NFL Player News

Dwelley (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Dwelley is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, and he wasn't able to practice at all this week. He also missed last Sunday's win over the Seahawks, giving Brayden Willis the chance to see his first action since Week 4. Dwelley's Week 15 absence won't set off many alarms in fantasy circles, as he's made just one catch (on two targets) over 12 games this season.

Swaim (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Swaim finished the week as a limited practice participant after not participating in the two previous sessions. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Elijah Higgins and Blake Whiteheart will provide backup support at tight end behind starter Trey McBride.

Anderson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Friday.

Anderson played a season-high 25 snaps on special teams Thursday and registered an assisted tackle on a punt return. Since the blowout loss to the Raiders was the third time Anderson has been elevated this season, the Chargers will have to sign him to the active roster if they wish to utilize him again this season.

Strange (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Strange was a limited participant in all three practices this week and has a chance to return from a two-game absence. If he does play, he'll return to his role operating on special teams and as a run-blocking tight end behind Evan Engram and Luke Farrell.

Whyle (knee) is out for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Whyle will be sidelined for his second straight contest Sunday due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 13 versus the Colts. Trevon Wesco projects to see an uptick in snaps in Whyle's absence.

Kincaid (thumb/shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Kincaid appeared to injure his shoulder in the second half against Kansas City last week, but he's avoided a serious issue on that front as well as with his listed thumb injury and is good to go for Week 15. Despite Dawson Knox's return from injured reserve this past Sunday, Kincaid still saw eight targets and played 78 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps.

The Commanders placed Hodges (back) on their injured reserve list Friday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

The move means that Hodges probably won't be able to make his NFL debut until next season. His being absent should make it easier for John Bates to earn significant playing time during the home stretch of the year.

Waller (hamstring) is listed a questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

After missing the Giants' last five contests due to a right hamstring injury, Waller was designated for return from injured reserve Thursday and immediately logged a limited practice. At Friday's session, he appeared to be preparing as if he'll be able to play Week 15, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, and Waller even told Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com that he handled the entire route tree this week. While Waller expects to play this weekend, the Giants will need to activate him from IR by Saturday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline in order to do so.

The Bengals added Sample (illness) to the injury report Friday, listing him as questionable for Saturday's game against the Vikings, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

If Sample were to miss Saturday's game, the Bengals' four-man weave at tight end would be reduced to three, featuring Tanner Hudson, Mitchell Wilcox and Irv Smith. Sample paced the group in playing time last week against the Colts, seeing action on 19 snaps.

Thomas (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.

Thomas will sit out for the fifth time this season in Week 15, this time due to an ankle injury. In his absence, Tommy Tremble will probably see more reps on early downs and around the goal line.