NFL Player News
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DK Metcalf WR | PIT
Steelers' DK Metcalf: No restrictions at practice
Metcalf (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Metcalf injured his ankle during Pittsburgh's loss to the Bears in Week 12 but managed to play through the issue, and after sitting out Wednesday's session, it appears he's now fully on track for Sunday's game against the Bills. The same can be said for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who sat out Week 12 due to a left wrist fracture but is now practicing in full while wearing a cast. Metcalf has drawn at least seven targets in four of his last five regular-season appearances, giving him a solid floor. That said, Metcalf hasn't scored or topped 50 receiving yards in four straight games, and in back-to-back contests he's finished without so much as a target in the red zone. Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports that Metcalf's left ankle remained taped at Thursday's practice.
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DK Metcalf WR | PIT
Steelers' DK Metcalf: Returns to practice Thursday
Metcalf practiced with his injured left ankle taped up Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Metcalf didn't practice Wednesday, but he was able to get back on the field Thursday. Metcalf remained in the game after getting hurt last Sunday against Chicago, so he's likely leaning toward suiting up against Buffalo this Sunday. However, he may enter the weekend with an injury designation if he doesn't progress to a full practice session by Friday.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown WR | DET
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown: Hurts ankle Thursday
St. Brown suffered an ankle injury during Thursday's game versus the Packers.
St. Brown was rolled up on while he engaged in a block on the first play of the Lions' second possession. He walked off the field with a visible limp and went directly to the locker room before the team deemed him questionable to return. St. Brown was targeted one time before his departure.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown WR | DET
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown: Exits Thursday's game
St. Brown went to the locker room in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Packers with an apparent right leg injury, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
St. Brown was rolled up on by a pair of Lions offensive linemen while he was engaged in a block. He remained on the turf for a spell before walking off the field with a noticeable limp, sidestepping the sideline tent and going directly to the locker room. The nature of St. Brown's injury should be known in due time.
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Andrei Iosivas WR | CIN
Bengals' Andrei Iosivas: Added opportunities on tap again
With Tee Higgins (concussion) out, Iosivas figures to continue to see an expanded role in the Bengals offense Thursday night against the Ravens.
In this past Sunday's loss to the Patriots, while Ja'Marr Chase was serving his one-game suspension, Iosivas logged an 83 percent snap share en route to catching four of his seven targets for a team-high 61 yards. Though Chase is back in the mix, Higgins' absence Thursday should allow Iosivas to remain a key component of Cincinnati's passing offense Week 13, with Mitchell Tinsley also available to see added snaps in the looming return of franchise QB Joe Burrow.
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Matthew Golden WR | GB
Packers' Matthew Golden: Inactive Thursday
Golden (wrist) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Lions.
After being listed as limited on Green Bay's Week 13 injury report Monday through Wednesday, Golden -- who also was inactive this past Sunday against the Vikings -- approached Thursday's contest listed as questionable. In Golden's continued absence, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks are in line to lead the Packers' WR corps versus Detroit, with Malik Heath, Bo Melton and Will Sheppard available to mix in. Golden's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears.
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Isaac TeSlaa WR | DET
Lions' Isaac TeSlaa: Set to play Thursday
TeSlaa (hand) is active for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay.
TeSlaa emerged with a hand injury on Monday's estimated practice report, and he was deemed limited throughout the week. He's ultimately going to be able to play and could be in store for a significant number of offensive snaps with fellow WR Kalif Raymond (ankle) ruled out, per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. The Lions' top two tight ends -- Sam LaPorta (back - IR) and Brock Wright (neck) -- also are missing Week 13, which boosts TeSlaa's outlook even more.
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Britain Covey WR | PHI
Eagles' Britain Covey: Signs to active roster
Covey was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.
Covey is replacing safety Andrew Mukuba, who suffered an ankle injury last week against Dallas and landed on injured reserve. The wide receiver and return specialist has mostly seen action in the latter role in his career, producing more than 300 punt-return yards in both the 2022 and 2023 campaigns. That's where Covey may see action Friday against the Bears, especially with Xavier Gipson dealing with a shoulder injury and having lost a fumble last week against the Cowboys.
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Ja'Marr Chase WR | CIN
Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Set to work with Burrow on Thursday
In his return to action from a one-game suspension, Chase will be catching passes from QB Joe Burrow (toe), who was activated off IR ahead of Thursday night's game against the Ravens, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Chase and Burrow last saw game action together Week 2, when the Bengals' franchise QB sustained a turf toe injury on his left foot that was surgically repaired, per Ben Baby of ESPN.com. In Burrow's looming return to action, Tee Higgins will be sidelined by a concussion, which sets the stage for Chase -- who has recorded a fantasy-friendly 79-861-5 line on 117 targets through 10 games so far -- to remain busy versus Baltimore, with fellow WRs Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley candidates to see added work in Higgins' Week 13 absence.
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Konata Mumpfield WR | LAR
Rams' Konata Mumpfield: Limited by calf injury
Mumpfield (calf) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Mumpfield had his most productive game of the season in Week 12, logging two receptions for 25 yards while playing 42 percent of offensive snaps. He was also apparently banged up in the process, leaving his status unclear for a Week 13 matchup against the Panthers.