NFL Player News
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John Franklin-Myers DE | DEN
Broncos' John Franklin-Myers: Tagged as questionable Week 18
Franklin-Myers (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Franklin-Myers had his practice reps limited during Week 18 prep due to a hip issue, and his status for Sunday's game may not be known until the Broncos announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Jordan Jackson, Eyioma Uwazurike and Malcolm Roach would be in line for more snaps on the Broncos' defensive line if Franklin-Myers is not cleared to play.
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Dre Greenlaw LB | DEN
Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Won't play Week 18
Greenlaw (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Greenlaw was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury and will miss a second consecutive game as a result. A Broncos win Sunday would result in Denver clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye, which would give the veteran linebacker more time to recover from his injury. Justin Strnad will likely start alongside Alex Singleton at inside linebacker in Greenlaw's absence.
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Brenden Bates TE | CLE
Browns' Brenden Bates: No injury designation
Bates logged a full practice Friday and carries no injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Bates should garner some interest as both Harold Fannin (groin) and David Njoku (knee) having been ruled out for Week 18. Bates and Blake Whiteheart are poised to see more playing time, although practice-squad member Sal Cannella, who led Cleveland's tight ends in targets last week, could steal some thunder if added to the roster for the game.
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Derek Stingley Jr. CB | HOU
Texans' Derek Stingley: Will play against Indianapolis
Stingley (oblique) does not have an injury designation against the Colts on Sunday.
Stingley had his practice reps limited during Week 18 prep while nursing an oblique injury, but he was able to fade an injury tag after logging a full session Friday. The fourth-year pro has accumulated 24 tackles (16 solo), 10 pass defenses (two interceptions and a pick-six) and one forced fumble in 11 games since the Texans' Week 6 bye.
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Sheldon Rankins DT | HOU
Texans' Sheldon Rankins: Good to go vs. Indianapolis
Rankins (elbow) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.
Rankins put together a DNP/LP/FP practice log for Week 18, and the 2016 first-rounder has done enough to be cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. Rankins has played at least 60 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps in 12 of 16 regular-season games and has been a key piece to Houston's interior defensive line.
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Greg Newsome II CB | JAC
Jaguars' Greg Newsome: Ready for Week 18
Newsome (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Newsome logged limited practices throughout Week 18 and was able to dodge an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game without logging a full practice session. The starting cornerback is all set to suit up opposite Jarrian Jones, with neither cornerback missing a game for the Jaguars this season.
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Azeez Al-Shaair LB | HOU
Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Cleared to play Week 18
Al-Shaair (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.
Al-Shaair was able to shake off an injury tag for Week 18 after logging a full practice Friday. The veteran linebacker has accumulated 102 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games and will continue to anchor a Texans defense that has been one of the best units in the NFL this season.
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Derius Davis WR | LAC
Chargers' Derius Davis: Set to suit up
Davis (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Davis was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice, just in time to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game. The kick and punt returner will play in his first game since he suffered his ankle injury in the Chargers' Week 14 win over the Eagles. The 25-year-old is set to reclaim primary kickoff return duties from rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith. He is also set to replace Ladd McConkey as the primary punt returner for the team.
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Kamari Lassiter CB | HOU
Texans' Kamari Lassiter: Ruled out for Sunday
Lassiter (ankle/knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Lassiter was unable to practice at all this week due to the ankle injury he sustained during the Texans' Week 17 win over the Chargers. The cornerback was able to return to last Sunday's game, so he must have suffered a setback during the week that will prevent him from playing through the issue. With Lassiter out, Tremon Smith will likely start opposite Derek Stingley at outside cornerback for Sunday's divisional contest.
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Zaire Franklin OLB | IND
Colts' Zaire Franklin: Set for Sunday
Franklin (illness) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.
Franklin appeared on the injury report Thursday with an illness that prevented him from practicing. The linebacker was able to upgrade to a full participant Friday, just in time to clear him of any injury designation for Sunday's contest. Franklin is set to suit up beside Austin Ajiake and Germaine Pratt, with Buddy Johnson and Segun Olubi operating as reserve linebackers if the starters get injured or need to sit out some snaps.