Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa, start rookie Quinn Ewers in Week 16

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Quinnen Williams participated in a restricted capacity during Thursday’s practice following his recovery from a concussion. Running back Javonte Williams’ activity was limited due to a neck ailment. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb did not engage in practice activities as a result of an illness.

Offensive tackle Tyler Guyton was absent from Thursday’s practice, attributed to an ankle injury. DaRon Bland also did not practice, suffering from a foot injury. Cornerbacks Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel Jr. were limited in Thursday’s session, grappling with knee injuries, with Diggs additionally facing a hip issue. Safety Donovan Wilson was similarly restricted on Thursday due to both knee and hip injuries.

The Seattle Seahawks have brought wide receiver Dareke Young off injured reserve and promoted running back Cam Akers, alongside tackle Amari Kight, from their practice squad to the active roster.

Young has been sidelined since October, contending with a quadriceps injury. Should Akers participate in Thursday night’s game, it would mark his debut for the Seahawks against the team that drafted him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

The New Orleans Saints have transferred rookie sixth-round running back Devin Neal to injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, effectively concluding his season. Neal participated in 10 games during his initial professional campaign, accumulating 206 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, in addition to 17 receptions for 104 receiving yards.

Lamar Jackson resumed practice on Thursday for the Ravens and was formally listed as a full participant after being absent on Wednesday due to an illness. Jackson had missed three games earlier in the season because of a hamstring injury. The two-time league MVP has accumulated 2,210 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, achieving a 63.5% completion rate in 11 games this year.

Linebacker Roquan Smith, defensive tackle C.J. Okoye, and wide receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman all engaged in full participation during Thursday’s practice session.

Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, and center Tyler Linderbaum were observed with limited participation on Thursday. Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, linebacker Teddye Buchanan, and defensive tackle John Jenkins did not partake in practice on Thursday.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London both participated in a limited capacity during Thursday’s practice. Both athletes are contending with knee ailments. Pitts has not missed any playtime due to his injury, whereas London has been out for over a month.

The Philadelphia Eagles will still be without two of their most crucial offensive and defensive line players this upcoming weekend. They have declared right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter out for Saturday’s contest against the Washington Commanders.

Carter underwent a procedure on both of his shoulders earlier in the current month. Johnson is dealing with a foot ailment and had expressed hopes of rejoining practice this week, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, but the recovery of the six-time Pro Bowler continues.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt was absent from practice once more on Thursday, attributed to the pulmonary issue he has been facing. Watt incurred the injury during a dry needling session at the team’s facility last week. With Watt missing another practice, it seems improbable that he will participate against the Detroit Lions in Week 16.

Across 13 games this season, the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year has registered 53 total tackles, 18 quarterback hits, 10 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 7 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries.

The Chicago Bears have officially declared wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III out for Saturday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, according to the team’s medical bulletin. With the Bears holding a 10-4 record and the Packers at 9-4-1, this confrontation could determine the champion of the NFC North division.

Odunze did not participate in practice this week after suffering a stress fracture in his foot. He has been unavailable for the last two games and has faced various foot issues throughout the season. Odunze has accumulated 44 catches for 661 yards and six touchdowns this year.

Burden sustained an ankle injury and did not re-enter Week 15’s 31-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns. He had demonstrated improving performance late in his rookie season, recording at least six receptions and 60 yards in each of the two preceding games. Burden has amassed 36 catches for 479 yards and one touchdown this season.

Running back D’Andre Swift and tight end Cole Kmet are also designated as questionable for the game against the Packers. Coming off a performance with two touchdowns, DJ Moore is anticipated to receive the majority of targets.

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is in concussion protocol, was present at practice on Thursday, appearing towards the conclusion of the open segment.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was present on the practice field on Thursday. Harrison has been absent from play since November 30th, during the Cardinals’ loss to the Buccaneers. He has been managing a heel injury.

Left tackle Paris Johnson, right tackle Kelvin Beachum, left guard Evan Brown, cornerback Max Melton, safety Jalen Thompson, and defensive back Darren Hall were all conspicuously absent from the open segment of Thursday’s practice. However, Thompson was observed working on the sidelines with trainers, according to Cardinals beat reporter Theo Mackie.

The New York Jets have brought quarterback Hendon Hooker onto their practice squad. Hooker was initially selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson rejoined practice on Thursday subsequent to missing Wednesday’s session due to an illness.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed is back in action after being absent from Wednesday’s practice due to a personal matter. Fellow wideout Christian Watson, who has been nursing chest and shoulder injuries, is practicing for the second consecutive day.

Running back Josh Jacobs, safety Evan Williams, offensive lineman Zach Tom, and tight end Josh Whyle did not participate in Thursday’s practice session.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially added linebacker Jeremiah Moon to their roster and released defensive tackle Brodric Maring. Moon appeared in 13 games for the Steelers in the 2024 season. He had previously spent a segment of this season with the Carolina Panthers, playing in one game.

Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams informed reporters that he sustained an MCL sprain during last week’s game against Denver, coincidentally on the same play where Micah Parsons suffered his ACL tear.

“I look up expecting to see multiple trainers, and there’s just one holding a water bottle.”

According to Williams, his current health status is being evaluated daily.

Evans, who will reach 32 years of age in August, is currently participating in his 12th professional football season, all of which have been spent with the Buccaneers.

He has surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in receiving in 11 of those 12 seasons and achieved double-digit touchdown totals on six occasions. The 2025 season stands as the sole instance where he will not attain 1,000 receiving yards, having been sidelined for six weeks due to a fractured collarbone.

The Seahawks are in a position to secure a playoff berth on Thursday night as they face the Rams.

Seattle requires either a victory or a tie against Los Angeles, or for the Lions to lose or tie against the Steelers on Sunday.

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The Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to depart for Seattle this afternoon, but are now reportedly encountering a mechanical issue with their aircraft.

The Los Angeles Rams are expected to play without Davante Adams on Thursday night in Seattle. The team has designated Adams as doubtful for their matchup against the Seahawks due to a hamstring injury he incurred on Sunday.

Rams head coach Sean McVay indicated on Tuesday that they intended to give Adams “every possible opportunity” to compete on the abbreviated week, and that they would postpone the final decision “until game time.” However, it now appears improbable that he will play on such short notice.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald declared that Josh Jones will commence play at left tackle on Thursday night against the Rams. Starting left tackle Charles Cross is currently managing a hamstring injury. Jones was a third-round selection for Arizona in 2020.