Wednesday Media Updates
***Antonio Gibson played just 23 snaps last week, well under his previous workload as he struggles to play through a stress fracture in his shin. Washington has not routinely limited Gibson's midweek practice reps but this is the first week Gibson may be in danger of sitting on gameday.
***Saquon Barkley, Kenny Golladay, and Kadarius Toney did not practice. The clear consensus among New York beat writers is that none of the three will play this week.
***The Buccaneers remain "hopeful" Rob Gronkowski can play but he remains out of practice. He's questionable at best.
***Tyreek Hill, Terry McLaurin, Allen Robinson are all dealing with nagging injuries and did not practice. All three are currently expected to play.
Added to injured reserve thru Wednesday transactions:
- RB Kareem Hunt
- WR Parris Campbell
- RB Jake Funk
- TE Johnny Mundt
Designated to return thru Wednesday transactions:
- RB JaMycal Hasty
- WR TreQuan Smith
COVID-reserve
THURSDAY NIGHT INJURY EXPECTATIONS
Here are the key offensive players listed on the practice participation or game status report for Thursday Night Football:
Denver at Cleveland
***The Browns will be without Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt, and Baker Mayfield. Odell Beckham did not practice this week but is listed questionable as he continues to deal with shoulder issues. He's considered questionable and hopeful to play but could be limited at any point if active.
***Teddy Bridgewater is expected to start after suffering a foot injury when stepped on last week. He's also dealing with a quad injury. Melvin Gordon and Noah Fant continue to be limited in practice but are expected to play.
Early week practice participation and playing expectations
The Wednesday and Thursday practice participation reports are our first chance to see which players each NFL team is limiting in practice after the previous week's games. Players limited in mid-week practice aren't necessarily in danger of missing that week's game. But they all need to be watched closely.
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Quarterbacks
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Injury
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Practice Participation
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FBGs
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Thursday
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Friday
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| Tom Brady | TB | Thumb | Full | Expected to play | |||
| Joe Burrow | Cin | Throat | Full | Expected to play | |||
| Derek Carr | LV | Finger (left) | Full | Expected to play | |||
| Jimmy Garoppolo | SF | Calf | Limited | Expected to play | |||
| Trey Lance | SF | Knee | DNP | Likely inactive | |||
| Tua Tagovailoa | Mia | Ribs | Limited | Expected to play | |||
| *Taysom Hill | NO | Concussion | Awaiting information | ||||
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Running Backs
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Team
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Injury
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Practice Participation
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Game
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FBGs
Expects |
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Thursday
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Friday
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| Saquon Barkley | NYG | Ankle | DNP | Likely inactive | |||
| Chase Edmonds | Ari | Shoulder | Limited | Expected to play | |||
| Antonio Gibson | Was | Shin | DNP | Game-time decision | |||
| DAndre Swift | Det | Groin | Limited | Expected to play | |||
| Damien Williams | Chi | COVID+ | C-reserve | Awaiting information | |||
| Khalil Herbert | Chi | Shoulder | Full | Expected to play | |||
| Latavius Murray | Bal | Ankle | DNP | Likely inactive | |||
| Sony Michel | LAR | Shoulder | DNP | Likely to play | |||
| Jeremy McNichols | Ten | Ankle | DNP | Awaiting information | |||
| Giovani Bernard | TB | Knee / Chest | Full | Expected to play | |||
| *Rashaad Penny | Sea | Calf | Likely to play | ||||
| Malcolm Brown | Mia | Ribs | Limited | Likely to play | |||
| JaMycal Hasty | SF | Ankle | DTR | Expected to play | |||
| Brandon Bolden | NE | Thigh | Limited | Awaiting information | |||
| Chris Evans | Cin | Hamstring | Limited | Likely to play | |||
| Jordan Wilkins | Ind | Illness | DNP | Awaiting information | |||
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Wide Receivers
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Team
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Injury
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Practice Participation
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Game
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FBGs
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Thursday
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Friday
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| Tyreek Hill | KC | Quad | DNP | Likely to play | |||
| A.J. Brown | Ten | Illness | DNP | Likely to play | |||
| Julio Jones | Ten | Hamstring | DNP | Inactive | |||
| Terry McLaurin | Was | Hamstring | DNP | Likely to play | |||
| Curtis Samuel | Was | Groin | DNP | Likely inactive | |||
| Dyami Brown | Was | Knee | Limited | Likely to play | |||
| Cam Sims | Was | Hamstring | DNP | Likely inactive | |||
| Antonio Brown | TB | Ankle | DNP | Likely to play | |||
| Allen Robinson | Chi | Ankle | DNP | Likely to play | |||
| Darnell Mooney | Chi | Groin | Limited | Expected to play | |||
| Kenny Golladay | NYG | Knee | DNP | Inactive | |||
| Kadarius Toney | NYG | Ankle | DNP | Inactive | |||
| Darius Slayton | NYG | Hamstring | Limited | Likely to play | |||
| John Ross | NYG | Hamstring | DNP | Likely inactive | |||
| Jarvis Landry | Cle | Knee | DTR | Likely to play | |||
| Henry Ruggs | LV | Knee | Limited | Likely to play | |||
| Bryan Edwards | LV | Hamstring | Limited | Likely to play | |||
| *TreQuan Smith | NO | Hamstring | DTR | Awaiting information | |||
| T.Y. Hilton | Ind | Quadricep | DNP | Likely inactive | |||
| Sammy Watkins | Bal | Thigh | DNP | Inactive | |||
| DeVante Parker | Mia | Shoulder / Hamstring | Limited | Awaiting information | |||
| Preston Williams | Mia | Groin | Limited | Awaiting information | |||
| Chris Conley | Hou | Neck | Limited | Likely to play | |||
| Danny Amendola | Hou | Thigh | Full | Likely to play | |||
| Terrace Marshall | Car | Concussion | DNP | Likely inactive | |||
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Tight Ends
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Team
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Injury
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Practice Participation
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FBGs
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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| Travis Kelce | KC | Neck | Limited | Likely to play | |||
| Blake Bell | KC | Back | Full | Expected to play | |||
| T.J. Hockenson | Det | Knee | DNP | Expected to play | |||
| Rob Gronkowski | TB | Ribs | DNP | Game-time decision | |||
| O.J. Howard | TB | Ankle | DNP | Awaiting information | |||
| Dallas Goedert | Phi | COVID+ | Awaiting information | ||||
| Ricky Seals-Jones | Was | Quadricep | DNP | Awaiting information | |||
| Adam Shaheen | Mia | Knee | Full | Expected to play | |||
| Tyler Kroft | NYJ | Back | DNP | Likely inactive | |||
| Nick Boyle | Bal | Knee | DTR | Awaiting information | |||
| Kaden Smith | NYG | Knee | DNP | Likely to play | |||
Note: Asterisk denotes Monday night players who practice Thursday/Friday/Saturday.
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