NFL Player News
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Anthony Walker MLB | TB
Buccaneers' Anthony Walker: Questionable to return with ankle
Walker (ankle) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Walker exited the game after the opening kickoff. If the linebacker's ankle injury ends up being too much to play through, his role on special teams will likely be covered by Deion Jones for the remainder of Saturday's game.
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Tejhaun Palmer WR | ARI
Cardinals' Tejhaun Palmer: Signs with active roster
The Cardinals signed Palmer from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.
Palmer has resided on the Cardinals' practice squad for the entirety of the 2025 season, but he will join the active roster for the Week 18 divisional contest. The wide receiver will likely function as a special-teams reserve player, as he is listed as the No. 5 option at receiver behind Michael Wilson, Xavier Weaver, Jalen Brooks and Steven Sims.
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Steven Sims WR | ARI
Cardinals' Steven Sims: Elevated for Week 18
The Cardinals elevated Sims from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.
Sims is set to play his third consecutive game for the Cardinals. The 28-year-old is likely to serve as the Cardinals' kick and punt returner for Sunday's game, as he has logged 187 kick return yards and five punt return yards over the last two contests. The wide receiver also has upside as the fifth receiving option behind Michael Wilson, Xavier Weaver, Jalen Brooks and tight end Trey McBride.
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Isaiah Davis RB | NYJ
Jets' Isaiah Davis: Moved to injured reserve
Davis (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Davis was already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bills while in the league's concussion protocol. With Breece Hall (knee) also ruled out, the Jets will go with three running backs on the active roster in Khalil Herbert, Kene Nwangwu and practice-squad member Raheem Blackshear. Davis will end the 2025 season with 43 carries for 236 yards and one touchdown along with 21 catches (on 28 targets) for 186 yards across 16 games.
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River Cracraft WR | WAS
Commanders' River Cracraft: Elevated for Sunday
The Commanders elevated Cracraft from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Cracraft has been elevated for consecutive weeks, finishing Christmas Day's loss against the Cowboys with just one snap on the special-teams unit. With Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Treylon Burks and Chris Moore all healthy and active, Cracraft is likely in line to see the same minimal special-teams snap share in Sunday's game.
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Mason Taylor TE | NYJ
Jets' Mason Taylor: Placed on injured reserve
The Jets placed Taylor (neck) on injured reserve Saturday.
Taylor was already ruled out for Week 18 against the Bills, but the move corresponds with other moves the Jets made ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale. The rookie second-rounder ended up missing the final four games of the regular season due to a neck injury, but he should be healthy for the start of the 2026 campaign. Taylor will finish his first NFL season with 44 catches (on 65 targets) for 369 yards and one touchdown across 13 games.
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Rashod Bateman WR | BAL
Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Won't play vs. Pittsburgh
Bateman (illness) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Head coach John Harbaugh initially expressed optimism Friday that Bateman would be able to play in Sunday's pivotal AFC North tilt, but the fifth-year wideout will end up being sidelined after missing practice all week while battling through an illness. With Bateman sidelined, Lamar Jackson will lean more on Zay Flowers, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, Tylan Wallace and tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely in the passing game. Bateman will end the 2025 regular season with 19 catches (on 39 targets) for 224 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games. He'll aim to progress enough in his recovery to be available for the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs should the Ravens advance with a win over the Steelers on Sunday.
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Deone Walker DT | BUF
Bills' Deone Walker: Questionable with illness
Walker (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.
Walker was added to Saturday's injury report due to a sudden illness, and the defensive tackle's availability for Sunday's game is now in jeopardy. If the rookie cannot recover in time for the divisional clash, Jordan Phillips (ankle), Phidarian Mathis and T.J. Sanders will likely see increased reps on the defensive line alongside Larry Ogunjobi.
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Wan'Dale Robinson WR | NYG
Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Moves to IR
The Giants placed Robinson (ribs) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Robinson wasn't able to practice during Week 18 prep due to a rib injury before New York ruled him out for Sunday's season finale against the Cowboys. He thus finishes the 2025 campaign with 92 catches (on 140 targets) for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns, much of it without 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers following his torn ACL from Week 4. Robinson is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and likely will be coveted coming off back-to-back 90-plus-catch seasons.
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Drake Dabney TE | GB
Packers' Drake Dabney: Elevated for Week 18
The Packers elevated Dabney from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Week 18 will be Dabney's second consecutive elevation, as the tight end logged seven offensive snaps and seven special-teams snaps in last Saturday's loss to the Ravens. The 23-year-old will likely once again operate as a supplemental blocking tight end behind Luke Musgrave and Josh Whyle due to the absences of Tucker Kraft (ACL) and John FitzPatrick (Achilles).