NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Nov. 15
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INJURIES
- RB Emari Demercado (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Zach Pascal (hamstring) DNP
- S Joey Blount (knee) DNP
SIGNINGS
- RB Michael Carter claimed off waivers from the Jets.
ROSTER CUTS
- OL Doug Kramer
INJURIES
- OT Ronnie Stanley (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game versus the Bengals.
- MLB Kyle Van Noy (groin) questionable
- CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) doubtful
INJURIES
- DT Jordan Phillips (knee) was a DNP in Wednesday’s practice estimation
- CB Christian Benford (hamstring) limited
- S Micah Hyde (nick/stinger) limited
- DB Cam Lewis (shoulder) limited
INJURIES
- WR D.J. Chark (elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) limited
- TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) DNP
- LB Brian Burns (concussion) full
- CB C.J. Henderson (concussion) limited
- CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring) limited
- S Xavier Woods (thigh) limited
COACHING NEWS
- Head coach Frank Reich is taking back play-calling duties for the offense, he announced. Reich began the season as the team’s play-caller before turning over the duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
INJURIES
- QB Justin Fields (right thumb) is expected to start Week 11 versus the Lions, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. He was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- RB D’Onta Foreman (ankle) limited
- RB Khalil Herbert (ankle/shin) was designated to return from injured reserve and was a limited participant.
- LB Tremaine Edmunds (knee) DNP
- DB Terell Smith (illness) full
INJURIES
- WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game versus the Ravens.
- WR Andrei Iosivas (knee) ruled out
- DE Trey Hendrickson has no injury designation, despite hyperextending his knee during Sunday’s game.
- DE Sam Hubbard (ankle) ruled out
INJURIES
- QB Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a broken bone in his throwing shoulder, the team announced. Watson suffered the injury during the Browns’ Week 10 win.
- WR Amari Cooper (ankle/rest) DNP
- WR Marquise Goodwin (concussion) DNP
- TE David Njoku (knee/rest) DNP
- T Dawand Jones (knee) DNP
- G Michael Dunn (calf; full) designated to return from injured reserve.
- G Wyatt Teller (ankle) DNP
- CB Greg Newsome (groin) limited
- CB Denzel Ward (neck) limited
- S Juan Thornhill (calf) DNP
OTHER NEWS
- QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start for the Browns in Sunday’s game versus the Steelers, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced. Thompson-Robinson had previously started one game for the Browns.
INJURIES
- RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s walkthrough estimation.
- WR Jalen Tolbert (knee) full
- WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder) full
- TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle) was designated to return and was listed as a full participant
- CB Jourdan Lewis (neck) full
INJURIES
- WR Marvin Mims Jr. (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- G Ben Powers (foot) DNP
INJURIES
- WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Kalif Raymond (ankle) limited
- OG Jonah Jackson (wrist/ankle) DNP
- OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai is “unlikely” to return this season, after aggravating the back injury that led to surgery last year, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters.
- C Frank Ragnow (toe/back) full
SIGNINGS
- LB Bruce Irvin signed to the practice squad
- LS Jake McQuaide signed to the active roster from the practice squad.
INJURIES
- RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Christian Watson (shoulder) limited
- OL Elgton Jenkins (knee) limited
- DL Kenny Clark (shoulder) limited
- LB Quay Walker (groin) limited
- CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder) DNP
SIGNINGS
- CB Kyu Blu Kelly claimed off waivers from the Seahawks.
INJURIES
- RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- FB Andrew Beck (ankle/elbow/shoulder) full
- WR Noah Brown (knee) DNP
- WR Nico Collins (calf) limited
- WR Robert Woods (foot) DNP
- TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) limited
- T Laremy Tunsil (knee) DNP
- OL Tytus Howard (knee) limited
- DE Will Anderson (knee) limited
- DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) full
- LB Henry To’oto’o (concussion) DNP
- CB Steven Nelson (back/neck) full
- S Jimmie Ward (hamstring) DNP
SUSPENSIONS
- LB Denzel Perryman had his three-game suspension reduced to two by hearing officer James Thrash, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association, on Wednesday. Perryman was suspended for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect health and safety of players. Perryman had his sixth use of helmet foul on Sunday against the Bengals.
INJURIES
- WR Jamal Agnew (shoulder; DNP) will miss this week and possibly a few more, head coach Doug Pederson told reporters.
- WR Zay Jones (knee) was limited at Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Parker Washington (knee) designated to return from injured reserve.
