NFL Player News

Flowers (calf) isn't practicing Thursday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

The Ravens haven't indicated that Flowers is in danger of sitting out Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but the rookie receiver's lack of activity in both of the team's first two Week 17 practices isn't the most encouraging sign for his health. Flowers would assuage some of the concern about his status for Sunday if he's able to get back on the field Friday in any capacity. He's coming off one of his stronger outings of the season in the Ravens' 33-19 win over the 49ers on Monday, when he hauled in nine of 13 targets for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Allen (undisclosed) was placed on the practice squad injured list Thursday.

The 30-year-old wideout will be forced to miss Philadelphia's next four games, which means that he'll be shut down for the remainder of the year. Allen had appeared in two games for the Eagles this season, but his most recent action came back in Week 6. In his two appearances, the Oregon product returned one kick for 17 yards..

Montgomery (groin) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Montgomery has sat out both of Indianapolis' first two Week 17 practices and will likely need to get back on the field in some capacity Friday to have a chance at playing Sunday versus the Raiders. Even if he's cleared to play this weekend, Montgomery could be in store for a reduced role with top wideout Michael Pittman making good progress in his recovery from a concussion and perhaps trending toward a return from a one-game absence Sunday.

Wicks (chest/ankle) isn't taking part in practice Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The same can be said for Christian Watson (hamstring), giving the pair just one more chance to mix into drills this week before the Packers potentially make rulings on both players. Meanwhile, fellow wide receiver Jayden Reed (toe/chest) was seen mixing into drills for a second straight session along with the healthy Romeo Doubs, Malik Heath, Samori Toure and Bo Melton.

Watson (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

With back-to-back DNPs to begin Week 17 prep, Watson is trending in the wrong direction to make his first appearance since Week 13, when he strained his right hamstring in the later moments of a win against the Chiefs. Fellow wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (chest/ankle) also wasn't taking part in drills for a second session in a row Thursday, so the Packers' receiving corps again appears as if it'll be at less than 100 percent Sunday at Minnesota.

Chase (shoulder) took the field for Thursday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Chase didn't practice Wednesday, so his looming participation a day later is a step in the right direction in advance of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. The Bengals' second Week 17 injury report will be released later Thursday and will clarify whether Chase was a limited or full participant in practice.

Smith-Schuster (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Smith-Schuster was limited Wednesday, so his apparent non-participation a day later clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Bills. With that in mind, the veteran pass catcher will likely have to practice fully Friday in order to head into the weekend without an injury designation.

Watson is practicing fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Watson caught four of his six targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in this past Monday's 20-14 loss to the Raiders and is on track to remain a key target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 17 against the Bengals. Overall, the wideout has logged a 26-419-3 receiving line in 14 games to date.

Pittman (concussion/shoulder) was spotted taking part in practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Pittman was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, so his continued presence on the field a day later bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Raiders. According to Boyd, Pittman wasn't sporting a non-contact jersey Thursday, suggesting that he's taken another step forward in the five-step concussion protocol. The Colts will release their second Week 17 injury report later Thursday, when the extent of Pittman's practice participation will be known.

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

Toney -- who was inactive for the Chiefs' Week 16 defeat to the Raiders -- also missed Wednesday's session, so his status for Sunday's game against the Bengals looks cloudy at the moment. If Toney remains sidelined for a second straight game this weekend, Richie James would likely serve as his primary replacement on offense as a slot receiver/gadget player after he hauled in three receptions for 54 yards on three targets in the loss to Las Vegas.