NFL Player News

Ridley (abdomen) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Initially questionable to reenter the game due to discomfort in his abdomen, Ridley will finish the day with five receptions (on five targets) for 76 yards and one touchdown. Behind Julio Jones and Russell Gage, it's anyone's guess who will step up between Christian Blake, Justin Hardy and Olamide Zaccheaus.

Ridley experienced abdominal pain during Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Prior to his departure in the third quarter, Ridley had a team-leading five catches for 76 yards and one touchdown. If he's unable to return, his absence will open up reps for the likes of Russell Gage, Christian Blake, Justin Hardy and Olamide Zaccheaus behind top wide receiver Julio Jones.

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Johnson missed just one contest prior to the Cardinals' Week 12 bye, only to emerge from the break with back-to-back healthy scratches. While the rookie sticks to the sideline, the offense will rely on Andy Isabella, Damiere Byrd and Trent Sherfield as its outside receivers.

Parker (concussion) is ruled out to return to Sunday's contest against the Jets, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Parker suffered a concussion in the second quarter while hauling in a contested pass. The emerging wideout then underwent evaluation in the locker room, and he'll now be subject to the league's five-step protocol for head injuries. With Albert Wilson also being evaluated for a concussion, the Dolphins' receiver corps may consist of Allen Hurns, Mack Hollins and Isaiah Ford for the remainder of Sunday's divisional tilt.

Parker is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets while being evaluated for a concussion, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

Parker exited Sunday's divisional tilt in the second quarter after making a contested catch. He caught both his targets for 28 yards before leaving the field. In the event Parker ultimately is diagnosed with a concussion, the Dolphins will be left with Albert Wilson, Allen Hurns, Mack Hollins and Isaiah Ford at wide receiver.

Evans won't return to Sunday's game versus the Colts due to a hamstring injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Jameis Winston hit Evans in stride for a 61-yard TD near the end of the first quarter, but the wide receiver pulled up at the end of the play and seemed to be favoring his right hamstring. Evans has no chance to return Sunday. His status will be monitored closely to get a sense of the injury.

Moore (concussion) was cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Bills, Daniel Oyefusi of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Moore briefly exited Sunday's game while being checked for a concussion but was cleared for a return. His return should only affect the special teams for the Ravens.

Moore was forced out of Sunday's game against the Bills with a concussion.

Moore isn't a big factor in the Ravens' passing attack, but his absence is a hit to the team's special-teams corps Sunday.

Coutee is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos after being a healthy scratch the last two weeks, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Coutee will re-enter the mix Sunday, with Will Fuller out with a hamstring injury. He figures to work behind DeAndre Hopkins and Kenny Stills, a context that makes Coutee a Week 14 dart in PPR formats.

Brown (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game at Buffalo, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Brown received the questionable tag after being added to the injury report with the ankle issue Thursday, but his status for Week 14 never truly appeared to be in doubt. The 22-year-old was limited to one catch for one yard last week against the 49ers, but the Bills' secondary doesn't represent an easy matchup for a rebound performance.