- OL Anton Harrison (back) limited
- DL Roy Robertson-Harris (ankle) limited
- CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) DNP
INJURIES
- T Kolton Miller (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- DE Maxx Crosby (knee) limited
- CB Nate Hobbs (ankle) limited
- CB Marcus Peters (knee) limited
- S Roderic Teamer (hamstring) has been designated for return from injured reserve.
INJURIES
- WR Keenan Allen (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- TE Gerald Everett (back) DNP
- TE Donald Parham (hip) DNP
- T Rashawn Slater (knee) full
- DL Sebastian Joseph-Day (knee) DNP
- OLB Joey Bosa (hand) full
- LB Chris Rumph (foot) placed on injured reserve.
- S Alohi Gilman (elbow) full
- DB J.T. Woods designated for return from non-football illness list/reserve, per the NFL transaction wire.
SIGNINGS
- OLB Justin Hollins signed to the active roster from the Giants’ practice squad.
COACHING NEWS
- Head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday he will continue to be the defensive play-caller.
INJURIES
- QB Matthew Stafford (right thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Puka Nacua (knee) limited
- OT Rob Havenstein (calf) limited
- DB Cobie Durant (shoulder) limited
INJURIES
- RB De’Von Achane (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- RB Alec Ingold (foot) DNP
- RB Raheem Mostert (ankle/knee) limited
- WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring) DNP
- WR Chase Claypool (knee) DNP
- WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) full
- T Terron Armstead (knee) limited
- OLB Jaelan Phillips (back/toe) full
- S Jevon Holland (back) full
INJURIES
- QB Josh Dobbs (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- QB Jaren Hall (concussion) limited
- QB Nick Mullens (back; limited) has been designated to return from injured reserve and has returned to practice.
- RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) DNP
- WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) limited
- WR K.J. Osborn (concussion) full
- TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) limited
- CB Akayleb Evans (calf) DNP
INJURIES
- T Riley Reiff (knee) designated to return from injured reserve, per the NFL transaction wire.
INJURIES
- QB Tommy DeVito (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday’s practice. Head coach Brian Daboll said the shoulder shouldn’t be an issue, and that DeVito will start Sunday’s game versus the Commanders.
- RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) limited
- WR Jalin Hyatt (concussion) DNP
- WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) limited
- T Evan Neal (ankle) DNP
- OL Andrew Thomas (knee) limited
- DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (concussion) DNP
- LB Bobby Okereke (hip) DNP
- CB Cor’Dale Flott (shoulder) limited
- CB Adoree’ Jackson (concussion) DNP
- S Jason Pinnock (thumb/ankle) limited
- DB Deonte Banks (ankle) limited
- DB Xavier McKinney (rib) limited
INJURIES
- WR Garrett Wilson (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- TE Kenny Yeboah (hamstring; full) has returned to practice but remains on injured reserve.
- OL Mekhi Becton (knee) limited
- OL Duane Brown (hip) full
- OL Billy Turner (finger) DNP
- DL Will McDonald (ankle) limited
- LB Quincy Williams (knee) full
SIGNINGS
- DL Tanzel Smart signed to practice squad
ROSTER CUTS
- DB Craig James (from practice squad)
INJURIES
- WR Diontae Johnson (thumb) did not practice Wednesday.
- TE Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) was designated to return to practice and was limited in his return.
- DT Cameron Heyward (groin) DNP
- S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) DNP
- S Keanu Neal (rib) DNP
INJURIES
- OL Nick Zakelj (torn biceps) placed on injured reserve.
- OT Colton McKivitz (ankle/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- OT Trent Williams (ankle/rest) DNP
INJURIES
- WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
- T Abraham Lucas (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve, and will return to practice this week.
INJURIES
- WR Mike Evans (quad) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- OT Luke Goedeke (foot) DNP
- OG Matt Feiler (knee) full
- LB Devin White (foot) DNP
- CB Carlton Davis (toe) full
- S Ryan Neal (thumb) DNP
SIGNINGS
- S Jaquan Johnson signed to practice squad
ROSTER CUTS
- DL C.J. Brewer (from practice squad)
INJURIES
- QB Will Levis (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) full
- WR Treylon Burks (concussion protocol) DNP
- T Andre Dillard (concussion protocol) DNP
- G Daniel Brunskill (ankle) limited
- LB Chance Campbell placed on injured reserve.
- CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (thumb) limited
SIGNINGS
- G Calvin Throckmorton claimed off waivers from the Panthers.
- DL Ross Blacklock signed to practice squad
INJURIES
- RB Antonio Gibson (toe) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Curtis Samuel (toe) limited
- CB Benjamin St.-Juste (illness) DNP