NFL Player News

Bryant (quad) will not play in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Bryant did not practice at all this week, so he will remain sidelined another week. Shayne Graham will handle the kicking duties for the Falcons again in Week 13.

Prater (illness) is active for Thursday's game against the Packers.

Prater returned to a limited practice Wednesday, setting him up to play in Thursday's game. Any real concerns about his availability were put to rest when the Lions decided not to sign another kicker Wednesday afternoon/evening.

Myers (back) practiced fully Thursday.

Myers was limited Wednesday with a back injury, but his full participation Thursday puts him firmly on track to continue to kick for the Jaguars on Sunday against the Titans, barring a setback.

Prater (illness) is expected to play Thursday against the Packers, Albert Breer of NFL Network reports.

Prater signaled that a return was possible with a limited practice session Wednesday, and considering the Lions haven't inked another kicker to the 53-man roster, he seems poised to fulfill his typical game-day duties. After being presented with just three field goals over the first five contests, he's knocked through all 11 chances in the past six outings.

Zuerlein (groin) missed practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Zuerlein's recovery effort from a groin injury has extended into this week, which could place kicking duties on the right leg of Zach Hocker for a second game in a row Sunday versus the Cardinals. However, Zuerlein could end the suspense by making an appearance at practice either Thursday or Friday.

Myers (back) was limited in practice Wednesday, John Oehser of jaguars.com reports.

The Jaguars learned about Myers' injury Monday after the kicker informed the team about a lingering back ailment, although it's unclear when the 24-year-old rookie may have suffered the injury. As of now, it seems as if Myers will be able to play in the Jaguars' upcoming contest against the Titans, but the team may look into bringing in another kicker.

Bryant (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Bryant has yet to take part in any drills since injuring his right quadriceps in last Wednesday's practice. If he fails to make the requisite progress by the end of the week, the Falcons will likely turn to Shayne Graham to handle kicking duties Sunday at Tampa Bay.

Prater (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest versus the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Barring the addition of a kicker before the contest, Prater should be past the illness that held him out of practice this week. On the season, he's nailed all 14 field goals, including three from 40-to-49 yards and two from 50-plus in the past three games.

Prater (illness) did not practice Tuesday for the second straight day, Kyle Meinnke of MLive Media Group reports

Prater remains sidelined by his illness, but the Lions have not provided any clues that he is in danger of missing Thursday's game against the Packers. Expect Prater to be good to go Thursday unless the Lions add a kicker to the roster at some point over the next couple days.

Graham made a field goal and an extra point in his only two tries in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Graham was signed to fill in for the injured Matt Bryant, and he did his job Sunday. It's uncertain how long Bryant may be sidelined with the quadriceps injury, so Graham will continue to handle the kicking duties for the foreseeable future.