NFL Player News
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Christian Gonzalez CB | NE
Patriots' Christian Gonzalez: Dealing with injury
Gonzalez (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
The second-year pro from Oregon popped up on the Patriots' injury report Friday as a limited participant due to a calf injury, putting his Week 12 status in doubt. Gonzalez's potential absence could significantly impact a Patriots defense that may already be without both of its top safeties, Marte Mapu (neck) and Kyle Dugger (ankle). If Gonzalez is unable to play through the issue Sunday, expect Alex Austin to see increased work as one of New England's top outside corners.
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Marte Mapu SAF | NE
Patriots' Marte Mapu: Could return in Week 12
Mapu (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
Mapu was sidelined for the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams due to a neck injury, but he has a chance to return for Sunday's divisional matchup. The second-year pro has appeared in just six games this season, recording 27 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended. If he's unable to suit up in Week 12, expect Dell Pettus to see additional work in the Patriots' first-team secondary.
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Emari Demercado RB | ARI
Cardinals' Emari Demercado: Ready for Week 12
Demercado (shoulder) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest in Seattle, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Demercado began Week 12 prep with back-to-back limited practices due to a shoulder issue, but his ability to handle every rep Friday paved the way for him to continue to be available out of the Cardinals backfield. Still, rookie third-rounder Trey Benson seemed to take over the No. 2 role behind starter James Conner in the team's two games before a Week 11 bye, as the former logged 32 offensive snaps and 21 touches versus 21 and nine, respectively, for Demercado during that span. At the very least, though, Demercado should be good for at least a handful of touches Sunday, as he averages 3.1 per game on the season.
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Kyle Dugger S | NE
Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Questionable for Sunday
Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
Dugger practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after playing through his ankle issue in the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams. If the 28-year-old's injury worsened and he's unable to suit up for the Week 12 divisional matchup, Jaylinn Hawkins will likely serve as New England's top strong safety.
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Alec Ingold FB | MIA
Dolphins' Alec Ingold: Could return in Week 12
Ingold (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
The Wisconsin product has been sidelined for the Dolphins' last two games due to an aggravation of his calf injury, but he practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, giving himself a chance to return for Sunday's divisional matchup. If Ingold is forced to miss his third consecutive game in Week 12, Julian Hill, Durham Smythe and Jack Stoll could see some snaps at fullback.
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Bryce Huff DE | PHI
Eagles' Bryce Huff: Sent to injured reserve
The Eagles placed Huff (wrist) on injured reserve Friday.
Huff will undergo surgery on his wrist and will miss a minimum of four games on injured reserve. Huff has played 225 defensive snaps as a rotational edge rusher, recording 10 tackles (five solo), including 2.5 sacks, four QB hits and one forced fumble.
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Kendall Fuller CB | MIA
Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Ruled out for Sunday
Fuller (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
The 29-year-old didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game after sustaining his second concussion of the year in Miami's Week 10 win over the Rams. Expect Cam Smith and Storm Duck to see additional reps with the Dolphins' first-team secondary while Fuller remains sidelined in Week 12.
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Rayshawn Jenkins DB | SEA
Seahawks' Rayshawn Jenkins: Cleared to play Sunday, still on IR
Jenkins (hand) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Jenkins, however, remains on injured reserve, but he's expected to be activated by Saturday afternoon and will be eligible to play against Arizona. Jenkins was injured in Week 6 and missed the required four games while on IR. He played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the Seahawks' initial six contests.
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Emmanuel Moseley DB | DET
Lions' Emmanuel Moseley: Could return Sunday
Moseley (pectoral) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
Despite a week of full practice sessions, the Tennessee product's availability Sunday is still in question. Moseley has yet to play this season after tearing his pec in early August and still must be activated to Detroit's active roster in order to suit up in Week 12. If he can't return, expect Amik Robertson to serve as the Lions' top slot corner.
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Terrion Arnold CB | DET
Lions' Terrion Arnold: Questionable for Sunday
Arnold (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
The 2024 first-round pick upgraded from limited work Thursday to a full practice session Friday, indicating that he's trending toward playing in Sunday's matchup. However, if Arnold is forced to miss the Week 12 contest, expect Kindle Vildor and Khalil Dorsey to see increased snaps in the Lions' secondary.