NFL Player News
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Tykee Smith DB | TB
Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Questionable to return
Smith (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith was evaluated for a concussion, ultimately being cleared from that particular injury, but his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain due to a stinger. In his absence, Christian Izien will continue to operate in a more significant role in Tampa Bay's secondary.
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Xavier Weaver WR | ARI
Cardinals' Xavier Weaver: Inactive in Week 14
Weaver (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Rams.
In a receiving corps that already was trending toward being without Marvin Harrison (heel) and Greg Dortch (chest) in Week 14, Weaver showed up on Thursday's injury report as limited due to a hamstring issue and then wasn't able to practice at all Friday, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game. Adam Schefter of ESPN then reported Saturday evening that Weaver wasn't in line to play this weekend, which now has come to pass. With Harrison also inactive and Dortch placed on injured reserve Saturday, the Cardinals will be rolling with Trent Sherfield, Andre Baccellia and Jalen Brooks at wide receiver behind clear-cut No. 1 option Michael Wilson.
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Matthew Golden WR | GB
Packers' Matthew Golden: Returning to action Sunday
Golden (wrist) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Golden has missed three of the last four contests due to shoulder and wrist injuries, but in his return to the lineup Week 14, he'll welcome back third-year WR Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder), who has been sidelined since Week 2. Considering all of Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks entered the weekend without designations, Golden and Reed may be capped to certain situations behind that trio. Having said that, Golden has managed just a 24-286-0 line on 32 targets in nine appearances to begin his career, so he's difficult to trust for consistent production.
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Ben Bredeson G | TB
Buccaneers' Ben Bredeson: Won't return vs. NOLA
Bredeson (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Bredeson sustained a knee injury during the second quarter of Sunday's game, and the injury is severe enough for him to not return. Michael Jordan will remain at left guard the rest of the way.
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Jayden Reed WR | GB
Packers' Jayden Reed: Back in action in Week 14
Reed (foot/shoulder) is listed as active Sunday against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Reed spent much of training camp and the entire preseason sidelined due to what eventually was termed a Jones fracture in his left foot. Then, during a Week 2 win against the Commanders, he fell hard on his right shoulder while hauling in a would-be TD that was nullified by a penalty, and he was diagnosed with a broken collarbone afterward. He underwent procedures to address both injuries Sept. 16, before the Packers designated him for return from injured reserve Nov. 21. After Reed was activated from IR on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported later that day that the third-year pro was expected to suit up Sunday, which now has been confirmed. Reed wasn't listed as anything other than limited on Green Bay practice reports leading up to his return, so there's a chance he's eased in while working alongside fellow WRs Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and Matthew Golden (wrist).
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Jordan Meredith G | LV
Raiders' Jordan Meredith: Set to play Sunday
Meredith (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Meredith logged two limited practices and was questionable for Sunday's game after participating in full Friday. The 27-year-old is back in the starting lineup after missing Week 13, and Caleb Rogers will be in the backup role once again.
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Tykee Smith DB | TB
Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Possible concussion
Smith is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Smith has been taken to the locker room, where he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Christian Izien has come into the game at safety due to Smith's injury.
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Elijah Campbell DB | NYG
Dolphins' Elijah Campbell: Questionable to return Week 14
Campbell (ankle/knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
Campbell sustained lower-body injuries during the third quarter of Sunday's game, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. He's mostly been deployed on special teams this season, but his absence means the Dolphins will have less depth at safety.
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Jayden Daniels QB | WAS
Commanders' Jayden Daniels: Appears to aggravate elbow injury
Daniels exited Sunday's game at Minnesota due to a left elbow injury.
Daniels was donning a sleeve on his left elbow Sunday in his first game action since Week 9, when he suffered an ugly dislocation that resulted in three contests on the sideline. He appeared to aggravate the issue when he got hit on a pass attempt in the third quarter in which the ball popped into the air and was corralled for an interception by the Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel. Daniels yielded the Commanders offense to Marcus Mariota upon his departure.