NFL Player News

Brown (shoulder) was a limited participant in Buffalo's practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.

Brown returned to practice for the first time since sustaining a shoulder injury during the team's Week 12 loss to the Texans. If the 27-year-old is able to practice Thursday and Friday as well, he should be able to resume his role as the team's starting right tackle during Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots.

Rankins (elbow/shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Rankins played an ample 43 defensive snaps in Week 14 at Kansas City, but it looks like he might have also hurt his arm in that contest. He'll likely need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of playing Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Diggs (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Diggs continues to work through a knee injury that has caused him to miss the Cowboys' last seven games. Even if he logs a full practice over the next two days, he would have to be activated from injured reserve in order to play against the Vikings on Sunday.

Anzalone (illness) did not practice Wednesday.

Anzalone has been a key part of the Detroit defense all season, playing nearly 100 percent of snaps. There's currently no indication that the illness will jeopardize his status for a Week 15 matchup against the Rams.

Lassiter (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Lassiter tallied his third interception of the season during Sunday's game at Kansas City, but it appears he might have injured his foot along the way as well. If he can't get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday, it's unlikely he would be able to play in Week 15 versus the Cardinals.

Smith (concussion) didn't participate in Indianapolis' practice Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Smith sustained a concussion during the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars and will have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he's eligible to return. If the 29-year-old ends up being unable to play Sunday versus the Seahawks, Jalen Travis would likely start at right tackle in his place.

Autry (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Autry has been tending to a lingering knee issue throughout the season, and it looks like he may have suffered a re-aggravation of that injury. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Wilson (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Wilson likely injured his knee during Dallas' Week 14 loss to Detroit, when he played 59 of 62 defensive snaps (95.2 percent) and logged three tackles. He'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Bates (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Bates has missed both of Cleveland's past two games due to an ankle injury. He didn't practice at all each of the previous two weeks, so his ability to log a limited session Wednesday suggests he's showing improvement. When healthy this season, Bates has had a minor role on offense, logging two catches on two targets for 23 yards across five contests (three with the Texans and two with the Browns).

Al-Shaair (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Al-Shaair snagged an interception on Kansas City's last meaningful possession of the game in Week 14 to help clinch a win, but it seems he may also have picked up an ankle issue somewhere along the way. He'll likely need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance of playing in Week 15 versus the Cardinals.