NFL Player News

Bryant (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Bryant sustained a knee injury during the Seahawks' Week 16 win over the Rams, which kept him out of the first practice of Week 17 prep. He likely would need to log a full practice by Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Moore (elbow) was a full participant in Carolina's practice Wednesday.

Moore has been sidelined since the Week 4 loss to the Patriots but is seemingly trending toward making his return. However, the team will still have to officially activate the 30-year-old off injured reserve before he's eligible to play. Moore would resume his role as a depth receiver if he manages to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Seahawks.

St-Juste (shoulder) was a non-participant in practice both Tuesday and Wednesday.

St-Juste wasn't listed on an initial injury report shared by the Chargers on Tuesday, but he was added as DNP to one released later in the day. With another DNP designation Wednesday, it appears the veteran cornerback has a significant chance of missing Saturday's matchup against Houston. St-Juste will likely need to return to practice in some capacity Thursday to have a real chance of playing against the Texans.

Mostert (ankle) didn't participate in Las Vegas' practice Wednesday.

Mostert popped up on the injury report Wednesday after carrying the ball once for six yards and catching one pass for three yards during the Week 16 loss to the Texans. The 33-year-old's practice status throughout the rest of the week will provide more clarity toward his availability for Sunday's matchup versus the Giants. Dylan Laube would see increased playing time at both running back and kick return if Mostert ends up being unable to play.

Dean (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

Dean hurt his hamstring Saturday against Washington and wasn't able to finish the game. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio described the fourth-year linebacker as "iffy" Tuesday, so Dean's DNP to begin the week doesn't necessarily mean he isn't going to play Sunday against Buffalo. However, his ability to suit up is very much up in the air, and Jihaad Campbell would likely move into a starting role if Dean is sidelined against the Bills.

Crosby (knee) didn't participate in Las Vegas' practice Wednesday.

Crosby continues to battle the knee injury that he's been playing through over the past several weeks. The 28-year-old should thus be good to go for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, where he'll look to help slow down an offense that passed for just 33 yards last week versus the Vikings.

Carter (shoulders) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

This was Carter's first practice in any capacity since he underwent procedures on both shoulders the week of Dec. 1. The expectation this week has been that Carter will be able to return to action Sunday against Buffalo, and he is certainly trending that way with his full practice Wednesday. If Carter does manage to suit up against the Bills, Byron Young -- who has 2.5 sacks in the three contests during Carter's absence -- could see less defensive snaps.

Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.

Stingley popped up on the injury report Wednesday after scoring his first career touchdown during the Week 16 win over Las Vegas. The 2022 first-round pick managed to play through the injury last week and will look to do so once again during Saturday's matchup versus the Chargers.

Latu (neck) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

A neck stinger forced Latu to miss last Saturday's win over the Commanders. However, with a full practice under his belt to begin Week 17 prep, it's likely he'll be able to return to action Sunday versus Buffalo. Latu typically sees most of his work on special teams, and that may not change moving forward with three other healthy tight ends on the roster.

Williams (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Williams is trying return from the knee injury he suffered Week 15 against Denver. He was unable to play last Saturday versus the Bears and didn't practice at all last week, but he's been labeled as limited both Tuesday and Wednesday this week. It seems Williams has a chance of playing Saturday versus Baltimore, but more clarity in that regard should come when the Packers provide injury designations Thursday.