NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, Jan. 4
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INJURIES
- LB Dennis Gardeck (knee) was upgraded from DNP to limited for Thursday’s practice.
INJURIES
- QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) was limited in practice for a second day in a row.
- LB Troy Andersen (shoulder/pectoral) limited
- CB Mike Hughes (concussion) was limited after not practicing Wednesday.
SIGNINGS
- RB Dalvin Cook is expected to sign with the Ravens, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per Cook’s agency.
INJURIES
- QB Lamar Jackson (rest/coach’s decision) is out for Saturday’s game against the Steelers.
- WR Odell Beckham (rest/coach’s decision) out
- WR Zay Flowers (calf) doubtful
- LB Malik Harrison (groin) out
- CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) out
- CB Arthur Maulet (hip) questionable
- CB Brandon Stephens (ankle) questionable
- S Kyle Hamilton (knee) questionable
- S Ar’Darius Washington (pectoral) questionable
INJURIES
- QB Josh Allen (neck/right finger) was a full participant in practice for the second straight day.
- DE Leonard Floyd (rib/rest) fully participated after sitting out Wednesday.
- S Damar Hamlin (shoulder) limited
- S Micah Hyde (neck) was upgraded from limited to full for Thursday’s practice.
INJURIES
- QB Bryce Young (back) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
- RB Miles Sanders (illness) was a full participant after sitting out Wednesday.
- WR D.J. Chark (foot) was a full participant after being limited Wednesday.
- LB Brian Burns (knee) full
- CB Troy Hill (concussion) limited
- CB Jaycee Horn (toe) limited
- K Eddy Pineiro (right hamstring) DNP
- P Johnny Hekker (personal) DNP
INJURIES
- WR Darnell Mooney (ankle) did not practice on Thursday.
- RB Khalil Herbert (back) was added as a limited participant.
- WR DJ Moore (ankle) limited
- TE Cole Kmet (knee) was limited after sitting out Wednesday.
- DB Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) DNP
TRYOUTS
- QB Chris Streveler is working out for the Bears today, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported, per a source.
INJURIES
- QB Jake Browning (foot) was added to the injury report as a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
- RB Joe Mixon (illness) was added as a DNP.
- WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder) was upgraded from limited to full.
- WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) DNP
- CB Chidobe Awuzie (shoulder) limited
INJURIES
- QB Joe Flacco (calf) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
- RB Kareem Hunt (groin) was upgraded to limited.
- WR Amari Cooper (heel/rest) DNP
- WR Elijah Moore (concussion) limited
- TE David Njoku (knee/illness/rest) was upgraded to limited.
- DE Myles Garrett (shoulder) full
- DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (pectoral) limited
- CB Greg Newsome II (knee) DNP
- CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) full
- S Juan Thornhill (calf) was added as a limited participant.
- K Dustin Hopkins (left hamstring) DNP
- P Corey Bojorquez (left quad) limited
SIGNINGS
- RB SaRodorick Thompson (practice squad)
- WR Racey McMath (practice squad)
- OT La’el Collins (practice squad)
- LB Damien Wilson (practice sqaud)
ROSTER CUTS
- WR Martavis Bryant (practice squad)
- WR Tyron Johnson (practice squad)
- G Adam Pankey (practice squad)
- DT Willington Previlon (practice squad)
INJURIES
- RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was upgraded from limited to full for Thursday’s practice.
- OG Zack Martin (rest) DNP
- OG Tyler Smith (foot) DNP
- S Malik Hooker (ankle/illness) DNP
INJURIES
- WR Marvin Mims (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
- WR Courtland Sutton (concussion) full
- S Delarrin Turner-Yell was placed on injured reserve with a torn ACL.
SIGNINGS
- LB Raymond Johnson III (to practice squad)
ROSTER CUTS
- TE Anthony Firkser
INJURIES
- WR Jameson Williams (ankle) did not practice Thursday.
- TE Sam LaPorta (ankle) limited
- OT Taylor Decker (groin) was a full participant after sitting out on Wednesday.
- C Frank Ragnow (knee/back/toe/rest) DNP
- DT Alim McNeill (knee) limited
- DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) full
INJURIES
- RB AJ Dillon (thumb/neck) did not practice Thursday for a second straight day.
- RB Aaron Jones (knee/finger) limited
- WR Jayden Reed (chest) limited
- WR Christian Watson (hamstring) limited
- TE Luke Musgrave (kidney) limited
- LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck) full
- LB Preston Smith (ankle) DNP
- LB Quay Walker (shoulder) full
- CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder) full
- S Darnell Savage (shoulder) full
INJURIES
- WR Noah Brown (back) is out for Saturday’s game against the Colts.
- WR Robert Woods (hip) questionable
- OT Laremy Tunsil (groin) questionable
- DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) questionable
- DT Maliek Collins (hip) questionable
- DT Sheldon Rankins (ankle) questionable
INJURIES
- RB Zack Moss (forearm) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Texans.
