NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Dec. 6

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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)

Atlanta Falcons
2023 · 6-6-0

INJURIES

  • RB Cordarrelle Patterson (rest) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • WR Mack Hollins (ankle) full
  • OL Kaleb McGary (knee) DNP
  • DL Calais Campbell (rest) DNP
  • CB Jeff Okudah (ankle) limited
  • CB A.J. Terrell (concussion protocol) limited

Baltimore Ravens
2023 · 9-3-0

INJURIES

  • WR Rashod Bateman (illness) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) full

Buffalo Bills
2023 · 6-6-0

INJURIES

  • QB Josh Allen (right shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
  • TE Dalton Kincaid (thumb) full
  • TE Dawson Knox (wrist), who had his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday, was a full participant in practice.
  • DE Leonard Floyd (wrist) full
  • CB Kaiir Elam (ankle) who had his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday, was a full participant in practice.
  • CB Dane Jackson (concussion) full
  • S Taylor Rapp (neck) full

Carolina Panthers
2023 · 1-11-0

INJURIES

  • WR Adam Thielen (rest) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) limited
  • CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring) limited
  • S Vonn Bell (shoulder) limited
  • S Jeremy Chinn (quadriceps) limited

TRAINING CAMP NEWS

  • The Panthers are set to hold training camp in Charlotte, the team announced.

Chicago Bears
2023 · 4-8-0

INJURIES

  • RB D’Onta Foreman (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
  • OL Larry Borom (illness) full
  • LB Noah Sewell (knee) limited
  • DB Tyrique Stevenson (ankle) full

Cincinnati Bengals
2023 · 6-6-0

INJURIES

  • OT Jonah Williams (back) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice estimation report.
  • DE Sam Hubbard (not injury related/rest) limited

Cleveland Browns
2023 · 7-5-0

INJURIES

  • QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson remains in concussion protocol, per head coach Kevin Stefanski. Thompson-Robinson will be able to practice Wednesday, Stefanski noted.
  • CB Cameron Mitchell (hamstring) designated to return from injured reserve.

Dallas Cowboys
2023 · 9-3-0

OTHER NEWS

  • Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is set undergo surgery for acute appendicitis, the team announced. McCarthy anticipates coaching Sunday versus the Eagles.

INJURIES

  • RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
  • TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle) full

Denver Broncos
2023 · 6-6-0

INJURIES

  • RB Samaje Perine (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
  • WR Marvin Mims Jr. (ribs) limited
  • OT Mike McGlinchey (back) limited
  • DE Zach Allen (elbow) limited
  • LB Baron Browning (wrist) full
  • CB Pat Surtain II (knee) limited

SIGNINGS

  • LB Durell Nchami (practice quad)

Detroit Lions
2023 · 9-3-0

INJURIES

  • QB Hendon Hooker (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
  • C Frank Ragnow (knee/back/toe) DNP
  • LB Alex Anzalone (hand) full
  • LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) limited

Houston Texans
2023 · 7-5-0

INJURIES

  • WR Noah Brown (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
  • WR Robert Woods (non-injury related/rest) DNP
  • TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) limited
  • OT Laremy Tunsil (knee) DNP
  • DE Will Anderson Jr. (shoulder) limited
  • LB Denzel Perryman (knee) full
  • S Jimmie Ward (shoulder) DNP

SIGNINGS

  • CB Kris Boyd (from practice squad to active roster)
  • S Adrian Amos (active roster)

Indianapolis Colts
2023 · 7-5-0

INJURIES

  • RB Jonathan Taylor, who had thumb surgery last week, has no timeline to return yet, per head coach Shane Steichen. He did not practice Wednesday.
  • OT Braden Smith (knee) DNP
  • DT DeForest Buckner (shoulder) full
  • LB E.J. Speed (knee) DNP

SUSPENSIONS

  • DL Al-Quadin Muhammad has been suspended without pay for the next six games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team announced. Muhammad is eligible to return to the active roster following the next six games, including the final five games of the regular season. Should the team qualify for the postseason, the suspension would include the first playoff game. If the team does not qualify for the postseason, the suspension would extend to the first regular-season game of 2024. Muhammad would be allowed to participate in all preseason practices and games.

