NFL Player News

Guyton (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Lions, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

The second-year pro from Oklahoma is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury sustained in the Week 12 win over the Eagles. Expect Nate Thomas to start at left tackle while Guyton remains sidelined Thursday.

Diggs (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Lions, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

The 27-year-old will remain on the injured reserve list and is now in line to miss his seventh consecutive game due to a knee injury. In six appearances prior to injury, Diggs tallied 18 total tackles but allowed three touchdowns and an 148.7 passer rating when targeted. His next opportunity to take the field will come in the Cowboys' Week 15 matchup against the Vikings.

Marks (foot) wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle and Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston report.

Marks exited Sunday's win over the Colts due to a foot injury, but was able to return to the contest en route to logging 41 snaps, 19 carries and a catch. With no setbacks having been reported since then, there's a solid chance that Marks' absence is maintenance-related, a notion echoed by coach DeMeco Ryans, who, according to Wilson, indicated that Marks was among the Texans' Wednesday DNPs who will be fine for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Simmons (wrist) was placed on the injured reserve list Wednesday.

As expected, Simmons was placed on IR after sustaining a dislocated and fractured wrist in Kansas City's Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. He'll now be forced to miss at least the team's next four games, and Wanya Morris will likely step in and start at left tackle.

Jones (hip) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Jones appears to be nearing a return after missing the Jets' last six games due to a hip injury sustained in the Week 6 loss to the Broncos. Once the 26-year-old returns to full health, he's expected to operate as one of the Jets' key special-teamers for the remainder of the season.

Davis signed with the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday.

The North Carolina Central product was dropped by the Broncos in late August but has since found a new home in Minnesota. Davis has yet to make his NFL debut after catching 31 passes for 489 yards and four touchdowns across 11 games during his final collegiate season.

Benson (knee) was absent from the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

If Benson goes down as a non-participant Wednesday, it'll mark his third consecutive DNP dating back to last week. He's now exactly two weeks into his 21-day practice window in which to return from injured reserve, but the recent string of missed sessions isn't a great sign that will come to pass. Wednesday's injury report will reveal whether or not Benson was able to take part in any drills to begin Week 14 prep.

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.