NFL Player News

Harper (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's contest against the Vikings.

Harper suffered a head injury in the second half, and he has now been diagnosed with a concussion. In his absence, Jalen Mills and Daniel Thomas will continue to operate in elevated roles in Detroit's secondary.

Anzalone has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's contest against the Vikings after suffering a concussion.

Anzalone took a blow to the head in the second half, ultimately suffering a concussion. In his absence, Malcolm Rodriguez will continue to operate in a more significant role at linebacker versus Minnesota.

Nnadi (illness) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against Denver.

Nnadi will be forced to miss a second straight game while recovering from an illness. In his absence, Jerry Tillery is a top candidate to step into a starting role on the defensive line versus the Broncos.

Karlaftis (illness) is active for Thursday night's game against the Broncos.

Karlaftis will be good to go for Week 17 after being added to the injury report with an illness Wednesday. The defensive lineman has compiled 46 total tackles (24 solo), including 6.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 15 games so far this year.

Bolton (illness) is active for Thursday night's contest against Denver.

Bolton was added to the injury report with an illness Wednesday, but he'll now ultimately be good to go for Week 17. The linebacker has compiled 44 total tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over the last four games.

Pierce (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against the Broncos.

Pierce will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week after the team officially signed him to the active roster. He'll have one more chance to make his Chiefs debut in Week 18 against the Raiders.

Awuzie (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's matchup with the Packers, Ryan Mink of the Ravens official website reports.

Awuzie will make his return to action after missing the team's Week 16 loss to the Patriots with a foot injury. The 30-year-old will be back in his starting role opposite of Nate Wiggins at cornerback versus Green Bay.

Phillips (triceps), who remains on IR, is estimated as a limited participant on Thursday's practice report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Phillips had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, so though Atlanta didn't actually host an on-field practice Thursday, it's encouraging to see him estimated as at least a limited participant. In order to be activated in time to play Monday versus the Rams, however, Phillips will likely have to prove himself capable of handling full practice reps Friday and/or Saturday.

Pearce (neck) is listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Atlanta didn't officially hold an on-field practice Thursday, but Pearce's status will nonetheless need to be monitored leading up to Monday's game against the Rams. The rookie first-round pick will have two more opportunities to prove he's able to handle full practice reps prior to being assigned a potential injury designation for Monday Night Football.

Anzalone (head) is being evaluated for a concussion during Thursday's contest against the Vikings.

Anzalone will not be eligible to return to Thursday's divisional matchup if he is diagnosed with a concussion and placed in the NFL's five-step protocol. Prior to leaving the field to be evaluated late in the third quarter, Anzalone had racked up two tackles (one solo) including 1.0 sacks.