NFL Player News

The NFL lifted Williams' six-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Williams has served his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. He'll be available for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, though he's unlikely to be part of the Buccaneers' backfield rotation that consists of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker. Williams did turn five kickoffs for 129 yards in Week 5 against the Seahawks, and that could be his role for Sunday's road tilt.

Watson (groin) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.

Watson likely picked up the injury during the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday, when he finished with seven tackles (three solo). The fourth-year cornerback has two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Thursday's AFC West tilt against Denver. Watson has accumulated 25 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception) in six games since the Chiefs' Week 10 bye.

McDuffie (knee) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.

A knee injury has prevented McDuffie from playing in the Chiefs' last two games. He would likely need to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing Christmas Day against the Broncos. Nohl Williams would continue to start at outside cornerback if McDuffie is not cleared to return Thursday.

Strnad (foot) was a full participant in Monday's walkthrough practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Strnad was unable to play in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars due to a foot injury. However, his full participation in Monday's session indicates that he's past the injury and on track to play Thursday against the Chiefs. Strnad could be deployed in a starting role at inside linebacker if Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) is unable to play.

Greenlaw (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Greenlaw suffered a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, finishing with three tackles (one solo). The veteran linebacker will have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Thursday's AFC West tilt against the Chiefs.

Wilson (hip) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Wilson exited Sunday's loss to the Chargers with an eye injury, but it's the hip that's continuing to ail him. Wilson has played through the hip issue in recent weeks and appears to be on track to play Thursday against the Commanders.

Carson (shoulder/hamstring) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Dallas held a walkthrough Monday after losing to the Chargers on Sunday. The team has a quick Week 17 turnaround ahead of Thursday's date with the Commanders. Carson missed the loss to Los Angeles.

Williams (concussion) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Williams missed Sunday's win over the Chargers but practiced fully last Friday, suggesting he's nearing a return to action. Dallas is on a short week this week ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Commanders.

Robertson (hand) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Robertson was able to play through a hand injury during the Lions' 29-24 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, when he logged four tackles (two solo) while playing in just 27 of 74 defensive snaps (36.5 percent). He'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Mafah (shoulder) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Mafah remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened last week. The rookie has spent the first 16 weeks of the season on injured reserve after suffering the injury during the preseason.