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Tyler Lockett SEA WR
Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Logs full practice Thursday
4m agoLockett (oblique) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
After previously dealing with thigh and knee issues this season, Lockett was limited Wednesday by an oblique injury, but it didn't stop him from getting back to full participation one day later. With DK Metcalf still not practicing due to the MCL sprain that he suffered Week 7, there's a chance Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba again will highlight the Seahawks' receiving corps Sunday versus the Rams. In Week 8, though, Lockett didn't take advantage against the Bills defense, hauling in one of three targets for nine yards.
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Puka Nacua LAR WR
Rams' Puka Nacua: Injures knee Thursday
11m agoNacua suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice and will be listed as limited on the Rams' second Week 9 injury report, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Nacua previously tended to a right knee injury that kept him out for the entire preseason, and he aggravated the issue Week 1, missing the next five games as a result. He was able to return to action last Thursday against the Vikings, and while his workload was capped at 41 of 72 offensive snaps (57 percent), he paced the Rams with seven catches (on nine targets) for 106 yards and added two carries for five yards. Per Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, the current concern is related to the old one, so Nacua's status bears watching as the team prepares for Sunday's road matchup with the Seahawks.
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DK Metcalf SEA WR
Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Still not practicing
18m agoMetcalf (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf has yet to practice since sustaining an MCL sprain in his left knee in a Week 7 win in Atlanta, despite optimism from coach Mike Macdonald on Wednesday that the wide receiver would take part one day later and be able to suit up this weekend, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle. As such, Metcalf has just one more chance to mix into drills Friday before the Seahawks potentially make a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. Last week, he went down as doubtful, so getting a questionable tag this week would mark a step in the right direction.
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Quentin Johnston LAC WR
Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Full practice Thursday
26m agoJohnston (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
After missing two straight contests, Johnston is poised to return to action Sunday against the Browns. In the process, he'll bolster a Chargers wideout corps that also features Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer, and possibly DJ Chark (groin). Through five games thus far, Johnston has caught 14 of his 22 targets for 164 yards and three touchdowns, a pace that puts the 2023 first-rounder on the fantasy radar in deeper formats.
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Mekhi Becton PHI OT
Eagles' Mekhi Becton: Full practice participant Thursday
34m agoBecton (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday.
Becton was diagnosed with a concussion in Week 7, which kept him off the field during the Eagles' Week 8 win over the Bengals. He was listed as an LP/FP to open the week, but he'll still need to pass through the league's five-step concussion protocols before being cleared ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Morgan Moses NYJ OT
Jets' Morgan Moses: Good to go Thursday night
37m agoMoses (knee) is active for Thursday night's game against the Texans.
Moses has been working through an MCL sprain that he suffered in September, but the 2014 third-round pick will play through the injury Thursday and start at right tackle.
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Will Levis TEN QB
Titans' Will Levis: Throws for second straight day
2h agoLevis (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Though Levis didn't take a step forward in terms of his listed practice activity after he was a limited participant in Wednesday's session, he threw passes for the second day in a row and seems to be making good progress in his recovery from an AC joint sprain in his shoulder. He originally sustained the injury in a Week 4 win over the Dolphins and was cleared to start in the Titans' Week 6 loss to the Colts coming out of a bye week, but since the shoulder issue was still affecting his mechanics and arm strength in that contest, Levis has proceeded to sit out the team's last two games. According to Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, offensive coordinator Nick Holz said Thursday that he's not discounting the possibility of Levis being ready to play this Sunday against the Patriots, though the Titans have game plans in place for both Levis and Mason Rudolph, who has started the past two contests. Once the Titans are convinced that Levis is fully healthy, Holz confirmed that the starting job will belong to the second-year quarterback, per Wyatt.
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Drake Maye NE QB
Patriots' Drake Maye: Another limited practice
3h agoMaye (concussion) remained limited at practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Back-to-back limited sessions set the stage for what Maye is able to do at practice Friday to loom large in terms of his chances of facing the Titans on Sunday. If the QB is unable to progress fully through the NFL's concussion protocol before then, however, Jacoby Brissett would be in line to draw the start against Tennessee.
