NFL Player News

Mayfield (left shoulder) was a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Mayfield injured his left non-throwing shoulder during this past Sunday's loss at the Rams and was ruled out from returning after halftime. After undergoing an MRI, he was revealed to have suffered a sprained AC joint, and, while it's considered a low-grade sprain, he does have a chance to suit up Week 13 against the Cardinals, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ultimately, Mayfield's ability to play will be tied to pain management, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, so he may not need to practice this week in order to be available Sunday. Teddy Bridgewater is on hand in the event Mayfield isn't able to play.

Thomas (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

In reference to Thomas' chances of returning to action Sunday against the the Titans, coach Liam Coen noted Wednesday that the Jaguars will take it "day-by-day" with the wideout, who last saw game action in Week 9, per Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville. If Thomas remains out or is limited Sunday against the Titans, Tim Patrick would a candidate to log added Week 13 snaps alongside fellow WRs Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington.

Hill (neck) is ruled out for Thursday's contest against Cincinnati.

Hill was not listed on Monday's injury report, but he's since missed back-to-back practices due to a neck issue and will be forced to remain sidelined Week 13. In his stead, Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali will stand to handle increased backfield roles behind Derrick Henry on Thanksgiving Day, a divisional matchup that could make for a high-scoring affair with quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) expected to return to the starting lineup for the Bengals.

Bateman (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Bengals.

The Ravens listed Bateman as a full practice participant Wednesday for the first time since he sprained his ankle back in Week 10. He'll return from a two-game absence to face one of the NFL's worst defenses, albeit on a cold night in Baltimore while playing for a Ravens offense that doesn't seem to have its usual spark.

Ayomanor (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Ayomanor wasn't able to suit up for Tennessee's loss to the Seahawks in Week 12, so it's encouraging too now see him back on the practice field. The rookie fourth-round pick will have two more opportunities to prove he's able to handle full practice reps ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.

Jackson (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Bengals.

Jackson hasn't looked as spry as usual since returning from a hamstring injury, but none of the injuries he's been listed with in recent weeks has posed a real threat to his game availability. He'll get WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) back in the lineup for a Thanksgiving matchup against one of the worst defenses in the NFL.

Okonkwo (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Okonkwo has regularly played through his lingering foot injury as of late, so as long as he maintains at least a limited participation level at practice there will be no genuine cause for concern about his availability for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. He logged three limited practices Week 12 but wasn't assigned an injury designation heading into Tennessee's loss to the Seahawks, in which he secured three of four targets for 40 yards.

Coach Kellen Moore said Olave was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a back injury, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football, Olave made an early exit from Wednesday's session, after which Moore revealed the reason. The Saints will post two more injury reports this week before potentially clearing up Olave's status ahead of Sunday's contest at Miami. In four games with rookie QB Tyler Shough under center, Olave has produced a 25-294-1 line on 37 targets.

Long (hip/knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Long has missed three straight games while managing a pair of injuries, but he now appears back to full health and ready to retake the field Sunday versus the Titans. He'll handle the No. 2 tight end role behind Brenton Strange, who returned from IR in Week 12 to lead Jacksonville in receiving against Arizona, securing all five of his targets for 93 yards.

Van Ness (foot) did not practice Wednesday and is ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Van Ness returned from a five-game absence and took the field Week 12 versus the Vikings, but he played only six defensive snaps and appears to have aggravated the injury. He didn't practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Thursday's divisional contest, and coach Matt LaFleur said Van Ness is "day-to-day." His next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears in Week 14.