NFL Player News
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Kimani Vidal RB | LAC
Chargers' Kimani Vidal: Questionable for Sunday
Vidal (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Denver.
Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton (ankle) has been ruled out, and Hassan Haskins (concussion) also is listed as questionable. Because QB Justin Herbert (left hand/rest) isn't in line to play this weekend, there's a chance Vidal and/or Haskins also end up on the inactive list Sunday, a scenario that would leave the backfield to some combination of practice-squad members Jaret Patterson and Amar Johnson. Ultimately, the Chargers will need to make decisions on Vidal and Haskins about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Omarion Hampton RB | LAC
Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Won't play Sunday
Hampton (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos.
Meanwhile, fellow RBs Kimani Vidal (neck) and Hassan Haskins (concussion) are both listed as questionable for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, which presumably means that Jaret Patterson and/or Amar Johnson will be elevated from the Chargers' practice squad ahead of Week 18 action. Hampton's next chance to see game action thus is slated to arrive in the team's playoff opener during the wild-card round.
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Hassan Haskins RB | LAC
Chargers' Hassan Haskins: Questionable for Week 18
Haskins (concussion) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos.
Haskins will need to gain full clearance from the NFL's concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist, in order to be eligible to suit up Sunday versus Denver. Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 18 while Kimani Vidal (neck) is listed as questionable. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has already stated that the Chargers will rest some starters in preparation for the team's looming playoff run, so if he's cleared to play, Haskins could be in line for an elevated role on offense.
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B.J. Hill DE | CIN
Bengals' B.J. Hill: Questionable with ankle
Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
Hill upgraded to a limited participant in Friday's practice after missing Wednesday and Thursday's sessions. The defensive tackle has yet to miss a game this year despite battling a persistent ankle injury since Dec. 17, so his chances to suit up Sunday are quite high. If the 30-year-old must miss the last game of the season, McKinnley Jackson would likely see an increased amount of defensive snaps at defensive tackle alongside T.J. Slaton.
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Rashod Bateman WR | BAL
Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Questionable, expected to play
Bateman (illness) did not practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday night's regular-season finale against the Steelers, though head coach john Harbaugh said he expects the starting wideout to be cleared for Week 18, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Bateman has missed three straight practices due to a lingering ailment, and though Harbaugh has stated that the veteran wideout will likely suit up Week 18, his status may not be made official until roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. Lamar Jackson (back) has been cleared to return to action for Sunday's divisional matchup, in which the AFC North title will be on the line, but Bateman nonetheless remains a risky bet for production even if he's healthy. Across his last five regular-season appearances, Bateman has compiled just four catches for 40 scoreless receiving yards on nine targets.
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Cam Grandy TE | CIN
Bengals' Cam Grandy: Questionable for Sunday
Grandy (chest) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
Grandy was able to upgrade to full participation in Friday's practice after missing consecutive sessions earlier in the week. The upgrade in participation is a great sign for the tight end's chances of suiting up for Sunday's contest as a reserve option behind Mike Gesicki, Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson.
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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Patriots' Hunter Henry: Ready for Week 18
Henry (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.
Hunter followed up Wednesday's absence from practice due to an illness with back-to-back limited sessions to end Week 18 prep, which was enough activity to clear him ahead of Sunday's matchup. The Patriots still can earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a win this weekend, coupled with a Broncos loss or tie, but because the latter's opponent Sunday, the Chargers, won't have QB Justin Herbert and other starters to be named later, New England seems more likely than not to remain the No. 2 seed. Henry himself is sitting on 55 catches for 712 yards and seven touchdowns through 16 games, with only the yardage count among those serving as a new career high as his stat line currently stands.
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Dallas Goedert TE | PHI
Eagles' Dallas Goedert: Ruled out for Week 18
Goedert (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Washington.
Goedert might not play even if he were healthy, as the Eagles are expected to rest some key starters. As is, Goedert didn't practice this week, making him one of the first names to be safely ruled out for the regular-season finale. It's unclear if there's any concern about his availability for the playoffs.
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De'Von Achane RB | MIA
Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Officially listed as doubtful
Achane (shoulder) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's season finale against the Patriots, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Achane has missed three consecutive practices due to a shoulder injury and will be considered a game-time decision for Week 18, per Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. With the Dolphins already eliminated from playoff contention, the team may opt to err on the side of caution with the health of Achane, who arguably is the club's top playmaker on offense. He hasn't yet missed a game in 2025, and across 16 regular-season appearances the undersized ball carrier leads Miami's offense with 1,838 yards from scrimmage, which is fifth most in the NFL. If Achane is inactive Sunday, Jaylen Wright likely will start out of the backfield while Ollie Gordon and new signee Donovan Edwards contribute in depth roles. Achane's status will be made official no later than 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Nick McCloud CB | CHI
Bears' Nick McCloud: Questionable for Sunday
McCloud (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
McCloud logged limited practices throughout Week 18 as he has battled a persistent illness. The cornerback's ability to practice through the issue is a strong sign that he will be able to suit up for Sunday's contest. If the sickness proves too much for the 27-year-old, Tyrique Stevenson or Jaylon Jones will likely be the backup slot cornerback behind C.J. Gardner-Johnson for Sunday.