NFL Player News
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Tyson Bagent QB | CHI
Bears' Tyson Bagent: Sent home Sunday due to illness
Bagent is inactive for Sunday's Week 15 matchup against Cleveland due to an illness.
Bagent was added to the injury report early Sunday because of the illness, and Mark Carman of the CHGO Bears podcast indicates Chicago decided to send the quarterback home. As such, Case Keenum will serve as the Bears' backup QB behind Caleb Williams on Sunday.
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Elijah Molden CB | LAC
Chargers' Elijah Molden: Inactive for Week 15
Molden (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Molden was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 14 against the Eagles. He'll be sidelined for Sunday's game, which opens the door for Tony Jefferson to start at safety. Molden will aim to return for the Chargers' Week 16 tilt against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Walter Nolen DT | ARI
Cardinals' Walter Nolen: Good to go against Houston
Nolen (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Nolen missed the Cardinals' last two games due to a knee injury, but he has been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The rookie first-rounder's return means there will be less snaps available for fellow defensive tackles PJ Mustipher and Dalvin Tomlinson.
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Mason Graham DT | CLE
Browns' Mason Graham: Active for Week 15
Graham (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Graham logged a pair of DNPs to begin the week but was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday. That will be enough for him to take the field Sunday versus the Bears. Graham has had a big role in his rookie campaign, starting all 13 of the Browns' games to date and producing 34 tackles (including 0.5 sacks) and four defensed passes.
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Tyler Johnson WR | DAL
Jets' Tyler Johnson: Healthy scratch vs. Jacksonville
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Johnson will be a healthy scratch for the third time in four games. The Jets will roll with John Metchie, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, Allen Lazard and Arian Smith as the active wide receivers for Sunday's contest. Johnson's next chance to play is Week 16 against the Saints on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Joel Bitonio OG | CLE
Browns' Joel Bitonio: Able to play Sunday
Bitonio (knee/back) is active for Sunday's battle against the Bears.
Bitonio dealt with injuries to his knee and back during the week and logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression. He was given a designation of questionable entering the weekend but will be able to take the field Sunday and should take on his usual role as Cleveland's starting left guard.
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Trent McDuffie CB | LAR
Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Not playing Sunday
McDuffie (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
McDuffie sustained a knee injury against the Texans in Week 14. He looked to be trending in the right direction to play Week 15 after logging a full practice Friday, but his knee issue is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's AFC West tilt. Nohl Williams saw more snaps in the secondary following McDuffie's exit in Week 14, and the former should draw the start at corner alongside Mike Edwards and Jaylen Watson.
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Tre Harris WR | LAC
Chargers' Tre' Harris: Could benefit sans Johnston
Harris is expected to serve as the Chargers' primary 'X' receiver in Sunday's game against the Chiefs with Quentin Johnston (groin) inactive for the contest, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Though wideouts Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen as well as tight end Oronde Gadsden are likely to remain prioritized in the passing game ahead of him, Harris should see his role grow in Week 15. The rookie second-round pick has thus far drawn considerable praise for his physicality as a run blocker, but he should be in line for more route-running opportunities Sunday. When Johnston was previously sidelined Week 6 against Miami while tending to a hamstring injury, Harris set season highs in snap share (83 percent) and targets (five) and finished with four catches for 27 yards.
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Malachi Corley WR | CLE
Browns' Malachi Corley: Available for Week 15
Corley (concussion) is active for Sunday's clash against Chicago.
Corley suffered a concussion last Sunday against Tennessee, but he's since been able to clear concussion protocol and is set to suit up Sunday. The second-year wideout has had an inconsistent role in Cleveland's offense, though he had logged a snap share north of 25 percent in each of the four weeks prior to getting hurt. Corley has also been working as one of the team's top kick returners.
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Sam Howell QB | DAL
Eagles' Sam Howell: Emergency QB for Week 15
Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback against the Raiders on Sunday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
As the emergency QB3, Howell is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.