NFL Player News
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Will Levis QB | TEN
Titans' Will Levis: Expected to be active as backup
Levis (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, is expected to be active and serve as the backup to starter Mason Rudolph, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Levis was added to the injury report Friday, getting in a limited session. Coach Brian Callahan already had announced Rudolph as the team's starting quarterback for Week 16.
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Micah Parsons LB | DAL
Cowboys' Micah Parsons: Likely to play Sunday
Parsons (illness), who is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, is likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Parsons missed practice Friday with the illness but sounds like he could play Sunday. Still, watch to make sure he's not inactive before the 8:20 pm ET Sunday night kickoff.
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Doug Kramer C | CHI
Bears' Doug Kramer: Bumped down to doubtful
Updating a previous report, Kramer (shoulder) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Kramer has yet to make a start, but he does provide depth on the offensive line and special teams. If he doesn't suit up Sunday, it will be the first game he hasn't seen any action all season.
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Justice Hill RB | BAL
Ravens' Justice Hill: Unlikely to play Week 17
Ravens coach John Harbaugh was not optimistic when asked following Sunday's 34-17 win against the Steelers if Hill (concussion) would be available versus Houston on Wednesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Hill exited with a concussion during the second quarter, and he'll have just three days to clear the league's concussion protocol before the game against Houston on Christmas Day. The 27-year-old running back has been a productive receiver for Baltimore this season, tallying a 42-383-3 receiving line over the first 14 games of the season. Meanwhile, fellow running back Keaton Mitchell was ruled a healthy scratch for the third game in a row Sunday. Therefore, it's likely that rookie Rasheen Ali will step up as the primary backup for Wednesday's game versus Houston, though bell-cow Derrick Henry should continue to shoulder the vast majority of Baltimore's rushing workload.
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David Moore WR | CAR
Panthers' David Moore: Trending toward playing Sunday
Moore (concussion) is expected to be available for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Moore was a limited participant during practice Wednesday and Thursday before being listed as a full participant Friday. He still has to be cleared by an independent neurologist before suiting up again, and his official availability will not be revealed until 90 minutes prior to kickoff at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Rookie wideout Xavier Legette (hip) has already been ruled out. Meanwhile, fellow rookie Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is questionable, but he is also expected to suit up, per Schefter. Expect veteran Adam Thielen to lead this receiving corps while Moore and Coker round out this starting unit.
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Jalen Coker WR | CAR
Panthers' Jalen Coker: Anticipated to play Week 16
Coker (quadriceps) is expected to play against the Cardinals on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Coker missed three straight games with a quad injury before returning for last week's loss to the Cowboys. The undrafted rookie then popped back up with a quad issue on Thursday's injury report, and he ended the week as a limited participant in back-to-back practices. However, it looks like he'll still be able to suit up and play consecutive games for the first time since Week 9 and Week 10. David Moore (concussion) is also expected to be available Sunday, per Schefter. Meanwhile, Xavier Legette (hip) has already been ruled out, which should leave Coker and Moore to round out the Panthers' starting receiver spots behind veteran Adam Thielen.
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Zach Ertz TE | WAS
Commanders' Zach Ertz: Likely to be cleared for Sunday
Ertz (concussion/shoulder) is expected to play Sunday versus the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Ertz sustained a concussion during last Sunday's win against the Saints, and he was a limited participant while wearing a black, non-contact jersey for all three practices during Week 16 prep. Based on Schefter's report, the 34-year-old is trending toward being cleared by an independent neurologist in time for this weekend's divisional matchup. His official availability will be released 90 minutes prior to kickoff at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. If Ertz is active but still limited in any capacity, then No. 2 tight end John Bates could be in line for an increased role versus Washington.
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Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB | NYG
Giants' Tyrone Tracy: Expected to go Sunday
Tracy (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Tracy logged three limited practice sessions before being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. The rookie first popped up with this ankle issue Wednesday, but it doesn't look like this will keep him from suiting up for this 15th game of the season. Tracy has totaled 151 carries and 30 catches for 915 total yards this season, and he's been the Giants' clear RB1 since taking over Week 5. His ultimate availability will be come out 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Tracy is active but still limited in some capacity, then Devin Singletary could see increased usage in New York's backfield.
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Tony Pollard RB | TEN
Titans' Tony Pollard: Trending toward playing Week 16
Pollard (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Pollard has played in every game for the Titans this season despite dealing with lingering foot and/or ankle injuries for over a month. The 27-year-old has been in and out of practice for much of this time period, and he did not practice Wednesday or Thursday before logging a limited session Friday. Pollard is still listed as questionable, so his official availability will be revealed 90 minutes prior to kickoff at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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Tyreek Hill WR | MIA
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill: Likely to play Sunday
Hill (wrist) is expected to play Sunday versus the 49ers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hill is dealing with a wrist injury that kept him sidelined during practice Wednesday. He logged a full session Thursday before being listed as limited on Friday's injury report, leading to a questionable game status for Week 16. Hill's definitive availability will be revealed 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Jaylen Waddle (knee) considered doubtful to play, it's likely that Hill, Malik Washington and River Cracraft will line up as Miami's starting wideouts while tight end Jonnu Smith continues to feature heavily into the passing game.