NFL Player News
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Trevon Diggs CB | GB
Packers' Trevon Diggs: Move to Green Bay official
The Packers officially claimed Diggs off waivers from the Cowboys on Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Diggs will still need to pass a physical before joining the Green Bay roster, but that seems to be a foregone conclusion. Green Bay is headed to the postseason as the No. 7 seed in the NFC, so Diggs could be a major acquisition even if he doesn't play Week 18 against Minnesota. The Packers placed cornerback Nate Hobbs on injured reserve Wednesday, so Diggs should eventually help fill that void. Green Bay will assume the remainder of the five-year, $97 million extension Diggs inked with Dallas in the summer of 2023, though the 27-year-old's deal contains no guaranteed money after the 2025 season, making him a potential cut candidate this offseason.
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Jaelan Phillips LB | PHI
Eagles' Jaelan Phillips: Nursing ankle injury
Phillips (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
The Eagles hosted a walkthrough practice Wednesday, which Phillips did not participate in due to an ankle injury that he may have picked up against the Bills in Week 17, when he logged six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. Even if he does return to practice and is cleared to play Sunday against the Commanders, Phillips could operate on a snap count or not play at all if the Eagles opt to rest their prominent players ahead of the postseason.
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Lukas Van Ness DE | GB
Packers' Lukas Van Ness: Limited in practice Wednesday
Van Ness (illness/foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
It's a good sign for Van Ness' chance of playing Sunday versus Minnesota that he was able to log a limited practice Wednesday, but it should also be noted that the Packers plan to rest at least some of their starters Week 18 with the team locked into the No. 7 playoff seed in the NFC. The third-year defensive lineman has been dealing with a nagging foot injury since mid-October, and Green Bay may elect to give him a lesser workload (if any) with the postseason on the horizon.
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Nakobe Dean LB | PHI
Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Estimated as DNP
Dean (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Dean was unable to play against the Bills in Week 17 due to a hamstring injury he picked up in Week 16 against the Commanders. He has two more chances to log a practice ahead of Sunday's game against Washington, though he may be held out as a precaution as Philadelphia gears up for a postseason run as the defending Super Bowl champions.
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Jihaad Campbell LB | PHI
Eagles' Jihaad Campbell: Working through back issue
Campbell (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
Campbell likely tweaked his back during the Eagles' Week 17 win over the Bills, when he logged seven tackles (four solo) while playing 71 of 76 defensive snaps (93.4 percent). He'll have two more chances to log a full practice and likely avoid an injury tag for Sunday's game against the Commanders, though he could operate on a snap count as the Eagles prepare to defend their Super Bowl crown.
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Edgerrin Cooper LB | GB
Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: On injury report with shoulder issue
Cooper (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Cooper may have picked up the injury during Saturday's loss to Baltimore. The issue doesn't seem severe given his ability to log a limited practice session to begin Week 18 prep, but Green Bay has nothing to play for this weekend and is slated to rest at least some starters, which could play into a decision regarding Cooper suiting up. If Cooper were to sit out against Minnesota, it would be his first missed game this season.
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Savion Williams WR | GB
Packers' Savion Williams: Records limited practice Wednesday
Williams (foot/illness) participated in practice in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Williams missed last Saturday's loss to Baltimore due to a foot injury and an illness, but he seems to have a chance of returning to action Sunday in Minnesota. It's possible the illness was the primary cause of the rookie's absence against the Ravens, as he's been dealing with the foot issue for some time and was deemed healthy throughout last week before he was deemed questionable to play because of the illness. The Packers are slated to rest multiple starters this Sunday since they are locked into the No. 7 playoff seed in the NFC, so Williams could have a larger role on offense than usual if he's able to suit up.
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Adam Butler DT | LV
Raiders' Adam Butler: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Butler (biceps) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Butler injured his biceps during the first half of the Raiders' Week 17 loss to the Giants and did not return, finishing with one tackle. The veteran defensive tackle will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chiefs.
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Raheem Mostert RB | LV
Raiders' Raheem Mostert: Logs full practice Wednesday
Mostert (ankle/knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.
Ankle and knee injuries prevented Mostert from suiting up for the Raiders' Week 17 loss to the Giants. However, his ability to practice in full Wednesday puts the veteran running back on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chiefs. Mostert has seen limited touches on offense while operating as Ashton Jeanty's backup, with the former logging 22 carries for 104 yards and 12 catches (on as many targets) for 70 yards across 12 regular-season games.
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Nick McCloud CB | CHI
Bears' Nick McCloud: Still battling illness
McCloud (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
McCloud was unable to shake off an illness in time to be available for the Bears' Week 17 loss to the 49ers. He's still under the weather, but he'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation and likely fade an injury designation ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lions.