NFL Player News

Porter (hip) was a limited participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Porter's status comes as no surprise, as Mike Tomlin previously announced he would be limited in practice throughout the week. However, the 25-year-old is still expected to be good to go for Sunday's game versus Buffalo.

Skowronek (shoulder) didn't participate in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Skowronek popped up on the injury report Wednesday, though it's unclear when he got hurt. The 28-year-old's availability in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions should provide more clarity on his status for Sunday's matchup versus the Bills.

Blankenship (thigh) was a limited participant in Philadelphia's practice Wednesday.

Blankenship sustained a thigh injury during the Week 12 loss versus Dallas and has now been limited in two straight practice sessions. While the 26-year-old will look to be good to go for Friday's game versus the Bears, Michael Carter should get the start at safety if Blankenship ends up being unable to play.

Gipson (shoulder) didn't participate in Philadelphia's practice Wednesday.

Gipson has now missed two consecutive practices after suffering a shoulder injury in the Week 12 loss to the Cowboys. Will Shipley should serve as the team's primary kick returner and Jahan Dotson should serve as the punt returner if Gipson is unable to suit up for Friday's matchup versus the Bears.

Irving (shoulder/foot) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.

After being listed as limited on the Buccaneers' five previous injury reports, Irving finally was able to log an uncapped session to begin Week 13 prep, seemingly putting him on a path for his first game action since Week 4. He missed the last eight seven games due to a subluxation in his shoulder and a sprained left foot, so he may not take on his normal role as Tampa Bay's lead runner Sunday against the Cardinals. In such a scenario, fellow RBs Sean Tucker and Rachaad White would be available for any snaps and touches that don't go to Irving.

Cooper (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Green Bay's matchup against the Lions on Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Cooper was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough but will continue to play through the foot injury that has plagued him since earlier in the season. Across his first 11 outings, the 24-year-old has totaled 72 tackles (43 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and will look to keep producing versus Detroit.

Bullard (ankle) will play in Green Bay's matchup against the Lions on Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Bullard was limited in Tuesday's walkthrough but will be good to go Thursday nonetheless. The 23-year-old should continue to serve as the team's starting slot cornerback versus Detroit.

Jeanty (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Jeanty, who tweaked his ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Browns, said Wednesday, "I feel good overall," which suggests that the issue isn't likely to affect the running back's availability for this weekend's game against the Chargers. A full practice listing by Friday would solidify that outcome.

Weaver practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Weaver made four brief appearances through the first 10 weeks of the season, but Marvin Harrison's appendectomy has opened up snaps and targets over the last two games, a span in which he earned at least 67 percent snap shares and hauled in three of six targets for 24 yards. Harrison returned to drills Wednesday as a limited participant, and if he's able to suit up Sunday at Tampa Bay, Weaver likely would be relegated to his previous sparse role in Arizona's offense.

Walker (neck) is questionable for Green Bay's matchup versus the Lions on Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Walker will have a chance to make his return Thursday after sitting out the Week 12 win over the Vikings. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper should see increased playing time for a second consecutive week if Walker ends up being unable to play.