NFL Player News

Lewis (neck) was estimated to be a DNP Wednesday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Lewis was injured in Jacksonville's Week 9 win over the Raiders and missed last Sunday's loss to the Texans. With Lewis sidelined, Jarrian Jones is covering the slot for the Jaguars.

Hughes (neck) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Hughes was sidelined for the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Colts after turning in limited practices throughout the week. His participation Wednesday doesn't represent a step forward, though he still has a chance to suit up for a Week 11 matchup against the Panthers for the time being.

Alford (concussion) practiced in limited fashion Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Alford suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Colts in Berlin. He'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol before being cleared to play Sunday against the Panthers, but beginning the week on the field in any capacity is a positive sign.

Vea (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Vea may have tweaked his back during the Buccaneers' Week 10 loss to the Patriots, when he posted two tackles (one solo) while playing 54 snaps (48 on defense, six on special teams). The veteran defensive tackle will have two more chances to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against Buffalo.

The Chiefs signed Holiday to their practice squad Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Holiday was released from the Chiefs' practice squad Nov. 4, but he is now back with the team. He has not been elevated to the active roster at any point this season.

The Eagles placed Alexander (undisclosed) on the reserve/retired list Wednesday.

Alexander announced his intention to step away from football Tuesday, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. The 28-year-old will focus on getting right physically and mentally, leaving the door open for a potential return to the NFL somewhere down the line.

Stewart (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Stewart suffered a left quad injury in Sunday's 36-29 win over the Jaguars that requires season-ending surgery. This move was strictly procedural as a result, and it will open up a roster spot for the Texans.

The Texans signed Bryant to the active roster from their practice squad Wednesday.

Bryant had already been elevated for the maximum three games this season, meaning he would've been unable to play in another matchup without joining the active roster. If Jalen Pitre is unable to clear the league's concussion protocol in time for Sunday's matchup versus the Titans, Bryant would likely step in as the team's starting slot cornerback.

Reed (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Reed has been sidelined since Week 5 with the hamstring injury and remains on injured reserve. He managed a limited practice Wednesday, which still leaves his status for a Week 11 showdown with the Eagles on Sunday night in question.

Winfield (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Winfield may have picked up the injury during the Bucs' Week 10 loss to the Patriots, when he logged one tackle and one pass defense while playing every single defensive snap. He'll have two more opportunities to practice in full and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's road game against the Bills.