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Packers | Christian Watson to practice (2025-12-17 12:00:00) [jump to this story] Falcons | Drake London to practice (2025-12-17 11:40:00) [jump to this story] Dolphins | Quinn Ewers takes over for Tua Tugovailoa (2025-12-17 10:05:00) [jump to this story] |
Chiefs | Two players cleared to return Wed Dec 17, 03:07 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Jake Briningstool (hamstring) and CB Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder) had their 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson not practicing Wed Dec 17, 02:58 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (illness) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
| Footballguys view: Like all illness designations this time of year, we think the player should be cleared later in the week. Circle back on Friday to get an update on Jackson's status. |
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Panthers | No practice for Tetairoa McMillan Wed Dec 17, 02:52 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan (ankle, foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 17.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if McMillan can get a practice in on Thursday or Friday. Panthers HC Dave Canales said the rookie WR was "rolled up on" during a run play against the Saints in Week 15. Jalen Coker could do even more than his WR2/flex play if McMillan has to miss time. |
Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes placed on IR Wed Dec 17, 02:45 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 17.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes is on the long road back from his LCL/ACL injury. There's a chance he's ready for Week 1 of 2026, but that may be a bit too optimistic. He's already started his recovery, but this is an injury that might stretch into the 2026 season despite the positive reports. Updates next summer before training camp will be what Chiefs fans and Fantasy GMs are focused on. |
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Panthers | Wednesday practice report for Carolina Wed Dec 17, 02:41 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee), G Damien Lewis (illness), WR Tetairoa McMillan (foot, ankle), and DL Tershawn Wharton (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17. CB Jaycee Horn (rest) and OL Taylor Moton (back) were limited in practice on Wednesday. WR David Moore (elbow) and LB Trevin Wallace (shoulder) practiced in full on Wednesday.
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Bills | Dalton Kincaid misses practice Wed Dec 17, 02:37 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Bills only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: Keep an eye on this situation. Kincaid caught 3-of-4 targets for 34 yards in the Bills' Week 15 win over the Patriots. A DNP on Wednesday might be maintenance for a knee injury that has been bothering him, or Kincaid may have suffered a setback. Dawson Knox would do more if Kincaid can't play against the Browns in Week 16. |
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Bills | Wednesday practice report for Buffalo Wed Dec 17, 02:36 PM
Buffalo Bills OT Dion Dawkins (illness), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee), DL Jordan Phillips (ankle), and K Matt Prater (quad) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17. CB Christian Benford (toe), LB Terrel Bernard (elbow), and WR Mecole Hardman (calf) were limited in practice on Wednesday. CB Taron Johnson (quad) and DL DaQuan Jones (calf) practiced in full on Wednesday.
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Jets | Mason Taylor to sit again Wed Dec 17, 02:32 PM
New York Jets TE Mason Taylor (neck) will not be available for the Week 16 game, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
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Browns | Dylan Sampson misses practiceq Wed Dec 17, 02:30 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Dylan Sampson (calf) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
| Footballguys view: The rookie back from Tennessee has made some exciting plays this year for the Browns, mainly as a receiving threat. Sampson missed last week, and Trayveon Williams played the no.2 role behind Quinshon Judkins. If Sampson has to miss Week 16, Judkins might be in line to get some more targets. |
Texans | Darrell Taylor designated to return Wed Dec 17, 02:27 PM
Houston Texans DE Darrell Taylor (ankle) had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Browns | David Njoku not at practice Wed Dec 17, 02:24 PM
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Cowboys | Three players closer to returning Wed Dec 17, 02:22 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Phil Mafah (shoulder), DE Payton Turner (ribs) and CB Josh Butler (knee) had their 21-day practice windows opened Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Jets | Brady Cook will start again Wed Dec 17, 02:21 PM
New York Jets QB Brady Cook will start again in Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints.
| Footballguys view: That's not great Bob. It will be difficult to trust any Jets skill position player in Week 16 with Cook under center. Cook is a low-end QB2 from a fantasy perspective. |
Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb sits out of practice Wed Dec 17, 02:19 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (illness) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
| Footballguys view: It's an illness, so we expect Lamb out there during practice at some point later in the week. Against the Chargers in Week 16, Lamb should produce at his usual WR1 level for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Chiefs | Rashee Rice in protocol Wed Dec 17, 02:15 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (head) is going through the concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms Monday, Dec. 15, according to head coach Andy Reid.
