NFL Player News

The Broncos will sign Cleveland to their practice squad Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Cleveland was waived by the Broncos on Saturday, but after clearing waivers, he'll stick within the organization. The 2020 seventh-round pick has suited up for seven games this season but only saw action in one of them.

Claypool (toe) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Claypool's ability to take every rep Tuesday suggests that his appearance on Monday's estimated practice report as a non-participant was mainly for maintenance purposes. Since missing the Steelers' Week 10 tie with the Lions due to a toe injury, Claypool has suited up for each of Pittsburgh's last three contests while producing a 10-227-0 receiving line on 20 targets. He looks like he'll be ready to pick up another start Thursday against the Vikings.

Bateman was held without a catch on one target Sunday against the Steelers.

Bateman saw a healthy dose of snaps (42 percent) but was not heavily involved in the target rotation. Sunday marked his fewest targets in any game since he debuted in Week 6 and his second week in a row with fewer than five targets. The Ravens' offense has struggled as a whole of late, failing to score more than 20 points in four straight games. Bateman figures to be more involved in Week 14 against Cleveland, but that game is on the road against a team that gave the Baltimore offense problems in Week 12.

Duvernay had two catches for 21 yards on three targets Sunday against Pittsburgh.

The second-year man also had an eight-yard rush wiped out by a penalty. Duvernay played the second-most snaps among Baltimore receivers, out-snapping Sammy Watkins and Rashod Bateman by 10 and 11 snaps, respectively. Still, he only saw three targets, which ranked fifth on the team. Duvernay continues to see consistent playing time, but his target volume tends to stay below five most weeks. Baltimore travels to Cleveland in Week 14.

Thielen (ankle) didn't participate in the open portion of Tuesday's practice and is expected to be sidelined for Thursday's game against the Steelers, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

While the Vikings haven't officially ruled Thielen out for Week 14, head coach Mike Zimmer told Tomasson prior to practice that the wideout would only return from his high-ankle sprain at some point this season. The fact that Zimmer is talking about Thielen's status in that manner implies that he's unlikely to suit up Thursday, so expect the receiver to officially receive the "out" tag at the conclusion of Wednesday's practice. His projected absence should clear the way for K.J. Osborn and Dede Westbrook to handle more reps alongside No. 1 receiver Justin Jefferson.

Palmer failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals.

Palmer saw a slip in snap time as Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton took charge. The rookie's lone target was simply a dropped deep pass which slipped off his hands and somehow landed in the cornerback's arm for Justin Herbert's lone interception. In the previous five games, the fourth-string wide receiver had at least one catch with 17-plus yards, but with a significant lead for most of the afternoon Palmer wasn't needed. Facing the Giants in the upcoming week, the rookie might have an impact with Keenan Allen placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Hardman saw the field for just nine offensive snaps and caught his only target for 12 yards Sunday against the Broncos.

Hardman has seen his playing time shrink to a new low over the past two games, as he's played a total of 20 offensive snaps between the two. This doesn't bode well for the once-promising young wideout, who has been unable to follow up his 2019 rookie season with the breakout campaign many were hoping to see. Hardman seems to be nothing more than a potential stash in dynasty at this point with hopes of a future turnaround.

Robinson reeled in both of his two targets for 21 yards Sunday against the Broncos.

Robinson has just two catches total to his name over the team's past two contests, but he did see a minor resurgence in his playing time Sunday, likely due to his abilities as a blocker in the run game. He can't be counted on to deliver fantasy-worthy outings at this point.

Agholor failed to secure his only target during Monday's 14-10 win over the Bills. He had one carry for six yards.

Agholor saw few opportunities during Monday's abnormally windy contest, which saw Mac Jones attempt just three passes while New England logged a total of 46 rush attempts. After taking a Week 14 bye, the Patriots' offense stands to return to a degree of normalcy during a road matchup against the Colts.

Bourne was not targeted during Monday's 14-10 win over the Bills. He did have one carry for three yards.

Bourne posted a two-touchdown, 61-yard performance against the Titans prior to being shut out against Buffalo, a game which was played in extremely windy conditions and saw the Patriots offense lean on its running game almost every snap. In fact, quarterback Mac Jones attempted just three passes in the divisional win. After the team's Week 14 bye, Bourne will get a chance to bounce back on the road in Indianapolis.