NFL Player News

Ruiz (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Ruiz will end up missing a second straight game due to an ankle injury, so William Sherman will likely start at right guard against Tennessee. With the Saints eliminated from playoff contention, Ruiz's last opportunity to suit up this season is Week 18 against the Falcons.

Brown (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Brown will miss a fourth consecutive game while attending to a personal matter, so Jon Gaines should continue to serve as the Cardinals' starting left guard. With the Cardinals eliminated from playoff contention, Brown's last opportunity to play is Week 18 against the Rams.

Froholdt (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Froholdt was listed as a limited practice participant in all three sessions during Week 17 prep, which earned him the questionable tag for Sunday's road game. Jon Gaines would be in line to start at center if Froholdt ends up being inactive.

Hainsey (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Hainsey was able to upgrade to a limited participant in Friday's practice after logging consecutive non-participation days earlier in the week. The center's ability to practice in any capacity is a good sign for his availability for Sunday's divisional matchup. If the 27-year-old is forced to miss his first game since Week 6, Jonah Monheim is set to start at center for the Jaguars' offense.

Mekari (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Mekari suffered a back injury in Week 16 and has been unable to practice leading into the Jaguars' Week 17 game versus the Colts. With the 28-year-old out, Wyatt Milum will likely continue as his replacement Sunday.

Hall (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals.

An independent neurologist has cleared Hall from the league's concussion protocol, giving the fifth-year corner the green light to return Sunday from a one-game absence. Hall could start at outside corner if one or both of Max Melton (heel) and Will Johnson (thumb/chest) is unable to play.

Striggow (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Striggow suffered an ankle injury in the Jaguars' Week 15 win over the Jets and has logged just one limited practice since the incident. The defensive end will now miss consecutive games, leaving Dawuane Smoot to continue receiving increased rotational defensive snaps behind starters Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.

Teller (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Teller earned the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC North tilt after logging three consecutive limited practices. If he's unable to play, then Teven Jenkins would be in line to start at right guard for a fourth straight game.

Tucker (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Tucker logged back-to-back limited practices Thursday and Friday after not participating Wednesday due to a shoulder injury. Should the 25-year-old be available, he will likely return to his backup role with Bernhard Raimann returning.

Crosby (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports that Crosby left the team facility after hearing of the final decision. It is no surprise the defensive end was unhappy with the result, as he stated earlier in the week that he doesn't care about the Raiders securing the No. 1 overall draft pick, saying, "I don't play for that". If this is to be the end of Crosby's season, the 28-year-old will finish with 73 tackles (45 solo), including 10.0 sacks, and six passes defensed (including two interceptions) through 15 games.