NFL Player News

Herbert (groin) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Herbert missed the Jets' last two games due to a groin injury, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that he is on track to play against the Ravens on Sunday. His return gives the Jets additional depth in the backfield and another return option on kickoffs.

Hughes (neck) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Hughes has missed Atlanta's last two contests due to a lingering neck issue, but it appears he's back in playing shape to begin Week 12 prep. He projects to start on the boundary opposite A.J. Terrell against a pass-first New Orleans offense Sunday.

Tom (back) was a limited participant in Green Bay's practice Wednesday.

Tom has been dealing with a back injury since mid-October but has continued to play through it. His availability in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions will provide more clarity on his availability for Sunday's matchup versus the Vikings.

Watts (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Watts is coming off a forgettable game in Week 11 versus the Panthers, and now his availability for Week 12 is in doubt because of an unspecified ailment. He'll have two more chances to practice before Atlanta publishes its last practice report of the week Friday.

Van Ness (foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Van Ness has missed five straight games with the foot injury. Dating back to last week, he's now logged three consecutive limited practices, so he's at least trending toward a return.

Greenard (shoulder) was a DNP at Wednesday's practice walkthrough.

Greenard has been unable to practice since sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 10 against the Ravens, which prevented him from playing this past Sunday against the Eagles. He has two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of this Sunday's NFC North clash against the Packers.

The Rams claimed Smith off waivers Wednesday.

Smith was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday but is now headed to Los Angeles, where he can contribute on both defense and special teams. The 2023 fifth-round pick recorded just three tackles (one solo) across nine games with Las Vegas but will look to make a bigger impact with his new team.

San Francisco released Gage from its practice squad Wednesday.

In a corresponding transaction, the 49ers signed kicker Matt Gay to their practice squad. It seems like wideout Brandon Aiyuk (knee) should be available again soon for San Francisco, so there may not be as much desperation for depth at that position now as there was for much of the year up to this point. For his part, Gage will become an unrestricted free agent.

Hobbs (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Hobbs has missed each of the last two games with a knee sprain and has yet to practice. He'll have the next two days to increase his participation, though it wasn't a positive start to the week.

Bullard (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Bullard played his typical allotment of defensive snaps in Week 11 against the Giants, so it's unclear when he suffered the injury. His status for a Week 12 matchup against the Vikings should become clearer in the next two days.