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Jayden Daniels WAS QB
Commanders' Jayden Daniels: Stays limited in practice
3h agoDaniels (ribs) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
After getting knocked out of Week 7 action against the Panthers early due to a rib injury, Daniels was able to suit up this past Sunday against the Bears and log 100 percent of the offensive snaps en route to 326 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions on 21-for-38 passing while rushing eight times for 52 yards. The performance, including a game-winning Hail Mary to WR Noah Brown, all but cleared up that he'll be OK on game days, but he'll continue to operate with a cap on his practice reps in the short term. Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not Daniels enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's road matchup with the Giants.
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Jared Goff DET QB
Lions' Jared Goff: Gets in full practice Thursday
4h agoGoff (ankle) practiced fully Thursday.
Goff was held out of Wednesday's session due to a sore ankle, but his return without limitations one day later paves the way for him to continue to lead the Lions offense. The reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Month will be taking on a Packers defense Sunday that has allowed the 14th-most yards per attempt (7.25) to opposing quarterbacks this season.
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Derek Carr NO QB
Saints' Derek Carr: Remains limited in practice
4h agoCarr (oblique) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Since straining his left oblique Week 5 at Kansas City, Carr has missed three consecutive games and didn't practice until this Wednesday, but he's now cobbled together back-to-back capped sessions. There's an expectation that Carr will return to action Sunday in Carolina, but it remains to be seen how he'll be listed on Friday's injury report, and who else may be available to the offense. Among skill players on the active roster, RB Alvin Kamara remains limited by hand and rib fractures and WRs Bub Means (ankle) and Cedrick Wilson (hip) also are banged-up, but Carr at least will have top WR Chris Olave and TE Juwan Johnson (shoulder) at his services.
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Jordan Love GB QB
Packers' Jordan Love: Limited in return to practice
4h agoPackers head coach Matt LaFleur said Love (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
A groin strain knocked Love out of this past Sunday's 30-27 win over the Jaguars, but the quarterback is considered day-to-day and remains hopeful to start this weekend's matchup with the Lions in Green Bay. Love's ability to return to practice in some fashion Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session is an encouraging sign, though a decision on whether he'll be available to play this weekend may not be made until after Friday's practice. Malik Willis would be in store for his third start of the season Sunday if Love can't go.
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Sione Vaki DET RB
Lions' Sione Vaki: Past knee injury
2h agoVaki (knee) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.
Vaki was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury he likely picked up during the Lions' Week 8 win over the Titans. The injury doesn't appear to be severe, however, as he was able to practice without limitations Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Vaki will suit up and play in his special teams role against the Packers on Sunday.
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Kendre Miller NO RB
Saints' Kendre Miller: Logs another DNP
2h agoMiller (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's practice report, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Miller has logged consecutive DNPs this week while working through a hamstring injury he picked up during the Saints' Week 8 loss to the Chargers. Unless he can practice in at least a limited capacity Friday, Miller would be in jeopardy of being ruled out ahead of Sunday's NFC South showdown against the Panthers. If he were to be inactive, Jamaal Williams (groin) would be in line to serve as the backup running back behind Alvin Kamara (hand/ribs).
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Jamaal Williams NO RB
Saints' Jamaal Williams: Limited in Thursday's practice
2h agoWilliams (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Williams has logged consecutive limited practices while working through a groin injury. He's faring better than fellow running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) this week, and Williams would figure to operate as the No. 2 running back behind Alvin Kamara (hand/rib) on Sunday against the Panthers if Miller cannot play. Friday's injury report will provide more clarity on the backfield trio's status heading into Sunday's NFC South clash.
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Zamir White LV RB
Raiders' Zamir White: Sidelined at practice Thursday
2h agoWhite (quad) didn't practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
After being a limited practice participant Wednesday, White downgraded to a DNP one day later. It remains to be seen if that's related to a setback or if the Raiders are simply managing the running back's practice reps as Sunday's game against the Bengals approaches. Either way, Friday's injury report will reveal White's Week 9 game status. If he's available this weekend, the 2022 fourth-rounder would be in line to work in a complementary role behind starter Alexander Mattison.
