NFL Player News
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Josh Whyle TE | GB
Packers' Josh Whyle: Won't return vs. Denver
Whyle (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Whyle has entered the league's concussion protocol after being shaken up in the first quarter of Sunday's game. John FitzPatrick will be the lone backup tight end behind Luke Musgrave the rest of the way.
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Josh Whyle TE | GB
Packers' Josh Whyle: Possible concussion
Whyle is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Whyle was shaken up early in the first quarter when attempting to block Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga. John FitzPatrick should see more offensive snaps for as long as Whyle is out of the game.
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Mark Andrews TE | BAL
Ravens' Mark Andrews: Just two grabs in Week 15 win
Andrews caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 24-0 win over the Bengals.
The Ravens defense dominated, which didn't leave much for Lamar Jackson and the passing attack to do. Andrews has caught two or fewer passes in three of the last four games, managing just an 8-83-0 line on 17 targets over that stretch, and his struggles have largely been tied to Jackson's own lack of production. The duo may need to re-establish their connection in Week 16 against the Patriots to keep Baltimore's playoff hopes alive.
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James Mitchell TE | CAR
Panthers' James Mitchell: Healthy inactive for Week 15
Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Mitchell has appeared in just four regular-season games and will not be available to play Sunday. Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Mitchell Evans will be the Panthers' three tight ends on the active roster for Week 15.
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Eric Saubert TE | SEA
Seahawks' Eric Saubert: Cleared to play Week 15
Saubert (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Saubert was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the veteran tight end has been cleared to return Sunday from a six-game absence due to a calf injury. With Elijah Arroyo (knee) on injured reserve, Saubert and Nick Kallerup will serve as the backup tight ends behind AJ Barner for Sunday's game.
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Shane Zylstra TE | DET
Lions' Shane Zylstra: Making return Sunday
Zylstra (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Rams.
Zylstra was hurt in Week 2 against Chicago and subsequently landed on IR. He was activated Saturday and is now officially ready to return to action. With Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) both on injured reserve, there is room for Zylstra to carve out a tangible role in the Lions' tight-end corps.
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Colson Yankoff TE | WAS
Commanders' Colson Yankoff: Leaves game with ankle injury
Yankoff (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants.
Yankoff appeared to sustain the injury early in the second half, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Ben Sinnott should see a slight uptick in offensive snaps for as long as Yankoff is out of the game.
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Noah Fant TE | CIN
Bengals' Noah Fant: Questionable for second half
Fant (ankle) is questionable to return in Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Fant limped off the field in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup. The 28-year-old had 33 receptions for 283 yards and three touchdowns over his previous 12 games this season. If the seventh-year veteran is unable to return, Tanner Hudson will likely take over as the No. 2 tight end for the remainder of the game.
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Stone Smartt TE | NYJ
Jets' Stone Smartt: Active for Week 15
Smartt (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Smartt entered the league's concussion protocol following the Jets' Week 14 loss to the Dolphins. He ended the week with a full practice Friday and has been given the green light to play Sunday after being evaluated by an independent neurologist. Smartt will have the opportunity to serve as the Jets' TE2 behind Jeremy Ruckert due to Mason Taylor (neck) being inactive.