Mahomes, Parsons reportedly suffer torn ACLs in Week 15; NFL playoff picture takes shape.

Dallas Cowboys interior lineman Quinnen Williams took part in Thursday’s session on a restricted basis, having just cleared concussion protocols. Running back Javonte Williams’ activity was also curtailed by a neck problem. Receiver CeeDee Lamb was absent from practice due to illness. Offensive tackle Tyler Guyton sat out Thursday’s practice because of an ankle ailment. DaRon Bland was unable to practice due to a foot injury. Defensive backs Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel Jr. had limited participation on Thursday, contending with knee issues, with Diggs also experiencing a hip concern. Safety Donovan Wilson similarly faced restrictions in Thursday’s practice due to knee and hip troubles.

Seattle Seahawks have brought wide receiver Dareke Young off the injured reserve list and promoted both running back Cam Akers and offensive tackle Amari Kight from the practice squad to the primary team roster. Young had been sidelined since October due to a quadriceps ailment. Should Akers see game time on Thursday evening, it would mark his first appearance for the Seahawks, facing the very franchise that drafted him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

The New Orleans Saints have moved first-year sixth-round running back Devin Neal to injured reserve due to a hamstring problem, concluding his season prematurely. Throughout his initial professional year, Neal played in 10 contests, accumulating 206 rushing yards and 2 scores on the ground, in addition to 17 catches for 104 receiving yards.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson rejoined practice fully on Thursday, having been absent Wednesday due to a sickness. Earlier in the season, Jackson sat out three matches because of a hamstring issue. This year, the two-time former league MVP has thrown for 2,210 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, achieving a 63.5% completion rate across 11 games. Linebacker Roquan Smith, interior defender C.J. Okoye, and wideouts Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman all engaged in Thursday’s practice without limitations. Offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, and snapper Tyler Linderbaum had restricted participation on Thursday. Defensive back Chidobe Awuzie, linebacker Teddye Buchanan, and defensive lineman John Jenkins did not take part in Thursday’s practice session.

Atlanta Falcons’ tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London were both involved in Thursday’s practice but with limitations. Both athletes are managing knee ailments. Pitts has continued to play through his injury without missing games, whereas London has been absent from action for more than a month.

The Philadelphia Eagles will continue to be without two critical offensive and defensive line members for their upcoming weekend matchup. Right tackle Lane Johnson and defensive tackle Jalen Carter have been declared unavailable for Saturday’s contest against the Washington Commanders. Carter had surgery on both shoulders earlier in the current month. Johnson is contending with a foot problem and, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, had aspirations to rejoin practice this week, but the recovery of the six-time Pro Bowl selection is still ongoing.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt was absent from practice once more on Thursday, attributed to a persistent lung condition. Watt sustained this injury during a dry needling session at the team’s training complex last week. Given Watt’s continued absence from practice, his participation in the Week 16 game against the Detroit Lions appears improbable. Over 13 appearances this season, the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year has accumulated 53 tackles, 18 quarterback pressures, 10 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, 7 sacks, 7 defended passes, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 recovered fumbles.

According to their official injury update, the Chicago Bears have declared wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III out for Saturday’s upcoming clash with the Green Bay Packers. With Chicago holding a 10-4 record and Green Bay at 9-4-1, this encounter has the potential to determine the champion of the NFC North division. Odunze did not participate in practice this week after sustaining a stress fracture in his foot. He has been sidelined for the past two games and has contended with several foot ailments over the course of the season. This year, Odunze has secured 44 receptions for 661 yards and six scores. Burden incurred an ankle injury and was unable to return during Week 15’s 31-3 triumph over the Cleveland Browns. He had shown increasing momentum later in his inaugural season, logging six or more catches and at least 60 receiving yards in each of his last two appearances. Burden’s season totals include 36 catches for 479 yards and one touchdown. Running back D’Andre Swift and tight end Cole Kmet are also listed as questionable for the game against the Packers. Following a two-touchdown outing, DJ Moore is anticipated to receive the majority of pass attempts.

Cincinnati Bengals pass-catcher Tee Higgins, who is in concussion protocol, attended practice on Thursday, though he only appeared during the latter part of the open media session.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was present on the practice field for Thursday’s session. Harrison has been out of action since November 30th, following the Cardinals’ defeat to the Buccaneers, nursing a heel issue. Offensive 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 missing from the publicly accessible segment of Thursday’s practice. Nevertheless, Thompson engaged in individual drills with team trainers on the sideline, as reported by Cardinals journalist Theo Mackie.

The New York Jets have added signal-caller Hendon Hooker to their practice squad roster. Hooker was originally chosen by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens was back at practice on Thursday, following his absence from Wednesday’s session due to sickness.

Green Bay Packers receiver Jayden Reed has rejoined practice after taking Wednesday off for personal reasons. Fellow wideout Christian Watson (chest/shoulder) is now practicing for a second day in a row. However, running back Josh Jacobs, safety Evan Williams, offensive lineman Zach Tom, and tight end Josh Whyle were all non-participants in Thursday’s practice session.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured linebacker Jeremiah Moon’s services and released defensive tackle Brodric Maring. Moon featured in 13 contests for the Steelers during the 2024 season. He also spent part of the current season with the Carolina Panthers, making one appearance.

Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams informed journalists that he sustained an MCL sprain during last week’s game against Denver, coincidentally on the identical play where Micah Parsons suffered an ACL tear. He recounted, “I glance up expecting several medical staff, and there’s just one person with a water bottle.” Williams stated his condition is currently listed as day-to-day.

Evans, who reaches 32 years of age in August, is currently in his twelfth NFL campaign, having spent his entire career with the Buccaneers. He has exceeded 1,000 receiving yards in 11 out of those 12 seasons and achieved ten or more touchdowns on six occasions. The 2025 season stands as the sole exception where he won’t achieve 1,000 receiving yards, primarily due to a six-week absence caused by a fractured collarbone.

The Seattle Seahawks might secure a postseason berth on Thursday night as they compete against the Rams. Seattle requires either a victory or a stalemate versus Los Angeles, or for the Lions to experience a loss or tie against the Steelers on Sunday. Additional NFL playoff outlooks for both the AFC and NFC are available at this link.

The Los Angeles Rams were scheduled to depart for Seattle this afternoon, but it appears they are currently encountering a problem with their aircraft’s equipment.

It is improbable that the Los Angeles Rams will have Davante Adams available for Thursday night’s game in Seattle. The team has designated Adams as doubtful for their match against the Seahawks because of a hamstring strain he sustained on Sunday. Rams’ head coach Sean McVay indicated on Tuesday that Adams would be afforded “every opportunity” to participate despite the compressed week, and that they would defer a final decision “until game time.” However, it now appears improbable he will play with such limited recovery time.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald declared that Josh Jones will occupy the left tackle position for Thursday evening’s game against the Rams. The usual left tackle, Charles Cross, is currently managing a hamstring ailment. Jones was originally a third-round selection by Arizona in the 2020 NFL Draft.