NFL Player News

The Giants moved Schmitz (finger) to injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Schmitz was moved to IR alongside starting left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring), so the Giants will be without two starting offensive linemen going into Sunday's game against the Raiders. With Schmitz's season over, Austin Schlottmann is set to start the last two weeks at center.

The Patriots signed Pharms to the active roster Saturday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.

Pharms has played in two games this season, logging one solo tackle and one tackle assist on 28 defensive snaps. The defensive end is set to receive rotational snaps on the Patriots' defensive line behind starters Christian Barmore and Cory Durden in Sunday's divisional game against the Jets.

Rhyan (knee) is active for Saturday night's game against the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

After Elgton Jenkins (lower leg) was sent to injured reserve in Week 11, Rhyan took over duties as the starting center for the Packers. The lineman will continue his streak of starts at the position Saturday night.

Banks (neck) is active for Saturday night's game against the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Banks seems to have suffered a setback Friday after being downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game, but the left guard will ultimately be able to suit up. The 28-year-old has not missed a game since Week 4, and he will keep his start streak intact for Week 17.

Tom (back) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Tom will officially miss consecutive weeks due to a persistent back injury. The right tackle has still not practiced since sustaining the injury in the Week 15 loss to the Broncos. Darian Kinnard is expected to log another start at right tackle in Tom's absence.

Williams (foot/illness) is inactive for Saturday's game versus the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Williams was listed as full on all three Week 17 injury reports due to his lingering foot issue, but the Packers tagged him as questionable Friday due to an illness that now will force his fourth absence in the past five contests. His next chance to suit up is Week 18 at Minnesota, but at least for Week 17, Green Bay's receiving corps will be composed of Christian Watson (shoulder/illness), Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton (illness).

Williams (knee) is active for Saturday night's game against the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Williams was limited in practice throughout the week, but the starting strong safety is officially suiting up for Saturday night. Williams' return to the Packers' defense means Nate Hobbs will likely see a diminished role in the secondary for Week 17.

Wallace (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Packers.

Wallace has participated in 13 games this season, collecting four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The Ravens will stick with a wide receiver corps of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, and LaJohntay Wester for Sunday night's contest, a game that could eliminate them from playoff contention.

Melton (illness) is listed as active Saturday versus the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Melton wasn't able to practice at all during Week 17 prep due to an illness, but despite being listed as questionable ahead of the weekend, he'll be available to a Packers offense that will be led by QB Malik Willis (right shoulder/illness) instead of Jordan Love (left shoulder/concussion). Melton will be in the mix for snaps and targets alongside WRs Christian Watson (shoulder/illness), Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks, with Savion Williams (foot/illness) inactive.

The Ravens activated Higgins (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.

Higgins was placed on injured reserve Nov. 15 after playing in nine games for the Ravens. The linebacker is primarily a special teamer, and his return to the active roster means he will likely resume his role for the unit in Saturday night's game against the Packers.