| Footballguys view: Rice now needs to work through the protocol if he's going to get out there against the Titans in Week 16. If Rice has to miss this game, QB Gardner Minshew will be without one of his best targets. That means Travis Kelce could be in for a sizable workload. Let's see what Rice's status looks like later in the week. |
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Bengals | Tee Higgins still recovering Wed Dec 17, 02:14 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) is still going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
| Footballguys view: Higgins was limited last week but still missed Week 15. Now, against the Dolphins in Week 16, the Bengals are watching Higgins closely to see if he can get back out there. With a couple of concussions this year, they need to be as careful as possible. |
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Panthers | David Moore cleared for practice Wed Dec 17, 02:10 PM
Carolina Panthers WR David Moore (elbow) had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Ravens | Jay Higgins set to practice Wed Dec 17, 02:08 PM
Baltimore Ravens LB Jay Higgins (knee) had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Falcons | Three players to remain sidelined Wed Dec 17, 02:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons LB Troy Andersen (knee), DT Zach Harrison (knee) and LB Bralen Trice (knee) will miss the rest of the season because of their injuries, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
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Packers | Josh Jacobs misses practice Wed Dec 17, 01:57 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (ankle, knee) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
| Footballguys view: Jacobs missed two days of practice last week before playing against the Broncos in Week 15. Now, set to play a huge game against the Bears in Week 16, Jacobs is being managed carefully during practice. Emanuel Wilson will get a large role if Jacobs can't play on Saturday night. |
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Ravens | Rashod Bateman returns to practice Wed Dec 17, 01:55 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Panthers | Montrell Johnson Jr. signs to PS Wed Dec 17, 01:18 PM
Free agent RB Montrell Johnson Jr. (Cardinals) signed to the Panthers' practice squad on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Link to story Bills | Mecole Hardman designated to return Wed Dec 17, 01:15 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Mecole Hardman (calf) is designated to return from injured reserve, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
| Footballguys view: Hardman was put on IR in late November with this calf injury. He's back, but it remains to be seen what kind of role he will have upon his return. Hardman may not be much of a fantasy factor, but he can make plays on offense and special teams as the Bills make yet another run at the Super Bowl. |
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Cardinals | Marvin Harrison Jr. to practice Wed Dec 17, 12:36 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) will practice Wednesday, Dec. 17. The practice will just be a walkthrough.
| Footballguys view: Let's see what Harrison looks like later in the week. If he returns to the field in Week 16, it dings the fantasy value for Michael Wilson. Harrison against the Falcons is a potentially juicy matchup, but we could only recommend him as a WR3/flex option if he plays. |
Packers | Christian Watson to practice Wed Dec 17, 12:00 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (chest) will practice Wednesday, Dec. 17, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: Watson went down against the Broncos on Sunday when Pat Surtain lept in front of him for a pick (while landing on him). LaFleur and company believe Watson will be good to go in Week 16. Against the Bears in a huge game, Watson is a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs fighting in the fantasy playoffs. |
Falcons | Drake London to practice Wed Dec 17, 11:40 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) will return to practice Wednesday, Dec. 17.
| Footballguys view: London hasn't played since Week 11, and his return would be a boost for the passing attack. It would potentially hurt the targets going to TE Kyle Pitts, and David Sills would go back to the bench (or fantasy waiver wire) if London plays against the Cardinals in Week 16. |
Dolphins | Matt Judon released Wed Dec 17, 11:22 AM
Miami Dolphins LB Matt Judon was released Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Dolphins | Quinn Ewers takes over for Tua Tugovailoa Wed Dec 17, 10:05 AM
Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers was named the starting quarterback for Week 16 as QB Tua Tagovailoa has been benched.
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa has been one of the most inefficient quarterbacks in all of football, so it's no surprise (especially after that game against the Steelers) this move is being made. There's a whopping $56.4 million cap hit in 2026, so Tagovailoa is likely sticking around whether or not he's starting. Ewers is a seventh-round pick (2025) out of Texas, and he looked good in the preseason. Expect a run-heavy offensive gameplan, which is something they've been doing recently anyway. |
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Jets | Jeremy Ruckert extended Wed Dec 17, 10:02 AM
New York Jets TE Jeremy Ruckert agreed to a two-year, $10 million extension Wednesday, Dec. 17, worth a maximum $5.5 million per season.
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Rams | Tuesday practice report for Los Angeles Tue Dec 16, 11:47 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams (knee, hamstring) and DE Braden Fiske (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 16, while TE Nick Vannett (oblique) was listed as a limited participant. OT Alaric Jackson (ankle), S Jaylen McCollough (illness) and WR Jordan Whittington (back) were listed as full participants.
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Rams | Rob Havenstein won't be back in Week 16 Tue Dec 16, 11:24 PM
Los Angeles Rams OT Rob Havenstein (ankle) will not return from the Reserve/Injured list in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Dec. 16, and head coach Sean McVay cited a lack of practice time with the short week as a reason.
Link to story Rams | Tyler Higbee won't come off IR for Week 16 Tue Dec 16, 11:21 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee (ankle) will not be activated from the Reserve/Injured list to play in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Sean McVay confirmed Tuesday, Dec. 16.
