NFL Player News

Wilkerson will not be elevated from the Patriots' practice squad ahead of the team's Week 18 matchup with the Dolphins, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

The wide receiver was active for the second consecutive game last week against the Jaguars, reeling in four catches for 42 yards and two scores in the Patriots' victory over the Jaguars. With Nelson Agholor returning from a concussion, Wilkerson will remain on the practice squad for Week 18.

Kirkwood was elevated from the Panthers' practice squad Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Kirkwood hasn't been active since Week 8, but with Shi Smith (illness) likely sidelined and Robby Anderson (quadriceps) questionable, the team is in need of depth at wide receiver. Even with those potential absences, Kirkwood is likely to work behind at least DJ Moore and Brandon Zylstra.

Saunders was elevated from the Panthers' practice squad Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

The wide receiver last appeared in a game in Week 17, failing to draw a target on five offensive snaps. Saunders' role will likely be similar in Week 18 against the Buccaneers as he'll operate as an extreme depth option behind the likes of DJ Moore and Robby Anderson (questionable, quad), among others.

The Raiders signed Johnson to their active roster Saturday.

Johnson had been elevated from the Raiders' practice squad in each of the last four games, but he saw fairly minimal playing time. He'll continue to serve as depth at wide receiver in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers.

Bachman was elevated from the Giants' practice squad Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Bachman has been elevated from the practice squad for three of the team's final four games. He's played almost exclusively on special teams when active and that figures to be the case again Sunday against Washington.

Sills was signed by the Giants on Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official sitereports.

Sills has spent the majority of the season on the Giants' practice squad, though he has appeared in three games while racking up two receptions for 17 yards. With Kadarius Toney (shoulder), John Ross (knee) and Sterling Shepard (Achilles) all out, Sills figures to serve a depth role among the team's receiving corps Sunday.

Black was elevated from the Jets' practice squad Saturday.

Black signed with the Jets' practice squad Dec. 7, though this will be his first game on the active roster this season. Even with a number of absences among the team's receiving corps, Black figures to be a depth receiver while also serving on special teams.

Camp was elevated to the Texans' active roster Saturday ahead of the team's Week 18 matchup with the Titans, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

The wide receiver was elevated in Week 17, failing to draw a target in the Texans' loss to the 49ers. Camp will look to make the most of this week's opportunity as the Texans play their final game of the season.

The Steelers placed Washington (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Until Washington clears the NFL's COVID protocols, Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool and Ray-Ray McCloud are in line to head the Steelers' wideout corps. Washington has hauled in 24 of 44 targets for 285 yards and two touchdowns across 15 appearances during the 2021 regular season.

The Colts activated Campbell (foot) from injured reserve advance of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Campbell, who last suited up in Week 6, bolsters a Colts wideout corps ahead of the team's regular-season finale that also includes Michael Pittman, T.Y. Hilton, Zach Pascal and Ashton Dulin. Prior to landing on IR, Campbell logged a 10/162/1 stat line (on 17 targets) in five games. In his return from an extended layoff, the 2019 second-rounder profiles as a speculative Week 18 lineup option.