NFL Player News

The Eagles placed Alexander (undisclosed) on the reserve/retired list Wednesday.

Alexander was acquired by Philadelphia from Baltimore in early November, but the 28-year-old corner informed the Eagles on Tuesday that he's stepping away and considering retirement, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Alexander has elected to step aside to "focus on getting right physically and mentally," which leaves the door open for the 2018 first-rounder to return to the NFL if he's ready to do so. The move corresponds with the Eagles activating fellow corner Jakorian Bennett (pectoral) from injured reserve.

Wilson will take on the No. 1 WR role in the Cardinals offense for at least Sunday's game against the 49ers following Marvin Harrison's appendectomy Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Wilson is in sole possession of third in most receiving categories among Arizona's skill-position players behind TE Trey McBride and Harrison. With Harrison's 6.9 targets per game now up for grabs for the foreseeable future, Wilson stands to benefit along with Greg Dortch, Xavier Weaver (ankle) and Andre Baccellia. Wilson has averaged 10.5 yards per catch and 6.1 yards per target this season, so even with the expected bump in volume he may not produce enough on game days to be a consideration in many fantasy formats.

Knight (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Knight and Emari Demercado have been splitting the majority of the RB snaps since the Cardinals' Week 8 bye, with both players earning 22 touches over the last two games. Demercado has been far more effective with those reps, accruing 182 yards from scrimmage to Knight's 80 total yards. Knight exited this past Sunday's loss at Seattle with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter, and he likely will need to log a full session Thursday and/or Friday in order to avoid a designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Mims (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

It's his first full practice since suffering a concussion in the Week 8 win over Dallas. Mims is trending in the right direction for Sunday's matchup with Kansas City, but he'll likely be a part-time player behind Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin, with Pat Bryant and Lil'Jordan Humphrey also competing for snaps/routes.

Wicks (calf) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Wicks sat out Weeks 8 and 9 due to a calf injury but returned to action Monday against the Eagles, hauling in four of eight targets for 38 yards while playing 67 percent of the snaps. His return coincided with an absence from Matthew Golden (shoulder), and both of them plus Savion Williams (foot) logged capped sessions Wednesday, while Romeo Doubs (chest) was listed as full. In the end, the state of the Packers' receiving corps is up in the air ahead of Sunday's contest at the Giants.

Fairbairn (quad) didn't practice Wednesday.

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Matthew Wright was signed to the Texans' active roster (from the practice squad) Saturday under the expectation that Fairbairn -- who was inactive Sunday against the Jaguars -- will need more than one week to heal up. Following a DNP on Wednesday, Fairbairn has two more chances to practice ahead of Week 11 action, but for now it looks like Wright is trending toward kicking again this weekend.

Golden (shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Golden has missed one game due to the shoulder injury that he sustained during a Week 9 loss to the Panthers. Coach Matt LaFleur told Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site on Wednesday that the team will "try to integrate him back into practice and see where he's at." A capped session to start Week 11 prep is a step in the right direction, but Golden likely will need to string together multiple practices in a row in order to gain clearance for game action Sunday at the Giants. Fellow WR Romeo Doubs (chest) was listed as full Wednesday, while Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (foot) also were limited.

Schultz (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

Schultz was managing knee and shoulder issues last week, but now he's listed only with a shoulder injury on the Texans' initial Week 11 injury report. So far we haven't heard anything to suggest that the tight end's status for Sunday's game against the Titans is in danger, so it's possible that Schultz's absence from Wednesday's session was maintenance-related. A return to practice Thursday -- in any capacity -- would support that notion.

Doubs (chest) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Doubs made an early departure from Monday's loss to the Eagles due to a chest injury in the fourth quarter, but coach Matt LaFleur told Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com that the wide receiver "should be good to go" for Sunday's road matchup with the Giants. An uncapped session Wednesday seems to indicate as much for Doubs, while fellow WRs Matthew Golden (shoulder), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (foot) all were limited to begin Week 11 prep. The state of the Packers' receiving corps remains in flux for a second week in a row.

Jones (shoulder/toe) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Jones is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder and also a toe injury for a second week in a row, but he was able to play through them this past Sunday against the Ravens and turn 12 touches into 69 yards from scrimmage and one TD. Meanwhile, Jordan Mason played second fiddle to Jones en route to five touches for 31 total yards. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Jones again enters the weekend with a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bears.