NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Dec. 6
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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)
INJURIES
- RB Cordarrelle Patterson (rest) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Mack Hollins (ankle) full
- OL Kaleb McGary (knee) DNP
- DL Calais Campbell (rest) DNP
- CB Jeff Okudah (ankle) limited
- CB A.J. Terrell (concussion protocol) limited
INJURIES
- WR Rashod Bateman (illness) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) full
INJURIES
- QB Josh Allen (right shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- TE Dalton Kincaid (thumb) full
- TE Dawson Knox (wrist), who had his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday, was a full participant in practice.
- DE Leonard Floyd (wrist) full
- CB Kaiir Elam (ankle) who had his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday, was a full participant in practice.
- CB Dane Jackson (concussion) full
- S Taylor Rapp (neck) full
INJURIES
- WR Adam Thielen (rest) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) limited
- CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring) limited
- S Vonn Bell (shoulder) limited
- S Jeremy Chinn (quadriceps) limited
TRAINING CAMP NEWS
- The Panthers are set to hold training camp in Charlotte, the team announced.
INJURIES
- RB D’Onta Foreman (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- OL Larry Borom (illness) full
- LB Noah Sewell (knee) limited
- DB Tyrique Stevenson (ankle) full
INJURIES
- OT Jonah Williams (back) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice estimation report.
- DE Sam Hubbard (not injury related/rest) limited
INJURIES
- QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson remains in concussion protocol, per head coach Kevin Stefanski. Thompson-Robinson will be able to practice Wednesday, Stefanski noted.
- CB Cameron Mitchell (hamstring) designated to return from injured reserve.
OTHER NEWS
- Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is set undergo surgery for acute appendicitis, the team announced. McCarthy anticipates coaching Sunday versus the Eagles.
INJURIES
- RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
- TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle) full
INJURIES
- RB Samaje Perine (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Marvin Mims Jr. (ribs) limited
- OT Mike McGlinchey (back) limited
- DE Zach Allen (elbow) limited
- LB Baron Browning (wrist) full
- CB Pat Surtain II (knee) limited
SIGNINGS
- LB Durell Nchami (practice quad)
INJURIES
- QB Hendon Hooker (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- C Frank Ragnow (knee/back/toe) DNP
- LB Alex Anzalone (hand) full
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) limited
INJURIES
- WR Noah Brown (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Robert Woods (non-injury related/rest) DNP
- TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) limited
- OT Laremy Tunsil (knee) DNP
- DE Will Anderson Jr. (shoulder) limited
- LB Denzel Perryman (knee) full
- S Jimmie Ward (shoulder) DNP
SIGNINGS
- CB Kris Boyd (from practice squad to active roster)
- S Adrian Amos (active roster)
INJURIES
- RB Jonathan Taylor, who had thumb surgery last week, has no timeline to return yet, per head coach Shane Steichen. He did not practice Wednesday.
- OT Braden Smith (knee) DNP
- DT DeForest Buckner (shoulder) full
- LB E.J. Speed (knee) DNP
SUSPENSIONS
- DL Al-Quadin Muhammad has been suspended without pay for the next six games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team announced. Muhammad is eligible to return to the active roster following the next six games, including the final five games of the regular season. Should the team qualify for the postseason, the suspension would include the first playoff game. If the team does not qualify for the postseason, the suspension would extend to the first regular-season game of 2024. Muhammad would be allowed to participate in all preseason practices and games.
INJURIES
- QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. Speaking to reporters for the first time since his injury, Lawrence said he “feels a lot better.”
