Positive news arrives for the Washington Commanders: The squad will see the comeback of Jayden Daniels as quarterback for Week 14. The second-year player fully engaged in Thursday’s practice, the first instance of this since he suffered an elbow dislocation in Week 9, and he has received medical clearance for physical contact.
Daniels had begun practicing again the prior week, but his participation was limited and he was ultimately declared inactive for the “Sunday Night Football” match with the Denver Broncos. Head coach Dan Quinn communicated that Daniels is set to participate against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
The season has been characterized by numerous injuries for the Commanders. How significant has it been? As per Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, should Daniels participate on Sunday, it will signify the initial instance of the season where the squad has their starting quarterback, premier three wide receivers, and the complete offensive line present on the field simultaneously.
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The situation in Tampa Bay is less favorable, as the NFC South leaders will proceed for another week without Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan. These wide receivers were designated for return from the injured reserve roster on Wednesday, which commenced their 21-day practice timeframe. However, head coach Todd Bowles indicated that they are not prepared for this week’s competition against the New Orleans Saints.
Evans has been absent since fracturing his clavicle on October 22. This prolonged absence will conclude his streak of never experiencing a season with less than 1,000 receiving yards after 11 seasons.
McMillan has been inactive for the entire season due to a neck injury sustained during the preseason period.
Additional noteworthy injuries for Week 14:
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Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner has been declared inactive for Week 14 due to a calf injury. Gardner was observed using crutches and wearing a walking boot following Indianapolis’ defeat to the Texans the previous Sunday. Despite reports indicating the injury is not as severe as initially feared, he will not participate against the Jaguars.
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Despite undergoing surgery earlier in the week to rectify a fractured left hand, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is preparing to play on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Herbert’s practice participation on Thursday was restricted, and he later informed reporters that doctors inserted a plate and screws into his hand for stabilization purposes. He additionally stated that he would likely wear a hard cast should he participate in the game.
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The Minnesota Vikings anticipate having J.J. McCarthy available for Sunday’s game against the Commanders after the quarterback successfully cleared concussion protocol on Thursday. McCarthy sustained an injury during Week 12’s loss to the Green Bay Packers and was ruled out for the subsequent week’s loss against the Seattle Seahawks. Rookie Max Brosmer assumed his position last week, accumulating 126 passing yards and throwing four interceptions.
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Comparable to McCarthy, Tee Higgins was absent from last week’s game as a result of a concussion. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver was fully involved in Thursday’s practice and received clearance from concussion protocol on Friday.
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Following an episode of appendicitis that sidelined him several weeks ago, Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is now grappling with a heel issue, which will result in his inactivity for Week 14. Harrison was absent from practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to this injury, which surfaced during last week’s game against the Buccaneers.
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots (bye) | Jets
AFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | Steelers
AFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | Titans
AFC West: Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | Chargers
NFC East: Cowboys (played Thurs.) | Giants (bye) | Eagles | Commanders
NFC North: Bears | Lions (played Thurs.) | Packers | Vikings
NFC South: Falcons | Panthers (bye) | Saints | Buccaneers
NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers (bye) | Seahawks
The remaining portion of the Week 14 injury report is provided below (player additions will occur as teams publish their reports):
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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T Calvin Anderson (knee): OUT
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S Kyle Dugger (hand): OUT
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DT Derrick Harmon (knee): OUT
BALTIMORE RAVENS
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LB Tavius Robinson (foot): OUT
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S Ar’Darius Washington (Achilles): OUT
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
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CB Sauce Gardner (calf): OUT
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
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T Taliese Fuaga (ankle): OUT
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RB Alvin Kamara (ankle): OUT
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S Justin Reid (knee): OUT
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WR Chris Olave (back): questionable
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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WR Mike Evans (collarbone): OUT
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WR Jalen McMillan (neck): OUT
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S Rashad Wisdom (quad): OUT
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CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring): questionable
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T Tristan Wirfs (oblique): questionable
MIAMI DOLPHINS
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C Aaron Brewer (ankle, neck): questionable
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S Elijah Campbell (ankle): questionable
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S Ifeatu Melifonwu (thumb, groin): questionable
NEW YORK JETS
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CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (hip): OUT
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QB Justin Fields (knee): OUT
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LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball (hamstring): OUT
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LB Cam Jones (hip): doubtful
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S Tony Adams (groin): questionable
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CB Qwan’tez Stiggers (concussion): questionable
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
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S Theo Jackson (neck): OUT
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DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck): OUT
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RB Ty Chandler (knee): questionable
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T Christian Darrisaw (knee): questionable
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G Donovan Jackson (ankle): questionable
TENNESSEE TITANS
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CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Achilles): OUT
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C Lloyd Cushenberry III (foot): OUT
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S Kendell Brooks (concussion): questionable
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DT Shy Tuttle (concussion): questionable
CLEVELAND BROWNS
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TE Brenden Bates (ankle): OUT
