NFL Player News
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Jerry Jeudy WR | CLE
Browns' Jerry Jeudy: Ready to face Miami
Jeudy (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins after practicing fully Friday.
Jeudy was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but the wideout's return to a full session Friday paves the way for him to continue to lead the Browns' WR corps this weekend. In the team's 23-9 loss to the Steelers in Week 6, Jeudy recorded an 89 percent snap share en route to catching five of his team-high 13 targets for 43 yards. With tight end David Njoku (knee) ruled out, look for Jeudy and TE Harold Fannin (10 targets versus Pittsburgh) to remain busy in Cleveland's passing game Sunday.
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Josh Reynolds WR | NYJ
Jets' Josh Reynolds: Cleared to face Panthers
Reynolds (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Reynolds is good to go after logging a full practice Friday. He's expected to work as the team's top wide receiver since Garrett Wilson (knee) is doubtful, but Reynolds' upside is capped by Justin Fields' limitations as a passer. Fields threw for only 45 yards in the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Broncos, which dropped the Jets to 0-6.
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Van Jefferson WR | TEN
Titans' Van Jefferson: Good to go while Ridley's out
Jefferson (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, while Calvin Ridley (hamstring) has been ruled out, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Jefferson upgraded to full practice participation Friday after a pair of limited sessions to gain clearance. He took on a larger role after Ridley got hurt in the Week 6 loss to the Raiders, as Jefferson finished with four catches for 75 yards. Jefferson likely will start on the outside opposite Elic Ayomanor against a Patriots secondary that's allowing 146 receiving yards per game to wide receivers.
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Puka Nacua WR | LAR
Rams' Puka Nacua: Week 9 return possible
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Friday that Nacua, who won't play Sunday against the Jaguars in London, is "making good progress" in his recovery from a left llow ankle sprain, and he's "optimistic about hopefully having him ready after the [Week 8] bye," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Nacua hasn't practiced since injuring his ankle during this past Sunday's win at Baltimore, a contest in which he finished with a 2-28-0 line on three targets. With Nacua out Week 7, Davante Adams will step in as the Rams' top pass catcher, while the likes of wideouts Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell, running back Kyren Williams and tight end Tyler Higbee round out the receiving corps. Nacua's next chance for game action will arrive Nov. 2 versus the Saints.
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DJ Moore WR | CHI
Bears' DJ Moore: Good to go
Moore (hip/groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints.
He started his week in the hospital but finished it as a full practice participant. Whatever the issue was after Monday's win over Washington, it apparently won't impact Moore's Week 7 availability. He should have his usual role, which has been plentiful in terms of snaps but far less fruitful for targets and production.
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Jalin Hyatt WR | NYG
Giants' Jalin Hyatt: Cleared while Slayton's doubtful
Hyatt (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dan Solomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Hyatt was limited in practice by an ankle injury, but he'll be available Sunday, while fellow wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. Despite added opportunities being opened up by injuries to the Giants' wide receiver room, Hyatt's unlikely to find significant success against a tough Broncos secondary considering he has just three catches for 17 yards all season. All of that production came in the Week 6 win over the Eagles.
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Darius Slayton WR | NYG
Giants' Darius Slayton: Doubtful for Week 7
Slayton (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Slayton hasn't practiced since injuring his hamstring during a Week 5 loss to the Saints. He's now expected to miss a second straight game, freeing up snaps/routes for Jalin Hyatt, Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Beaux Collins alongside Wan'Dale Robinson.
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Ray-Ray McCloud WR | ATL
Falcons' Ray-Ray McCloud: Healthy scratch again Week 7
McCloud (coach's decision) won't play Sunday against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
McCloud will miss a second consecutive game as Atlanta's coaching staff continues to go in a different direction, even with the slot receiver healthy. Head coach Raheem Morris said Friday that the Falcons "are working through some things that are private with the young man, and we will get those things figured out," adding that McCloud was sent home Friday for an excused absence, per Tori McElhanney of the Falcons' official site. With Darnell Mooney (hamstring) questionable, Casey Washington, David Sills, KhaDarel Hodge and Jamal Agnew could see additional opportunities while Drake London continues to lead Atlanta's receiving corps.
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Zay Jones WR | ARI
Cardinals' Zay Jones: Practicing Friday
Jones (knee) returned to practice Friday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
It's his first practice of the week, after catching five of eight targets for 79 yards in a loss to the Colts on Sunday. Jones got far more playing time than usual in the absence of Marvin Harrison, who remains in concussion protocol but has been practicing this week.
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Darnell Mooney WR | ATL
Falcons' Darnell Mooney: Questionable for Sunday
Mooney (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Mooney last played Week 4 but returned to practice this week, listed as limited Wednesday and Thursday before downgrading to non-participation Friday. The downgrade isn't a good sign for his availability this Sunday, but there hasn't been any report of a setback. The Falcons are incredibly thin at wide receiver, with Casey Washington and David Sills having taken most of the snaps alongside Drake London during Monday's win over the Bills. Ray-Ray McCloud (personal) will be inactive for a second straight game, and Mooney appears no better than 50/50 at this point. The Falcons likely will continue their recent reliance on multi-TE formations, only using 11 personnel in clear passing situations.