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  • Rashee Rice WR | KC

    Chiefs' Rashee Rice: Remains sidelined Thursday

    Rice (concussion) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Rice will sit out a second consecutive practice Thursday, having also missed Wednesday's session after reporting concussion symptoms Monday. To have any chance at clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Titans, Rice would have to upgrade to full participation Friday and gain clearance from an independent neurologist, so his chances of suiting up Sunday look slim. Xavier Worthy could work as the top wide receiver for a Chiefs team that has been eliminated from playoff contention and will start Gardner Minshew at quarterback.

  • Tee Higgins WR | CIN

    Bengals' Tee Higgins: Not seen at practice Thursday

    Higgins (concussion) wasn't spotted on the field during the early portion of Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

    Higgins was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, so his absence to begin Thursday's session is notable. The Bengals' second injury report of the week will be released later Thursday and will provide official word on the extent of the wideout's practice participation. If Higgins isn't available Sunday against the Dolphins, Mitchell Tinsley would be in line to see more snaps alongside fellow receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Andrei Iosivas.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Dareke Young WR | LV

    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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