NFL Player News

Long didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session due to a non-COVID illness, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Long recorded his first reception of the season in Week 13 but is dealing with an illness ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets. Even if he's unable to suit up in Week 15, his absence wouldn't have a significant impact on Miami's offense.

Wesco (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Wesco missed each of the last two games due to an ankle injury, but it appears as though he'll be back in action Sunday against the Dolphins. He's appeared in 10 games to begin the season but has hauled in just two of four targets for 16 yards.

Jordan (hand) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

The rookie played through the same hand injury in Sunday's 33-17 loss to Seattle, hauling in four of seven targets for 26 yards and scoring his third touchdown of the season (in only six games). The scoring pace is unlikely to continue while he remains a part of one of the league's worst offenses, but Jordan looks like he'll be one of the preferred targets for quarterback Davis Mills to close out the season, especially during rare trips to the red zone. Jordan should be able to play this Sunday against the Jaguars.

Moreau (abdomen) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Both Moreau and starting tight end Darren Waller (knee/back) -- a non-participant in Tuesday's session -- maintained the same level of practice activity for the second straight day. Interim head coach Rich Bisaccia labeled Moreau day-to-day on Monday, less than 24 hours after the tight end played 98 percent of the snaps on offense in a 48-9 loss to the Chiefs. Despite playing at least 85 percent of snaps in three straight games, Moreau has caught only five passes for 50 yards on 14 targets in that span.

Waller (knee/back) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Like Tuesday, the Raiders didn't hold a formal practice, leaving Thursday as Waller's only chance to get on the field this week. Interim head coach Rich Bisaccia referred to the tight end as questionable earlier this week, but it isn't looking especially promising for Waller as the Raiders prepare for Saturday's game against the Browns. Backup tight end Foster Moreau (abdomen) was listed as a limited participant Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hurst didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Assuming his ailment isn't related to COVID-19, Hurst should have a good chance at regaining health ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers. Hurst scored his second touchdown of the season in a Week 14 win over Carolina, but that came on his only target all game, while top tight end Kyle Pitts hauled in five passes for 61 yards.

Kittle will be held out of Wednesday's practice with knee soreness, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Kittle is banged up following five straight games with 50-plus snaps and consecutive contests with double-digit targets. The initial report suggests Kittle's knee is merely sore, but it's unclear if he'll be able to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday as the Niners prepare for Sunday's home game against Atlanta.

Pinkney was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Pinkney was elevated from the Rams' practice squad for Monday's win over the Cardinals but didn't take the field. He reverted to the practice squad after the game and will now need to spend some time away from the team.

Mundt (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Mundt was already ruled out for the season after he suffered a torn ACL in mid-October, but he'll need to spend some time away from the team. While it's not yet clear whether the tight end has tested positive for COVID-19, his absence shouldn't significantly impact his timetable as he recovers from his knee injury.

The Jets designated Kroft (lung) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.

The tight end sustained a lung laceration in a Week 9 loss to the Colts, but he looks as though he may be ready to put an end to a five-game absence Sunday against the Dolphins. Prior to suffering his injury, Kroft had logged 10 catches (on 15 targets) for 104 yards and a touchdown in six games.