NFL Player News

Kirk (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Kirk can't seem to shake the ankle issue that he sustained Week 4 and then cost him three games before he was cleared to play again. He reappeared on the injury report last week, practicing on a limited basis on two occasions before progressing to full work for the final session. His lack of activity to begin Week 16 thus represents a step backward, though Kirk has two more opportunities to stem the tide before the Cardinals potentially tab him with an injury designation for Sunday's game at Seattle.

Custis signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday.

Custis originally signed with the Chiefs in May after going undrafted and received more than $100,000 in guaranteed money, but he was unable to carve out a role with the team. The 24-year-old could be promoted to the 53-man roster if any more injuries befall Pittsburgh's wideouts.

Wesley signed with the Bears' practice squad Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The undrafted rookie out of Northern Colorado spent the preseason on the PUP list with an undisclosed injury, but he's been healthy and searching for a new team since September. Wesley was productive in college with consecutive seasons of more than 1,000 receiving yards. The Bears will get an early look at Wesley as a player to possibly take a chance on in 2020.

Raymond was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

Raymond appears to have picked up a knee injury during Week 15's loss to the Texans, during which he caught one of two targets for two yards. If he were forced to miss any time, Dion Lewis would likely take over as Tennessee's top kick returner.

Renfrow (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Renfrow concluded last week as a limited participant in practice, but he ultimately missed a third consecutive game in the Raiders' loss to the Jaguars. The rookie fifth-round pick said Monday that he expects he'll be ready for this weekend's tilt with the Chargers, though he'll likely need to advance to full participant by Friday to ensure his availability.

Hopkins didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Hopkins should have ample time to recover before Saturday's game against the Buccaneers. A return to practice Thursday in any capacity would be the first step toward clearing up any doubt about the wideout's Week 16 status.

Williams (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.

No surprises here, as Williams has either been limited or held out of practice entirely in each of the last four Wednesdays. The issue hasn't bothered Williams on the field, with the 2017 first-round pick compiling 11 receptions, 251 receiving yards and two touchdowns over the course of the last three games.

Beckham (groin) was limited at practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

As has been a recurring theme for most of the second half of the season, Beckham and Jarvis Landry (hip) were both limited to begin the week, but the two wideouts should be available Sunday against the Ravens. Per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Beckham -- who may need surgery for a sports hernia in the offseason -- isn't inclined to shut himself down with two games to go. Additionally, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com relayed Wednesday that the wideout plans to be with the Browns in 2020, telling the media, "I'm not going anywhere."

Godwin (hamstring) was held out of practice Wednesday.

The results of Tuesday's MRI on Godwin's hamstring are unknown, but the wide receiver hasn't stepped on the practice field yet this week. The Buccaneers are three days out from their Week 16 matchup with the Texans, so Godwin seems to be in danger of donning street clothes this weekend. With Mike Evans and Scott Miller landing on injured reserve Tuesday due to their own hamstring injuries, Tampa Bay may have to rely on Breshad Perriman and Justin Watson as its top options at wide receiver. Meanwhile, the tight-end duo of O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate should have elevated roles in the passing attack.

Parker was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Parker reportedly intends to suit up for Miami's final two contests of the season despite his injury, which he may have picked up in the Week 15 loss to the Giants. The newly extended wideout will have two more chances to upgrade his level of his practice activity ahead of a favorable matchup Sunday with the Bengals. Discounting Week 14 when he exited early due to a concussion, Parker is averaging six catches for 114.25 yards and one touchdown across his last four full games.