- QB C.J. Beathard (shoulder), who was limited on Wednesday, is expected to push through and play in Sunday’s game, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
- RB Travis Etienne (ribs) limited
- RB D’Ernest Johnson (knee) limited
- WR Zay Jones (knee) limited
- WR Christian Kirk (groin) DNP
- OL Walker Little (hamstring) DNP
- CB Tyson Campbell (quadricep) limited
INJURIES
- RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder contusion) DNP
- LB Drue Tranquill (concussion) DNP
INJURIES
- OT Kolton Miller (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- DE Maxx Crosby (knee) DNP
INJURIES
- WR Keenan Allen (non-injury related/rest) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Joshua Palmer (knee) limited
- LB Khalil Mack (non-injury related/rest) DNP
INJURIES
- WR Puka Nacua (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
- TE Tyler Higbee (neck) DNP
- LB Byron Young (knee) DNP
SIGNINGS
- K Mason Crosby is being signed to the practice squad, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per a source. The Rams intend to move Crosby to the active roster in the near future, per Garafolo. The team later announced the signing.
SIGNINGS
- DT Justin Ellis (practice squad)
ROSTER CUTS
- S Verone McKinley III (practice squad)
INJURIES
- WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
OTHER NEWS
- QB Joshua Dobbs will be the starter this week versus the Raiders, per head coach Kevin O’Connell.
INJURIES
- RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) was ruled out for Thursday’s game versus the Steelers.
- WR Demario Douglas (concussion) out
- WR DeVante Parker (knee) questionable
- WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) questionable
- OT Trent Brown (ankle/hand) questionable
- DL Christian Barmore (shoulder) questionable
INJURIES
- QB Derek Carr (concussion/rib/right shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- QB/TE Taysom Hill (foot/left hand) DNP
- WR Rashid Shaheed (thigh) DNP
- TE Juwan Johnson (quadricep) limited
- C Erik McCoy (shoulder) limited
- DE Cameron Jordan (ankle) DNP
- DL Malcolm Roach (knee) placed on injured reserve.
- S Marcus Maye (shoulder) placed on injured reserve.
- K Blake Grupe (right groin) full
SIGNINGS
- DT P.J. Mustipher (active roster)
WAIVERS
- LB Monty Rice claimed off waivers after being released by Titans on Tuesday.
ROSTER CUTS
- LB Daniel Sorensen (practice squad)
INJURIES
- QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- RB Breece Hall (ankle) DNP
- TE C.J. Uzomah (MCL) was placed on injured reserve.
- OL Mekhi Becton (knee) limited
OTHER NEWS
- QB Zach Wilson will be starting this Sunday versus the Texans, per head coach Robert Saleh. Wilson returns to the starting job after Tim Boyle started the last two games. Boyle was released on Tuesday.
INJURIES
- WR Julio Jones (groin) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- TE Dallas Goedert (forearm) full
- DT Fletcher Cox (groin) limited
- LB Zach Cunningham (hamstring) limited
- CB Darius Slay (non-injury related/resting/knee) DNP
INJURIES
- QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) was ruled out for Thursday’s game versus the Patriots.
- RB Najee Harris (knee) questionable
- C Mason Cole (neck) questionable
- LB Elandon Roberts (groin) questionable
INJURIES
- RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Ray-Ray McCloud (rib) limited
- TE Ross Dwelley (ankle) DNP
- OT Trent Williams (non-injury related/rest) DNP
- DT Arik Armstead (foot/knee) DNP
INJURIES
- RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- RB Kenneth Walker III (oblique) DNP
- WR Jake Bobo (knee/shoulder) limited
- DT Leonard Williams (ankle) DNP
- LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle) DNP
- CB Tre Brown (heel) DNP
- S Jamal Adams (knee) DNP
SIGNINGS
- RB SaRodorick Thompson (practice squad)
INJURIES
- OT Tristan Wirfs (ankle/back) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s walk-through practice.
- NT Vita Vea (toe) DNP
- LB K.J. Britt (back) limited
- LB Lavonte David (groin) full
- LB Devin White (foot) DNP
- CB Jamel Dean (ankle/foot) DNP
SIGNINGS
- DT C.J. Brewer (practice squad)
SIGNINGS
- LB JoJo Domann (practice squad)
- LB Otis Reese (from practice squad to active roster)
- P Ty Zentner (practice squad)