NFL Player News
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A.J. Epenesa DE | BUF
Bills' A.J. Epenesa: Ruled out for Week 10
Epenesa (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Dolphins, head coach Sean McDermott revealed Friday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Epenesa hasn't participated in practice throughout the week and will endure his first absence of the season Sunday. The rotational pass rusher has 2.5 sacks this season. Epenesa will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to have a chance to play in Week 11 against the Buccaneers.
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Kayshon Boutte WR | NE
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Not participating in practice
Boutte (hamstring) didn't participate in the initial portion of Friday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
With Boutte trending toward a third consecutive DNP, the wideout doesn't seem likely to be available Sunday against Tampa Bay. If that ends up being the case, rookie Kyle Williams would likely see added snaps Week 10, with Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins also candidates to absorb targets that would normally go in Boutte's direction.
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Rhamondre Stevenson RB | NE
Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Still not practicing
Stevenson (toe) wasn't participating in the initial portion of Friday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
With Stevenson trending toward a sixth straight 'DNP' in practice, it seems unlikely that he'll be available Sunday against the Buccaneers. If that ends up being the case, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings once again would be in line to lead the Patriots backfield Week 10.
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Adonai Mitchell WR | NYJ
Jets' Adonai Mitchell: Coach doesn't reveal Week 10 status
Head coach Aaron Glenn was non-committal Friday on whether Mitchell will be available for Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Mitchell was acquired in a trade from the Colts on Tuesday, so he's still familiarizing himself with the Jets' playbook. Glenn referred to Mitchell as "a true X" receiver, suggesting that Mitchell's playing time will come on the outside if he suits up for his Jets debut in a receiving corps that's expected to welcome back top option Garrett Wilson (knee) against the Browns.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Giants' Graham Gano: Still not practicing
Gano (neck) won't practice Friday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Gano didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, either, and is trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Bears. With that in mind, coach Brian Daboll said Friday he would "assume it's going to be" Younghoe Koo kicking for the Giants this weekend but added that the team will see how Gano feels before making a final determination on that front.
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Josh Palmer WR | BUF
Bills' Joshua Palmer: Questionable to face Dolphins
Palmer (knee/ankle) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, head coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Bills radio broadcaster Chris Brown reports.
Palmer was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, and it doesn't sound like that will change Friday. If he gains clearance to suit up Sunday, it would be Palmer's first game action since Week 6.
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Evan Engram TE | DEN
Broncos' Evan Engram: Two catches in Thursday's win
Engram caught two of five targets for 12 yards in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Raiders.
Engram has secured only two of eight targets over the past two games. This downturn comes after a stretch of five consecutive games with at least four catches. Engram's next opportunity to get back on track will come Nov. 16 against the Chiefs.
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Michael Mayer TE | LV
Raiders' Michael Mayer: Three catches in Week 10
Mayer caught three of four targets for 22 yards in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos.
Mayer had more targets and catches than Brock Bowers, who caught one of three targets for 31 yards. Bowers had an 83 percent snap share compared to Mayer's mark of 62 percent. Given the underwhelming state of Vegas' wide receiver room, the Raiders likely will continue to keep both tight ends involved in the passing game. The team's next game is Monday, Nov. 17 at home against the Cowboys.
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Jackson Powers-Johnson G | LV
Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Extended absence expected
Powers-Johnson (ankle) suffered a significant injury in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Head coach Pete Carroll said after the game that Powers-Johnson is expected to miss an extended period of time. Clarification on the nature of the starting right guard's injury will be provided before the Raiders return to action Nov. 17 against the Cowboys.
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Chris Lindstrom G | ATL
Falcons' Chris Lindstrom: Questionable for Week 10
Lindstrom (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Left guard Matthew Bergeron (ankle) has been ruled out, so the Falcons could be without both starting guards if Lindstrom isn't available to man his usual spot at right guard. Kyle Hinton and Andrew Stueber are Atlanta's backup guard options.