NFL Player News

McMath (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

McMath has been sidelined since Week 4 with a quadriceps injury. The rookie had served primarily on special teams, but he could see a slight uptick in offensive role with A.J. Brown (chest) still sidelined. McMath should also be a special teams contributor.

Darden has been cleared from concussion protocol and will play against the Bills on Sunday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

After he was previously listed as questionable, Darden's return will provide a big boost to Tampa Bay's special teams unit as the 22-year-old is a talented kick returner. Additionally, Darden adds some depth at the wide receiver position for Buccaneers.

The Texans signed Dorsett to the active roster Saturday.

It didn't take long for Dorsett to make his way up to the active roster after joining the practice squad earlier this week. As a result, the veteran wide receiver is now set to appear on his third team this season. The 28-year-old has just one reception despite being active for three games in 2021, but with the Texans lacking any reliable veteran targets outside of Brandin Cooks (back) and Chris Conley, it's possible Dorsett could be involved more Sunday.

Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and will play in Sunday's matchup against the Giants.

This always seemed like the expectation after Williams was originally placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to being a close contact to Keenan Allen. With Allen officially sidelined ahead of Sunday's matchup, the 2017 first-round pick will operate as the team's No. 1 option with less heralded targets such as Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer likely forcing a larger funnel toward the big-bodied pass catcher.

Cobb (groin) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

This was the next logical step for the Packers after Cobb underwent core muscle surgery last week that is expected to keep him out for a significant amount of time. This move will force Cobb to miss at least the next three weeks, at which point he will be able to return to practice for a 21-day window before the team must activate him back to the 53-man roster. The veteran wideout, whom the Packers traded a sixth-round pick to the Texans to acquire, suffered the injury in the team's Week 12 win over the Rams. Cobb is currently the team's third-leading receiver with 28 receptions and 375 receiving yards on 39 targets (also tied for third-most on the team). Cobb's absence should open up more opportunities for wide receivers Allen Lazard and Equanimeous St. Brown out of the slot.

Moore has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's contest against the Giants.

After Keenan Allen tested positive for COVID-19, Los Angeles elevated Moore from the practice squad for some wide receiver depth. The young receiver has yet to catch an NFL pass. Moore is expected to be the fourth-string wide receiver behind Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer.

The Jets placed Moore (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Moore still has a chance to return Week 17, but given where the Jets reside in the standings it's entirely possible the team could be extra cautious with its prized rookie. After a rocky start to Moore's inaugural campaign, the Ole Miss product had emerged as easily the most consistent target in a defunct offense, recording 34 receptions, 459 yards and five touchdowns over the last six games. With Corey Davis (groin) done for the season, Jamison Crowder, Keelan Cole and Denzel Mims will operate as the top three pass catchers moving forward.

Kupp (toe) was a full practice participant Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Kupp's first appearance on the injury report all season entailed one limited practice before he returned to full participation. He's seen at least nine targets in every game this year and should see plenty of looks Monday night against the Cardinals.

Cooks is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after being limited at practice Friday due to a back issue, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Cooks practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday, but his addition to Houston's Week 14 injury report Friday now makes his status worth tracking. Fortunately for those considering the Texans' top wideout in fantasy lineups, his team kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. If he's limited or out this weekend, Nico Collins and Chris Conley would be candidates for added targets from QB Davis Mills.

Shepard (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's road contest versus the Chargers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The Giants also deemed Kenny Golladay (ribs) as questionable, but Dan Duggan of The Athletic is of the belief that both Golladay and Shepard are in line to suit up this weekend. With Kadarius Toney (oblique) sidelined again, Shepard would serve as one of the team's top wide receivers in his first game action since Week 8, if he's considered active. Such a decision will become known about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.