NFL Player News

Chandler (knee) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

The 27-year-old has missed Minnesota's last 11 games due to a knee injury sustained in the Week 1 win over the Bears. However, his 21-day practice window opening Wednesday suggests he's nearing a return. Once fully healthy, Chandler is expected to handle kick-return duties while playing a depth role in the Vikings' backfield.

Kent (foot) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

The rookie seventh-round pick from Central Michigan has been sidelined all season due to a foot injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Pittsburgh now has 21 days to add Kent to its active roster before he reverts to IR. Once fully healthy, the 24-year-old is expected to play a depth role in the Steelers' secondary.

Taylor (triceps) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

The 28-year-old sustained a triceps injury in the Chiefs' Week 13 loss to the Cowboys, so it's no surprise he's sidelined Wednesday. Taylor's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against the Texans. If he's sidelined for the first time this season, Jaylon Moore would likely start at right tackle.

Harrison (heel) wasn't present at the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Harrison suffered a heel injury in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's loss at Tampa Bay and didn't return. The outing was his first following a two-game absence due to undergoing an appendectomy, and coach Jonathan Gannon relayed to Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com that Harrison's new health concern could result in more missed time. Wednesday's injury report will reveal whether or not Harrison was able to mix into any drills.

Smith (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

The Tennessee product was sidelined for Kansas City's Week 13 loss to the Cowboys after sustaining high and low ankle sprains the game prior, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he's still dealing with the issue. Smith likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday night's matchup against the Texans.

Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Wednesday that McCrary-Ball (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

The 26-year-old returned from a seven-game absence in the Jets' Week 13 win over the Falcons, playing 29 defensive snaps and recording five total tackles. However, it now appears he's still dealing with a hamstring injury, as Glenn has already ruled him out for the Week 14 divisional matchup. While McCrary-Ball is sidelined again Sunday, Mykal Walker and Kobe King could have expanded roles in the Jets' linebacker corps.

Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters that Brooks (concussion) will practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Brooks was sidelined for the Bengals' Week 13 win over the Ravens after sustaining a concussion the game prior. His limited practice session Wednesday is an encouraging sign for his return, though he still needs to clear the NFL's five-step protocol in order to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Bills. If active for the Week 14 contest, Brooks will likely play behind both Chase Brown and Samaje Perine in Cincinnati's backfield.

Reed (thumb) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Reed appears to be nearing a return after missing the Seahawks' last four games due to a thumb injury sustained in the Week 10 win over the Cardinals. The 32-year-old tallied 17 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, in eight appearances prior to his injury. Seattle now has 21 days to add Reed to its active roster before he reverts to IR. The veteran will likely play a rotational role on the Seahawks' defensive line once fully healthy.

Young (quadriceps) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young has not played since the Seahawks' Week 7 win over the Texans due to a quadriceps injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Seattle has 21 days to add the Lenoir-Rhyne product to its active roster before he reverts to IR. Once fully healthy, Young is likely to play a depth role in the Seahawks' receiving corps.

Love (hamstring) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

As expected, Love's 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and he's got a chance to return for the Week 14 matchup against the Falcons. However, the 27-year-old must still be activated to Seattle's active roster in order to play Sunday. Love was an integral part of the Seahawks' secondary in 2024 and once fully healthy, he'll add depth to a defense that's already allowed the sixth-fewest yards per game (289.4) in the NFL this season.