NFL Player News

Zabel (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Zabel spent Week 12 prep managing a knee injury he sustained during the Seahawks' Week 11 loss to the Rams. The rookie first-rounder has done enough in pregame warmups to be cleared to play Sunday and will start at left guard.

Suamataia (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Suamataia entered the league's concussion protocol during the Chiefs' Week 11 loss to the Broncos. He's been cleared of the protocol by an independent neurologist and will reclaim his starting job at left guard from Mike Caliendo.

Banks (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Banks popped up on Thursday's practice report as a limited participant due to a hip injury. He was unable to practice Friday, and the injury is severe enough for the third-year corner to miss his first game of the regular season. Dru Phillips is slated to see more snaps in the secondary Sunday in Banks' absence.

Van Ness (foot) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

The edge rusher entered the day with a questionable tag after practicing on a limited basis throughout the week. Van Ness last played in Week 6, though he was on the field for 45 percent of the defensive snaps or more in each of Green Bay's first four games of 2025. His usage may not match that number in his first game back.

Nubin (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nubin was limited in practice all week due to a neck injury, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery to play Sunday and will miss a second consecutive game. Dane Belton should start at safety alongside Jevon Holland in Week 12 due to Nubin's absence.

Gray (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Gray was activated off the Giants' reserve/PUP list Saturday, and the third-year running back has been cleared to make his 2025 regular-season debut Sunday. He will serve as the team's RB3 behind Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary.

Vaki (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Vaki will once again be the primary depth option behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery at the running back position. The rookie has climbed the depth chart by being a strong kick return option as well as running back, and if Gibbs or Montgomery were to go down, Vaki would be next up for the Lions' offense.

Walker (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Walker didn't practice this past week after suffering the injury last Sunday versus the Giants. The middle linebacker has played on most of the defensive snaps for Green Bay this year, so it might be hard for the Packers to find a replacement, though Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper could be next in line.

McCrary-Ball (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

The Jets activated McCrary-Ball from injured reserve Saturday, and he has been officially cleared to return from a seven-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He gives the Jets additional depth at outside linebacker and another contributor on special teams.

Reynolds (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Reynolds will be a healthy scratch for consecutive weeks, with the team seemingly continuing to try rookie running back Sione Vaki at third-string running back and as the second kick returner. The Lions will once again roll with Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors at running back for Sunday's game.