NFL Player News
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Christian Watson WR | GB
Packers' Christian Watson: Pops up as limited participant
Watson (knee/hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Watson wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, but per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, he indicated that downgrading to limited reps Thursday is mostly the result of maintenance due to the right ACL tear that forced him to begin the season on IR. Watson clarified that he doesn't have any significant concerns about his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, so as long as he practices in at least a limited fashion again Friday, fantasy managers can be confident in he'll suit up. Matthew Golden (shoulder), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (foot) all were also limited Thursday.
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Xavier Worthy WR | KC
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Added to injury report Thursday
Worthy was limited at practice Thursday due to an ankle injury.
Worthy wasn't listed on the Chiefs' initial Week 11 injury report Wednesday, so his addition to it a day later is notable. It's unclear if the wideout's ankle issue cropped up after Wednesday's practice or occurred during Thursday's session, but his status is now worth tracking as Sunday's game against the Broncos approaches. Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton would be candidates to log added snaps behind Rashee Rice if Worthy is out or limited this weekend.
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Matthew Golden WR | GB
Packers' Matthew Golden: Another limited listing
Golden (shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice.
Golden missed the final two practices last week due to a shoulder injury that he suffered Week 9 before being inactive for Monday's loss to the Eagles. Speaking on the matter Thursday, coach Matt LaFleur told Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site that Golden was "definitely close" to playing in that contest, and the rookie wide receiver now has followed up Wednesday's limited walkthrough with a capped session one day later. Friday's practice report will reveal Golden's odds to suit up Sunday at the Giants, along with the three other Green Bay WRs -- Christian Watson (knee/hamstring), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (foot) -- listed as limited Thursday.
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Jalen McMillan WR | TB
Buccaneers' Jalen McMillan: Season debut not imminent
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Nov. 5 that McMillan's timeline for a return from injured reserve hasn't changed after it was recently revealed that the receiver is recovering from multiple broken bones in his neck in addition to a severe sprain, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Though the Buccaneers never put on an official timeline for McMillan to make his season debut after he was placed on IR with a designation to return back on Aug. 26, Auman relays that sources within the organization have been expecting the 23-year-old to remain sidelined until December. Now nearly halfway into November, McMIllan has yet to resume practicing, which could make it difficult for him to gain clearance to play in the Buccaneers' first game of December in Week 14 versus the Saints. With rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka carving out a significant role in the passing attack and with Chris Godwin (fibula) tracking toward beating him back from injury, McMillan may be in line for limited snaps if/when he eventually returns.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Limited in return to practice
London (illness/back) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
London missed Wednesday's session due to an illness, so his return to some drills one day later is a sign of progress as the Falcons work through Week 11 prep, even if a back issue was added to the injury report. Friday's report will unveil whether or not he avoids a designation in advance of Sunday's contest against the Panthers.
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Darius Slayton WR | NYG
Giants' Darius Slayton: Another DNP on Thursday
Slayton (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Slayton suffered a hamstring injury during the Giants' Week 10 loss at Chicago but toughed it out en route to four catches (on four targets) for 89 yards and one touchdown while playing 63 percent of the snaps. He has yet to mix into drills this week, but he was spotted working with trainers on the side during Thursday's session, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Friday's practice likely will be key in relation to how Slayton is listed ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Chris Godwin WR | TB
Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Logs another limited practice
Godwin (fibula) was limited in practice Thursday.
Godwin isn't expected to be available for Sunday's road matchup at Buffalo, but it's encouraging to see him handle limited practice reps for a second consecutive day, and he could have a more realistic shot at retaking the field in Week 12 versus the Rams. The veteran wideout hasn't yet officially been ruled out to face the Bills, but head coach Todd Bowles stated Monday that the expectation is for Godwin to miss at least one more game. Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson and Sterling Shepard will start in three-wide sets as long as Godwin remains sidelined.
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Khalil Shakir WR | BUF
Bills' Khalil Shakir: Limited by ankle and ribs Thursday
Shakir (ankle/ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Shakir was also listed as limited Wednesday and now has one more chance to practice fully ahead of Week 11 action. Per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, Shakir sported a red non-contact jersey Thursday. Shakir could wind up carrying a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but it would be an encouraging sign if he sheds the non-contact jersey Friday.
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Jahdae Walker WR | CHI
Bears' Jahdae Walker: Another DNP on Thursday
Walker (concussion) did not practice Thursday.
After being ruled out of the Week 10 win over the Giants, Walker has failed to practice in any capacity this week. If the wide receiver wants to suit up for Sunday's game he will likely have to log at least a limited session Friday. If ruled out, another wide receiver or defensive back will likely fill his limited role on special teams for Sunday's contest against the Vikings.
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Limited Thursday
Odunze (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.
Odunze appears to be following a similar practice pattern to the one he's acted out since late October, which would have him participate in full Friday and ultimately avoid an injury designation for Sunday's road matchup against the Vikings. Even if Odunze is limited again Friday, he appears to have a solid shot at being available Week 11. Fellow starting wideout DJ Moore (shoulder) also upgraded to a limited practice Thursday after having been a non-participant Wednesday.