NFL Player News

Chosen (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Chosen hit his head following a catch Sunday versus Dallas and subsequently entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that the wideout is improving, but Chosen was nonetheless held out of practice Wednesday. Jaylen Waddle (ankle) also missed the first practice session of Week 17 prep and may not be able to suit up Sunday in Baltimore, so Chosen could potentially have a larger-than-usual role if he's able to play.

Moore was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The rib injury is a new concern for Moore, but his ability to practice in some fashion to begin Week 17 prep bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday in Houston. Even though he seems to have solidified himself as the Titans' No. 3 wideout behind DeAndre Hopkins and Treylon Burks, Moore has recorded a modest 12-193-0 receiving line on 17 targets over the past seven games, despite playing north of 60 percent of the offensive snaps in six of those contests.

Philips (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Philips was inactive for three of the last four games for Tennessee. He's tumbled down the depth chart and dealt with injuries seemingly all season. Philips has drawn 19 targets across eight games, posting a scoreless 13-166-0 receiving line.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Jennings (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jennings has yet to take part in drills since sustaining a concussion during the 49ers' Week 15 win at Arizona. After Jennings was ruled out ahead of Monday's 33-19 loss to the Ravens, Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com that the wide receiver "has made steps" through the five-step concussion protocol. Having said that, it hasn't translated to Jennings being able to get in work on the practice field.

Smith-Schuster (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Smith-Schuster closed out Week 16 prep last Friday as a non-participant in practice before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 26-23 win over the Broncos. The veteran wideout's limited participation Wednesday indicates that he could return to action this weekend against the Bills, but Smith-Schuster will need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid a Week 17 injury designation.

Montgomery was listed as a non-participant Wednesday on the Colts' estimated practice report.

While seeing increased snaps the last two weeks due to Michael Pittman dealing with a concussion, Montgomery has turned eight targets into a 3-56-1 receiving line across 103 offensive snaps. Once Pittman returns, Montgomery will go back to filling a depth and special-teams role. Montgomery's status for this Sunday's game against the Raiders will be clarified by his participation -- or lack thereof -- in practices Thursday and Friday.

Sutton (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

Sutton's absence was to be expected less than 72 hours after he suffered a concussion in the first half of Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots. If he clears the five-step concussion protocol ahead of this weekend's game against the Chargers, Sutton will be on the receiving end of passes from Jarrett Stidham rather than Russell Wilson, who has been moved to the bench for Denver's final two games of the season.

St. Brown (pectoral) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

St. Brown has missed the last three games due to a pectoral injury, but he appears to be on track to return this Sunday against the Falcons. With Darnell Mooney in concussion protocol, St. Brown could be in line for an expanded reps at receiver, though it won't necessarily translate to a meaningful target share.

Collins (calf) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Collins returned from a one-game absence due to a strained calf in this past Sunday's 36-22 loss to Cleveland, scoring a touchdown in garbage time but finishing with his worst marks of the season in terms of snap share (47 percent) and yardage (18), apart from the Week 14 contest in which he injured the calf on Houston's opening drive. The wideout previously had taken at least 62 percent of Houston's snaps in every other appearance, with he and Tank Dell (lower leg) serving as quarterback C.J. Stroud's top targets for most of the season. Collins is the unquestioned top target with Dell now out for the season, and there's a good chance he'll get Stroud back in the lineup for Sunday's game against Tennessee, as the quarterback is currently in the fourth stage of the five-step concussion protocol, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The arrow is pointing up for Collins, but fantasy managers will feel better about his prospects if he manages a full practice Thursday or Friday and/or avoids a game designation on the final Week 17 injury report. If he remains limited in practice throughout the week and is listed as questionable, there will be at least some level of concern about his workload being scaled back again.

Addison (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

The Vikings held a walkthrough instead of an actual practice to begin Week 17 prep, but Addison didn't mix into any on-field work as he tends to the ankle sprain that he suffered during this past Sunday's loss to the Lions. On Tuesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell called Addison "day-to-day," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, so the rookie wide receiver seemingly has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Packers. Addison's activity, if any, Thursday and Friday could help forecast his odds of playing this weekend.