NFL Player News
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Dontayvion Wicks WR | GB
Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: DNP again Thursday
Wicks (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.
Wicks thus hasn't practiced in any capacity since he suffered a concussion this past Saturday versus the Ravens. Considering he appears to have multiple hurdles to surpass in order to gain clearance from the protocol for head injuries, he may be in danger of missing his third game of the season Sunday at Minnesota.
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Pat Bryant WR | DEN
Broncos' Pat Bryant: Logs full practice Thursday
Bryant (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Bryant entered the league's concussion protocol after taking a huge hit during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' Week 16 loss to the Jaguars, which resulted in him being carted off the field and taken to a local hospital. He did not play against the Chiefs on Christmas Day, but his ability to practice in full indicates that he is progressing through the league's concussion protocol. The last step Bryant needs to take in order to be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers is to be cleared from the league's protocol by an independent neurologist.
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Jayden Reed WR | GB
Packers' Jayden Reed: Limited with illness
Reed (illness) was limited at practice Thursday.
An illness has capped Reed's practice reps this week, leaving him just one more chance to mix into drills Friday before the Packers potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's contest at Minnesota. Since he returned to action Week 14 following an IR stint, he's hauled in 16 of 17 targets for 162 yards and no touchdowns over the last four games.
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Davante Adams WR | LAR
Rams' Davante Adams: Limited Thursday
Adams (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
This marks Adams' first on-field work since Week 15 prep as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. While his ability to practice is a notable sign in his recovery, he isn't expected to be available Sunday against the Cardinals, as coach Sean McVay told Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register on Wednesday. In the end, the Rams can make a ruling on his status for Week 18 on Friday's practice report.
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Rashid Shaheed WR | SEA
Seahawks' Rashid Shaheed: Ready for Week 18
Shaheed (concussion) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's game in San Francisco, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Shaheed was forced out in the first quarter of this past Sunday's win at Carolina due to a concussion, but he's made quick work through the protocol for head injuries in the meantime, following up Tuesday's limited walkthrough with back-to-back full sessions. Now the he's confirmed to be available for Week 18, he'll look to build upon the 14-186-0 line on 25 targets that he's managed in eight contests since he joined the Seahawks at the trade deadline.
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Ryan Flournoy WR | DAL
Cowboys' Ryan Flournoy: Upgrades to full practice
Flournoy (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Flournoy was limited in practice Wednesday after having missed Week 17 due to a knee injury, but it appears he's ready to go for Dallas' season finale against the Giants on Sunday. Across 15 regular-season appearances, the second-year pro has secured 35 of 49 targets for 407 yards and four touchdowns. He's also logged four carries for 25 rushing yards.
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Mason Tipton WR | NO
Saints' Mason Tipton: Absent from Thursday's practice
Tipton (groin) did not practice Thursday.
Tipton has now missed back-to-back practices to kick off preparation for Week 18. Prior to being ruled out for Week 17 he had logged three consecutive limited sessions, meaning the kick returner and rotational wideout appears to have since suffered a setback in his recovery from a lingering groin injury. Friday will represent his last chance to get onto the practice field prior to Sunday's regular-season finale against Atlanta.
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Darnell Mooney WR | ATL
Falcons' Darnell Mooney: Dealing with knee injury
Mooney (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
The knee injury appears to be a new issue for Mooney, given that he was not listed on Wednesday's practice report. His participation in Friday's practice will determine whether he enters Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints with an injury designation. If Mooney is unable to play, then David Sills, Dylan Drummond and Deven Thompkins would be in line for more offensive snaps in Week 18.
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Jaylen Waddle WR | MIA
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Limited in return to practice
Waddle (ribs) returned to a limited practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
After missing practice Wednesday, Waddle's return to a capped session a day later bodes well for his chances of being available for Sunday's season finale against the Patriots. Friday's final injury report is set to determine whether the Dolphins' top wideout heads into the weekend with an injury designation or cleared to face New England in Week 18.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown WR | DET
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown: Logs limited practice Thursday
St. Brown (knee/ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice.
St. Brown sat out Wednesday's practice due to knee and ankle injuries, the former of which has been described by coach Dan Campbell as "irritation." In the Lions' Week 17 loss at Minnesota, St. Brown handled his typical 83 percent snap share en route to eight catches (on 13 targets) for 68 yards. Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game in Chicago.