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) was ruled out.
- S Trenton Thompson (stinger) did not return.
EJECTIONS
- DB Damontae Kazee was ejected from Saturday’s game for an illegal hit on Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman in the second quarter.
GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
- RB Jeremy McNichols
- DL T.Y. McGill
SIGNINGS
- DT Deadrin Senat (to active roster)
INJURIES
- NT Vita Vea (toe) is now questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Packers. He was previously doubtful.
- S Ryan Neal (back) will not travel with the team to Green Bay and is out for Week 15.
GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
- DB Richard LeCounte III
- DB Derrek Pitts
SIGNINGS
- WR Mason Kinsey (to active roster)
ROSTER CUTS
- DL Teair Tart was waived.
INJURIES
- LB Azeez Al-Shaair (illness) is questionable to play Sunday against the Texans.
GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
- DL Marlon Davidson
- LB JoJo Domann
GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS
- RB Jonathan Williams