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Tyjae Spears TEN RB
Titans' Tyjae Spears: Misses Thursday's practice
2h agoSpears (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Spears was a limited participant in Wednesday's session, so his downgrade in participation a day later is concerning. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard has missed consecutive practices with a foot injury, leaving Julius Chestnut as the healthiest RB on the Titans' active roster, while Joshua Kelley and Jabari Small currently are on the team's practice squad. In any case, Friday's injury report will add valuable context with regard to the composition of Tennessee's backfield ahead of Sunday game against the Patriots.
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Tony Pollard TEN RB
Titans' Tony Pollard: Sits out second straight practice
3h agoPollard (foot) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
Pollard's absence from practice for a second straight day due to the foot injury clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The Titans will see what, if anything, Pollard is able to do during Friday's session before determining his availability for the Week 9 contest. Pollard has taken on at least 18 touches in each of Tennessee's last four games, but if the foot issue keeps him out against New England or if he's available to take on only a limited workload, Tyjae Spears (hamstring), Julius Chestnut and practice-squad member Joshua Kelley would be candidates to take on more work out of the backfield.
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Tyler Lockett SEA WR
Seahawks' Tyler Lockett: Logs full practice Thursday
4m agoLockett (oblique) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
After previously dealing with thigh and knee issues this season, Lockett was limited Wednesday by an oblique injury, but it didn't stop him from getting back to full participation one day later. With DK Metcalf still not practicing due to the MCL sprain that he suffered Week 7, there's a chance Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba again will highlight the Seahawks' receiving corps Sunday versus the Rams. In Week 8, though, Lockett didn't take advantage against the Bills defense, hauling in one of three targets for nine yards.
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Puka Nacua LAR WR
Rams' Puka Nacua: Injures knee Thursday
11m agoNacua suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice and will be listed as limited on the Rams' second Week 9 injury report, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Nacua previously tended to a right knee injury that kept him out for the entire preseason, and he aggravated the issue Week 1, missing the next five games as a result. He was able to return to action last Thursday against the Vikings, and while his workload was capped at 41 of 72 offensive snaps (57 percent), he paced the Rams with seven catches (on nine targets) for 106 yards and added two carries for five yards. Per Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, the current concern is related to the old one, so Nacua's status bears watching as the team prepares for Sunday's road matchup with the Seahawks.
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DK Metcalf SEA WR
Seahawks' DK Metcalf: Still not practicing
18m agoMetcalf (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Metcalf has yet to practice since sustaining an MCL sprain in his left knee in a Week 7 win in Atlanta, despite optimism from coach Mike Macdonald on Wednesday that the wide receiver would take part one day later and be able to suit up this weekend, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle. As such, Metcalf has just one more chance to mix into drills Friday before the Seahawks potentially make a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. Last week, he went down as doubtful, so getting a questionable tag this week would mark a step in the right direction.
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Quentin Johnston LAC WR
Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Full practice Thursday
26m agoJohnston (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
After missing two straight contests, Johnston is poised to return to action Sunday against the Browns. In the process, he'll bolster a Chargers wideout corps that also features Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer, and possibly DJ Chark (groin). Through five games thus far, Johnston has caught 14 of his 22 targets for 164 yards and three touchdowns, a pace that puts the 2023 first-rounder on the fantasy radar in deeper formats.
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DJ Chark LAC WR
Chargers' DJ Chark: Logs full practice
1h agoChark (groin) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Chark had been limited since having his 21-day practice window opened, but his return to a full session Thursday suggests that he could come off IR and be available to face the Browns on Sunday. If that ends up being the case, the Chargers would be able to ease Chark back in, with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer also in the team's wideout mix ahead of Week 9 action.
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Brenden Rice LAC WR
Chargers' Brenden Rice: Downgrades to DNP on Thursday
1h agoRice (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report.
Rice was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, but he was unable to see the field Thursday. It's a trend in the wrong direction, but he'll have one more chance Friday to return to practice and give himself a chance to play against the Browns on Sunday.
