NFL Player News
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Ruke Orhorhoro DT | ATL
Falcons' Ruke Orhorhoro: Questionable for Sunday
Orhorhoro (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Orhorhoro may have been struck by the same issue as cornerback A.J. Terrell (illness). If the starting nose tackle is unable to suit up for Sunday's divisional clash, Kentavius Street is in line for a significant increase in defensive snaps. Elijah Garcia may also see an increased snap share as a rotational defensive lineman due to Orhorhoro's potential absence.
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A.J. Terrell CB | ATL
Falcons' A.J. Terrell: Questionable with illness
Terrell (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Terrell was a new addition to Saturday's injury report with a sudden illness. If the cornerback is unable to overcome the issue in time for Sunday's divisional clash, he will likely be inactive for the game. If Terrell is unable to play, Natrone Brooks would be set to start at outside cornerback opposite Cobee Bryant.
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Nikola Kalinic TE | CHI
Bears' Nikola Kalinic: Elevated for Sunday
The Bears elevated Kalinic from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Kalinic was last elevated for the Bears' Week 12 game against the Steelers, where he logged 59 percent of special-teams snaps in the victory. The tight end is set to fill a similar role in Sunday's divisional contest, likely being used as a supplemental blocker behind starting tight ends Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Durham Smythe.
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Bobby Brown III DT | CAR
Panthers' Bobby Brown: Possible concussion
Brown is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Brown exited the game in the second quarter after suffering a potential head injury. The defensive end will be evaluated by the NFL's independent neurological specialists, and if he is deemed to have suffered a concussion will enter the league's concussion protocol and be ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game. LaBryan Ray will likely see more snaps on the Panthers' defensive line in Brown's absence.
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Keith Kirkwood WR | BAL
Ravens' Keith Kirkwood: Elevated for SNF
The Ravens elevated Kirkwood from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday night's game against the Steelers.
Kirkwood will draw his first elevation of the 2025 season in Week 18. With Rashod Bateman (illness) ruled out for Sunday's divisional clash, Kirkwood will likely sit on the active roster as a depth wide receiver. The majority of the snaps at receiver will likely go to Zay Flowers, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, Tylan Wallace and LaJohntay Wester, with Kirkwood unlikely to see much action unless one of the aforementioned players succumbs to injury.
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DJ Uiagalelei QB | LAC
Chargers' DJ Uiagalelei: Backup for Week 18
The Chargers elevated Uiagalelei from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
With Justin Herbert (left hand/rest) set to sit for Week 18, Uiagalelei will get his first elevation of the season to back up starting quarterback Trey Lance. If Lance must exit the contest for any reason, Uiagalelei will see his first NFL regular-season reps in Sunday's game.
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Anthony Walker MLB | TB
Buccaneers' Anthony Walker: Ruled out for Saturday
Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Panthers.
Walker tweaked his ankle on the game's first snap and will be unable to return to the contest. Deion Jones will likely help fill the special-teams snaps that Walker was set to play in Week 18.
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Marcus Maye FS | LAC
Chargers' Marcus Maye: Signed to active roster
The Chargers signed Maye from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
With Elijah Molden (hamstring) out and RJ Mickens (shoulder) questionable, Maye is set to be the primary backup at free safety for Sunday's game. If he suits up, Week 18 will be the defensive back's first game of the season, and he will likely fill a special-teams role if Mickens is inactive.
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Jeshaun Jones WR | MIN
Vikings' Jeshaun Jones: Elevated for Week 18
The Vikings elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
Jones will draw his first elevation of the season in Week 18. With Myles Price (ankle) ruled out ahead of the divisional contest, Jones will slot in as the No. 5 wide receiver behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor and Tai Felton. Price is also the only listed punt returner on the Vikings' depth chart, so Jones could potentially see snaps at the position if it is not dominated by Ty Chandler or Felton.
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Matt Judon OLB | BUF
Bills' Matthew Judon: Elevated for Sunday
The Bills elevated Judon from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.
Judon is set to play in his first game for the Bills on Sunday. The veteran defensive end will likely see rotational snaps on the defensive line due to the injuries to Joey Bosa (hamstring), DaQuan Jones (calf), Deone Walker (illness) and Jordan Phillips (ankle).