NFL Player News
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Tyquan Thornton WR | KC
Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Absent from practice again
Thornton (concussion) will not practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Thornton and top wideout Rashee Rice (concussion) have both kicked off Week 16 with back-to-back absences from practice, a scenario that could leave Gardner Minshew shorthanded for Sunday's game against the Titans. Prior to entering the concussion protocol during Kansas City's loss to the Chargers in Week 15, Thornton secured two of three targets for 47 yards.
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Tetairoa McMillan WR | CAR
Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan: Back at practice
McMillan (foot/ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
McMillan sat out Wednesday's walkthrough due to foot and ankle injuries, after which coach Dave Canales called the rookie wide receiver "day-to-day," per David Newton of ESPN.com. McMillan's ability to mix into drills a day later is a step in the right direction as the Panthers continue preparation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Thursday's practice report will reveal if he was a limited or full participant.
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Beaux Collins WR | NYG
Giants' Beaux Collins: Misses practice again
Collins (neck/concussion) will not practice Thursday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Collins initially participated in practice upon being designated for return from injured reserve Dec. 10, but he suffered a setback Friday and has trended in the wrong direction since. At this stage, it appears unlikely that Collins will gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Vikings, and his overall odds of retaking the field this season are uncertain.
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Brandin Cooks WR | BUF
Bills' Brandin Cooks: Not on injury report
Cooks (undisclosed) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Cooks was spotted entering the X-ray room with trainers after Buffalo's win over the Patriots in Week 15, but he appears to have only been receiving a precautionary examination. The veteran wideout didn't record a catch versus New England, but his three targets were the second most on the team. He'll continue operating as a depth wideout for Buffalo in Sunday's road matchup against the Browns.
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Not expected to play Saturday
Odunze (foot) is not expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Odunze was initially listed as active for Chicago's win over the Browns, but he aggravated the stress fracture in his foot during pregame warmups and was made a late scratch. The 2024 first-round pick has not practiced since, and head coach Ben Johnson said Monday that "all options are on the table" for Odunze's recovery, including resting him ahead of the playoffs. With Luther Burden (ankle) also looking uncertain for Saturday's divisional matchup, Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay could be tasked with handling starting roles in three-wide sets behind DJ Moore.
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David Moore WR | CAR
Panthers' David Moore: Logs full session
Moore (elbow) logged a full practice Wednesday.
Moore has been sidelined since Week 5 with an elbow injury and was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. The fact that he logged a full session suggests he has a chance to return in Week 16 against Tampa Bay, though he'll need to be activated from IR by Saturday evening.
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Tre Harris WR | LAC
Chargers' Tre' Harris: Limited at practice
Harris (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Harris reeled in three of five targets for 49 yards in the team's Week 15 win over the Chiefs, but he may have suffered a hip injury in the process. With Quentin Johnston (groin) and Derius Davis (ankle) still banged up, the Chargers could be thin at wide receiver in Week 16 if Harris is forced to be sidelined. Harris will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys.
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Dareke Young WR | SEA
Seahawks' Dareke Young: Poised to return Thursday
Young (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Thursday night's game against the Rams, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Young was a full participant in practice for the duration of the Seahawks' Week 16 prep. His lack of an injury designation indicates that he'll play in Thursday's NFC West tilt, but he'll have to be activated from injured reserve first. Young has missed the Seahawks' last seven games due to a quad injury that he sustained in Week 7 against the Texans.
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Alex Bachman WR | LV
Raiders' Alex Bachman: Returns to full practice
Bachman (thumb) practiced in full Wednesday.
Bachman has missed the last two games with the thumb injury, but his return to a full session suggests he's in line to return for a Week 16 matchup against the Texans. He'll contribute primarily on special teams.
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Khadarel Hodge WR | ATL
Falcons' KhaDarel Hodge: Still nursing shoulder injury
Hodge (shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Hodge played through the issue with his shoulder in Week 15 at Tampa Bay, so it's possible he and the team are just playing things safe. He'll have two more chances to practice before Atlanta releases its final practice report of the week Friday.