NFL Player News
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Ryan Bates OT | CHI
Bears' Ryan Bates: Ruled out for Week 12
Bates (concussion) won't play against Minnesota on Sunday.
Bates suffered a head injury in Sunday's loss to Green Bay and hasn't been able to practice this week. The Bears have a quick turnaround after Week 12 with a Thanksgiving Day game against Detroit, and Bates will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol by then in order to be able to suit up Week 13. Teven Jenkins is likely to start at left guard until Bates is able to return.
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Jack Jones CB | LV
Raiders' Jack Jones: Questionable for Week 12
Jones (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Jones upgraded to limited participation in Friday's practice after logging DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday, indicating he could be trending in the right direction ahead of the Week 12 divisional matchup. The Raiders will be without their top three corners if Jones cannot suit up Sunday, as both Jakorian Bennett (shoulder) and Nate Hobbs (ankle) have already been ruled out. Darnay Holmes, Decamerion Richardson and Sam Webb are all expected to see expanded roles in Las Vegas' secondary.
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Christian Barmore DT | NE
Patriots' Christian Barmore: Questionable for Week 12
Barmore (undisclosed) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Barmore continues to have his workload managed as he works his way back from blood clots that sidelined him until Week 11 against the Rams, and he finished that contest with three solo tackles while playing 20 snaps on defense. Thursday marked Barmore's only practice of the week, but he's expected to suit up for Sunday's AFC East clash.
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Harrison Bryant TE | LV
Raiders' Harrison Bryant: Could return Sunday
Bryant (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Bryant started the Raiders' week of practice with a DNP but followed that up with consecutive limited sessions, suggesting that he could be trending toward playing in Sunday's divisional matchup. The first-year Raider has caught nine of his 12 targets for 86 yards through eight appearances this season. If Bryant is sidelined for the second consecutive game in Week 12, Justin Shorter is likely to serve as the Raiders' No. 3 tight end.
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Leroy Watson OT | TEN
Titans' Leroy Watson: Officially ruled out for Week 12
Watson (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Watson will miss a second straight game due to a back injury that prevented him from practicing all week. He'll look to get back on the practice field ahead of the Titans' Week 13 clash against the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 1. Nicholas Petit-Frere started at right tackle in Week 11 against the Vikings and will likely do so again for Week 12 in Watson's absence.
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Derwin James FS | LAC
Chargers' Derwin James: Dealing with groin issue
James (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
The 2018 first-round pick from Florida State recorded 10 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and defended one pass while playing 100 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps in the Week 11 win over the Bengals. However, it now appears he picked up a groin injury in the process. James' practice participation Saturday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can suit up for the Chargers' Week 12 matchup against the Ravens on Monday night.
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Cam Hart CB | LAC
Chargers' Cam Hart: Upgrades to limited work
Hart (concussion/ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
Hart began the Chargers' week of practice with an estimated DNP after sustaining a concussion in the Week 11 win over the Bengals. However, he upgraded to a limited session Friday, which suggests he may be trending toward playing in Monday night's matchup against the Ravens. Hart must still clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 12.
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Denzel Perryman MLB | LAC
Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Logs another DNP
Perryman (groin) was a non-participant in Friday's practice.
The veteran linebacker from Miami sustained a groin injury in the Chargers' Week 11 win over the Bengals and has now opened Los Angeles' week of practice with consecutive DNPs. Perryman likely needs to upgrade to full participation Saturday in order to avoid an injury designation heading into the Week 12 game against the Ravens on Monday night.
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Khalil Mack OLB | LAC
Chargers' Khalil Mack: Remains limited Friday
Mack (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
Mack has opened the Chargers' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions after missing the Week 11 win over the Bengals due to a groin issue. The veteran pass-rusher's participation Saturday will likely provide the best indication of whether he'll be able to return for the Chargers' Week 12 matchup against the Ravens on Monday night.
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Justice Hill RB | BAL
Ravens' Justice Hill: Logs full practice
Hill (concussion protocol) practiced fully Friday.
Per the Ravens' injury report, Hill still is listed in the NFL's concussion protocol, but the running back's ability to work fully Friday bodes well for his chances of being cleared for Monday night's game against the Chargers. If, however, Hill has any setbacks and is unable to completely progress through the protocol, Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali would be candidates to see added snaps behind top back Derrick Henry in Week 12.