NFL Player News
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Listed as questionable
Pearsall (ankle/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Pearsall didn't play in Week 16 at Indianapolis due to an ankle sprain and also an aggravation of the PCL injury that sidelined him for Weeks 5-10. He practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, and coach Kyle Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com on Friday that Pearsall made it through the week "OK." In the end, Pearsall's status for Week 17 will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Kyle Williams WR | NE
Patriots' Kyle Williams: Could see expanded role Sunday
With Kayshon Boutte (concussion) Mack Hollins (abdomen) ruled out for Week 17, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site, Williams has an opportunity to see added snaps and targets Sunday against the Jets.
In the absence of Boutte and Hollins, and with DeMario Douglas questionable with a hamstring injury, Stefon Diggs is in line to lead the Patriots' WR corps versus New York, with Williams on track to see an expanded role and Efton Chism also a candidate to mix in. Williams logged 28 of 74 snaps on offense in the team's Week 16 win over the Ravens en route to catching two of his three targets for 46 yards and a TD. With added snaps on tap this weekend, the rookie third-rounder could yield dividends for those in need of WR help who choose to use him in their Week 17 fantasy lineups.
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David Moore WR | CAR
Panthers' David Moore: Questionable for Week 17
Moore (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Moore has been on injured reserve since Oct. 1 due to an elbow injury he sustained against the Patriots in Week 4. He was a full participant in practice all week, but he would need to be activated from IR in order to be cleared to play against Seattle. Moore's return would give the Panthers another contributor on special teams and an additional option at wide receiver.
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Mason Tipton WR | NO
Saints' Mason Tipton: Officially questionable for Week 17
Tipton (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Tipton has been listed as a limited participant on all three of New Orleans' practice reports for Week 17. With Chris Olave (back) also considered questionable to play Sunday after having been added to the injury report Friday, Tipton could have a chance to handle an expanded role on offense alongside Kevin Austin if he's cleared to suit up versus Tennessee. That said, Olave has played through his back issue with regularity since roughly Week 13.
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Tim Patrick WR | JAC
Jaguars' Tim Patrick: Ready for Week 17
Patrick (foot) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Patrick was listed as limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but it doesn't appear his foot injury was anything serious. The veteran can be considered on track to handle his usual depth role as the No. 4 wideout in Jacksonville, with all of Brian Thomas, Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington available heading into Sunday's divisional matchup.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. WR | ARI
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Status in question for Sunday
Harrison (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Cincinnati, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Harrison was listed as limited on all three of Arizona's Week 17 practice reports due to a heel injury, which, according to the wide receiver, feels "solid" and should allow him to play Sunday. His status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but even if he does suit up, it stands to reason he may not be available for much more than the 51 percent snap share he handled this past Sunday against the Falcons.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Another limited practice
London (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
London was also listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, meaning Saturday will be his last opportunity to prove himself capable of handling full practice reps ahead of Monday Night Football against Los Angeles. The star wideout returned from a four-game absence versus Arizona in Week 16 but secured just three of eight targets for 27 yards. Tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) was added to Friday's injury report as a limited participant.
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Bryce Oliver WR | TEN
Titans' Bryce Oliver: Stays on IR for Week 17
Oliver (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Oliver will not be activated from IR this week, making it consecutive weeks since the wide receiver's practice window opened that he will not get the go-ahead. The 25-year-old hasn't played since Week 2, and if he is unable to get on the field for Week 18, his season will end with just one catch on one target for 8 yards.
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A.J. Brown WR | PHI
Eagles' A.J. Brown: Ready to face Bills
Brown (teeth) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's road matchup against Buffalo.
Brown had his wisdom teeth removed earlier this week, per Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, but he's now resumed practicing without limitations after having been listed as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday. The star wideout looks on track to handle his usual role as one of Philadelphia's top playmakers on offense during Sunday's key showdown against the 11-4 Bills. Across his last five regular-season appearances, Brown is averaging seven catches for 95.6 receiving yards per game, with four scores in that span.
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Beaux Collins WR | NYG
Giants' Beaux Collins: Not ready to return Week 17
Collins (neck/concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas.
Collins will miss his seventh straight contest after suffering a neck injury Nov. 2 in a game against San Francisco. He was designated to return to practice Dec. 10 and initially logged a full practice, but he's now been unable to practice in any capacity the past two weeks. It's not clear if Collins has suffered a setback, but he'll need to be activated by next Wednesday, or he'll be ineligible to return for New York's final contest of the campaign.