NFL Player News

Ogletree (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

The Youngstown State product opened the Colts' week of practice with consecutive DNPs after sustaining a neck injury in the Week 16 loss to the 49ers, so it's no surprise that he won't play Sunday. Ogletree has appeared in 15 games this season, catching four of six targets for 27 yards and a touchdown. Expect Will Mallory to operate as Indianapolis' No. 3 tight end in Ogletree's stead in Week 17.

Kincaid (knee) was limited in practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Kincaid was listed as a non-participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday, so it's encouraging that he was able to upgrade to at least some reps Friday. Fellow tight end Dawson Knox (knee) also is listed as questionable after having logged identical practice activity during Week 17 prep. The statuses of both players will be made official roughly 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Gould (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

The second-year pro from Oregon State is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a foot injury sustained in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. While Gould remains sidelined, expect Ameer Abdullah and Josh Downs to serve as Indianapolis' top kick and punt returners, respectively.

Allen (foot) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Allen is fully on track for Sunday's showdown at home versus Philadelphia, which is little surprise after head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that the star quarterback's right foot soreness dissipated throughout the practice week, as Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. It doesn't appear as though Allen's mobility or rushing capabilities will be hampered by injury in any notable way Week 17.

Buckner (neck) will be placed on season-ending injured reserve after aggravating a herniated disc in his neck during the Week 16 loss to the 49ers, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

The 31-year-old returned from a five-game absence in the Week 16 loss and recorded five total tackles across 44 defensive snaps. However, it now appears he aggravated his neck issue and will miss the remainder of the season. Across 10 appearances in 2025, Buckner tallied 47 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks. Grover Stewart and Neville Gallimore will likely operate as the Colts' top interior defensive linemen while Buckner is out.

Fitzpatrick (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against the Buccaneers, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

It'll be the second consecutive game on the shelf for Fitzpatrick, who hurt his calf Week 15 against Pittsburgh. He'll have one more chance to play this season -- Week 18 against New England. With Fitzpatrick out this weekend, Ifeatu Melifonwu is likely set for a second straight start.

Kancey (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

The third-year pro from Pittsburgh practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday but will remain on the injured reserve list through Week 17. Kancey has played just 69 defensive snaps across two games this season due to a pectoral injury, recording one total tackle. While he remains sidelined Sunday, expect Elijah Roberts and Logan Hall to operate as the Buccaneers' top defensive ends.

Nelson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

The 28-year-old sustained a knee sprain in the Week 16 loss to the Panthers and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so it's no surprise that he won't play Sunday. While Nelson is sidelined in Week 17, expect Chris Braswell to operate as Tampa Bay's top reserve outside linebacker.

Phillips (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Eagles, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Phillips injured his ankle Week 15 against New England and missed last Sunday's win over the Browns. He's now slated to sit out a second straight contest as the Bills remain in the hunt for the top slot in the AFC East. T.J. Sanders could see more defensive snaps in Phillips' absence, especially if DaQuan Jones (calf) can't play.

Clark (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The third-year pro from Louisville didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday due to a back injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined for the Week 17 contest. Clark has played 201 defensive snaps across 14 games this season, recording 25 total tackles, two passes defensed and one forced fumble. Kalen King is likely to start as the Cardinals' top slot corner in Clark's stead Sunday.