NFL Player News
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Malik Willis QB | MIA
Packers' Malik Willis: Spot start confirmed
Willis (right shoulder/illness) is listed as active Saturday against the Ravens and will start in place of Jordan Love (left shoulder/concussion), Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
After he sustained a concussion last Saturday at Chicago, Love wasn't able to clear the protocol for head injuries in time to suit up in Week 17, as the Packers ruled him out Friday. Willis remained listed as questionable due to the right shoulder injury he suffered late in the Week 16 loss to the Bears and also the illness that kept him out of Wednesday's practice, but he was the favorite to start Saturday, assuming he was active. Now that that has been confirmed, Willis will direct an offense headlined by RBs Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson, WRs Christian Watson (shoulder/illness), Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks and TE Luke Musgrave. Green Bay also elevated QB Clayton Tune from the practice squad to serve as Willis' backup.
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Phillip Dorsett WR | LV
Raiders' Phillip Dorsett: Elevated for Week 17
The Raiders elevated Dorsett from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Dorsett has not played in a game yet this season, with Sunday being his first elevation of the 2025 campaign. The veteran wide receiver is still behind Tre Tucker, Jack Bech (back), Tyler Lockett, Alex Bachman, Dont'e Thornton, and Shedrick Jackson on the depth chart, so any potential playing opportunities will likely be on the special-teams unit.
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Lamar Jackson QB | BAL
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Officially inactive Saturday
Jackson (back) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Packers.
After being deemed a non-participant in practice Tuesday through Thursday, Jackson was listed as doubtful for the contest. Now that Jackson has been made inactive, Tyler Huntley will draw the start in a game that the 7-8 Ravens need to win in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. Jackson's next chance to see game action will arrive in a Week 18 matchup against the Steelers that could decide the AFC North title, pending this weekend's results.
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Chris Collier RB | LV
Raiders' Chris Collier: Elevated for Sunday
The Raiders elevated Collier from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Collier has a chance to make his 2025 debut in Sunday's game, but he will likely just be a special-teams piece if he does play. With Ashton Jeanty, Dylan Laube, and Zamir White all healthy, as well as Raheem Mostert (ankle) being questionable, it does not appear there will be many, if any, offensive opportunities for Collier in Sunday's contest.
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Ed Ingram OG | HOU
Texans' Ed Ingram: Returns for third quarter
Ingram (knee) has returned to Saturday's game against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
After exiting the game before the half with an apparent knee issue, Ingram has been cleared to return to action. The offensive guard has slotted back in at right guard, replacing Jarrett Patterson.
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Ben Sauls K | NYG
Giants' Ben Sauls: Signs with active roster
The Giants signed Sauls to the active roster Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Sauls made his NFL debut last Sunday against the Vikings, converting both of his field-goal attempts and his sole extra-point try in the loss. The kicker will make his second start Sunday against the Raiders, this time as a part of the 53-man roster.
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Dante Miller RB | NYG
Giants' Dante Miller: Elevated for Sunday
The Giants elevated Miller from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
This is Miller's first elevation of the season and may be the first opportunity for the 26-year-old to play this season. With Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary, and Eric Gray all healthy and active, Miller's best hope to get on the field Sunday will be as a special-teams addition.
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Zach Davidson TE | NYG
Giants' Zach Davidson: Elevated for Week 17
The Giants elevated Davidson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
With Theo Johnson (illness) ruled out ahead of Sunday's game, Davidson may get some snaps as a blocking tight end. The 27-year-old has been elevated for his first game this season and will likely be used to bolster the special teams unit.
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Ed Ingram OG | HOU
Texans' Ed Ingram: Questionable with knee issue
Ingram (knee) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Chargers.
Ingram exited the game with 52 seconds left in the second quarter after remaining on the turf for an extended period of time. The offensive guard may have aggravated a knee injury he sustained earlier in the season, and his ability to return to Saturday's contest is unknown.
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Kamari Lassiter CB | HOU
Texans' Kamari Lassiter: Returns before half
Lassiter (knee) has returned to Saturday's game, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Lassiter left in the second quarter but was able to return before the end of the half. The cornerback was back in the game to help force the Chargers to a missed field-goal attempt.