NFL Player News
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Alaric Jackson OT | LAR
Rams' Alaric Jackson: Active for Week 18
Jackson (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official website reports.
Jackson will make his return to action after missing the team's Week 17 loss to the Falcons while nursing a knee injury. The 27-year-old will be back in his starting role at left tackle versus Arizona.
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Austin Jackson OT | MIA
Dolphins' Austin Jackson: Won't play Sunday
Jackson (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Jackson will sit out Sunday's contest after being added to the Dolphins' injury report Friday with a back injury. In his absence, Larry Borom figures to start at right tackle against a New England pass rush that's struggled to get home for most of the season.
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Landon Dickerson OG | PHI
Eagles' Landon Dickerson: Sitting out regular-season finale
Dickerson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.
Dickerson will get a breather in Week 18 as Philadelphia gears up for the postseason. In his absence, Brett Toth and Matt Pryor are both candidates to draw the start at left guard versus Washington.
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Del'Shawn Phillips LB | LAC
Chargers' Del'Shawn Phillips: Cleared to play Week 18
Phillips (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Phillips was a late addition to Saturday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but given that the Chargers are locked into a wild-card spot for the AFC playoffs, he may see more defensive snaps in Week 18 if Daiyan Henley operates on a snap count.
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Aaron Brewer C | MIA
Dolphins' Aaron Brewer: Suiting up at New England
Brewer (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Brewer was sidelined in Week 17 versus the Buccaneers with a neck injury, but he's back in football shape for Sunday's contest. He projects to start at center against a tough New England defense in Week 18.
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Luke Wypler C | CLE
Browns' Luke Wypler: Suffers knee injury in win
Wypler (knee) suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 20-18 win over the Bengals.
Wypler sustained the injury in the second half and he was carted to the locker room before being ruled out for the rest of the contest. The severity of the injury is currently unknown, but with Cleveland's season now over, the center will have as much time as he needs to recover.
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Bradley Bozeman C | LAC
Chargers' Bradley Bozeman: Won't play Week 18
Bozeman (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Bozeman drew the questionable tag for Week 18 after logging a full practice Friday, but he will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale. Given his ability to practice in full, the veteran center has a good chance of clearing the league's concussion protocol in time for the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs. Andre James is slated to start at center in Bozeman's absence.
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Jordan Phillips DT | BUF
Bills' Jordan Phillips: Will suit up vs. Jets
Phillips (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Phillips has missed Buffalo's last two games due to an ankle injury, but he's in shape to return to game action in Week 18. With veteran starter DaQuan Jones (calf) out, Phillips could be in line for additional work at defensive tackle Sunday.
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DJ Turner CB | CIN
Bengals' DJ Turner: Suffers calf injury in loss
Turner suffered a calf injury in Sunday's 20-18 loss to the Browns, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
Turner sustained the injury late in the second half, and he was ultimately unable to return to action. With Cincinnati's season now over, the cornerback will have plenty of time to recover from the injury during the offseason.
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Cam Ward QB | TEN
Titans' Cam Ward: Sling on right shoulder
Ward was spotted with a sling for his right shoulder during the Titans' 41-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Ward injured his right shoulder in the first quarter after diving into the end zone for a seven-yard rushing touchdown. After being ruled out for the rest of the game by medical staff, Ward returned to the sidelines without his pads , and a sling on his right shoulder. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but he will have plenty of time to recover before the start of the 2026 campaign. Ward will end his rookie season having completed 59.8 percent of his passes for 3,169 yards, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions while adding 39 carries for 159 yards and two scores across 17 games.