NFL Player News

Al-Shaair (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Al-Shaair briefly exited the Texans' Week 6 win over the Jaguars in London, but the hiatus was to be evaluated for a concussion. There was no indication during the game, but the linebacker likely sustained the knee injury in the London victory. It remains to be seen if Wednesday's absence was partially vet rest or if the defensive signal caller is dealing with a more serious issue that could keep him out of the Week 7 game against the Giants.

Skowronek (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Skowronek was unable to play against the Buccaneers in Week 6 due to a calf injury that he sustained during the Steelers' Week 5 win over the Colts. He'll have two more chances to log at least a limited practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints in Paris.

Elliss will likely be placed on injured reserve due to a lower-leg injury that he sustained during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Rams, Jon Heath of USA Today reports.

Elliss suffered the injury late in the fourth quarter, and he was wearing a walking boot and using crutches after the contest. The silver lining is that the third-year pro avoided a season-ending injury, but it's severe enough for him that he'll likely require a stint on IR. Jonathon Cooper was reinstated from the commissioner's exempt list this past Friday and should operate in a large role opposite Nik Bonitto at the edge rusher position for as long as Elliss is sidelined.

McDuffie (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

McDuffie has been sidelined since sustaining a groin injury in Thursday's practice before the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals. The star cornerback appears to be day-to-day with the injury but there is no clear expectation for a Week 7 return against the Raiders.

Kacmarek (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Dolphins' practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Kacmarek is dealing with an apparent hamstring injury coming out of Miami's bye week in Week 6. The tight end will have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Jets.

Newsome (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Newsome was knocked out of Sunday's game versus the Saints early by a concussion, and now his availability for Week 7 is in jeopardy. He'll have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before getting the green light to return to full-contact football activities, and whether he's able to return to practice Thursday or Friday may shed some light on any potential progress.

Dugger (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Dugger missed the Bengals' two games prior to the Week 6 bye due to a quadriceps injury, which also prevented him from practicing in any capacity. His limited participation Wednesday indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and he would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens if he logs a full practice over the next two days.

Joly (concussion) did not appear on the Dolphins' injury report Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Joly was inactive for the team's Week 5 loss to the Bengals while recovering from a concussion, but he now appears to be back to full health after Miami's bye week. The tight end will be back in his depth role behind starter Greg Dulcich on Sunday against the Jets.

Holland (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Holland presumably suffered the concussion during Sunday's game versus the Saints, and now his status for Week 7 is up in the air. He'll need to clear league concussion protocol before being allowed to return to game action, and his activity at practice Thursday and Friday could offer some insight into any progress he makes as the week continues.

Landman (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Landman likely sustained his concussion in the Rams' Week 6 loss to the Cardinals. The linebacker has enterted the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will need to upgrade his practice participation with the approval of an independent neurologist before being cleared for game-day activities. If Landman cannot clear the league's protocol by Sunday's game against the Raiders, veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks could be called up to the active roster in his place.