NFL Player News
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Mike Evans WR | SF
Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Logs limited practice Wednesday
Evans (collarbone) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Evans returned to action last Thursday against the Falcons for the first time since breaking his collarbone during Week 7 action at Detroit, and he managed to log a 54 percent snap share en route to six catches (on 12 targets) for 132 yards. His practice limitations this week likely are related to maintenance, but his status still bears watching as the weekend draws closer to ensure he'll be available Sunday in Carolina.
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Van Jefferson WR | WAS
Titans' Van Jefferson: Misses practice Wednesday
Jefferson (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Jefferson exited Sunday's 37-24 loss to the 49ers with a back injury after logging 31snaps, and the wideout will now has two more chances to practice in advance of this weekend's contest against the Chiefs. If Jefferson -- who has caught 24 passes for 280 yards and a TD in 14 contests to date -- is unavailable in Week 16, added snaps behind Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike would be available for James Proche and Mason Kinsey.
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Jimmy Holiday WR | KC
Jimmy Holiday: Lands on Chiefs' practice squad
Kansas City signed Holiday to the practice squad Wednesday.
Holiday spent time with the Chiefs this offseason then bounced on and off the team's practice squad early in the regular season. He then landed on Seattle's practice squad late November, and the Seahawks cut him Dec. 13. Now, Holiday will resume handling an emergency depth role with Kansas City.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Limited in return to practice
London (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
London has missed the past four games due to a PCL sprain in his left knee, but his return to practice Wednesday was preceded by coach Raheem Morris telling Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com that the wide receiver now is considered "day-to-day." London will have two more chances to mix into drills this week to prove his health ahead of Sunday's contest at Arizona.
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Dontayvion Wicks WR | GB
Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Limited practice Wednesday
Wicks (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
Wicks was sidelined for Tuesday's walkthrough, so his ability to mix into drills one day later is a step in the right direction ahead of Saturday's game in Chicago. Ultimately, Thursday's practice report will reveal whether or not he's tagged with a designation for Week 16 action.
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Quentin Johnston WR | LAC
Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Spotted at practice
johnston (groin) is participating in practice Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Johnston was added to Los Angeles' injury report in Week 15 late after being limited at practice Friday, and he was initially listed as questionable before eventually being ruled out for the team's win over the Chiefs. It seems likely that he'll be limited again Wednesday, in which case the extent of Johnston's practice activity Thursday and Friday stand to be the deciding factors in his status for Sunday's game against Dallas. Even if healthy enough to return in time for a favorable matchup against the Cowboys' defense, it will be difficult for fantasy managers to rely on Johnston given that he's exceeded 50 receiving yards just once in his last eight appearances.
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Christian Watson WR | GB
Packers' Christian Watson: Logs limited practice, hopes to play
Watson (chest/shoulder) said Wednesday that he's "feeling pretty good" and expects to be "alright for the game" against Chicago on Saturday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Watson was down on the ground for a while after an awkward fall during Saturday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos. He didn't rejoin the game, and was even sent to the hospital briefly, but he flew home with his teammates Sunday night before managing limited practice participation Wednesday.
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Luther Burden III WR | CHI
Bears' Luther Burden: No practice Wednesday
Burden (ankle) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.
Burden filled in for an absent Rome Odunze (foot) this past Sunday versus the Browns, hauling in six of seven targets for 84 yards before exiting in the third quarter with an ankle injury. On Monday, coach Ben Johnson called Burden "day-to-day," per Chris Kwiecinski of Fox 32 Chicago, but both he and Odunze have yet to mix into any drills this week. Thursday's practice report will reveal Burden's odds to suit up Saturday against the Packers.
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Still not practicing
Odunze (foot) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.
Odunze sat out a Week 14 loss at Green Bay due to a stress fracture in his foot, and while he was listed as active this past Sunday against the Browns, he was a late scratch due to a setback suffered during pregame warmups. On Monday, coach Ben Johnson told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com that "all options are on the table" for Odunze's recovery, but the second-year pro now has missed both Week 16 sessions, putting his availability in question ahead of Saturday's game versus the Packers.
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Derius Davis WR | LAC
Chargers' Derius Davis: Misses Wednesday's practice
Davis (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
The third-year pro was sidelined for the Week 15 win over the Chiefs due to an ankle injury, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he's still dealing with the issue. Davis likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to play in the Week 16 matchup against the Cowboys on Sunday.