NFL Player News

Nelson (wrist) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against San Francisco.

Nelson was limited in practice due to a wrist issue ahead of Week 16 action, but the standout left guard will be available for Monday night's matchup. The 29-year-old will operate as a pillar of Indianapolis' offensive line, as usual, versus the 49ers.

The Broncos have elevated Ehlinger from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Ehlinger was also elevated for Week 15, in which he didn't handle a single offensive snap while operating as a reserve option at quarterback behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. He stands to operate in a similar capacity versus Jacksonville. Ehlinger will revert to Denver's practice squad after Sunday's contest.

Bethune (ankle) is cleared for Monday's game against the Colts, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Bethune is "good to go" Saturday. The starting middle linebacker figures to resume handling his usual every-down role in his first return to action since Week 11. Prior to injuring his ankle, Bethune had racked up five straight games with double-digit tackles.

Gross-Matos (hamstring/knee) is officially listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Colts, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Gross-Matos began Week 16 as a limited participant upon having his 21-day practice window opened. He'll need to be activated from IR in advance of Monday's matchup in order to be eligible to take the field versus Indianapolis.

Green (neck) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Colts, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Green won't be available for Monday night's contest, leaving Darrell Luter and Chase Lucas as candidates to handle an expanded role at cornerback alongside Deommodore Lenoir and Upton Stout. His next chance to return to action is in Week 17 against the Bears.

Bourne is poised to take on a larger role against the Colts on Monday after Ricky Pearsall (knee/ankle) was officially ruled out, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Bourne has seen his usage on offense fluctuate over the course of the regular season, but his most productive stints came when Pearsall was sidelined for six games due to a separate knee injury. That included back-to-back games in which Bourne recorded 142 receiving yards in Weeks 5 and 6, though he hasn't accumulated more than 50 yards in any of his other 11 regular-season games. He sits at 499 receiving yards through 13 regular-season games, and he needs just one more yard to earn a $500,000 bonus, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic.

The Saints have elevated Matavao from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Matavao, a rookie seventh-round pick, will get a chance to contribute in a depth capacity at tight end during Sunday's home game against New York. After Sunday's matchup, Matavao will revert to the practice squad for New Orleans.

Mafah (shoulder) has not been activated from injured reserve Saturday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Mafah had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday and has logged limited sessions since, but he won't come off IR in time for Sunday's contest against the Chargers. The rookie seventh-round pick's next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 17 against the Commanders on Christmas Day.

Watson (calf) has not been activated from injured reserve Saturday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Watson will remain on IR despite having been a full participant at practice throughout Week 16. His next chance to retake the field is in Week 17 on the road against the Chargers.

The Cardinals have elevated Sims from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Sims could be in line to suit up for his first game of the 2025 regular season Sunday. He boasts the ability to contribute both as a depth option at wideout and in the return game. After Sunday's contest against Atlanta, Sims will revert to the practice squad.