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  • Seahawks' Dee Eskridge: Returns to full practice

    Eskridge (foot) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

    After all of Eskridge, DK Metcalf (foot/back) and Freddie Swain (ankle) were withheld from Seattle's first two practices of Week 15, the trio cleared up any concern about their availability for Seattle's upcoming game against the Rams by taking every rep during Friday's session. Even with the NFL announcing that the Seahawks-Rams matchup would be pushed back from Sunday to Tuesday due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within the Los Angeles organization, Seattle could still be without wideout Tyler Lockett (illness), who continues to experience symptoms after testing positive for the virus Thursday. If Lockett isn't cleared to play, Swain, Eskridge and Penny Hart would likely be in store for more reps alongside Metcalf.

  • DK Metcalf WR | PIT

    Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Cleared for Tuesday's game

    Metcalf (foot/back) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

    Metcalf is thus in line to play Tuesday against the Rams, after the NFL announced earlier Friday that the Seattle-Los Angeles matchup would be pushed back two days due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within the Rams organization. The two-day delay should have the benefit of providing additional healing time for Metcalf, even though he was never in major jeopardy of sitting out had the game been played Sunday. At this stage, the bigger question is whether Seattle will have fellow wideout Tyler Lockett (illness) available for Week 15, after he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday due to a positive test. If Lockett can't clear the necessary protocols in time for Tuesday's game, Metcalf would be locked in as quarterback Russell Wilson's clear top target.

  • Bears' Marquise Goodwin: Sits out practice again

    Goodwin (foot) didn't participate in Friday's practice.

    With two absences from practice to begin Week 15 prep, Goodwin will likely need to get back on the field in some fashion Saturday to have a realistic shot at playing Monday against the Vikings. While Goodwin has been out the past two games, Jakeem Grant and Damiere Byrd have both been able to pick up extra reps at receiver alongside Darnell Mooney and Allen Robinson (reserve/COVID-19 list).

  • Jakeem Grant WR | ATL

    Bears' Jakeem Grant: Back at practice

    Grant was a full participant in Friday's practice after sitting out Thursday's walk-through session due to an illness.

    Grant was one of eight Bears who wasn't on the field Thursday on account of an illness. All but one of those players returned to the field Friday as full participants, temporarily alleviating some concern about a team-wide COVID-19 breakout. With that in mind, Grant should be ready to go for Monday's game against the Vikings. He's coming off a big Week 14 game in which he returned a punt for a touchdown and turned in his lone reception for a 46-yard score in the Bears' 45-30 loss to the Packers.

  • Packers' Equanimeous St. Brown: Likely out Sunday

    St. Brown (concussion) is doubtful for Sunday's game at Baltimore.

    St. Brown suffered the concussion last week against the Bears and is expected to be sidelined for at least one game. Amari Rodgers and Juwann Winfree should serve as the Packers' depth wide receivers Sunday.

  • Curtis Samuel WR | BUF

    Football Team's Curtis Samuel: Washington-Eagles moved to Tuesday

    Samuel (hamstring) and Washington will no longer play the Eagles on Sunday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.

    Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within Washington's organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, the Football Team will restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster. Though Samuel isn't one of the several Washington players who has tested positive for the virus, he could benefit from the two-day delay, given that he was held out of practice Wednesday through Friday with a sore hamstring. Washington will decide by Sunday whether Samuel carries a designation into Tuesday's game, but even if cleared to play, he likely won't be entrusted with a major role. Samuel hasn't played more than 35 percent of the offensive snaps in any of his five appearances this season.

  • Adam Humphries WR | HOU

    Football Team's Adam Humphries: Washington-Eagles moved to Tuesday

    Humphries and Washington will no longer play the Eagles on Sunday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.

    Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within Washington's organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, the Football Team will restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster.

  • DeAndre Carter WR | CLE

    Football Team's DeAndre Carter: Washington-Eagles moved to Tuesday

    Carter and Washington will no longer play the Eagles on Sunday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.

    Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within Washington's organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, the Football Team will restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster.

  • Terry McLaurin WR | WAS

    Football Team's Terry McLaurin: Washington-Eagles moved to Tuesday

    McLaurin (concussion) and Washington will no longer play the Eagles on Sunday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.

    Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within Washington's organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, the Football Team will restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster. Assuming the game is held Tuesday as expected, McLaurin should be in good shape to play after he made notable progress in his recovery from the concussion by practicing in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday. Per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post, head coach Ron Rivera said Friday that he's very optimistic McLaurin will exit the five-step concussion protocol before Tuesday's game, with the wideout's availability ultimately hinging on him getting clearance from an independent neurologist. Even if McLaurin suits up Tuesday, he may have to work with an unfamiliar quarterback, as the top two options on the depth chart -- starter Taylor Heinicke and top backup Kyle Allen -- tested positive for COVID-19 over the past few days, leaving the availability of both signal-callers in flux for Week 15.

  • Marquise Brown WR | PHI

    Ravens' Marquise Brown: Questionable due to illness

    Brown (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.

    Brown was listed as limited on Friday's practice estimate, but the Ravens held a walk-through rather than actually practicing. Still, that's a step in the right direction after a non-COVID illness kept Brown from practicing Thursday. If he suits up, which quarterback will be throwing Brown the ball won't be determined until shortly before game time, as Lamar Jackson (ankle) is listed as questionable after failing to practice in any capacity throughout the week.

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