NFL Player News

Higgins (concussion) logged a full practice Thursday.

Higgins, who was inactive in Week 13, was limited Wednesday, but the wideout's full listing a day later is indicative of him making progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Higgins carries a designation for Sunday's game against the Bills or is fully cleared to return to the lineup this weekend.

Kamara (knee/ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

Kamara remains sidelined due to the MCL sprain that he suffered in a Week 12 loss to the Falcons, with his next on-field reps marking his first since that point. The Saints can make a ruling on his availability for Week 14 on Friday's injury report, and if he's ruled out again, rookie sixth-round pick Devin Neal would be in line to pace the team's backfield Sunday in Tampa Bay. In a Week 13 defeat at Miami, Neal racked up 17 touches for 69 yards from scrimmage.

Queen (glute) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Queen's upgrade to limited participation after being unable to practice Wednesday is a good sign for the linebacker's ability to play Sunday against the Ravens. If the veteran is unable to suit up against his former team, Carson Bruener and Malik Harrison will be due for more defensive snaps at linebacker in Sunday's contest.

London (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

On Monday, coach Raheem Morris told McElhaney that London was considered day-to-day and "certainly has a chance to play" Sunday versus the Seahawks. With back-to-back DNPs under his belt to kick off Week 14 prep, though, London has made no noticeable progress in his recovery from the PCL sprain in his left knee that has sidelined him the last two games. His listing on Atlanta's injury report Friday thus will be of keen interest to see if he has a chance to return this weekend, or if the team rules him out again. Darnell Mooney, David Sills and Dylan Drummond would handle most of the WR reps Sunday if London is inactive.

Porter (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Porter appeared on the injury report Thursday with an elbow injury, but he was still able to log a limited session. The ability to practice with a new injury bodes well for the starting cornerback's chances to suit up for Sunday's divisional contest with the Ravens. If the 2023 second-rounder is ultimately unable to suit up versus Baltimore, however, the recently signed Asante Samuel will likely take over at outside cornerback.

Duggar (hand) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Duggar popped up on the injury report Thursday with a hand injury, and the inability to practice may be a sign he will not be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Ravens. The strong safety played 99 percent of defensive snaps in last Sunday's game against the Bills and logged five tackles (one solo) in the loss. If Dugger is ultimately unable to play, Chuck Clark will likely start Sunday against Baltimore.

Evans (collarbone) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Evans maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough as he seeks his first game action since he sustained a broken collarbone Week 7 at Detroit. The Buccaneers opened up his practice window to return from injured reserve Wednesday, after which coach Todd Bowles told Brianna Dix of the team's official site, "Physically, he is fine. He's been running and everything. ... We have to see him in the football atmosphere, running routes pattern-wise. He has to get acclimated to that, so it will be good to see him tomorrow." Evans' limited session one day later indicates he has some work to do to prove his health, and Friday's injury report will provide insight into his potential to return Sunday against the Saints. Fellow WR Jalen McMillan (neck) also was designated for return from IR this week and has been limited like Evans, so both of them seemingly have a chance to play this weekend.

Watt (toe) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Watt did not practice Wednesday but his upgrade to full participant Thursday essentially eliminates any doubts about his ability to suit up for Sunday's divisional clash against the Ravens. The 31-year-old logged just 1.0 sacks in three matchups with the Ravens during the 2024 regular season and postseason.

Mayfield (left shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Mayfield has been dealing with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder since the midpoint of a Week 12 loss at the Rams, but he played through the issue this past Sunday versus the Cardinals, completing 18 of 28 passes for 194 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while turning six carries into 27 yards. He was among five key Buccaneers skill-position players to be limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, but all of him, RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) and WR Chris Godwin (fibula) bumped up to all activity Thursday, while WRs Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck), both of whom were designated to return from IR this week, again operated with a cap on their reps. Friday's injury report will reveal if either or both of Evans and McMillan have a chance to rejoin Tampa Bay's receiving corps Sunday versus the Saints.

Irving (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday.

One day removed from being limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a lingering shoulder issue, Irving handled all on-field work, indicating he's good to go for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Saints. In his first game action this past Sunday against the Cardinals since Week 4, he handled a 52 percent snap share and turned 19 touches into 81 yards from scrimmage and a rushing TD. Meanwhile, reserve RBs Rachaad White and Sean Tucker combined for five touches for 29 total yards, so this remains Irving's backfield moving forward.