NFL Player News
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Tyrice Knight LB | SEA
Seahawks' Tyrice Knight: Set to return to practice Wednesday
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said Knight (concussion) is on track to return to practice Wednesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Knight suffered a concussion Week 11 against the Rams and didn't play this past Sunday versus Tennessee. Macdonald's comments suggest Knight is showing improvement, but he'll need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol before he's able to suit up for game action. Knight's practice participation level this week should provide more insight into his chance of suiting up for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.
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Anthony Firkser TE | DET
Anthony Firkser: Back with practice squad
Firkser reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Firkser was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 34-27 overtime win against the Giants, failing to record any stats while playing three snaps on offense and seven snaps with the special-teams unit. The tight end finished as a distant second option at his position with Brock Wright logging 60 snaps on offense, but he did finish ahead of Ross Dwelley (2). With Sam LaPorta (back) likely sidelined for the rest of the regular season, Firkser should have another opportunity to be elevated in the near future.
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Josh Metellus SAF | MIN
Vikings' Josh Metellus: Highest tackle total of season
Metellus recorded 12 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-6 loss to the Packers.
Metellus failed to play 100 percent of defensive snaps for the first time since Week 3, though that didn't impact his production. He logged a season high in tackles, also marking the second consecutive game that he's recorded double-digit stops.
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Ty Okada SAF | SEA
Seahawks' Ty Okada: Looking at extended absence
Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Okada could be placed on injured reserve due to an oblique injury, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Okada injured his oblique during the first half of Sunday's 30-24 win over the Titans, which prevented him from returning for the second. A stint on injured reserve would require Okada to miss at least four games, so if the move takes place before the Seahawks' Week 13 clash against the Vikings, he would be eligible to return in Week 17 against the Panthers on Saturday, Dec. 27. Okada has started in each of Seattle's last seven games, but the Seahawks could be getting reinforcements at safety this week as Julian Love (hamstring) is eligible to be activated off IR.
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Bailey Zappe QB | CLE
Bailey Zappe: Returns to practice squad
Zappe reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Zappe was elevated to serve as the backup quarterback behind Shedeur Sanders in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders, failing to play in the game. With Dillon Gabriel clearing concussion protocol Monday, Zappe will likely have to wait for another chance to be active for a contest down the road this year.
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Blake Cashman LB | MIN
Vikings' Blake Cashman: Season-high 16 tackles
Cashman recorded 16 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 23-6 loss to the Packers.
Cashman recorded double-digit stops for the fifth consecutive game and also logged his highest solo tackle total of the campaign. He has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in all six of his healthy games this season and should remain one of the more consistent IDP contributors at linebacker for the rest of the campaign.
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George Holani RB | SEA
Seahawks' George Holani: Candidate for injured reserve
Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Holani (hamstring) could be placed on injured reserve, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Holani was forced to leave during the first half of Sunday's game against the Titans due to a hamstring, which prevented him from returning. The injury appears to be severe enough for him to warrant an extended absence, and he could be placed on injured reserve ahead of the Seahawks' Week 13 clash against the Vikings. With Kenny McIntosh (knee - IR) done for the year, Seattle may call up Velus Jones from the practice squad to serve as the RB3 behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet moving forward.
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Gary Brightwell RB | CIN
Gary Brightwell: Back with practice squad
Brightwell reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Brightwell was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Patriots, playing six snaps on special teams, including a 24-yard kickoff return. Fellow running back Tahj Brooks (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 13 already, while Samaje Perine (ankle) was estimated to be a full participant at the team's walkthrough Monday. Brightwell can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.
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Pharaoh Brown TE | ARI
Pharaoh Brown: Returns to practice squad
Brown reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Brown made his second appearance of the regular season during Sundays' 27-24 overtime loss to the Jaguars, when he played 20 snaps (eight on offense, 12 on special teams) while recording a tackle on punt coverage. He's eligible to be elevated from the practice squad once more by the Cardinals this season, which could come as soon as Week 13 against the Buccaneers this Sunday.
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Lavonte David OLB | TB
Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Registers eight tackles in loss
David recorded eight total tackles (four solo) in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams.
David was busy like usual in Week 12, tying safety Antoine Winfield for the team lead in tackles. The linebacker has now registered at least eight takedowns on six different occasions this year. David is up to 78 total tackles (38 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 11 games this season.