NFL Player News
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Van Jefferson WR | TEN
Titans' Van Jefferson: Full Friday but still questionable
Jefferson (back) practiced fully Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Jefferson trended in the right direction throughout the week, going from a non-participant Wednesday to limited Thursday before Friday's full session. The veteran wide receiver's status likely won't be confirmed until 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Jefferson has 24 catches for 280 yards and a touchdown in 14 appearances this season, averaging exactly 20 receiving yards per game.
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Gunner Olszewski WR | NYG
Giants' Gunner Olszewski: Ready for Week 16
Olszewski (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
The 29-year-old practiced in full throughout the week and has now cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, allowing him to return for Sunday's matchup. Now fully healthy, Olszewski is expected to operate as the Giants' top kick and punt returner in Week 16.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. WR | ARI
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Expects to play
Harrison (heel) said he's "good enough to go" for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Harrison may still have an injury designation but apparently expects to play. He was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, after missing the past two games with a heel injury.
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Gunnar Helm TE | TEN
Titans' Gunnar Helm: Questionable after full practice
Helm (toe) logged a full practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Helm's full participation Friday is an encouraging sign, but it didn't allow him to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against a depleted Chiefs team. Nonetheless, the rookie fourth-round pick appears more likely than not to suit up, which would give Helm an opportunity to keep building momentum after catching at least four passes in four of the past five games.
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Tre Harris WR | LAC
Chargers' Tre' Harris: Ready for Week 16
Harris (hip) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Dallas.
Harris kicked off Week 16 prep with back-to-back limited sessions due to a hip injury, but his ability to get back to all activity Friday has cleared him ahead of the weekend. With Quentin Johnston (groin) listed as questionable again, Harris would be the main beneficiary if the former isn't able to suit up for a second straight contest. In an expanded role this past Sunday at Kansas City, Harris gathered in three of five targets for 49 yards on an 85 percent snap share.
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Jamie Gillan P | NYG
Giants' Jamie Gillan: Ready to rock
Gillan (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Gillan practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after missing the Giants' Week 15 loss to the Commanders due to a knee injury. However, it now appears he's moved past the issue. Expect the 28-year-old from Arkansas-Pine Bluff to serve as New York's top punter in the Week 16 contest.
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Rashee Rice WR | KC
Chiefs' Rashee Rice: Won't play against Titans
Rice (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
The same applies to Tyquan Thornton (concussion), which leaves Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster in line to lead the Chiefs' Week 16 WR corps, with Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals also in the mix. Rice's next opportunity to play will arrive in his team's Dec. 25 contest against the Broncos.
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Tyquan Thornton WR | KC
Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton: Remains in concussion protocol
Thornton (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Rashee Rice and Thornton both remain in the concussion protocol and won't suit up Sunday after failing to practice in any capacity throughout the week. Thornton would need to log a full practice and receive clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance to clear protocol before Thursday's game against the Broncos, so he looks like a long shot to play Week 17 as well. Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are the available options at wide receiver for Kansas City this weekend.
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Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles LB | NYG
Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Questionable for Sunday
Flannigan-Fowles (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles upgraded from DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. The 29-year-old has appeared in eight games this season, recording 24 total tackles and one pass defensed. If active for the Week 16 matchup, Flannigan-Fowles will likely play a reserve role in the Giants' linebacker corps.
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Quentin Johnston WR | LAC
Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Questionable for Week 16
Johnston (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas.
Johnston sat out this past Sunday's win at Kansas City after he showed up on the Chargers' final Week 15 injury report as limited due to a groin issue. He then had practice restrictions this week before the team tagged him with a designation for Week 16 action. His status ultimately will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but Tre' Harris would figure to benefit again if Johnston is inhibited or sidelined this weekend.