NFL Player News

Johnson reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday.

Johnson was active, but he didn't play in Sunday's win over the Commanders. The wide receiver has yet to appear in a game this season and will now wait for his next shot to be elevated from the practice unit.

Chase (shoulder) is expected to miss the Bengals' Week 16 matchup with the Steelers and potentially more time beyond that, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Chase suffered an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder during Saturday's 27-24 overtime win over the Vikings. While he has not officially been ruled out for Week 16, that is the expectation. Should the star pass catcher indeed sit out, Tee Higgins would slide into the No. 1 receiver role with Tyler Boyd as the second option for quarterback Jake Browning.

Sims reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday.

Sims was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's Week 15 overtime win over the Titans, operating mostly as a special-teams option. He turned three kick returns into 71 yards while also returning two punts for 33 yards. Sims also played seven offensive snaps, catching one pass for no gain and gaining a yard on his only carry. The wide receiver's biggest impact may have come when he recovered a fumble by quarterback Case Keenum. Sims could be asked to return to the active roster again in Week 16 if Nico Collins (calf) is unavailable versus the Browns.

Fernea reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday.

Fernea was called up for the first time since signing with the team earlier in December and played seven snaps on special teams during the team's loss to the Steelers on Saturday. However, the 25-year-old failed to record any stats and will now wait for another opportunity to be elevated.

Melton reverted to Green Bay's practice squad Monday.

Melton saw playing time on both offense and special teams during Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay and caught one of his two targets for seven yards. The 24-year-old could be in line to play again next week, as Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (toe) are both dealing with injuries.

Raymond secured his only target for 12 yards during Saturday's win over the Broncos.

Raymond again logged less than a third of the offensive snaps while remaining the primary option on punt returns. The rotational deep threat will remain off the fantasy radar in most formats entering a Week 16 showdown with the Vikings.

Ross had his roster exemption lifted by the Chiefs on Monday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Ross will return to the active roster, replacing Skyy Moore (knee) as the team's sixth wide receiver after Moore was placed on injured reserve Monday. Ross last appeared in a game in Week 7 versus the Chargers and has reeled in three passes for 34 yards over seven contests in 2023.

Eskridge (ribs) will not play in Monday's game against the Eagles, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official website reports.

Eskridge finished the week as a non-participant at practice before getting a questionable designation. In his absence, Zach Charbonnet or DeeJay Dallas could see work at kick returner.

The Buccaneers designated Jarrett (quadriceps) to return from injured reserve Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Jarrett had been out since suffering a quadriceps injury back in November but is now closer to making his return. The rookie undrafted free agent is now eligible to return to practice, and the team will have 21 days to officially activate him off injured reserve.

Moore recorded three receptions on four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Texans.

Moore has seen his role fluctuate significantly in the last few weeks, as he played on only 44 percent of offensive snaps in the team's Week 14 win. That rebounded to 60 percent in Sunday's loss, and Moore responded with only his third multi-catch performance in the last eight games.