NFL Player News

Thornton is out for the season after breaking his fibula in Monday's loss to the 49ers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Thornton had risen to a reserve role in the Panthers' secondary after joining the team as an undrafted free agent this spring. His timeline for recovery is unclear, although presumably he'll be ready to return for training camp ahead of the 2026 season.

The Saints activated Wesley (hip) from injured reserve Tuesday.

Wesley opened the regular season on injured reserve due to a hip injury. His 21-day window to be activated from IR was set to expire, and now that he's back on the active roster, he'll be available to make his 2025 debut against the Dolphins on Sunday. Wesley has not appeared in a regular-season game since joining the league as an undrafted free agent in May of 2023.

The Bengals signed Clifford to the practice squad Tuesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Clifford was waived by the Bengals on Monday in anticipation that Joe Burrow (toe) would be activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Ravens. Clifford has opted to stick around in Cincinnati on the practice squad, and he would be a candidate to be elevated to the active roster if Burrow, Joe Flacco (shoulder/finger) or Jake Browning were to miss time.

Homer (hamstring/knee) was listed as a full participant on the Bears' practice estimate Tuesday.

Homer missed Sunday's game versus the Steelers with a pair of injuries, but he didn't have any limitations during Chicago's walk-thru practice Tuesday. Barring any downgrade to his status Wednesday or Thursday, he should be able to suit up and mix in on special teams in Week 13.

Williams (foot) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Williams has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a lingering foot injury, though Monday's session was an estimate, as the Packers didn't hold a practice. The rookie third-rounder has been managing a foot injury since early November, and with the Packers playing Thanksgiving Day against the Lions, he would likely have to practice Wednesday in at least a limited capacity to have a realistic shot at playing Thursday. If Williams is not cleared to play, then Malik Heath and Bo Melton would be candidates for more snaps at wide receiver, and Melton would also be in line for return duties on kickoffs.

Stevenson (hip) was listed as a non-participant on the Bears' practice estimate Tuesday.

Stevenson aggravated a lingering hip injury during Sunday's game versus the Steelers, forcing him out of action after just 12 snaps. Now his status for Week 13 is in doubt, and he'll probably have to practice in some capacity Wednesday or Thursday to have any chance of playing Friday at Philadelphia.

Gay reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL transaction log.

Gay made his 49ers' debut only one week after being waived by the Commanders. He made a pair of field goals and two extra-point attempts in Monday's win over the Panthers and will presumably retain kicking duties for Week 13 against the Browns should Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) remain sidelined.

Sewell (elbow) was listed as a non-participant on the Bears' practice estimate Tuesday.

Sewell was sidelined for Sunday's game versus the Steelers with an elbow injury, and now his availability for Week 13 is in jeopardy. He'll likely need to manage some activity at practice Wednesday or Thursday to give himself a chance of suiting up Friday at Philadelphia.

Nixon (neck) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Nixon was estimated as a DNP on Monday due to a neck injury he sustained during the Packers' win over the Vikings on Sunday. His ability to practice in a limited capacity Tuesday is a sign that the injury is not considered a long-term issue, and Wednesday's injury report will shed light on whether he'll be available to play against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Nixon's absence would open the door for Kamal Hadden and Nate Hobbs (knee) to see more defensive snaps in the secondary.

Dallas reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL transaction log.

Dallas was active for the first time since Week 6 after being elevated from the Panthers' practice squad. He logged 16 special teams snaps in Monday's loss to the 49ers but did not record a stat.