NFL Player News
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Breece Hall RB | NYJ
Jets' Breece Hall: On practice field Thursday
Hall (knee) was spotted at practice Thursday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Hall logged a 'DNP' on Wednesday, but the running back's presence at Thursday's session suggests that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's season finale against the Bills. The Jets' upcoming injury report will clarify Hall's official participation level, in any case.
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Tershawn Wharton DE | CAR
Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Questionable for Saturday
Wharton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Despite practicing in full throughout the week, Wharton is listed as questionable for the Week 18 contest. The first-year Panther has been effective when on the field, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed over nine appearances this season. If he's sidelined for the fourth consecutive game Saturday, expect Bobby Brown to draw another start on the Panthers' defensive line.
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Robert Rochell CB | CAR
Panthers' Robert Rochell: Out for Week 18
Rochell (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Rochell sustained a concussion in the Week 17 loss to the Seahawks and wasn't able to clear protocol in time to play Saturday. While the 27-year-old is sidelined in Week 18, expect Akayleb Evans to have a larger defensive role as one of Carolina's top reserve cornerbacks.
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Benjamin St-Juste CB | LAC
Chargers' Benjamin St-Juste: Logs limited practice Wednesday
St-Juste (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
St-Juste returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a shoulder injury in the Week 16 win over the Cowboys. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
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R.J. Mickens SAF | LAC
Chargers' RJ Mickens: Still nursing injury
Mickens (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
The rookie safety from Clemson has missed the Chargers' last two games due to a shoulder injury, but Wednesday's limited session suggests he could be nearing a return. Mickens likely needs to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos.
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Bradley Bozeman C | LAC
Chargers' Bradley Bozeman: Limited Wednesday
Bozeman (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
The 31-year-old must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos. If Bozeman is sidelined in Week 18, expect Andre James to assume the Chargers' top center duties.
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T.J. Bass G | DAL
Cowboys' T.J. Bass: Misses Wednesday's practice
Bass (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
The 26-year-old from Oregon likely needs to practice in a limited fashion either Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's season finale against the Giants. If Bass is sidelined in Week 18, expect Hakeem Adeniji to operate as the Cowboys' top left guard.
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Tyler Smith OT | DAL
Cowboys' Tyler Smith: Logs limited session Wednesday
Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
The fourth-year pro from Tulsa appears to have sustained a knee injury in the Week 17 win over the Commanders, as he was absent from Dallas' injury report prior to the Christmas Day contest. If Smith is sidelined for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, expect Nathan Thomas to draw a start at left tackle.
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Taylor Decker OT | DET
Lions' Taylor Decker: Limited Wednesday
Decker (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The veteran offensive lineman from Ohio State missed the Lions' Week 17 loss to the Vikings due to a shoulder injury, so Wednesday's limited session suggests he's nearing a return. Decker likely needs to practice in full either Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the Week 18 matchup against the Bears on Sunday.
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Kayode Awosika OG | DET
Lions' Kayode Awosika: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Awosika (illness) didn't practice Wednesday.
The 27-year-old likely needs to practice in a limited fashion Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the Bears. If active Sunday, Awosika will likely operate as one of Detroit's top reserve offensive guards.