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Kenny Yeboah NYJ TE
Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Good to go vs. Texans
41m agoYeboah (abdomen) is active for Thursday's game against Houston.
Yeboah was activated from injured reserve Thursday, and he's in line to make his 2024 regular-season debut. Yeboah will provide the Jets depth at tight end behind starter Tyler Conklin and backup Jeremy Ruckert.
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Hayden Hurst LAC TE
Chargers' Hayden Hurst: Logs full practice Thursday
1h agoHurst (groin) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
After having missed two straight games, Hurst is poised to return to action Sunday against the Browns. With that in mind, the tight end's Week 9 fantasy prospects hinge on the status of Will Dissly (shoulder), who returned to a limited practice Thursday. If both players are available this weekend, Hurst would carry modest lineup appeal.
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Will Dissly LAC TE
Chargers' Will Dissly: Back at practice
1h agoDissly (shoulder) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
After missing practice Wednesday, Dissly is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. The same goes for fellow tight end Hayden Hurst (groin) -- who has missed two straight games -- but practiced fully Thursday. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Dissly carries an injury designation into the weekend, but the looming return of Hurst could cost Dissly (who has logged 18 targets over his last two games) some volume in Week 9.
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Kenny Yeboah NYJ TE
Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Activated from injured reserve
2h agoThe Jets activated Yeboah (abdomen) from injured reserve Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Yeboah has been listed as a full practice participant all week, and his activation from IR indicates that he could be available for Thursday night's game against the Texans. If he's indeed active, Yeboah would serve as the Jets' No. 3 tight end behind Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert.
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Feleipe Franks CAR TE
Panthers' Feleipe Franks: DNP on Thursday
2h agoFranks (concussion) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Franks was diagnosed with a concussion during the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Broncos. He has been unable to practice this week, and even if he were to return Friday in a limited capacity, he appears to be a long shot to play against the Saints on Sunday. With Tommy Tremble working through a back injury, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ian Thomas may be the only healthy tight ends on the active roster ahead of Sunday's game, which could lead to Carolina elevating Stephen Sullivan or Jordan Matthews from the practice squad.
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Juwan Johnson NO TE
Saints' Juwan Johnson: Full practice Thursday
3h agoJohnson (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Stretching back to last week, Johnson was listed as limited on four consecutive practice reports due to a shoulder issue before Thursday's uncapped session. With his health cleared up ahead of the weekend, Johnson will continue on as the Saints' top TE, which could be a boon for him with Derek Carr (oblique) expected to return to action Sunday at Carolina.
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Riley Patterson NYJ K
Jets' Riley Patterson: Signed to active roster
3h agoThe Jets signed Patterson to their 53-man roster Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
With Greg Zuerlein (knee) landing on injured reserve Wednesday and thus set to miss at least four games, the Jets had added Patterson and Spencer Shrader to their practice squad. The Jets have decided to give Patterson the first chance to replace Zuerlein as their kicker, beginning with Thursday's game against the Texans. Patterson has previously made 39 appearances at the NFL level over the last three seasons, converting 88.1 percent of his field-goal tries across stops with the Lions, Jaguars and Browns.
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Brandon Aubrey DAL K
Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey: Six-point outing in Week 8
7h agoAubrey knocked down his lone field-goal attempt from 29 yards and went 3-for-3 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the 49ers.
Aubrey didn't practice in any capacity in Week 8 while he was away from the team on jury duty, but he made the flight to San Francisco and was as sharp as ever in the few scoring opportunities that were presented to him. Through seven appearances on the season, Aubrey has knocked down all 12 of his extra-point attempts and 18 of 20 field-goal tries, including an 8-for-9 mark from 50-plus yards.
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Lucas Havrisik BUF K
Lucas Havrisik: Cut from practice squad
8h agoThe Bills cut Havrisik from the practice squad Thursday.
Havrisik's tenure on Buffalo's practice squad lasted roughly two weeks, but he's now being let go to make room for veteran wideout Deon Cain. Next, Havrisik will have to search for a depth role elsewhere in the league, unless the Bills are interested in re-signing him at a later date.
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Younghoe Koo ATL K
Falcons' Younghoe Koo: Misses another FG attempt
1d agoKoo made one of two field-goal attempts and all four extra-point tries during Sunday's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers.
After a perfect start to the season, Koo has gone just 7-for-11 on field-goal attempts over the past four weeks, with all his misses coming from beyond 40 yards. His inconsistency from deep drops his value, but the Falcons' offense continues to impress, meaning Koo should get plenty of chances to bounce back.
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Greg Zuerlein NYJ K
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Moves to IR
1d agoThe Jets placed Zuerlein (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Zuerlein, who has made nine of his 15 field-goal attempts through eight contests to date, will thus be sidelined until at least Week 14. The Jets signed Spencer Shrader and Riley Patterson to their practice squad Wednesday, and one of the two will presumably be elevated in advance of Thursday's game against the Texans to handle kicking duties in Zuerlein's stead.
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Spencer Shrader NYJ K
Spencer Shrader: Headed to Big Apple
1d agoShrader signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Shrader signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent in the spring and, due to a Matt Gay injury, he was their Week 1 kicker. He made all three PATs but didn't attempt a field goal. Since then, he has bounced off and on the team's practice squad. He'll now spend Wednesday competing with Riley Patterson to see who will kick for the Jets on Thursday against the Texans, as Greg Zuerlein (knee) is not expected to play.
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Chazz Surratt NYJ LB
Jets' Chazz Surratt: Will play vs. Houston
39m agoSurratt (heel) is active for Thursday night's game against the Texans.
Surratt was a limited practice participant Tuesday and Wednesday, and while he is unlikely to be fully healed from his heel injury, he will suit up for Thursday's contest. Surratt could start at middle linebacker due to C.J. Mosley (neck) being inactive.
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Leki Fotu NYJ DT
Jets' Leki Fotu: Placed on IR with knee injury
1h agoThe Jets placed Fotu (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Fotu will be placed on injured reserve for a second time this season, this time due to a knee injury. He missed the first five games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury he sustained in training camp, but he was able to suit up for Weeks 6 and 7 and logged three tackles (one solo) over that span. His placement on IR means Fotu will have to miss at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return will be Week 14 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 8. In Fotu's absence, Leonard Taylor and Soloman Thomas will serve as the Jets' rotational defensive tackles behind starters Javon Kinlaw and Quinnen Williams.
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Darius Slay PHI CB
Eagles' Darius Slay: Doesn't practice Thursday
1h agoSlay (groin) was a DNP on Thursday's injury report.
Slay suffered a groin injury during the Eagles' Week 8 win over the Bengals. He's opened the week with consecutive DNPs, and unless he can practice in at least a limited capacity Friday, he's in jeopardy of being ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. If Slay is sidelined, Isaiah Rodgers would be the top candidate to start at corner alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.
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Nate Wiggins BAL CB
Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Practices in full Thursday
1h agoWiggins (shoulder/illness) was a full practice participant Thursday.
Wiggins missed the Ravens' Week 8 loss to the Browns due to an illness and shoulder injury. He was able to practice without limitations Thursday, indicating that the rookie first-rounder should be good to go against Denver on Sunday. Across six regular-season outings, Wiggins has logged 13 tackles (nine solo), seven pass breakups and one forced fumble.
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Tykee Smith TB DB
Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Still in concussion protocols
1h agoSmith (concussion) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
Smith was diagnosed with a concussion during the Bucs' Week 7 loss to the Ravens, and he was held out of this Sunday's game against the Falcons. Even if Smith is able to log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he'll still need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols before Monday's game against the Chiefs.
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Lavonte David TB OLB
Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Dealing with multiple injuries
1h agoDavid (ankle/chest) was a DNP during Thursday's practice.
David was forced to exit this past Sunday's game against the Falcons due to an ankle injury. It appears he's also dealing with a chest issue, and his practice participation over the next two days will indicate whether he'll be able to play against the Chiefs on Monday. If David cannot play, J.J. Russell or Antonio Grier could get the start at inside linebacker alongside K.J. Britt