NFL Player News
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Oluwafemi Oladejo LB | TEN
Titans' Oluwafemi Oladejo: Won't play Sunday
Oladejo (lower leg), who remains on IR, is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Oladejo has his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 17 and has been a limited participant since, including during Friday's session. His final chance to retake the field this season will come Week 18 against the Jaguars. The rookie second-round pick may need to practice in full prior to that contest in order to prove he's ready to come off IR.
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Luke Goedeke OT | TB
Buccaneers' Luke Goedeke: Ready for Week 17
Goedeke (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Goedeke spent the week dealing with an ankle injury he picked up in last Sunday's loss to the Panthers, practicing in a limited capacity both Wednesday and Friday. The right tackle's limited participation has been deemed sufficient enough for him to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game, and he is set to make his eighth consecutive start at right tackle.
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Isaac Seumalo G | PIT
Steelers' Isaac Seumalo: Questionable vs. Cleveland
Seumalo (triceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Seumalo was unable to play against the Lions in Week 16 due to a triceps injury he sustained against the Dolphins in Week 15. He was limited in practice all week, but if he's unable to play Sunday, then Spencer Anderson would likely start at left guard for a second consecutive game.
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Matt Lee C | CIN
Bengals' Matt Lee: Won't return for Week 17
Lee (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
Lee's 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, but the center is not quite ready to return to the field yet. The 24-year-old was able to log limited practice sessions throughout the week, but with the Bengals already eliminated from playoff contention, they are likely taking Lee's return slowly and safely. Ted Karras is set to once again start at center for Sunday's game.
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Listed as questionable
Pearsall (ankle/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Pearsall didn't play in Week 16 at Indianapolis due to an ankle sprain and also an aggravation of the PCL injury that sidelined him for Weeks 5-10. He practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, and coach Kyle Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com on Friday that Pearsall made it through the week "OK." In the end, Pearsall's status for Week 17 will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Evan Neal OT | NYG
Giants' Evan Neal: Ruled out for Week 17
Neal (neck), who remains on IR, is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Neal was a full participant upon having his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 17, but he downgraded to DNP status the following day and hasn't taken any on-field reps since. The 2022 first-round pick's final chance to take the field with the Giants this season will come Week 18 against the Cowboys.
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Tershawn Wharton DE | CAR
Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Won't play vs. Seattle
Wharton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Wharton will end up missing a third consecutive game due to a hamstring injury, which means Bobby Brown, Cam Jackson and LaBryan Ray are all in line for more defensive snaps Sunday. Wharton will aim to progress enough in his recovery to be available for the Panthers' regular-season finale against the Buccaneers in Week 18, a game that could decide who wins the NFC South division.
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George Kittle TE | SF
49ers' George Kittle: Questionable for Sunday
Kittle (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Kittle exited this past Monday's win at Indianapolis due to what eventually was deemed to be a mid-to-low ankle sprain. He wasn't able to practice Wednesday or Thursday, and GM John Lynch told KNBR San Francisco on Friday that Kittle likely will be a game-time decision for Week 17 action. Coach Kyle Shanahan later relayed to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com that Kittle said he'll have a better idea of his potential to play this weekend by Saturday. In any case, the 49ers will make a decision on Kittle's availability by about 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If Kittle doesn't suit up, Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell would be in line for significant jumps in snap counts and potential target shares.
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Jay Tufele DT | NYJ
Jets' Jay Tufele: Heading to IR
The Jets placed Tufele (foot) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.
Tufele was unable to practice all week after suffering a foot injury in the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Saints. With the move to IR, the 26-year-old will finish the season with 12 tackles (five solo). Jowon Briggs and Khalen Saunders are expected to have expanded roles on the defensive line behind Harrison Phillips with Tufele out.
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Joshua Ezeudu G | NYG
Giants' Joshua Ezeudu: Listed as questionable
Ezeudu (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Ezeudu has been listed as a full participant at practice throughout Week 17 prep, and he seems healthy enough to be activated from IR and suit up versus Las Vegas on Sunday. He'll need to be activated by the team on Saturday in order to be eligible to take the field Sunday. With Andrew Thomas (hamstring) ruled out for Week 17, Ezeudu could provide New York with some needed depth at left tackle.