NFL Player News
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Tyquan Thornton WR | KC
Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Possible concussion
Thornton is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Thornton took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Tony Jefferson early in the fourth quarter, which resulted in the latter being ejected from Sunday's game. With Hollywood Brown (personal) inactive, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are all candidates to see more snaps on offense for as long as Thornton is out of the game.
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Hunter Renfrow WR | CAR
Panthers' Hunter Renfrow: Healthy scratch Week 15
Renfrow (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Renfrow will be a healthy inactive once again Sunday, and he has not played since Week 6 against the Cowboys. Renfrow's next chance to play is Week 16 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, though he's unlikely to play in that game unless the Panthers require an extra wide receiver.
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Kalif Raymond WR | DET
Lions' Kalif Raymond: Set to return against Rams
Raymond (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 15 clash against the Rams.
Raymond missed Detroit's past two games due to an ankle issue, but he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week and is set to return to game action. He had been working as the Lions' No. 3 wideout prior to getting hurt, but with Isaac TeSlaa producing two TDs in the two weeks during Raymond's absence, the pair could be competing for offensive snaps moving forward. Raymond should, however, take back his role as the team's lead punt returner.
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Luther Burden III WR | CHI
Bears' Luther Burden: Injures ankle Sunday
Burden sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's game versus the Browns.
With fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) ruled out shortly before kickoff, Burden and the rest of the Bears' receiving corps experienced a potential uptick in usage, and Burden responded with six catches (on seven targets) for 84 yards before exiting in the third quarter. This new health concern combined with the fact Jahdae Walker was a healthy scratch means DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay are the only healthy and available options at the position.
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Tutu Atwell WR | LAR
Rams' Tutu Atwell: Active in Week 15
Atwell (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
The speedy wideout will be available to Matthew Stafford for the first time since Week 7 after overcoming a hamstring injury and being activated from injured reserve Saturday. Atwell has been a full participant in practice for each of the past two weeks, which should alleviate some concerns about his chances for re-injury. Atwell could walk back into a role of some significance as the No. 3 receiver Sunday considering the expected game environment against a potent Lions offense that figures to keep the pressure on Los Angeles throughout.
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Savion Williams WR | GB
Packers' Savion Williams: Not playing vs. Denver
Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging three consecutive limited practices, but he will end up being sidelined for a third straight game due to a foot injury. With the rookie third-rounder sidelined, Bo Melton and Emanuel Wilson will likely handle return duties. Williams will aim to return for the Packers' Week 16 tilt against the Bears on Saturday.
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Davante Adams WR | LAR
Rams' Davante Adams: Active as expected Sunday
Adams (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Adams got in only a limited Friday practice during Week 15 prep, but Saturday reports indicated the veteran wideout was trending to play. With his availability for Sunday's marquee matchup now confirmed, Adams should be in line for his usual No. 2 receiver role that's afforded him 8.1 targets per game to date while facing an injury-decimated Lions secondary.
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Charlie Jones WR | CIN
Bengals' Charlie Jones: Won't return to Week 15 game
Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Baltimore.
Jones was injured near the end of the second quarter and was deemed questionable after spending time in the medical tent. He was then ruled out after halftime. Jones didn't get any targets on offense, returned one kickoff for 20 yards and returned one punt for minus-two yards. It remains to be seen who the Bengals will turn to on punt returns moving forward, but Tahj Brooks figures to take over on kick returns.
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Tyler Lockett WR | LV
Raiders' Tyler Lockett: Injured in first half Sunday
Lockett is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Eagles with a wrist injury.
The 33-year-old caught two of four targets for 10 yards before sustaining this injury, which has left him questionable to return coming out of halftime. In his absence, Dont'e Thornton will likely take on a bigger role behind fellow wideouts Tre Tucker and Jack Bech while tight end Brock Bowers still serves as Las Vegas' No. 1 target. Over six games with the Raiders coming into Sunday's action, Lockett recorded 16 catches (on 20 targets) for 191 yards.
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Noah Brown WR | WAS
Commanders' Noah Brown: Ruled out with rib injury
Brown won't return to Sunday's game at the Giants due to a rib injury.
When Brown exited in the first half, the Commanders listed him with a back issue, which since has been reclassified to a different health concern. With Brown out for the rest of Week 15, Treylon Burks and Jaylin Lane will be the tertiary wide receivers in Washington's offense behind top options Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel.