NFL Player News
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Jourdan Lewis CB | JAC
Jaguars' Jourdan Lewis: Not practicing
Lewis (shoulder) was not spotted at Wednesday's practice, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Lewis was forced out of Jacksonville's narrow Week 9 win over the Raiders early due to a shoulder issue, and it looks like his availability for Sunday's road matchup against the Texans is uncertain as a result. After Lewis' early departure versus Las Vegas and with Travis Hunter (knee) on IR, Jarrian Jones stepped into a starting role on defense and tallied a season-high 10 tackles (six solo) plus one pass defensed.
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Darious Williams CB | LAR
Rams' Darious Williams: Optimism for Week 10
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that "the plan we had in place" is for Williams (shoulder) to return to the lineup Sunday against the 49ers, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Williams hasn't played since Week 7 due to a shoulder injury McVay called a "little setback," but it appears the starting cornerback is trending toward a Week 10 return. McVay said "the hope and optimism" is that Williams will suit up on the road against San Francisco on Sunday. With Ahkello Witherspoon (collarbone) on IR and not expected to return until at least December, Williams' return to the field will represent a notable boost for Los Angeles' defense.
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Ta'Quon Graham DT | ATL
Ta'Quon Graham: Let go by Atlanta
Graham was waived by the Falcons on Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
The Texas product appeared in just two games for the Falcons this season prior to his release, recording four total tackles across 56 defensive snaps. In a corresponding move, Atlanta signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to its active roster Wednesday.
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Chris Lindstrom G | ATL
Falcons' Chris Lindstrom: Considered day-to-day
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that Lindstrom (foot) is considered day-to-day, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
The veteran from Boston College suffered a foot injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 9 loss to the Patriots, so it's a positive sign that he's considered day-to-day. Lindstrom's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the clearest indication of whether he can play in the Week 10 matchup against the Colts in Berlin.
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Gabe Davis WR | BUF
Gabe Davis: Getting closer to contributing
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Davis is "getting close" to suiting up for game action but that the team is still not putting a timeline on his return, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Davis inked with Buffalo's practice squad early September but spent most of the season to date sidelined with a knee injury. However, he came off the practice-squad injured list in late October and is now ramping up his activity level. While the veteran wideout will likely remain sidelined Sunday versus Miami, expect Davis to contribute on offense for Buffalo at some stage this season.
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Matthew Bergeron G | ATL
Falcons' Matthew Bergeron: Likely out for Week 10
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that Bergeron (ankle) is considered week-to-week and likely won't play in the Week 10 matchup against the Colts, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
The 25-year-old exited the Falcons' Week 9 loss to the Patriots with an ankle injury. While Bergeron is likely sidelined in Berlin on Sunday, expect Kyle Hinton to operate as Atlanta's top left guard.
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Kayshon Boutte WR | NE
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Logging DNP on Wednesday
Boutte (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
With a DNP to start the week, Boutte's status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers remains cloudy. If he ends up limited or out in Week 10, Kyle Williams would likely see added snaps, with Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins available to handle targets that might otherwise go to Boutte.
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Miles Frazier OG | DET
Lions' Miles Frazier: Returns to practice Wednesday
Frazier (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Frazier has missed the Lions' first eight games this season due to a knee injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. The Lions now have 21 days to activate the rookie offensive lineman to the active roster before he reverts to the reserve/PUP list, and he's likely to operate as one of Detroit's top reserve guards once fully healthy.
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Rhamondre Stevenson RB | NE
Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Not slated to practice Wednesday
Stevenson (toe) won't practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Stevenson, who was inactive for the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Falcons, has two more chances to practice before injury designations are assigned for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. In his absence versus Atlanta, TreVeyon Henderson started and logged a 75 percent snap share, en route to carrying 14 times and being targeted six times, while Terrell Jennings was on the field for 25 percent of the team's snaps on offense, rushing 11 times and recording one target.
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Jaylin Smith CB | HOU
Texans' Jaylin Smith: Heads to IR
Smith (undisclosed) was placed on the injured reserve list Wednesday.
The 2025 third-round pick from USC played 33 total snaps (25 on special teams, eight on defense) and recorded two total tackles in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Broncos, but he appears to have sustained an injury in the process. Smith will now be forced to miss the team's next four games on IR. Expect Tremon Smith to operate as Houston's top reserve boundary corner while the rookie is sidelined.