NFL Player News

Jets guard Willie Colon (calf), center Nick Mangold (ribs), safety Antonio Allen (finger), wide receiver Josh Cribbs (knee), defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis (back), linebacker Garrett McIntyre (knee), tight end Konrad Reuland (knee), wide receiver Greg Salas (knee), cornerback Darrin Walls (shoulder) and guard Brian Winters (ankle) were all cleared to play Week 9 vs. New Orleans. Colon and Mangold were listed as questionable, while the rest of the players were probable.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (foot) was cleared to play Week 9 at N.Y. Jets. He was listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity all week.

Washington Redskins DE Stephen Bowen (shoulder, knee), S Reed Doughty (concussion), WR Leonard Hankerson (foot) and TE Logan Paulsen (knee) are all active for the Week 9 game against San Diego. All four players were able to fully participate in practice every day this week and were officially considered probable on Friday's injury report. 

The two Antonios that start in the secondary for the Jets should be ready to roll Sunday against New Orleans. Safety Antonio Allen (finger) and cornerback Antonio Cromartie (hip) have both been designated as probable.

Other probables include defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis (back), linebacker Garrett McIntyre (knee), tight end Konrad Reuland (knee), wide receiver Josh Cribbs (knee), cornerback Darrin Walls (shoulder) and guard Brian Winters (ankle).

Running back Alex Green (hamstring) is questionable.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is listed as questionable Week 9 against the Jets.

Graham has been dealing with a foot injury, and was limited in practice early in the week. Graham was able to play through the injury Week 8.

Washington DE Stephen Bowen, S Reed Doughty, WR Leonard Hankerson, DT Chris Neild, TE Logan Paulsen and RB Chris Thompson are probable Week 9 against the Chargers.

All six players were able to fully participate in practice every day this week. They should all be able to play Sunday.

The Jets could be getting creative at tight end with Kellen Winslow (suspension) and Jeff Cumberland (concussion) out for Sunday against New Orleans.

Konrad Reuland and Zach Sudfeld are the lone tight ends available and they have 64 snaps and three receptions combined all year. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said there were a "handful" of players who can play multiple positions, but did not name anyone in particular who can serve as a tight end. For now, Reuland and Sudfeld must step up.

"One guy [Sudfeld] probably has a little better skill set as a receiver, one's probably a little better blocker," Mornhinweg said. "So if Konrad starts, expect a run. If Sudfeld starts, expect a pass. No, it's not like that, but we will play them in different things. It's not just a set starter."

The crisis at that position should be temporary. Winslow is serving the last week of his suspension and Cumberland should get through concussion protocol in time for the next game. The Jets are on a bye in Week 10.

Texans tight end Garrett Graham will be looking to snap a three-game touchdown drought during Sunday's Week 9 matchup at home against the Colts.

Graham took over for an injured Owen Daniels and has not made much of an impact over the past two games. That said, Graham was Case Keenum's favorite target during a Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, which is encouraging for Fantasy owners. He caught only three of the eight passes thrown his way for 38 yards. Tight ends have not fared well against Indianapolis, averaging only 6.71 Fantasy points per game this season.

Graham has the chance to play well if he is highly targeted again as Keenum's safety valve. However, his number have not been convincing enough to make him a viable starting option this week. Keep him on the bench against the Colts in Week 9.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was limited in practice Thursday for a second straight day because of a lingering foot injury. However, Graham is expected to play Week 9 at N.Y. Jets.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 9 at N.Y. Jets. Graham was able to play in a limited role Week 8 despite the foot injury, totaling three catches for 37 yards and two touchdowns.