NFL Player News
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB | JAC
Commanders' Chris Rodriguez: Hurt by game script in Week 14
Rodriguez gained 52 rushing yards on 10 carries in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Vikings.
As the game got away from the Commanders the rushing attack became less of a factor, hurting Rodriguez's volume despite his healthy 5.2 yards per carry. The third-year back also failed to get into the end zone for only the second time in the last seven games. Jayden Daniels' return from an elbow injury only lasted a little over three quarters Sunday, but Rodriguez has found ways to be productive with Marcus Mariota under center as well, and he might be able to exploit a soft Week 15 matchup against the Giants.
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Keaton Mitchell RB | LAC
Ravens' Keaton Mitchell: Hurts knee Sunday
Mitchell was forced out of Sunday's game against the Steelers with a knee injury.
Mitchell won't return to the contest. Before Mitchell's exit, he carried six times for 76 yards, including a 55-yard gain. In his absence, Rasheen Ali is available to work behind top back Derrick Henry.
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Jarquez Hunter RB | LAR
Rams' Jarquez Hunter: Unavailable for Week 14
Hunter (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with Arizona, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Hunter will once again be a healthy scratch in Week 14, marking the seventh consecutive contest in which that is the case. Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers will handle the backfield duties against the Cardinals.
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De'Von Achane RB | MIA
Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Sustains rib injury Sunday
Achane exited Sunday's game against the Jets with a rib injury.
Prior to leaving Sunday's contest, Achane carried seven times for 92 yards and a TD and caught his only target for 13 yards. In his absence, Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon are available to handle Miami's backfield duties.
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Bhayshul Tuten RB | JAC
Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten: Back in Sunday's game
Tuten has been cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL Jacksonville reports.
Per Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville, Tuten was evaluated for a concussion but subsequently cleared to return to the contest. He'll thus rejoin a Week 14 Jacksonville backfield that also includes Travis Etienne and LeQuint Allen.
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Bhayshul Tuten RB | JAC
Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten: Exits Sunday's game
Tuten is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Colts, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
Tuten hadn't recorded a carry prior to his exit from the contest. In his absence, LeQuint Allen is next up for backfield touches behind Travis Etienne.
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Dylan Sampson RB | CLE
Browns' Dylan Sampson: Ready to face Titans
Sampson (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Sampson suffered a calf injury in Cleveland's Week 13 loss, and he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. However, he managed to retake the field Friday and will now suit up to face the Titans. Sampson should be in line for a handful of carries and a couple of targets while working behind Quinshon Judkins.
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Nate Carter RB | ATL
Falcons' Nathan Carter: Healthy scratch Week 14
Carter (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Carter will be a healthy inactive for the fourth time in the Hawks' last six games, and Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier will operate as the Falcons' two active running backs for Sunday's road tilt. Carter's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Buccaneers, though he's unlikely to play in that game unless Robinson or Allgeier were sidelined or if the Falcons require additional help on special teams.
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Velus Jones Jr. WR | SEA
Seahawks' Velus Jones: Elevated for Week 14
The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Jones will be elevated for the second consecutive week after playing 17 special teams snaps for the Seahawks in their Week 13 win over the Vikings. The running back was not a participant in the Seahawks offense, and with Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet, and Cam Akers all healthy, that is unlikely to change this Sunday. Jones can be elevated one more time before he would have to be officially signed to the active roster.