- C Ryan Kelly (ankle) questionable
- OG Quenton Nelson (ankle) questionable
- CB Kenny Moore II (back) questionable
INJURIES
- QB Trevor Lawrence (right shoulder) was limited in practice for a second straight day. He was seen throwing Thursday during the media availability portion of practice for the first time since suffering his injury in Week 16.
- QB C.J. Beathard (left shoulder) was added to the injury report as a full participant.
- WR Zay Jones (knee/hamstring) limited
- WR Christian Kirk (groin) limited
SIGNINGS
- DL Isaiah Buggs is signing to the practice squad, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
INJURIES
- QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
- RB Isiah Pacheco (quad/shoulder) was upgraded to limited.
- WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) DNP
- WR Kadarius Toney (hip/ankle) was downgraded from limited to DNP.
- TE Travis Kelce (neck) limited
- OT Donovan Smith (neck) was downgraded from full to DNP.
- DT Chris Jones (groin) DNP
- LB Nick Bolton (wrist/abdomen) full
- CB Trent McDuffie (shoulder) full
- CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) DNP
INJURIES
- RB Josh Jacobs (quad) did not practice Thursday.
- TE Michael Mayer (toe) DNP
- DE Maxx Crosby (knee) limited
INJURIES
- WR Keenan Allen (heel) did not practice Thursday.
- WR Josh Palmer (concussion) limited
- LB Joey Bosa (foot) DNP
- LB Kenneth Murray (shoulder) DNP
- DL Nick Williams (shoulder) DNP
INJURIES
- QB Matthew Stafford (rest) did not practice on Thursday.
- RB Kyren Williams (rest) limited
- WR Cooper Kupp (rest) limited
- TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder) DNP
- DT Aaron Donald (rest) limited
INJURIES
- QB Tua Tagovailoa (quad/left shoulder) was a full participant in practice for a second day in a row.
- RB De’Von Achane (toe/ribs) was limited. Achane said he is “good to go,” NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported Thursday.
- RB Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) did not practice for a second straight day.
- WR Tyreek Hill (ankle/personal) did not practice following an accidental fire at his home on Wednesday.
- WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) did not practice for a second straight day.
- OT Terron Armstead (knee/ankle/back) was limited after sitting out Wednesday.
- LB Jerome Baker limited
- CB Xavien Howard (foot) DNP
- CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) full
INJURIES
- OT Christian Darrisaw (illness) was added as a non-participant in Thursday’s practice.
- OT Brian O’Neill (ankle) DNP
- CB Byron Murphy (knee) DNP
- S Harrison Smith (shoulder) limited
INJURIES
- WR DeVante Parker (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice.
- TE Hunter Henry (knee) limited
- DL Christian Barmore (knee) limited
- S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) limited
SIGNINGS
- CB Shemar Jean-Charles was signed from the practice squad, per the transaction wire.
INJURIES
- RB Alvin Kamara (ankle) did not practice for a second straight day.
- WR Chris Olave (ankle) limited
- TE Juwan Johnson (chest) was upgraded to limited.
- DE Payton Turner (toe) limited
- S Lonnie Johnson (knee) DNP
SIGNINGS
- QB Jacob Eason was signed to the practice squad, per the transaction wire.
INJURIES
- QB Tyrod Taylor (back) was limited for the second practice in a row.
- DB Deonte Banks (shoulder) limited
INJURIES
- QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) was limited in Thursday’s practice.
- QB Zach Wilson (concussion) DNP
INJURIES
- WR DeVonta Smith (ankle) did not practice for a second straight day.
- LB Zach Cunningham (knee) was upgraded from limited to full.
- LB Haason Reddick (illness) was upgraded from DNP to full.
- DT Jordan Davis (ankle) was upgraded from DNP to limited.
- CB Avonte Maddox (elbow) full
- CB Darius Slay (knee) limited
INJURIES
- LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Ravens.
- S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) questionable
INJURIES
- RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) did not practice on Thursday as he plans to rest for Sunday’s game against the Rams ahead of San Francisco’s first-round bye.
- WR Ray-Ray McCloud was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced in full.
- RB Elijah Mitchell (illness) was upgraded from DNP to limited.
- DT Arik Armstead (foot/knee) DNP
INJURIES
- RB Kenneth Walker (shoulder) was upgraded from DNP to limited for Thursday’s practice.
- WR Tyler Lockett (toe) was added to the injury report as a full participant.
- DE Leonard Williams (shoulder) DNP
- LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle) DNP
INJURIES
- QB Baker Mayfield returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday and did some light throwing for the first time since suffering a rib injury last week against the Saints.
- WR Trey Palmer (hip) limited
- OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) was upgraded to limited after not practicing Wednesday.
- LB Shaquil Barrett (groin) full
- CB Carlton Davis (concussion) was a full participant after being limited Wednesday.
INJURIES
- QB Will Levis (foot) was limited in Thursday’s practice after sitting out Wednesday.
- RB Derrick Henry (rest) DNP
- WR DeAndre Hopkins (rest) limited
- CB Caleb Farley (back) limited
- CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (hip) limited
INJURIES
- QB Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. He was limited Wednesday.
- WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) DNP
- DT Jonathan Allen (knee) DNP