NFL Player News
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Hunter Luepke RB | DAL
Cowboys' Hunter Luepke: DNP to open week
Luepke (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.
Luepke entered the league's concussion protocol during the Cowboys' Week 15 loss to the Vikings. Even if he were to return to practice over the next two days, Luepke would have to be cleared from the league's protocol by an independent neurologist in order to play Sunday against the Chargers. The Cowboys don't have another fullback on the active roster or practice squad, so they may deploy a tight end like Luke Schoonmaker or Brevyn Spann-Ford as a backfield blocker if Luepke is not cleared to play.
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Sione Vaki RB | DET
Lions' Sione Vaki: Limited Wednesday
Vaki (thumb) was limited in Wednesday's practice,
Seemingly on the injury report weekly due to various ailments this season, Vaki has appeared in eight games, playing just one offensive snap and another 136 on special teams. He carries next to no fantasy value.
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MarShawn Lloyd RB | GB
Packers' MarShawn Lloyd: Comes off IR temporarily
The Packers activated Lloyd (calf/hamstring) from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, this move is merely procedural so Green Bay can place him back on IR with the aim to get him back in the playoffs at some point. If said transaction occurs before Saturday's contest at Chicago, Lloyd would be eligible to return as soon as the divisional round. For the time being, though, the Packers will roll with the combination of Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks (chest) behind No. 1 RB Josh Jacobs (knee/ankle).
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Tank Bigsby RB | PHI
Eagles' Tank Bigsby: Good to go
Bigsby (illlness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Bigsby should be back at full strength for Saturday's game against Washington, if he isn't already. He took 17 carries for 57 yards during Sunday's 31-0 win over the Raiders, but 13 of those carries came in the fourth quarter after Saquon Barkley was done for the day. Barkley (neck) was also a full practice participant Wednesday, leaving Bigsby in his usual reserve role this week.
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Saquon Barkley RB | PHI
Eagles' Saquon Barkley: Full practice participant
Barkley (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Listed as a non-participant one day earlier, Barkley quickly returned to full participation and should be ready for his usual workload Saturday against Washington.
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RJ Harvey RB | DEN
Broncos' RJ Harvey: Logs full practice Wednesday
Harvey (ribs) practiced fully Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Harvey sustained a rib injury late in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers, a game in which the running back logged 19 carries for 65 yards and a touchdown. Per Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post, head coach Sean Payton noted earlier Wednesday that Harvey was "doing good" in his recovery from the rib injury and implied that he had no concerns on that front. With a full practice in the books confirming that notion, Harvey is slated to maintain his lead role out of the backfield this weekend against the 10-4 Jaguars, who have surrendered league-low average of 86.3 rushing yards per game.
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Nick Chubb RB | HOU
Texans' Nick Chubb: Limited in return to practice
Chubb (ribs) was a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice.
Fellow Texans running back Woody Marks (ankle) was a non-participant after his early exit from Sunday's 40-20 win over Arizona. Chubb was inactive for the contest but now appears on track to return for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, with his role largely depending on Marks' health. Jawhar Jordan ran for 101 yards this past Sunday, doing most of his damage in the second half after Marks left early. Coach Demeco Ryans said afterward that Marks could've returned if the game had been closer.
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Christopher Brooks RB | GB
Packers' Chris Brooks: Another limited practice
Brooks (chest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Brooks has been limited in back-to-back practices to begin Week 16 preparations, though Green Bay only held a walk-through session Tuesday. The change-of-pace back will have one more opportunity to prove he can mange full practice reps prior to Saturday's road matchup against the Bears.
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Travis Homer RB | CHI
Bears' Travis Homer: Practices in full Wednesday
Homer (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Homer missed Week 15 and was limited in practice Tuesday, but it looks like he's ready to rock for Saturday's divisional matchup against the Packers. Expect Homer to resume contributing on special teams and providing backfield depth Week 16.
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Bhayshul Tuten RB | JAC
Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten: No practice Wednesday
Tuten (finger) did not practice Wednesday.
Tuten is expected to undergo right finger surgery and miss multiple weeks, per Michael DiRocco of ESPN, though the Jaguars haven't yet officially ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Broncos. John Shipley of SI reports that LeQuint Allen will step into a larger role on offense behind Travis Etienne as long as Tuten remains sidelined, while Jacksonville signed DeeJay Dallas on Tuesday to contribute on special teams.