NFL Player News

Johnson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Johnson ended the week with back-to-back limited practices, giving him a chance to return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a back injury. The rookie second-rounder's return would likely mean that fellow first-year corner Denzel Burke would revert to a rotational role in the secondary, though the latter could still see an increased snap count on defense if Garrett Williams (ankle) is unable to play in Week 12. Prior to his injury, Johnson posted 19 tackles (14 solo), six pass defenses and one forced fumble across six regular-season games.

Hooker (toe/personal) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Hooker ended up getting in a full practice Friday after logging a DNP on Thursday. After returning to the lineup from injured reserve last Monday night, Hooker should be ready to roll against Philly after playing 73 percent of the defensive snaps against Las Vegas.

Clowney (shoulder/neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Clowney was limited in practice all week after playing 28 defensive snaps last Monday night against the Raiders. The 32-year-old edge rusher has produced 19 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups and one fumble recovery across seven appearances this season.

Branch (toe) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Branch missed some practice time this week but should be all systems go against New York. Branch has produced 52 tackles (35 solo), including 2.5 sacks, five pass breakups and one forced fumble across nine games, all starts, this season.

TeSlaa (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

TeSlaa was limited in all three practices this week as he continues to work through an oblique injury. The issue first popped up last weekend, and TeSlaa was still able to play Sunday versus Philadelphia, so there's reason to be optimistic that he'll suit up. Even if TeSlaa does play, he probably won't be heavily involved, as the rookie has seen more than one target just once through 10 games this season.

Vaki (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Vaki has played just one offensive snap all season, while he's logged 62 on special teams across four games. Vaki carries minimal fantasy value while Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are healthy.

Reed (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Reed was designated for return from injured reserve last week, opening his 21-day practice window. His potential return would be a big boost to the lineup after Terrion Arnold (concussion) was ruled out for Sunday's game. Amik Robertson and Rock Ya-Sin played virtually every defensive snap at cornerback last Sunday against the Eagles.

O'Connell, who was activated off IR on Wednesday, does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Cleveland.

O'Connell will be eligible to play for the first time this season after spending the first 11 weeks of the campaign on IR while recovering from a fractured wrist. With that said, it's unclear what the Raiders plan to do at the quarterback position Sunday and beyond. Geno Smith is in line for another start, but it hasn't yet been clarified if O'Connell or Kenny Pickett will be the No. 2 QB against Cleveland this weekend. Beyond that, Smith has struggled this season, and the Raiders -- who enter Week 12 with a 2-8 record -- could eventually decide to give O'Connell and/or Pickett a look behind center in what has become a lost season.

Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Joseph has been sidelined since being injured Week 6 against the Chiefs. Thomas Harper and Brian Branch should once again handle safety duties for Detroit.

Davenport (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Davenport remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened nine days ago. He'll get at least another week to get ready for his return to the field.