NFL Player News

Landman (back) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Landman was limited in the first two practices of Week 12 prep, but he has been cleared to play against Tampa Bay after practicing in full Friday. The fourth-year pro has accumulated 91 total tackles through 10 regular-season games, and he his well on pace to surpass his career high of 110 stops (across 16 regular-season games) in 2023 as a member of the Falcons.

Williams (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Williams was concussed in last week's win over the Bengals but was able to gain clearance for Week 12. The wide receiver has logged just four offensive snaps this season but has played 48 on special teams across six appearances.

Phillips (foot) is questionable to play against Baltimore on Sunday.

Phillips logged a DNP-LP-LP practice log during Week 12 prep, which drew him the questionable tag for Sunday's game. Jowon Briggs and Mazi Smith would be slated for more snaps at defensive tackle alongside Jay Tufele if Phillips is not cleared to play. Phillips has logged 30 tackles (12 solo), including 0.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across 10 regular-season games.

McDonald (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

The third-year defensive end missed Wednesday's practice due to a nagging quad issue, but he ended the week with back-to-back limited sessions to draw the questionable tag for Week 12. If McDonald is not cleared to play, then Micheal Clemons, Braiden McGregor and rookie fifth-rounder Tyler Baron would be slated for more defensive snaps opposite starter Jermaine Johnson.

Heyward (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Heyward didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but got in a limited practice Friday. The 36-year-old has turned in a solid season to date, posting 41 tackles (16 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and six pass breakups on 69 percent of the defensive snaps across 10 appearances.

Thomas (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Thomas was a full participant in practice all week, and he's been cleared by an independent neurologist to exit the league's concussion protocol. The rookie third-rounder has stepped into a more prominent role in the Jets' secondary following Sauce Gardner's trade to the Colts in early November.

Slay (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Slay logged an FP/FP/LP practice log during Week 12 prep, but he'll remain in the league's concussion protocol and miss a second straight game. With Slay ruled out, James Pierre is poised to once again start at outside corner opposite Joey Porter. Slay's next opportunity to play is Week 13 against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 30.

Lewis (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against Cardinals, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Lewis was injured in Week 9 and has been sidelined since, but he was able to get in a trio of limited practices this week, giving himself a chance to return against Arizona. Once healthy, Lewis should return to a full-time role at cornerback.

Highsmith (pectoral) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bears, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Highsmith ended the week with back-to-back limited practices, and while there was optimism he could return from a one-game absence, his doubtful tag means he's facing an uphill battle to play Sunday. Highsmith's absence would mean that Nick Herbig and rookie fourth-rounder Jack Sawyer would be slated for more edge-rusher snaps on defense opposite T.J. Watt.

Jones (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Jones was limited in practice all week after he logged a season-high 96 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday against the Chargers. Jones has recorded 26 tackles (19 solo) and four pass defenses, including one interception, across 10 contests this season. Jones' playing time has seen a significant spike the last three weeks.