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NFL | Jamal Mull headed for 2026 NFL Draft Tue Dec 16, 11:09 PM
Central Arkansas University OL Jamal Mull announced on his official X account Tuesday, Dec. 16, that he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Auburn's Keyron Crawford enters 2026 NFL Draft Tue Dec 16, 10:58 PM
Auburn DE Keyron Crawford announced Tuesday, Dec. 16 on his social media accounts that he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. The Memphis area native recorded nine tackles for loss and five sacks in 2025, with each mark second on the team, while earning third-team All-SEC honors.
Link to story NFL | Utah OT Caleb Lomu headed for the draft Tue Dec 16, 10:49 PM
University of Utah OT Caleb Lomu declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Tuesday, Dec. 16, posting to his social media accounts. He was named to the 2025 All-Big 12 first team, and he is a possible first-round selection in the draft.
Link to story NFL | Jermod McCoy exits Tennessee, heads for draft Tue Dec 16, 10:42 PM
University of Tennessee star CB Jermod McCoy (knee) announced his intentions to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft on Tuesday, Dec. 16. He missed the entire 2025 season due to an injury, but he earned first-team all-SEC honors in 2024, and he was a second-team All-American then. However, he suffered a torn ACL during a training session in January 2025, missing the entire season. Despite the knee concerns, he is projected as a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr. headed for the NFL Tue Dec 16, 10:37 PM
University of Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr. will not play in the 2025 Citrus Bowl due to a hand injury, and he has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Longhorns Wire.
Link to story NFL | Texas LB Trey Moore declares for 2026 NFL Draft Tue Dec 16, 10:31 PM
University of Texas LB Trey Moore has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Moore, a San Antonio native, posted 172 tackles during his collegiate college in stops at UTSA and Texas, including 30.5 sacks and one interception. He is expected to be a Day 3 draft selection.
Link to story NFL | Emmett Johnson tosses name into 2026 draft Tue Dec 16, 10:28 PM
University of Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Tuesday, Dec. 16, according to his social media accounts. The Minneapolis native was a first-team all-Big Ten team member, running for 1,451 yards, third in the nation, becoming the first Nebraska tailback to eclipse 1,000 yards on the ground since 2018. He also added 46 receptions for 380 yards, and his 1,821 scrimmage yards were second in the country.
Link to story NFL | Heisman finalist Jeremiyah Love enters draft Tue Dec 16, 10:23 PM
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, a finalist for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, formally declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Link to story NFL | Boston College's Lewis Bond enters 2026 NFL Draft Tue Dec 16, 10:21 PM
Boston College WR Lewis Bond declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on his official social media accounts on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
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Seahawks | Week 16 injury report for Seattle Tue Dec 16, 09:53 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (hamstring) did not practice on Tuesday Dec. 16 ahead of a Week 16 game with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. LB DeMarcus Lawrence (quadricep), WR Cody White (abdomen), LB Derick Hall (finger), OT Abraham Lucas (neck), DE Mike Morris (knee), S Ty Okada (shoulder), NT Jarran Reed (wrist, thumb), DT Leonard Williams (wrist) and WR Dareke Young (quadricep) all practiced in full.
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Commanders | Chris Rodriguez Jr. practiced on Tuesday Tue Dec 16, 09:41 PM
Washington Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) practiced in full on Tuesday, Dec. 16 ahead of a Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.
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Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Link to story Commanders | Week 16 injury report for Washington Tue Dec 16, 09:27 PM
Washington Commanders DT Eddie Goldman (concussion), LB Von Miller (rest), DT Daron Payne (rest), OT Laremy Tunsil (oblique), LB Bobby Wagner (rest), and TE Colson Yankoff (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 16 ahead of a Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was a limited participant Tuesday. OT George Fant (knee), DE Drake Jackson (groin, knee), CB Jonathan Jones (rib) and RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) practiced in full.
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Broncos | Cody Schrader signs with Denver Tue Dec 16, 09:24 PM
Free agent RB Cody Schrader was signed by the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The team released RB Sincere McCormick.
Link to story Broncos | Brandon Jones placed on injured reserve Tue Dec 16, 09:07 PM
The Denver Broncos placed S Brandon Jones (pectoral) on injured reserve on Tuesday, Dec. 16. He will miss the final three regular-season games and the Broncos' first playoff game before he will be eligible to return to action.
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Eagles | Tank Bigsby limited participant Tuesday Tue Dec 16, 08:51 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Tank Bigsby (illness) was a limited participant on Tuesday, Dec. 16 ahead of a Week 16 contest with the Washington Commanders.
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley sat Tuesday's practice Tue Dec 16, 08:45 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (stinger), did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 16 ahead of a Week 16 contest with the Washington Commanders.
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Packers | Christian Watson did not practice Tuesday Tue Dec 16, 08:12 PM
WR Christian Watson (chest, shoulder), did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 16 ahead of a Week 16 game with the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice, WR Savion Williams (foot) was a limited participant while WR Matthew Golden (wrist) practiced in full. Additionally, TE Josh Whyle (concussion) did not practice.
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