NFL Player News

Jones (knee) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

After the Packers listed Jones as limited on Tuesday's practice estimate, he maintained that activity during the team's first on-field work of the week. He surpassed AJ Dillon in terms of offensive snap share (64-36) and touches (15-8) this past Sunday at Baltimore for the first time since suffering a knee injury back in Week 10. The Jones-Dillon breakdown may remain that way moving forward as long as the former is available to the offense.

Pollard (foot) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.

Pollard was spotted doing his usual resistance training at the beginning of the session, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. Despite working through a torn plantar fascia in his left foot, Pollard churned out 74 yards on 12 carries and caught all three targets for 13 yards this past Sunday versus the Giants. Assuming he gets through Week 16 prep and is able to play Sunday against Washington, Pollard should take on a similar workload behind starting running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee).

Ekeler wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Ekeler was absent from Monday's unofficial practice session, with head coach Brandon Staley seemingly hinting afterward that Ekeler was likely headed to the reserve/COVID-19 list, according to Popper. However, Ekeler wasn't among the players placed on the list that today, perhaps suggesting some uncertainty about a positive COVID-19 test result. Later Wednesday, Los Angeles will release its first Week 16 practice report, which will provide an explanation for Ekeler's absence.

Sanders was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report due to a quadriceps injury.

Sanders previously has dealt with ankle issues this season, so this quad concern is a new one for the third-year running back. He is coming off back-to-back 100-yard efforts on the ground against the Jets and Washington in which he combined for 47 touches for 288 yards from scrimmage. The Eagles may be managing Sanders' activity due to the recent heavy workload, but his listing on their last two injury reports of Week 16 prep may provide some insight into his potential to play (or not) Sunday against the Giants.

Mixon (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Mixon's full activity to begin Week 16 clears up any concerns about the health of his ankle, which he tweaked late in Sunday's win over the Broncos. Head Zac Taylor said Monday that he expected Mixon to begin the week as a limited participant in practice, but the running back instead managed to take part in the Bengals' first session without any restrictions. He'll lead the Cincinnati backfield this Sunday against the Ravens.

Gibson was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to a toe injury, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.

Gibson made a brief exit from Tuesday's loss at Philadelphia and played sporadically after his return to the game, finishing with 21 touches for 65 yards and one rushing touchdown. Meanwhile, reserve running backs Jaret Patterson and Jonathan Williams combined for five carries, 25 yards and one score. With a short week to prepare for Sunday's game in Dallas, Washington didn't hold a practice Wednesday, so Gibson's status could be clarified further once the team logs some on-field work Thursday and/or Friday.

Swift (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

The limited activity marks Swift's first on-field work since suffering an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during a Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bears. He'll have two more sessions this week to prove his health before the Lions potentially make a determination on his availability for Sunday's game in Atlanta. If Swift does enough to receive clearance to play, Detroit could suddenly have a logjam in the backfield, as Jamaal Williams returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and Craig Reynolds has fared well as the lead running back the past two contests.

Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Titans, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jeff Wilson figures to start and handle the lead role for a third straight week, while Trey Sermon (knee) could soon be available after the Niners designated him to return from IR on Wednesday. It remains to be seen if the rookie can play Thursday night, though he'll likely have a small role even if he does. Mitchell, meanwhile, will hope to make it back to practice next week ahead of a Week 17 matchup with the Texans (on Sun., Jan. 2)

Gordon (thumb/hip) won't practice Wednesday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Gordon was limited at practice last week before suiting up for Sunday's loss to the Bengals. He logged 31 snaps and 15 carries while Javonte Williams also recorded 15 carries and saw action on 44 snaps. With no reported setbacks coming out of that contest, Gordon's absence from practice Wednesday is more than likely maintenance-related.

Swift (shoulder) returned to practice Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Swift was knocked out the Lions' Thanksgiving Day matchup with he Bears with what eventually was deemed to be an AC joint sprain in his shoulder. He missed the past three games as a result of the injury, and Wednesday's development marked his first notable on-field work since then. It's unclear if Swift will do enough this week to put himself in a position to play Sunday in Atlanta, but he looks like he'll at least will be listed as a limited participant on Detroit's first Week 16 practice report.