NFL Player News

Lamb (shoulder) has been placed on IR by the Cowboys.

The Cowboys previously announced that Lamb will be sidelined for the team's final two games of the season, but the star wideout isn't expected to require surgery to address an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, per Jane Slater of NFL Network. With Lamb sidelined, Brandin Cooks, Jalen Tolbert (finger), Jalen Brooks (knee) KaVontae Turpin, Ryan Flournoy and Jonathan Mingo are the team's rostered wide receivers ahead of Week 17 action.

The Dolphins signed Ezukanma to the active roster Saturday.

This marks the second game in a row Ezukanma has been elevated to the 53-man roster and third time this season. He saw the field for seven offensive snaps in Week 16, but the pass catcher failed to draw any targets. He will be available to provide depth at wide receiver in Cleveland.

Higgins (ankle/knee) is expected to play Saturday against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

In addition to Rapoport's report, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com relayed Friday that there was optimism regarding Higgins' status for the Bengals' must-win game. After being listed as limited on all three practice reports this week, the wideout headed into the weekend with a 'questionable' designation. Official confirmation of Higgins' Week 17 status, either way, will arrive when Cincinnati's inactives are posted ahead of the team's 4:30 ET kickoff.

Nabers (toe), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

According to Rapoport, Nabers "looked good" in his return to practice Friday as a limited participant. This report follows coach Brian Daboll telling Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site that he's "hopeful" the rookie wide receiver will be able to suit up this weekend. Ultimately, Nabers' status will be clarified about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Oliver (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.

Oliver appears to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup, as he downgraded from a limited session Thursday to a DNP on Friday. However, if the Youngstown State product is able to play through his knee injury in Week 17, he'll likely serve as a depth piece in Tennessee's wide receiver room, playing behind Calvin Ridley, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Mason Kinsey and potentially Tyler Boyd (foot, questionable).

The Broncos elevated Sills from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's game against the Bengals.

Sills has been on Denver's practice squad all season, but he's yet to appear in a game in 2024. He slides in as the Broncos' sixth receiver behind Courtland Sutton, Devaughn Vele, Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin and Lil'Jordan Humphrey.

Covey (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys.

Covey has been dealing with a neck issue since Dec. 1, when he was injured in a win over the Ravens. The third-year wideout didn't play in any of the Eagles' subsequent three games, but it appeared he could return this week after being deemed a full practice participant Wednesday and Thursday. However, Covey didn't practice Friday, so he may have suffered a setback. Kenneth Gainwell likely will continue to handle kick returns with Covey out of action.

The Patriots elevated Erickson from their practice squad to the active roster Friday ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Chargers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Erickson has been elevated for the second straight week since signing with the Patriots' practice squad Dec. 18. Last Sunday against Buffalo, he logged seven snaps, all of which came on special teams. Erickson figures to work primarily in that role again Sunday, as New England's wideout corps is relatively healthy.

Brooks (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Brooks logged back-to-back limited practices Thursday and Friday after a DNP listing on Wednesday. With CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) shut down for the final two weeks of the season, there is a big chunk of targets available in Dallas. In addition to Brooks, Jalen Tolbert (finger) is also questionable. The Cowboys could be digging deep down their wideout depth chart if Brooks or Tolbert are unable to play.

Eskridge (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against Cleveland.

Eskridge hurt his knee Week 14 versus the Jets and has missed New York's subsequent two games. Prior to the injury, he had bounced back and forth between the active roster and practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster in late October. When healthy and active, Eskridge has typically played a limited role on offense while also fielding kick returns.