NFL Player News
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Edgerrin Cooper LB | GB
Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Eight stops against Lions
Cooper recorded eight tackles (two solo) in Thursday's 31-24 win over the Lions.
Cooper was on the injury report with a foot injury leading up to the contest, though he still played nearly all of the defensive snaps. His eight tackles were his highest mark since Week 9, while he's managed to take a step forward in his second year as a pro.
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Xavier McKinney SAF | GB
Packers' Xavier McKinney: Makes six stops
McKinney recorded six tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed in Thursday's 31-24 win over the Lions.
McKinney remains one of the most important players in the Packers' defense, as he's been on the field for every defensive snap this season. His six tackles were an average performance by his standard, albeit his highest total since Week 10.
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Evan Williams SAF | GB
Packers' Evan Williams: Totals nine tackles
Williams recorded nine tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 31-24 win over the Lions.
Williams finished second on the team with nine tackles, matching his second-highest mark of the campaign. He's topped a 90 percent defensive snap rate in each of his last three games, during which he's recorded 22 total tackles with two interceptions.
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Ajani Carter DB | HOU
Texans' Ajani Carter: Lands on IR
Carter (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Carter was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, but he'll now miss the next month of action. He has appeared in two games this season and worked exclusively on special teams.
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Quandre Diggs S | SEA
Seahawks' Quandre Diggs: Headed to active roster
Diggs was elevated from Seattle's practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Diggs signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Wednesday, but it may not take long for him to make his first appearance with the team since 2023. He could take on a starting role if Ty Okada (oblique) cannot suit up.
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Kalen King CB | ARI
Panthers' Kalen King: Signed to active roster
The Panthers signed King to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
King will now have an opportunity to make his NFL regular-season debut after joining the active roster. The 22-year-old should help bolster the team's depth in the secondary, as Jaycee Horn (concussion) and Corey Thornton (leg) are both dealing with injuries.
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Chandler Zavala G | CAR
Panthers' Chandler Zavala: Lands on IR
The Panthers placed Zavala (calf) on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Zavala is beginning his second stint on injured reserve this season after suffering a calf injury in the Week 12 loss to the 49ers and will now be forced to miss at least four games. In his absence, Jake Curhan will serve as the team's starting right guard.
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Will Hernandez G | ARI
Cardinals' Will Hernandez: Placed on injured reserve
The Cardinals placed Hernandez (hip) on injured reserve Saturday.
Hernandez injured his hip during the Cardinals' Week 12 overtime loss to the Jaguars, and the injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on IR. He will be required to miss at least the next four games, making him eligible to return in Week 17 against the Bengals on Saturday, Dec. 27. In Hernandez's absence, Isaiah Adams is the top candidate to start at right guard.
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Velus Jones Jr. WR | SEA
Seahawks' Velus Jones: Elevated for Week 13
The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Jones will be available to play Sunday against the Vikings. He appeared in five regular-season games for the Saints before being cut in late October and mostly contributed on special teams.