NFL Player News

The Panthers placed Zavala (calf) on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Zavala is beginning his second stint on injured reserve this season after suffering a calf injury in the Week 12 loss to the 49ers and will now be forced to miss at least four games. In his absence, Jake Curhan will serve as the team's starting right guard.

The Cardinals placed Hernandez (hip) on injured reserve Saturday.

Hernandez injured his hip during the Cardinals' Week 12 overtime loss to the Jaguars, and the injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on IR. He will be required to miss at least the next four games, making him eligible to return in Week 17 against the Bengals on Saturday, Dec. 27. In Hernandez's absence, Isaiah Adams is the top candidate to start at right guard.

The Bills activated Grable (concussion) off injured reserve Saturday.

Grable has been sidelined since August with a concussion but is now one step closer to making his return. The 26-year-old has a chance to play Sunday versus the Steelers, as he could serve as a backup offensive tackle.

The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Jones will be available to play Sunday against the Vikings. He appeared in five regular-season games for the Saints before being cut in late October and mostly contributed on special teams.

The Dolphins activated Jackson (toe) off injured reserve Saturday.

Jackson has been sidelined since Week 1 but is now closer to making his return. He has a chance to resume his role as the team's starting right tackle Sunday versus the Saints.

The Seahawks signed Gaskin off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Gaskin re-joined the Seahawks' practice squad Wednesday, and he'll now be an official member of the team's active roster after George Holani (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. Gaskin last saw regular-season action in 2024 with the Vikings, when he appeared in five games and contributed mostly on special teams as a returner on kickoffs.

The Seahawks placed Holani (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Holani was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Titans in Week 12. The injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve, which means Holani will be required to miss at least the next four games, making him eligible to make his return in Week 17 against the Panthers on Saturday, Dec. 27. Rashid Shaheed and Cody White will handle return duties on kickoffs in Holani's absence, and Cam Akers and Myles Gaskin will provide backfield depth behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet.

The 49ers elevated Gay from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, and he will serve as the 49ers' starting kicker against the Browns on Sunday.

Gay will kick for the 49ers for a second consecutive week due to the absence of Eddy Pineiro (hamstring). Gay made both of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during the 49ers' Week 12 win over the Panthers.

The Falcons elevated Thompkins from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Jets, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Thompkins will provide additional depth at receiver, as Drake London (knee) is out again. This could be the 25-year-old's second appearance of the season, and the team will be able to elevate him just one more time going forward.

Ogbonnia (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Ogbonnia was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and put together an LP-LP-FP practice log. However, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from an elbow injury to be activated off injured reserve. Ogbonnia's next opportunity to play is Week 14 against the Eagles on Monday, Dec. 8.