NFL Player News
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Harrison Smith FS | MIN
Vikings' Harrison Smith: Looks like game-time call
Smith is considered a "legit game-time decision" and will fully test his injured foot out about two hours before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff in Seattle, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."
Smith is listed as questionable for the Week 16 contest. He was a limited participant in practice Friday, which gave Smith some hope of suiting up Sunday after he sat out Thursday's session entirely. Official word on the veteran safety's status will arrive when Minnesota posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
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Hjalte Froholdt C | ARI
Cardinals' Hjalte Froholdt: Able to suit up Sunday
Froholdt (illness) is active for Sunday's Week 16 game against Carolina, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Froholdt was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to an illness, but he is feeling well enough to be able to play Sunday. He's likely to take on his usual starting role at center for Arizona.
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Cade Mays G | CAR
Panthers' Cade Mays: Won't play against Arizona
Mays (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Mays was added to the Panthers' injury report early Sunday morning due to an illness, and it is severe enough for him to be sidelined against Arizona. His next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 29. Brady Christensen is expected to start at center for Carolina due to Mays' illness.
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Graham Glasgow G | DET
Lions' Graham Glasgow: Ruled out for Week 16
Glasgow (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Glasgow didn't participate in the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury. He managed to practice in a limited capacity Friday, but he hasn't progressed in his recovery enough to be cleared to play in Sunday's NFC North clash. Glasgow's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30. Christian Mahogany is the top candidate to start at left guard due to Glasgow's injury.
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Doug Kramer C | CHI
Bears' Doug Kramer: Inactive for Week 16
Kramer (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Kramer was added to the Bears' injury report Saturday due to a shoulder injury. After downgrading from questionable to doubtful, the 2022 sixth-round pick has now been ruled out for Sunday's NFC North clash. Kramer's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Seahawks on Thursday, Dec. 26.
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Deonte Banks CB | NYG
Giants' Deonte Banks: Returning to action Week 16
Banks (ribs) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Banks missed the Giants' past three contests due to an injury to his ribs, but he was limited in practice all week and will be able to return to game action Sunday. The second-year defender will look to slow down a Falcons passing attack led by rookie Michael Penix, who will be making his first NFL start. Banks has been a near every-down player for New York when healthy this season.
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Braxton Jones OT | CHI
Bears' Braxton Jones: Returning for Week 16
Jones (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Jones was sidelined for the Bears' Week 15 loss to the Vikings due to a concussion. He was able to log consecutive full practices to end the week, and he will start at left tackle in Sunday's NFC North clash after clearing the league's five-step concussion protocols.
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Velus Jones Jr. WR | CAR
Panthers' Velus Jones: Hits inactive list for Week 16
Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
After Carolina signed him off Jacksonville's practice squad last week, Jones made his Panthers debut in a 30-14 loss to the Cowboys. Jones played all four of his snaps on special teams in the loss, and he'll now head to the inactive list with top return man Raheem Blackshear having been cleared to return from a one-game absence.
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Alex Cappa G | CIN
Bengals' Alex Cappa: Clears concussion protocols
Cappa (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
Cappa was diagnosed with a concussion following Cincinnati's Week 15 win over Tennessee. He was able to log a full practice Friday, and he's done enough to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols and will start at right guard in Sunday's AFC North showdown.
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Brian Burns LB | NYG
Giants' Brian Burns: Active Sunday, as expected
Burns (ankle) is not among New York's inactives for Sunday's Week 16 matchup against Atlanta, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Burns dealt with an ankle injury throughout the week, but head coach Brian Daboll indicated Thursday that he expected the veteran pass rusher to be able to play against the Falcons. That will indeed come to fruition with Burns active for Sunday's game. He'll look to pick up a sack for the third straight game against Atlanta rookie QB Michael Penix, who will be making his first NFL start.