NFL Player News
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Adam Butler DT | LV
Raiders' Adam Butler: Draws questionable tag for Week 10
Butler (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Denver.
Butler was limited in the final two practices of the Raiders' shortened Week 10 prep due to a lingering back injury he sustained against the Chiefs in Week 7. He was able to play through the issue during Sunday's overtime loss to the Jaguars and logged five tackles (four solo) while playing 57 snaps on defense and six on special teams. Butler's status for Thursday's game may not be officially known until the Raiders announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Patrick Surtain II CB | DEN
Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Ruled out ahead of Week 10
Surtain (pectoral) was ruled out ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Raiders.
Surtain was listed as a non-participant for every practice session this week. He'll be in line for his second straight absence, and it's not clear when he will able to return. Riley Moss and Kris Abrams-Draine will take on more responsibility in the secondary.
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Aidan O'Connell QB | LV
Raiders' Aidan O'Connell: Remaining on IR for Week 10
O'Connell (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
O'Connell has been a full practice participant since his 21-day practice window opened Oct. 29, but the third-year pro is not quite ready to be activated from injured reserve. O'Connell is recovering from surgery to repair a fractured right wrist that he sustained during the preseason, but with the Raiders on a bye Week 11, he has a good shot at being available for Week 12 against the Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 17. Kenny Pickett will continue to serve as the Raiders' backup quarterback behind starter Geno Smith for as long as O'Connell is sidelined.
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Nate Adkins TE | DEN
Broncos' Nate Adkins: Will miss second straight
Adkins (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Denver's game against the Raiders on Thursday.
Adkins is set to miss his second straight game. He has been unable to practice in any capacity since originally suffering the injury, so it's unclear when he may be able to return. Adam Trautman played a season-high 73 percent of offensive snaps in Adkins' absence in Week 9, and he should see an expanded role once again.
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Brandon Jones SAF | DEN
Broncos' Brandon Jones: Good to go for Week 10
Jones (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday night's contest against the Raiders.
Jones was considered a full participant at the team's walkthrough Wednesday after opening the week limited with a foot injury, and he now appears to be set to play in Week 10. The safety has registered at least six tackles in four consecutive games, and he's now up to 56 total tackles (26 solo), including 0.5 sacks, over nine contests this season.
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Rasul Douglas CB | MIA
Dolphins' Rasul Douglas: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Douglas (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Douglas sustained what was originally reported as a toe injury during the second half of the Dolphins' Week 9 loss to the Ravens, finishing with six tackles (three solo). Team medical staff has rediagnosed the injury as a foot issue following further tests, and it is severe enough for the veteran corner to sit out of Wednesday's practice. Douglas will have two more opportunities to return to practice and give himself a chance at being available for Sunday's AFC East clash against the Bills.
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Bradley Chubb OLB | MIA
Dolphins' Bradley Chubb: Dealing with new injury
Chubb (foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Chubb has been on the injury report for the last few weeks with a shoulder injury, but a foot issue limited his participation Wednesday. His outlook for Sunday's game against Buffalo is unclear.
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Tyson Campbell CB | CLE
Browns' Tyson Campbell: Full practice to open week
Campbell (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Campbell entered the league's concussion protocol following the Browns' Week 8 loss to the Patriots, and he finished that contest with five tackles (two solo). His ability to practice fully Wednesday indicates that he's progressing through the league's five-step protocol, but he'll need to pass an evaluation from an independent neurologist in order to be cleared to play against the Jets on Sunday.
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Quincy Williams LB | NYJ
Jets' Quincy Williams: Loses starting gig
Williams was informed that he's lost his starting job Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Williams spoke with the media Wednesday, stating that "my coaches told me I was underperforming, that I've been underperforming since training camp." The linebacker is "not thrilled" with the decision, but he intends to win his job back. It's unclear who will replace Williams against the Browns on Sunday, but Ja'Markis Weston and Kobe King are two candidates to do so.
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Christian Gonzalez CB | NE
Patriots' Christian Gonzalez: Manages full practice Wednesday
Gonzalez (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Gonzalez was evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game versus the Falcons, but he handled his regular diet of practice reps to begin the Patriots' new week of preparation. He'll still need to officially clear league concussion protocol by Sunday to suit up in Week 10 at Tampa Bay.