NFL Player News

Reynolds (illness) won't be available for Sunday's game in Seattle after the Lions didn't activate him from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Saturday's deadline for week 17 roster moves, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Detroit will be without two of its top three wideouts in Reynolds and Kalif Raymond, who also tested positive for the virus Thursday. Head coach Dan Campbell had been hopeful that Reynolds would be able to test out of the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol before Sunday's contest, but the wideout is apparently still symptomatic after a five-day quarantine. With Reynolds and Raymond out, more reps should be available for Tom Kennedy, KhaDarel Hodge and Trinity Benson behind No. 1 wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Evans (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, is expected to play in a limited capacity, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

After being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Evans was activated Thursday, but he's still not 100 percent after straining his hamstring in the Buccaneers' Week 15 loss to the Saints. He sat out every practice Week 16 before sitting out the Bucs' win over the Panthers, and his lack of full activity this week looks like it will prompt Tampa Bay to take a cautious approach with him Sunday. Antonio Brown (ankle) is also listed as questionable but is expected to play, so he'll likely continue working as Tom Brady's top target, especially if Evans' snaps are limited.

Trammell was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Trammell will help fill the void left due to Tajae Sharpe's presence on the COVID list. If the Rice product gets on the field, it will mark his NFL debut.

Pettis (shoulder) shifted to the reserve/COVID-19 list from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Pettis has already been ruled out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. He'll return to IR once he clears the league's health and safety protocols.

Fehoko was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

While Fehoko now has the opportunity to play Week 17, that doesn't mean he will, as he's been a healthy scratch each of the last three games. If he does suit up, whatever playing time he gets will likely come on special teams.

Brown (groin) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Brown has a chance for his first game action since Week 13 against the Saints. Prior to hitting IR, the 25-year-old had been good for two or three targets most weeks.

Johnson was elevated to the Raiders' active roster Saturday.

Johnson played 18 offensive snaps in Week 17, but he's yet to record a target with the Raiders. The lanky wide receiver has largely been a disappointment since surprisingly being released by the Chargers this offseason.

Wilkerson was elevated to the active roster Saturday,

Wilkerson has seen action in two games this season for the Patriots, most recently in Week 16. He's played five total snaps on offense and 11 on special teams over those two outings.

Moore was elevated to the Packers' active roster Saturday.

The Packers have been desperate to find a competent returner on special teams and Moore might just be the answer given his limited experience as both a kick and punt returner with the Seahawks. The 26-year-old briefly saw a stint with the Broncos earlier this season, but he could see a much larger role with the Packers if he's able to prove his competence on special teams.

Bachman was elevated to the Giants' active roster from the practice squad Saturday for Sunday's game against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Bachman didn't play any offensive snaps in his lone game action of the season, but he'll receive another opportunity Sunday. The 25-year-old could receive some opportunities in the passing game since Kenny Golladay and fellow practice-squad promotions Pharoh Cooper and Davis Sills are New York's only available wideouts.