NFL Player News

Darden (illness) has been activated off the Buccaneers' reserve/COVID-19 list, Scott Smith of the team's official website reports.

Darden was placed on the COVID list prior to Week 16 and missed the team's last two games versus the Panthers and Jets as a result. He will now be free to return to practice and resume his usual role as a depth receiver and kick returner in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Panthers.

Watkins was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice due to a knee injury.

Watkins again played more than half of the Eagles' offensive snaps in last week's 27-17 win over Washington, but his role in the passing attack was fairly muted, as he finished with two catches for 15 yards on four targets. Though he's banged up coming out of that Week 17 contest, Watkins should be ready to play in Saturday's regular-season finale versus the Cowboys if he's able to maintain limited participation or upgrade to full activity in practices Wednesday and Thursday.

Sims was restored to the Steelers' practice squad from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Sims has only appeared in one game for the Steelers this season, in Week 10 against the Lions. Now healthy, he can return to practice with the team.

The Rams waived Koski on Tuesday.

Koski has continued to bounce between waivers, the Rams' practice squad and the active roster this season. The UDFA has appeared in five games during the 2021 campaign, playing exclusively on special teams. It wouldn't be a surprise if he was brought back on a practice squad deal if he clears waivers.

Robinson hauled in both of his targets for 22 yards and a touchdown Sunday versus the Bengals.

Robinson hadn't reached pay dirt since Week 6 but hauled in a touchdown pass to get the scoring started Sunday. Even though his playing time remains relatively high, Robinson is still a shaky, at best, option from a fantasy perspective.

Hardman caught his only target for a 53-yard gain Sunday against the Bengals.

Hardman saw just 18 offensive snaps in the contest, his third-lowest total of the 2021 season. He did make the most of his one look as a receiver, but his dwindling playing time doesn't bode well for his fantasy prospects moving forward. The third-year wideout hasn't really made the leap many were hoping for and doesn't appear to be headed in a direction toward doing that anytime soon.

Pringle recorded three receptions for 35 yards on four targets during Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Pringle did see a slight dip in his playing time in this contest, login just 50 percent of the offensive snaps compared to 60-plus percent in three of the last four games. He was unable to follow up his breakout effort against the Steelers with a similar showing Sunday and shouldn't be counted on to consistently do so.

Dallas placed Gallup (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Gallup's move to IR was fully expected after the Cowboys confirmed the receiver suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. The injury will sideline Gallup through the entirety of Dallas' run through the postseason and leaves his availability for training camp and the start of the 2022 season up in the air. CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper sit as the clear top two wideouts with Gallup sidelined, while Cedrick Wilson is expected to step into a larger role moving forward as the No. 3 receiver.

McCloud secured four of 10 targets for 35 yards in Monday's 26-14 win over Cleveland.

McCloud's 10 targets marked his second-highest target count of the season, but he failed to generate much yardage as the Steelers' passing game struggled with efficiency Monday. The 2018 sixth-rounder has drawn at least eight targets in three of the last four games but has secured just 15 of his 29 targets for 92 yards during that time.

The Eagles restored Hightower (illness) to the practice squad from the COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Hightower landed on the COVID list Dec. 28 after logging a positive test for the virus. Now, he can return to all usual team activities. The second-year pro has only appeared in one game this season.