Jacksonville Jaguars
2023 · 8-4-0

INJURIES

  • QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. Speaking to reporters for the first time since his injury, Lawrence said he “feels a lot better.”
  • QB C.J. Beathard (shoulder), who was limited on Wednesday, is expected to push through and play in Sunday’s game, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
  • RB Travis Etienne (ribs) limited
  • RB D’Ernest Johnson (knee) limited
  • WR Zay Jones (knee) limited
  • WR Christian Kirk (groin) DNP
  • OL Walker Little (hamstring) DNP
  • CB Tyson Campbell (quadricep) limited

Kansas City Chiefs
2023 · 8-4-0

INJURIES

  • RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder contusion) DNP
  • LB Drue Tranquill (concussion) DNP

Las Vegas Raiders
2023 · 5-7-0

INJURIES

  • OT Kolton Miller (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • DE Maxx Crosby (knee) DNP

Los Angeles Chargers
2023 · 5-7-0

INJURIES

  • WR Keenan Allen (non-injury related/rest) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • WR Joshua Palmer (knee) limited
  • LB Khalil Mack (non-injury related/rest) DNP

Los Angeles Rams
2023 · 6-6-0

INJURIES

  • WR Puka Nacua (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
  • TE Tyler Higbee (neck) DNP
  • LB Byron Young (knee) DNP

SIGNINGS

  • K Mason Crosby is being signed to the practice squad, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per a source. The Rams intend to move Crosby to the active roster in the near future, per Garafolo. The team later announced the signing.

Miami Dolphins
2023 · 9-3-0

SIGNINGS

  • DT Justin Ellis (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

  • S Verone McKinley III (practice squad)

Minnesota Vikings
2023 · 6-6-0

INJURIES

  • WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Joshua Dobbs will be the starter this week versus the Raiders, per head coach Kevin O’Connell.

New England Patriots
2023 · 2-10-0

INJURIES

  • RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) was ruled out for Thursday’s game versus the Steelers.
  • WR Demario Douglas (concussion) out
  • WR DeVante Parker (knee) questionable
  • WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) questionable
  • OT Trent Brown (ankle/hand) questionable
  • DL Christian Barmore (shoulder) questionable

New Orleans Saints
2023 · 5-7-0

INJURIES

  • QB Derek Carr (concussion/rib/right shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
  • QB/TE Taysom Hill (foot/left hand) DNP
  • WR Rashid Shaheed (thigh) DNP
  • TE Juwan Johnson (quadricep) limited
  • C Erik McCoy (shoulder) limited
  • DE Cameron Jordan (ankle) DNP
  • DL Malcolm Roach (knee) placed on injured reserve.
  • S Marcus Maye (shoulder) placed on injured reserve.
  • K Blake Grupe (right groin) full

SIGNINGS

  • DT P.J. Mustipher (active roster)

WAIVERS

  • LB Monty Rice claimed off waivers after being released by Titans on Tuesday.

ROSTER CUTS

  • LB Daniel Sorensen (practice squad)

New York Jets
2023 · 4-8-0

INJURIES

  • QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • RB Breece Hall (ankle) DNP
  • TE C.J. Uzomah (MCL) was placed on injured reserve.
  • OL Mekhi Becton (knee) limited

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Zach Wilson will be starting this Sunday versus the Texans, per head coach Robert Saleh. Wilson returns to the starting job after Tim Boyle started the last two games. Boyle was released on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Eagles
2023 · 10-2-0

INJURIES

  • WR Julio Jones (groin) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • TE Dallas Goedert (forearm) full
  • DT Fletcher Cox (groin) limited
  • LB Zach Cunningham (hamstring) limited
  • CB Darius Slay (non-injury related/resting/knee) DNP

Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 · 7-5-0

INJURIES

  • QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) was ruled out for Thursday’s game versus the Patriots.
  • RB Najee Harris (knee) questionable
  • C Mason Cole (neck) questionable
  • LB Elandon Roberts (groin) questionable

San Francisco 49ers
2023 · 9-3-0

INJURIES

  • RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • WR Ray-Ray McCloud (rib) limited
  • TE Ross Dwelley (ankle) DNP
  • OT Trent Williams (non-injury related/rest) DNP
  • DT Arik Armstead (foot/knee) DNP

Seattle Seahawks
2023 · 6-6-0

INJURIES

  • RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
  • RB Kenneth Walker III (oblique) DNP
  • WR Jake Bobo (knee/shoulder) limited
  • DT Leonard Williams (ankle) DNP
  • LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle) DNP
  • CB Tre Brown (heel) DNP
  • S Jamal Adams (knee) DNP

SIGNINGS

  • RB SaRodorick Thompson (practice squad)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2023 · 5-7-0

INJURIES

  • OT Tristan Wirfs (ankle/back) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s walk-through practice.
  • NT Vita Vea (toe) DNP
  • LB K.J. Britt (back) limited
  • LB Lavonte David (groin) full
  • LB Devin White (foot) DNP
  • CB Jamel Dean (ankle/foot) DNP

SIGNINGS

  • DT C.J. Brewer (practice squad)

Tennessee Titans
2023 · 4-8-0

SIGNINGS

  • LB JoJo Domann (practice squad)
  • LB Otis Reese (from practice squad to active roster)
  • P Ty Zentner (practice squad)