NFL Player News
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Alvin Kamara RB | NO
Saints' Alvin Kamara: Listed as DNP again
Kamara (knee/ankle) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated injury report, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Kamara remains sidelined due to the sprained MCL that he suffered Week 12 against the Falcons, and if the Saints ultimately rule him out for Sunday's contest at Tennessee, he'll have just one more chance to suit up this season Week 18 in Atlanta. With Devin Neal (hamstring) on injured reserve, all of Taysom Hill (12), Audric Estime (five), Evan Hull (five), Tyler Shough (two and Mason Tipton (one) handled carries this past Sunday versus the Jets.
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Mack Hollins WR | NE
Patriots' Mack Hollins: Estimated as DNP
Hollins (abdomen) was estimated as a non-participant at practice Thursday.
Hollins didn't practice Wednesday due to an abdomen issue, and had the team held an on-field session Thursday, he would've remained sidelined again. In order to have a chance at being cleared for Sunday's road matchup against the Jets, Hollins may need to resume practicing in at least a limited capacity Friday.
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Drake London WR | ATL
Falcons' Drake London: Listed as limited Thursday
London (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated practice report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
London made his return from a four-game absence due to a sprained PCL in his left knee this past Sunday at Arizona, a contest in which he logged a 69 percent snap share and gathered in three of eight targets for 27 yards. His listed practice restrictions Thursday likely are related to maintenance, and he'll have two more chances to get back to full this week before the Falcons potentially give him a designation for Monday's contest against the Rams.
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Gunnar Helm TE | TEN
Titans' Gunnar Helm: Estimated as limited
Helm (toe) was listed as limited on Thursday's estimated injury report, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Helm continues to manage a toe injury he initially suffered Week 15, but has managed to play through since. The rookie tight end was also limited in practice Wednesday, so he may need to log a full session Friday in order to avoid being assigned an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints. Helm played a career-high 52 offensive snaps (71 percent) versus the Chiefs in Week 16 but only logged two catches for nine yards (on three targets).
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Another DNP on Thursday
Odunze (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated injury report.
Odunze last took part in practice Dec. 12 due to a stress fracture in his foot that has bothered him for a good portion of the season. Because the Bears didn't hold a session Thursday, he'll have only one more opportunity for on-field work this week before the team potentially makes a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco. Fellow WR Luther Burden (ankle) was listed as limited for a second day in a row, so Chicago may be getting some reinforcements in the passing game if the rookie second-round pick is able to put an end to a one-game absence.
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Jake Hansen LB | HOU
Texans' Jake Hansen: Lands on IR
The Texans placed Hansen (chest) on injured reserve Thursday.
Hansen will miss at least the final two games of the regular season and Houston's first two postseason contests due to his placement on IR, but he could return after that if the team advances further in the playoffs. The reserve linebacker has operated as a key contributor on special teams across his 15 regular-season appearances.
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A.J. Brown WR | NE
Eagles' A.J. Brown: Listed as DNP on Thursday
Brown (teeth) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.
Brown underwent a dental procedure this week and now has been listed as a 'DNP' on both the Eagles' first two Week 17 injury reports. He thus will have just one more chance to mix into drills Friday before the team potentially tags him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game at Buffalo. Brown has been productive over the last five contests, with a cumulative 35-478-4 line on 49 targets during that span.
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Bernhard Raimann OT | IND
Colts' Bernhard Raimann: Estimated as full participant
Raimann (elbow) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice estimate.
Raimann is seemingly healthy again after exiting the Week 16 loss to the 49ers early due to an elbow injury. The 28-year-old should continue to serve as the team's starting left tackle during Sunday's matchup versus Jacksonville.
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Sauce Gardner CB | IND
Colts' Sauce Gardner: Estimated as limited participant
Gardner (calf) is listed as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated practice report.
Gardner has missed three consecutive games due to a calf injury and couldn't practice Wednesday. Although Indianapolis didn't host an actual practice session Thursday, it appears that Gardner has now taking a tangible step forward in his recovery. If he's able to log at least another limited practice session Friday, it's possible the standout cornerback could return to the Colts' starting lineup in time for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Alim McNeill DT | DET
Lions' Alim McNeill: Cleared to play Christmas Day
McNeill (abdomen) is active for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
McNeill was limited in practice this week due to an abdominal injury, but the fifth-year pro has been cleared to play Thursday. He has accumulated 14 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble through nine regular-season games.