NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Saturday, Dec. 16

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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)

Arizona Cardinals
2023 · 3-10-0

INJURIES

  • OL Elijah Wilkinson was activated from injured reserve.

Atlanta Falcons
2023 · 6-7-0

INJURIES

  • DL LaCale London was activated from injured reserve.
  • DL David Onyemata is not traveling with the team and has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s game against the Panthers.
  • DL Kentavius Street was placed on IR.
  • K Younghoe Koo (illness) was added the injury report as questionable.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

  • TE Tucker Fisk

Carolina Panthers
2023 · 1-12-0

GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS

  • G JD DiRenzo
  • G Gabe Jackson

Cincinnati Bengals
2023 · 7-6-0

INJURIES

  • WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder) was ruled out against the Vikings in the fourth quarter. Chase suffered a separated shoulder, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
  • DT D.J. Reader suffered a torn quadriceps tendon in Saturday’s win over the Vikings and is out for the season, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.
  • CB D.J. Ivey (left knee injury) was ruled out.

Cleveland Browns
2023 · 8-5-0

GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS

  • LB Charlie Thomas III
  • S Tanner McCalister

Denver Broncos
2023 · 7-6-0

SIGNINGS

  • TE Lucas Krull was promoted to the active roster
  • LB Ronnie Perkins (to practice squad)

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

  • QB Ben DiNucci
  • DT Tyler Lancaster

Detroit Lions
2023 · 9-4-0

INJURIES

  • CB Jerry Jacobs (hamstring) was ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Broncos.

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Teddy Bridgewater says he plans to retire after the 2023 NFL season.

Green Bay Packers
2023 · 6-7-0

INJURIES

  • CB Eric Stokes was activated off injured reserve.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

  • RB Kenyan Drake
  • WR Bo Melton

Houston Texans
2023 · 7-6-0

INJURIES

  • QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) will not travel with team and was ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Titans.
  • OT George Fant (hip/illness) was also ruled out and won’t travel with the team.
  • CB Steven Nelson (wrist) was added to the injury report and is now questionable.
  • K Tavierre Thomas was placed on injured reserve.
  • K Ka’imi Fairbairn was activated from IR.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

  • WR Steven Sims
  • LB Garret Wallow

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Case Keenum is expected to start on Sunday, NFL Network’s James Palmer reported.

Indianapolis Colts
2023 · 7-6-0

INJURES

  • RB Zack Moss (arm) was ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Steelers. X-rays on Moss’ arm were negative, but he was having trouble gripping the ball, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
  • RB Jonathan Taylor, who hasn’t played since Week 13 due to a thumb injury, could return in Week 16 versus the Falcons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on NFL GameDay Kickoff.
  • WR Michael Pittman (concussion) was ruled out.

Jacksonville Jaguars
2023 · 8-5-0

INJURIES

  • WR Jamal Agnew (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve.

ROSTER CUTS

  • QB Nathan Rourke (active roster)

GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS

  • TE Josh Pederson 

Kansas City Chiefs
2023 · 8-5-0

INJURIES

  • WR Justyn Ross (not injury related/return from suspension) was downgraded to out for Sunday’s game versus the Patriots.

SIGNINGS

  • S Deon Bush (from practice squad to active roster)

ROSTER CUTS

  • LB Darius Harris

GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS

  • RB Deneric Prince 
  • NT Mike Pennel 

Los Angeles Rams
2023 · 6-7-0

INJURIES

  • DT Aaron Donald has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Commanders due to tightness in his groin.

Miami Dolphins
2023 · 9-4-0

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

  • RB Darrynton Evans
  • CB Ethan Bonner

New York Giants
2023 · 5-8-0

INJURIES

  • TE Darren Waller was activated off injured reserve.

New York Jets
2023 · 5-8-0

SIGNINGS

  • OL Xavier Newman-Johnson (to active roster)

INJURIES

  • LB Zaire Barnes (hamstring) was added to the injury report and ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Dolphins, after which the team placed him on injured reserve.

Philadelphia Eagles
2023 · 10-3-0

INJURIES

  • QB Jalen Hurts (illness) did not practice on Saturday, but he’s expected to travel and play in Monday’s game versus the Seahawks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. He did not have a designation on Philadelphia’s injury report.
  • OL Cam Jurgens (pectoral) out
  • LB Zach Cunningham (knee) out
  • CB Darius Slay underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and will be out for Monday night’s game, per head coach Nick Sirianni.

OTHER NEWS

  • Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro has been banned from the sideline for the rest of the regular season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. DiSandro may return during the playoffs, Rapoport added. DiSandro was not allowed to be on the sidelines in Week 14 after an altercation with 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw in Week 13.

Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 · 7-6-0

INJURIES

  • QB Kenny Pickett, who hasn’t played since Week 14 due to having ankle surgery, could return in Week 17 versus the Seahawks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on NFL GameDay Kickoff.
  • DL Cam Heyward is in concussion protocol following Saturday’s game against the Colts, per the team.
  • S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) was ruled out.
  • S Trenton Thompson (stinger) did not return.

EJECTIONS

  • DB Damontae Kazee was ejected from Saturday’s game for an illegal hit on Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman in the second quarter.

San Francisco 49ers
2023 · 10-3-0

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

  • RB Jeremy McNichols
  • DL T.Y. McGill

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2023 · 6-7-0

SIGNINGS

  • DT Deadrin Senat (to active roster)

INJURIES

  • NT Vita Vea (toe) is now questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Packers. He was previously doubtful.
  • S Ryan Neal (back) will not travel with the team to Green Bay and is out for Week 15.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

  • DB Richard LeCounte III
  • DB Derrek Pitts

Tennessee Titans
2023 · 5-8-0

SIGNINGS

  • WR Mason Kinsey (to active roster)

ROSTER CUTS

  • DL Teair Tart was waived.

INJURIES

  • LB Azeez Al-Shaair (illness) is questionable to play Sunday against the Texans.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

  • DL Marlon Davidson
  • LB JoJo Domann

Washington Commanders
2023 · 4-9-0

GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS

  • RB Jonathan Williams