NFL Player News
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Kameron Johnson WR | TB
Buccaneers' Kameron Johnson: Limited to return role
Johnson returned two punts for 27 yards and three kickoffs for 75 yards Sunday in the Buccaneers' 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.
Johnson continues to suit up for Tampa Bay on game days as a depth receiver, but he's been used almost exclusively on special teams the past three games while the Buccaneers have gotten healthier at wideout with the recent returns of Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve. He's played just one snap on offense over the past three weeks and owns a 4-64-1 receiving line on seven targets to go with 13 yards on two carries through his 16 appearances on the season.
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Payne Durham TE | TB
Buccaneers' Payne Durham: No targets in Week 17
Durham went without a target while taking the field for nine of the Buccaneers' 67 offensive plays in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.
Durham has suited up for all 16 of the Buccaneers' games to date but continues to remain an afterthought in the passing game as Tampa Bay's No. 2 tight end behind Cade Otton. He's drawn just three targets on 43 routes across his 333 offensive snaps on the season, totaling one catch for 11 yards.
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Devin Culp TE | TB
Buccaneers' Devin Culp: Limited to special teams in Week 17
Culp played all 13 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.
After he was a healthy inactive for the Buccaneers' Week 16 loss to the Saints, Culp suited up as Tampa Bay's third tight end in Week 17, but he didn't see any run on offense behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham. For the season, Culp has recorded one reception -- a six-yard touchdown -- on his lone target in 12 appearances for Tampa Bay.
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Jacob Cowing WR | SF
49ers' Jacob Cowing: Practice window could open soon
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Cowing (hamstring) could have his 21-day practice window opened during Week 18 prep, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Cowing has been slow to recover from the hamstring injury he sustained early in training camp, which has resulted in him spending the entire season to date on injured reserve. Shanahan had previously stated that the second-year wideout was on track to resume practicing following the 49ers' Week 14 bye, but nearly a month later, Cowing has yet to gain clearance for on-field work. Even if the 49ers elect to open Cowing's practice window at some point during the upcoming week, he's unlikely to be activated prior to Saturday's regular-season finale versus the Seahawks. A return at some point during the postseason could be on the table, however.
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Lamar Jackson QB | BAL
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: In line to practice Wednesday
Jackson (back) is expected to participate in Wednesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jackson wasn't able to practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Baltimore's win over the Packers in Week 17 due to a lower-back contusion, so it will be encouraging to see him participating in even a limited capacity Wednesday. Baltimore is approaching a Sunday night regular-season finale on the road against Pittsburgh that will decide the AFC North champion, and Rapoport reports that the Ravens are optimistic about Jackson's odds of being cleared to return Week 18. Tyler Huntley, who completed 16 of 20 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown versus Green Bay while also rushing eight times for 60 yards, will return to the backup role if Jackson is cleared to play.
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Josh Jones OT | SEA
Seahawks' Josh Jones: Nursing ankle and knee injuries
Jones did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to ankle and knee injuries, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Jones presumably picked up the injuries during the Seahawks' win over the Panthers on Sunday. He has started at left tackle in each of Seattle's last two games due to the absence of Charles Cross (hamstring), the latter of whom also sat out of Tuesday's walkthrough practice. Jones will have two more opportunities to practice ahead of Saturday's NFC West tilt against the 49ers.
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Charles Cross OT | SEA
Seahawks' Charles Cross: DNP to open Week 18 prep
Cross (hamstring) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Cross has missed the Seahawks' last two games due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Colts in Week 15. He is unlikely to play against the 49ers on Saturday unless he returns to practice this week, and if he were to be ruled out, then Josh Jones would likely remain as the Seahawks' starter at left tackle, though the latter also missed Tuesday's walkthrough due to ankle and knee injuries.
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Coby Bryant SAF | SEA
Seahawks' Coby Bryant: Estimated as limited Tuesday
Bryant (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Bryant was unable to play in the Seahawks' win over the Panthers on Sunday due to a knee injury he sustained against the Rams in Week 16. The Seahawks hosted a walkthrough practice Tuesday, but his ability to participate in a limited capacity indicates that he is progressing in his recovery. Bryant will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Saturday's pivotal NFC West tilt against the 49ers.
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Rashid Shaheed WR | SEA
Seahawks' Rashid Shaheed: Deemed limited in walkthrough
Shaheed (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Shaheed suffered a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's win over Carolina and is now in the league's five-step protocol. It's at least a promising sign that he was estimated as limited rather than DNP on Tuesday, though Seattle only held a walkthrough. Shaheed will need to clear the protocol to be eligible to play in Saturday's clash against San Francisco that will determine the No. 1 playoff seed in the NFC. Should Shaheed not be able to play, Jake Bobo and Dareke Young could see more targets on offense, with Young and Cam Akers options to take on kick returns duties.
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Akeem Davis-Gaither LB | ARI
Cardinals' Akeem Davis-Gaither: Mostly quiet in loss
Davis-Gaither recorded five tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 37-14 loss at Cincinnati.
Davis-Gaither trailed far behind rookie fourth-rounder Cody Simon in terms of snaps at linebacker in Week 17, logging just 40 to Simon's 74. Predictably, he also lagged behind Simon in the tackle category. He's still on the IDP radar in some formats going into a Week 18 matchup against the Rams.