NFL Player News

Mitchell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Mitchell's last chance to suit up was Week 13 against the Rams, but with three tight ends ahead of him on the depth chart opportunties have been scarce. The 26-year-old's best chance at an activation for the remainder of the season will be if Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Mitchell Evans need to miss a game with injury.

Hill (ankle) is active for Sunday's battle against Miami.

Hill began Week 16 prep with consecutive DNPs due to an ankle injury, but he was able to log a limited session Friday. That will be enough for him to take the field Sunday and avoid missing his first game of the campaign. Hill should thus be able to take on his usual starting role along the defensive line, which typically leads to a defensive snap share between 60 and 80 percent.

Coleman is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

As is fellow WR Gabe Davis. As a result, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Tyrell Shavers, Brandin Cooks and Mecole Hardman are Buffalo's available wide receivers in Week 16.

Jefferson (back) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Jefferson suffered a back injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and was unable to return. However, he was able to log a full practice by the end of the week and was expected to suit up. Jefferson will likely be on the field plenty for the Titans, though he's managed to reach 30 receiving yards only three times this season.

Lewis (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Lewis was limited in the final two practices of Week 16 prep due to a hamstring injury, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He has contributed on both defense and special teams this season and has accumulated 35 tackles (26 solo), four pass defenses and two forced fumbles through 14 regular-season games.

Hardman (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Hardman was activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been officially cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a calf injury. The veteran wide receiver is unlikely to be involved on offense but could contribute on special teams as a returner on punts and kickoffs.

Tipton (illness) is listed as active Sunday against the Jets.

Despite missing practice Thursday and Friday due to an illness and entering the weekend as questionable, Tipton will be available to the Saints offense in Week 16. Since the team's Week 11 bye, he's started three of the last four games -- the first nods of his nearly two years as a pro -- en route to 10 touches (seven of them catches) for 53 yards from scrimmage and no TDs.

Renfrow (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Renfrow will be a healthy scratch yet again, a designation he has held since Week 7. It seems that the only chance the wide receiver might have to suit up this season will be if the Panthers' receiving depth is weakened by injuries.

Ekwonu (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Ekwonu is dealing with a knee injury and logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression this week. Despite getting in some work Friday, he's not going to be able to play against the Bucs. Yosh Nijman will start at left tackle for the Panthers.

Helm (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Helm originally suffered the toe injury in Week 15, but he managed to play through the issue. He then logged a pair of limited practices to begin the week before turning in a full session Friday, and he carries that positive trend into suiting up Sunday. Helm has become a key target for Cam Ward, earning at least four targets in four of five games since the Titans' bye.