NFL Player News

Lazard (knee) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Chargers.

Lazard was added to the Jets' final Week 9 injury report as questionable for Monday night's contest due to a knee issue that limited him at practice Saturday. Now that his availability versus Los Angeles has been confirmed, Lazard is slated to continue to work as the Jets' No. 2 WR in the team's Zach Wilson-helmed offense behind Garrett Wilson, a role that has resulted in the 27-year-old recording a 17-255-1 line on 29 targets through seven games. In his last outing, Lazard caught three of his season-high six targets for 45 yards in the Jets' overtime win over the Giants in Week 8.

Head coach Arthur Smith said Monday that Hollins' ankle issue is the injury he's most concerned about heading into the team's Week 10 game against the Cardinals, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Hollins didn't see any snaps in the second half of this past Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Vikings after recording three catches for 36 yards between the first two quarters before departing with the ankle injury. While Smith didn't go into specifics regarding the severity of Hollins' health concern, the 30-year-old wideout's status for Week 10 looks to be up in the air, at the very least. Fortunately for Atlanta, Smith said that top wideout Drake London (groin) is looking likely to return to action against Arizona after sitting out Week 9.

Wilson secured one of five targets for a 31-yard touchdown during Sunday's 21-14 loss to Kansas City.

Wilson has now scored in back-to-back weeks, though his efficiency on five targets left something to be desired Week 9. He did have a key illegal shift penalty that wiped out what would have been a long gain by Tyreek Hill, though, so despite his nose for the end zone, it's still not a guarantee Wilson secures the No. 3 WR job for himself. After a Week 10 bye, Wilson's next chance to make a good impression will come Sunday, Nov. 19 versus the Raiders.

Shenault (ankle) was a non-participant at Monday's walk-through practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Shenault has missed two straight games since the Panthers' bye week due to an ankle injury sustained against the Dolphins in Week 6. His failure to participate in any way at the walk-through practice does not bode well for his chances to suit up on a short week. Still, more clarity will be gained as the week progresses.

Flowers caught his lone target for an 11-yard gain Sunday against the Seahawks.

This marks back-to-back weeks in which the talented rookie has been held under 20 receiving yards. Sunday's low-production outing was the product of Baltimore building a substantial lead and running out the clock, though, seeing as Lamar Jackson only dropped back 26 times and threw for 187 yards with no touchdowns. It is worth noting that Odell Beckham and Rashod Bateman outproduced Flowers, however. Flowers draws a tough matchup against a strong Cleveland defense Week 10.

St. Brown (hamstring) has been designated to return from IR by the Bears.

This move opens a 21-day window in which Chicago can evaluate St. Brown at practice. If and when the Bears feel his health and preparation is up to par, the wideout could be activated from IR. If that indeed occurs, St. Brown will have the opportunity to compete with the likes of Tyler Scott, Velus Jones and Trent Taylor for receiving reps behind DJ Moore and Darnell Mooney.

Chark (elbow) was listed as a non-participant for Monday's walk-through practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chark was listed as questionable with the elbow injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, but he ultimately suited up and played 41 of 71 snaps on offense in a 27-13 loss, finishing with two catches for nine yards and a touchdown on three targets. The Panthers didn't indicate that Chark aggravated the elbow injury during the contest, so his listed non-participation Monday could well be maintenance related. Carolina is facing a quick turnaround for Week 10 with a Thursday night matchup in Chicago.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Watson (back/chest) wasn't diagnosed with a concussion after exiting late in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Rams, but the team is still monitoring the receiver's progress, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Though Watson avoided a concussion when he recorded his lone reception of the game late in the fourth quarter -- an acrobatic and contested 37-yard catch -- he landed hard on the field and was forced out with a pair of injuries. While LaFleur didn't suggest that the back or chest issues are major concerns for Watson, the second-year receiver's practice activity during the upcoming week still could be affected. Watson previously missed the Packers' first three games of the season due to a hamstring injury.

Arizona waived Baccellia on Monday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Just two days after signing with Arizona's active roster, Baccellia is now headed to waivers. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals claimed center Doug Kramer from waivers.

The Jets elevated Taylor from their practice squad for Monday's game versus the Chargers, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Taylor was called up for the second straight game Monday. In Week 8 at the Giants, he did not draw a target on 22 offensive snaps.