NFL Player News
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Eddy Pineiro K | SF
Bears' Eddy Pineiro: Active again Sunday
Pineiro (knee) is listed as active Sunday against the Vikings.
The Bears have called Pineiro's injury a pinched nerve in his right knee, which contained him to just one limited practice during Week 4 prep. No matter, he'll play through it for a second straight game versus a Minnesota team that has seen just one field-goal attempt from its opponents in 2019.
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Jake Elliott K | PHI
Eagles' Jake Elliott: Doesn't get field-goal try in win
Elliott made four extra points in Thursday's 34-27 win over the Packers but did not attempt a field goal.
One shouldn't blame Elliott for his slow start, as he hasn't missed a field goal yet this season. The Eagles offense started the year slowly and then scored five touchdowns in this one, so the team never needed the Memphis product to try for three. He'll look to get more chances at home Week 5 against the Jets.
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Mike Badgley K | BUF
Chargers' Michael Badgley: Will not play Sunday
Badgley (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Badgley did not practice at all this week, so his absence doesn't come as a surprise. Ty Long is in line to handle the kicking duties once again in Badgley's absence.
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Eddy Pineiro K | SF
Bears' Eddy Pineiro: Deemed questionable, should play
Pineiro (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.
Pineiro played through the same injury last week, converting one of two field-goal attempts and each of his four extra-point tries in Monday's win over Washington. The Bears hadn't signed another kicker as of Friday afternoon, with Pinerio returning to a limited practice to close out the week, per Patrick Finley of The Chicago Sun-Times.
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Mike Badgley K | BUF
Chargers' Michael Badgley: Still not practicing
Badgley (groin) is not practicing Friday, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Badgley has not practiced in any capacity this week, and it looks as though he's in danger of missing Sunday's tilt in Miami. Expect Ty Long to take over kicking duties once again if Badgley can't suit up.
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Eddy Pineiro K | SF
Bears' Eddy Pineiro: No practice again
Pineiro (knee) did not practice Thursday.
Pineiro has logged two straight absences from practice to begin the week. He's managing a pinched nerve in his right knee and facing a quick turnaround after Monday's win over Washington, during which the 24-year-old appeared to be in visible pain. Pineiro will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday in order to suit up for Sunday's divisional tilt against Minnesota.
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Mike Badgley K | BUF
Chargers' Michael Badgley: Misses another practice
Badgley (groin) did not practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Badgley practiced in full every day last week, so it's possible that he suffered a setback in his recovery. He appears to be trending towards sitting out Sunday's tilt against the Dolphins. Ty Long will handle kicking duties as long as Badgley remains sidelined.
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Mike Badgley K | BUF
Chargers' Michael Badgley: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Badgley (groin) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.
While there are no reports stating Badgley has suffered a setback, he participated in every practice last week in some capacity, so this is concerning. Ty Long will continue kicking if Badgley can't play in Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.
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Eddy Pineiro K | SF
Bears' Eddy Pineiro: Sits out practice
Pineiro (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Pineiro is battling a pinched nerve in his right knee, so it's not a major surprise to see him as a non-participant Wednesday given the quick turnaround from Monday's win over the Redskins. The 24-year-old appeared to be in significant pain during the contest, which clouds his availability going forward.
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Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Redskins' Dustin Hopkins: Only three points
Hopkins made only one of his two field-goal tries and did not attempt an extra point in Monday night's 31-15 loss to the Bears.
Hopkins converted from 35 yards as the first-half clock expired, but that only came after he missed wide left from 43 yards earlier in the quarter. Then, with the Redskins seeking to make up points, they opted for two-point conversions following both of their second-half touchdowns, restricting Hopkins' involvement. Through three games, the veteran now boasts just 15 points.