NFL Player News

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Gilliam (knee) won't suit up Sunday against the Dolphins, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Gilliam is set to close out the regular season with back-to-back missed games, though it's possible that the fullback will manage to return during the playoffs. On a positive note for Buffalo, McDermott didn't rule out any other players for Week 17.

Bryant won't be available for Sunday's game against the Steelers after testing positive for COVID-19, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Cleveland had already moved Bryant to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday after the tight end was deemed to be a close contact of an infected person or persons. Upon undergoing additional testing while in isolation the past couple of days, Bryant was determined to have contracted the virus. He'll thus remain away from the team for the regular-season finale, though Bryant could have a chance to gain clearance for a potential wild-card playoff game, should the Browns earn a postseason berth. Cleveland will proceed with David Njoku and Stephen Carlson as its depth options at tight end behind Austin Hooper in Week 17.

Daniels (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Daniels didn't practice last Wednesday but was able to suit up in Saturday's loss to the 49ers, as he logged 30 snaps on offense and caught one of two targets for seven yards. His absence from practice this Wednesday could be merely precautionary as the Cardinals prepare to face the Rams on Sunday.

Arnold (back) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Arnold was listed as questionable ahead of last week's loss to the 49ers while managing the back injury, but he proceeded to suit up and played 36 offensive snaps, his highest total since Week 2. With a limited practice to begin Week 17, Arnold should be ready to go for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rams so long as he avoids a setback. Arnold could be in line for another increased workload if neither Maxx Williams (ankle) nor Darrell Daniels (hamstring) can play.

Sternberger (concussion) practiced in limited fashion Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Sternberger has been sidelined for three consecutive games due to a concussion. His return to practice, albeit limited, is definitely a step in the right direction. Still, he will need to clear the team's concussion protocol before he has a chance to return.

Lewis (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Lewis has been nursing this knee issue for a while, so it is unsurprising to see him pop up on the injury report once again. He fought through the issue to play last week, but failed to record a reception in the Packers' victory over the Titans. His status will need to be monitored as the week progresses.

Parham didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

With Hunter Henry on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Parham now dealing with an unspecified ailment, Stephen Anderson is the Chargers' top healthy tight end at this stage of the week. While Henry sat out last week's win over Denver, Parham played 81 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps and finished with two receptions for 47 yards on three targets.

Goedert (calf) didn't practice Wednesday.

Goedert left Sunday's loss at Dallas due to the injury, which is now keeping him off the practice field. He'll have two additional chances this week to fit in some reps, but if he ends up limited or sitting out this weekend against Washington, Zach Ertz may handle the majority of tight-end reps with Richard Rodgers (ankle) still unable to practice.

Engram (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

During the media-access portion of the practice, Engram was spotted working out on the side with trainers, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Engram evidently increased his activity behind the scenes, and the Giants appear optimistic about his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Cowboys. The tight end will still likely need to upgrade to full participation in practice by Friday to avoid taking a designation into the Week 17 contest.

Engram (ankle) is slated to practice in some capacity Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Head coach Joe Judge has expressed a degree of optimism that Engram will be able to play Sunday against the Cowboys, a notion supported by the tight end's presence on the practice field Wednesday. Engram suffered the ankle injury late in last week's loss to the Ravens, finishing the day with 70 yards from scrimmage on eight touches.