NFL Player News

Newsome was elevated to the Bears' active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Newsome will make his third appearance with the active roster Sunday against the Vikings. The 2021 sixth-round selection has seen a total of 77 snaps on offense so far, making one catch on three targets for 10 yards. He has also chipped in on punt return duty.

Jeudy secured two of five targets for 30 yards in the Broncos' 28-24 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday.

Jeudy's non-eventful return from a one-game stay on the reserve/COVID-19 list was certainly a downer for fantasy managers rolling with him in Week 18 league championship games. The quiet finish was in some ways a fitting end to a disappointing sophomore NFL campaign for the 2020 first-round pick, one in which he missed seven games overall and surprisingly never found the end zone. The talented 22-year-old did demonstrate some solid rapport with Teddy Bridgewater at times in their first season together, but it remains to seen if Jeudy will start 2022 with a third signal-caller in as many pro seasons -- Bridgewater is slated for unrestricted free agency, and if he doesn't return to Denver, the Broncos will almost certainly bring in other competition for Drew Lock.

Patrick brought in six of 10 targets for 95 yards in the Broncos' 28-24 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday.

Patrick made a remarkable return from a one-game absence on the COVID-19 list, leading the Broncos in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The strong effort was a strong turnaround for Patrick in what had been a lackluster second half of the season, and his production allowed him to set a new career high in receptions (53) while falling just eight yards short of the career-best 742 receiving yards he'd recorded in 2020. Patrick now has consecutive 50-plus-catch campaigns, but he'll likely have to battle KJ Hamler (IR-knee) for the No. 3 receiver role in 2022.

Hill recorded one reception on three targets for two yards in Saturday's 28-24 win over the Broncos.

Hill played an extremely limited role in the game while dealing with a heel injury. However, his lone catch was impactful, as it resulted in a converted fourth down attempt on a drive that resulted in a field goal. After the contest, coach Andy Reid only stated that Hill has a sore heel, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. Meanwhile, teammate Mecole Hardman had a more optimistic view, stating that Hill was held out of the game primarily for precautionary reasons, as reported by James Palmer of NFL Network. Given Hill's key role in the Kansas City offense, his health will be very important to monitor throughout the week, particularly if Tennessee wins to secure the top seed in the AFC on Sunday.

Moore (quadriceps) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills.

With Moore not among the Jets' activations ahead of Week 18 action and Braxton Berrios (quad) having been placed on IR on Friday, look for Jamison Crowder, Keelan Cole and Jeff Smith to head the team's wide receiver corps in Sunday's season finale.

Trammell will be elevated from the Falcons' practice squad for Week 18 versus the Saints.

Trammell will be part of the active roster for the second straight week, though he only logged one snap on special teams in Week 17 versus the Bills. The wide receiver will serve as an additional depth option behind Russell Gage and Tajae Sharpe among others as the Falcons take on the Saints on Sunday.

Thompson was elevated from the Seahawks' practice squad Saturday, Nathan Rauschenberg of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Thompson has appeared in four games this season, though he has yet to earn a target. Thompson figures to play primarily on special teams again Sunday against the Cardinals.

Wilkerson wasn't activated from the Patriots' practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Wilkerson had joined the Patriots' active roster in each of the last two games. However, he'll remain on the practice squad in Week 18 since Nelson Agholor has been cleared to play.

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.