NFL Player News
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Dorian Thompson-Robinson QB | PHI
Browns' Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Tending to hip issue
Thompson-Robinson was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate due to a hip injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Thompson-Robinson logged nine offensive snaps in Sunday's win at Houston, including an entire possession in the fourth quarter with the Browns up 36-7 at the time. During that drive, he appeared to get banged up, but the team didn't reveal a health concern until one day later. It's unclear if Thompson-Robinson is in danger of missing Thursday's game against the Jets, but if he's unable to serve as Joe Flacco's backup, Cleveland likely will elevate PJ Walker from the practice squad to handle No. 2 QB duties.
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Zach Wilson QB | NO
Jets' Zach Wilson: DNP on practice estimate
Wilson (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Wilson sustained a concussion just before halftime of the Jets' Week 15 loss in Miami and hasn't practiced in the meantime, missing one game in the process. Considering the lack of activity and the fact New York is facing a quick turnaround for Thursday's game at Cleveland, he appears to be in danger of sitting out multiple weeks. Wilson's replacement, Trevor Siemian, has fared modestly over roughly six quarters so far, completing 41 of 75 passes for 327 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions, taking four carries for 18 yards and losing both of his fumbles. Wilson will have two more chances this week to put himself in a position to return to action Thursday.
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Patrick Mahomes QB | KC
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes: Struggles in Christmas loss
Mahomes completed 27 of 44 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Monday's 20-14 loss to the Raiders. He also gained 53 rushing yards on 10 carries.
Kansas City was missing left tackle Donovan Smith (neck) once again, and the Las Vegas pass rush gave Mahomes fits. The quarterback wound up leading his team in rushing, and with his protection focused on containing Maxx Crosby, Malcolm Koonce sacked Mahomes three times. The need to get the ball out of his hands quickly also played directly into his second-quarter INT, which got returned for a pick-six by Jack Jones. Mahomes did find Justin Watson for a TD in the fourth as Kansas City tried to mount a comeback, but it was still another disappointing showing from the two-time MVP, who has thrown for only one score in three of the last four games. With his team still needing a win to clinch its eighth straight AFC West title, Mahomes will look to rebound Week 17 against the Bengals.
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Max Duggan QB | LAC
Max Duggan: Parts ways with Chargers
Los Angeles waived Duggan on Monday.
Duggan, a rookie seventh-round pick, has bounced between the Chargers' active roster and practice squad this season, albeit without appearing in a game for the team. Unless another team submits a waiver claim on Duggan, he will likely re-sign with Los Angeles' practice squad.
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Tanner McKee QB | PHI
Eagles' Tanner McKee: Handling emergency QB duties
McKee (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's divisional contest against the Giants but will be available as Philadelphia's emergency quarterback.
McKee continues to operate as Philadelphia's third-string QB, meaning he will be eligible to play Week 16 in the event that both Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota sustain injuries. He hasn't yet logged an appearance this season.
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Trevor Lawrence QB | JAC
Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence: Injury not viewed as serious
Lawrence is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday, but the Jaguars' initial belief is that the right shoulder injury he suffered in Sunday's 30-12 loss to the Buccaneers is not significant, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The quarterback was listed as questionable ahead of the Week 16 contest due to a high-ankle sprain he's been playing through and then a concussion, but he cleared the five-step protocol Saturday and was given the green light to play. Lawrence's rough month continued in the third quarter Sunday, as he hurt his throwing shoulder while attempting to stretch and dive for a first down. He stayed in the game and finished out the possession with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Ridley, but Lawrence gave way to backup C.J. Beathard afterward. The MRI should provide an indication of whether the shoulder issue might prevent him from playing Sunday against Carolina, but the early hope is that the franchise signal-caller won't need to miss a start for the first time in his career. Even after losing their last four games, the 8-7 Jaguars still sit atop the AFC South standings over the 8-7 Texans and 8-7 Colts via tiebreakers, so look for Lawrence to do everything in his power to suit up in Week 17.
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Russell Wilson QB | NYG
Broncos' Russell Wilson: Late comeback attempt falls short
Wilson completed 25 of 37 pass attempts for 237 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 20 yards on four carries in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots.
Wilson caught fire in the fourth quarter with a pair of touchdown passes and accompanying two-point conversions to bring the Broncos back from a 23-7 deficit. The late-game magician was unable to pull a third consecutive scoring drive out of his hat, leaving just enough time for the Patriots to win the game with a field goal. Wilson finished with a solid fantasy line while committing zero turnovers for the first time since Week 11. He will try to keep the Broncos' faint playoff hopes alive against the Chargers on Dec. 31.
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Bailey Zappe QB | NYJ
Patriots' Bailey Zappe: Leads upset in Denver
Zappe completed 25 of 33 passes for 256 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Broncos. He also lost a fumble.
It took the Patriots' offense some time to get on track, as they managed just three points in the first half. However, Zappe turned things around in the second half, which began when he orchestrated a five-play, 70-yard touchdown drive on New England's first offensive possession in the third quarter, which he capped with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Ezekiel Elliott. Three possessions later, he led a similar possession that concluded with an 11-yard touchdown toss to Mike Gesicki. Zappe ended his day with a drive to set up a game-winning field goal that came with only seconds remaining in the contest. The effort marks his second multi-touchdown performance in his last three games. While the Patriots are very likely to find a different solution at starting quarterback this offseason, Zappe is solidifying his future in the league with his strong close to the campaign.
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Baker Mayfield QB | TB
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Another stellar performance Sunday
Mayfield completed 26 of 35 passes for 283 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 30-12 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also rushed five times for five yards.
Mayfield's late-season surge continued in remarkable fashion Sunday, with the Comeback of the Player candidate turning in yet another highly efficient and mistake-free performance. The 2018 first overall pick hit Mike Evans for both his touchdown passes and connected with seven different targets overall. Mayfield now has an 8:0 TD:INT over his last three games, and he's just two scoring tosses short of eclipsing the career-best 27 touchdown passes he threw in his rookie 2018 campaign. Mayfield will look to inch the Bucs closer to the NFC South crown when he faces the Saints in a Week 17 home matchup.
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Tua Tagovailoa QB | ATL
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: Nears 300 yards in win
Tagovailoa completed 24 of 37 pass attempts for 293 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers in Sunday's 22-20 win over Dallas.
Tagovailoa benefited from the return of star wideout Tyreek Hill (ankle) after the quarterback posted his highest yardage total since Week 11. That said, Miami may lose its other star receiver after Jaylen Waddle (eye/shin) left Sunday's contest twice with two different injuries. As for the game itself, Tagovailoa performed adequately and led his team to victory, but the offense was stagnant in the red zone with just one touchdown to five field goals. Tagovailoa would benefit from having his full slate of talented receivers to overcome a tough Ravens defense in a road matchup Dec. 31.