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QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles): OUT
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T Jack Conklin (concussion): OUT
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DT Adin Huntington (quad): OUT
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G Wyatt Teller (calf): OUT
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LB Devin Bush (foot): questionable
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DT Mason Graham (ribs): questionable
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DT Mike Hall Jr. (knee): questionable
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DE Isiah McGuire (knee): questionable
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RB Dylan Sampson (calf): questionable
CINCINNATI BENGALS
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DE Trey Hendrickson (hip/pelvis): OUT
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LB Shaka Heyward (fibula): doubtful
BUFFALO BILLS
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LB Terrel Bernard (elbow): OUT
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DE Joey Bosa (hamstring/wrist): OUT
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WR Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle): doubtful
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TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring/knee): questionable
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OL Spencer Brown (shoulder): questionable
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
ATLANTA FALCONS
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DT Brandon Dorlus (groin): OUT
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S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring): OUT
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WR Drake London (knee): OUT
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DT David Onyemata (foot): questionable
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LB James Pearce Jr. (back): questionable
DENVER BRONCOS
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
LOS ANGELES RAMS
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CB Darious Williams (tibia): doubtful
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DT Poona Ford (calf): questionable
ARIZONA CARDINALS
CHICAGO BEARS
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LB Ruben Hyppolite II (shoulder): OUT
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WR Rome Odunze (foot): OUT
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CB Tyrique Stevenson (hip): OUT
GREEN BAY PACKERS
HOUSTON TEXANS
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
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WR Nikko Remigio (shoulder, concussion): OUT
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CB Christian Roland-Wallace (back): OUT
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G Trey Smith (ankle): doubtful
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T Jawaan Taylor (triceps, knee): doubtful
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
NFL Week 14 injury updates live
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Andy Backstrom
Justin Herbert, quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, faced limitations in Friday’s practice session due to an injury affecting his left hand. He underwent a surgical procedure to provide stability to the fracture present in his non-throwing hand earlier in the week.
Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers’ head coach, communicated to reporters on Friday that Herbert has taken part in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 segments of the practice, as stated by Omar Ruiz of NFL Network. Harbaugh maintains a positive outlook regarding Herbert’s participation in the Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Furthermore, Harbaugh noted that Omarion Hampton, the running back, is still anticipated to make his comeback from an ankle injury, which resulted in his placement on the IR list earlier this season.
Regarding Herbert, here is a depiction of his participation in Friday’s practice, as captured by Kris Rhim of ESPN:
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Yahoo Sports Staff
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Yahoo Sports Staff
Jackson verified that he was stepped on during practice on Wednesday. Nevertheless, he is prepared for the game against the Steelers on Sunday.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
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Yahoo Sports Staff
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will persist without wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan during Sunday’s game against the Saints, as confirmed by head coach Todd Bowles on Friday.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
Jayden Daniels is making his comeback. Washington will receive a boost during Week 14 as a result of the return of its primary QB, who has been out of action since November 2 due to an elbow dislocation.
Dan Quinn, coach of the Commanders, also stated that WR Noah Brown will be participating against the Vikings on Sunday.
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Tee Higgins, wide receiver, is set to return for the Bengals’ match against the Bills on Sunday after sustaining a concussion on November 23 against the Patriots.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
After Jackson was absent from Thursday’s practice due to an ankle injury, the QB has returned to the Ravens and is on track to participate on Sunday against the Steelers.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
Jonathan Gannon, the Cardinals’ coach, made the announcement that QB Kyler Murray will not participate again during this season. It was stated that his foot injury is not improving as anticipated. Murray has been inactive since October 5. Now that he is out for the entirety of the season, there is uncertainty surrounding his future with the Arizona team. When inquired regarding his future on Friday, Gannon abstained from making any comments.
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Sean Leahy
Branch sustained an injury during the Thursday win against the Cowboys. Following a period of being down for several minutes, he was removed via cart.
As per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the tests conducted on Friday confirmed that Branch did, in fact, tear his Achilles tendon. He is set to miss the remainder of the ongoing season.
This signifies a further blow to the secondary of the Lions, considering the absence of Kerby Joseph due to a knee injury and Terrion Arnold, who is out for the year as a result of a shoulder injury.
Sean Leahy
With the Philadelphia Eagles approaching a playoff position, Jalen Carter, a defensive lineman, intends to ensure that he is at full strength when the team requires him the most. According to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Carter is expected to be absent from Monday’s game, and potentially more, following a procedure performed on both of his shoulders.
While this procedure has the possibility of keeping Carter on the sidelines for multiple weeks, the 24-year-old has not been placed on the Injured Reserve, suggesting a comparatively quick return for the pass rusher.
Additional details are accessible through this source.
Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field on November 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
(Mitchell Leff via Getty Images)
Sean Leahy
The Kansas City Chiefs disclosed some unpleasant information on Wednesday, when Andy Reid, the head coach, announced to the media that Josh Simmons, the left tackle, will be placed on injured reserve following surgery on his left wrist. Simmons, who was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of this year’s draft, had previously been absent for four games this season for an unspecified family-related cause.
Josh Simmons of the Kansas City Chiefs exits the field at halftime during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 16, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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