NFL Player News
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DeeJay Dallas RB | JAC
DeeJay Dallas: Back to practice squad
Dallas reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL transaction log.
Dallas was active for the first time since Week 6 after being elevated from the Panthers' practice squad. He logged 16 special teams snaps in Monday's loss to the 49ers but did not record a stat.
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Alvin Kamara RB | NO
Saints' Alvin Kamara: Dealing with sprained MCL
Kamara (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's loss to the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
While Kamara avoided a major injury, a sprained MCL typically comes with a multi-week recovery timeline. Kamara played just 11 offensive snaps against Atlanta prior to leaving the game, allowing rookie Devin Neal to assume somewhat of an every-down role, though Taysom Hill also became more involved as a runner following Kamara's departure. Neal gained just 18 yards on seven carries and caught five passes for 43 yards on seven targets. He is one of the highest-priority waiver-wire pickups for Week 13 with Kamara's status for Sunday's game against the Dolphins very much in question.
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Josh Jacobs RB | GB
Packers' Josh Jacobs: Stays limited Tuesday
Jacobs (knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Jacobs has now been listed as limited on four straight injury reports while he manages a bone bruise in his knee as well as a thigh contusion. After sitting out this past Sunday's 23-6 win over the Vikings, Jacobs likely has better odds of suiting up for a Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Lions, but he won't be helped by the shorter turnaround for the Week 13 contest.
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Sione Vaki RB | DET
Lions' Sione Vaki: Remains limited Tuesday
Vaki (ankle) remained limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Vaki has managed injuries throughout most of the 2025 campaign and has played one offensive snap all season. He carries no fantasy value while Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are healthy.
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Ian Wheeler RB | NO
Ian Wheeler: Signs with New Orleans
The Saints signed Wheeler to the practice squad Tuesday.
Wheeler takes the spot on the practice squad vacated by Evan Hull, who was signed to the Saints' 53-man roster Tuesday. It's a sign that Alvin Kamara (knee) could miss some time.
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Isiah Pacheco RB | KC
Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco: Cleared for Thanksgiving contest
Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Tuesday that Pacheco (knee) will suit up for a Thanksgiving game in Dallas, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Pacheco has been sidelined for the past four weeks and has missed three games while recovering from an MCL sprain, but he's in the clear to return to the lineup after being listed as a full participant on Kansas City's first two Week 13 practice reports. The 26-year-old had played at least 50 percent of the offensive snaps in seven of his first eight appearances prior to getting hurt, but he may have to settle for a lesser role upon his return, at least initially. Kareem Hunt filled in acceptably as Kansas City's lead back over the past three games with three rushing touchdowns to go with 247 yards from scrimmage on 59 touches, and he could end up handling the brunt of the work again Thursday if the team wants to ease Pacheco back in.
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Brashard Smith RB | KC
Chiefs' Brashard Smith: Makes impact as receiver
Smith tallied one rush for five yards and hauled in three of four targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 23-20 overtime win against the Colts.
Smith remains a pass-catching option out of the backfield, akin to Jerick McKinnon in previous seasons, but he doesn't quite sport the same kind of upside just yet. Smith has made an impact as a receiver through 11 games, notching 19 grabs for 161 yards. However, he's averaged just 3.0 yards per carry on his 29 totes and firmly remains third in the backfield pecking order behind Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt. As long as that duo remains healthy, Smith figures to remain a periphery piece for the Chiefs.
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Omarion Hampton RB | LAC
Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Cleared for practice
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that Hampton (ankle) will have his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Coming out of the Chargers' Week 12 bye, Hampton has made enough progress in his recovery from a left ankle injury to resume practicing for the first time since early October. Because the rookie has missed the Chargers' last six games with the injury, he'll likely need to get in at least one full practice by Friday in order to have a realistic chance at being activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders. Whenever he's added back to the 53-man roster, Hampton should overtake Kimani Vidal as the lead option out of the Los Angeles backfield.