NFL Player News
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C.J. Ham FB | MIN
Vikings' C.J. Ham: Good to go
Ham (hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Ham has missed the past two games due to a hand injury he sustained in the Week 7 loss to the Eagles, but he has been cleared to play Sunday. In just two games this season, Ham has logged 24 offensive snaps and 35 special teams snaps. The 32-year-old fullback will look to be back on the field Sunday contributing to the Vikings' rushing attack and special teams unit.
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Tory Horton WR | SEA
Seahawks' Tory Horton: Doubtful for Sunday
Horton (groin/shin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Horton started the week listed as a full participant with a groin injury, but the addition of a shin issue Thursday corresponded with an absence from practice. He's now considered unlikely to play, which improves the chances that new teammate Rashid Shaheed will immediately play a lot of snaps on offense. Depth wideouts Dareke Young (quad) and Jake Bobo (calf) are ruled out for a second straight week, and Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is questionable again (after ultimately being inactive last week). Horton stepped up with two TDs in the 38-14 win over Washington on Sunday night, but between the injuries and the Shaheed trade, Horton isn't looking good to offer much fantasy value this month.
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Kevin Byard FS | CHI
Bears' Kevin Byard: Good to go
Byard (back/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
The starting free safety was able to log a limited practice Thursday and a full practice Friday in preparation for Sunday's contest. Byard logged 67 defensive snaps in Week 9 against the Bengals, contributing five solo tackles to the Bears' victory. The 32-year-old's stint on the injury report was short, popping up Wednesday and being cleared Friday as he looks to once again be an every-down contributor for the Bears defense.
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Justin Fields QB | NYJ
Jets' Justin Fields: Coach declines to name starting QB
Fields is expected to start Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports, though coach Aaron Glenn hasn't named a starting quarterback between Fields and Tyrod Taylor.
Glenn continues to play it coy with the Jets' quarterback situation. Fields was benched for Taylor at halftime in Week 7 against the Panthers, but a knee injury prevented Taylor from suiting up in Week 8, paving the way for Fields to start and pick up the Jets' first win of the season against the Bengals prior to a Week 9 bye. Taylor has recovered and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game, but Fields has likely earned at least one more start after his victorious outing last time out.
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Durham Smythe TE | CHI
Bears' Durham Smythe: Questionable for Sunday
Smythe (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Smythe managed to log a limited practice Friday as he battles back from a calf injury. The 30-year-old tight end has taken a back seat in the passing game to both Cole Kmet and rookie Colston Loveland, having not received a single target through eight games this season. If Smythe is able to play, he will likely continue to be relegated to a limited role as a blocker for the offense.
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Terry McLaurin WR | WAS
Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Ruled out for Week 10
McLaurin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
McLaurin hasn't practiced since aggravating his quad injury Week 8 in his lone appearance since Week 3. He'll now miss a second straight game, with additional absences potentially ahead beyond that.
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Garrett Wilson WR | NYJ
Jets' Garrett Wilson: Questionable but expected to play
Wilson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, but he's expected to play, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Wilson upgraded to full practice participation Friday after a pair of limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. He didn't quite work his way off the injury report completely, but the star wide receiver is poised to return for his first action since Week 6. The Jets haven't declared a starting quarterback between Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor, though Fields is the presumptive starter. Wilson has caught 36 of 56 targets for 395 yards and four touchdowns across six appearances this season.
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Aaron Jones RB | MIN
Vikings' Aaron Jones: Aiming to be ready by Sunday
Jones (shoulder/toe) said Friday that he thinks he'll "be in a good spot" by Sunday to play against Baltimore, after the Vikings listed him as questionable on their final injury report, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Following last week's early exit, Jones managed limited practices Thursday and Friday. He told reporters after Friday's practice that he's feeling good, though he did seem to hint at his Sunday availability depending on continued progress over the next two days. Should Jones end up inactive ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott would take on larger roles in Minnesota's backfield.
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Josh Blackwell CB | CHI
Bears' Josh Blackwell: Out with concussion
Blackwell (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
Blackwell suffered a concussion during the Bears' Week 9 victory against the Bengals. The 26-year-old cornerback was not cleared to practice at all this week and will have to sit out Sunday's game. Blackwell's absence will likely mean Luther Burden will take over as the secondary kick and punt returner, with Blackwell's absence coinciding with Burden's return to the field.
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Rachaad White RB | TB
Buccaneers' Rachaad White: In line for another start
White is slated to lead the Buccaneers backfield Sunday against the Patriots with Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) ruled out for the Week 10 contest, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Irving hasn't practiced since suffering a shoulder subluxation and a left foot sprain Week 4 and will miss his fifth straight game Sunday. White has been the biggest beneficiary of Irving's absence, totaling 262 yards from scrimmage and three rushing scores on 67 touches over the last four games. Reserve back Sean Tucker (26 touches for 72 total yards and two rushing touchdowns) has also taken on an increased role while Irving has been out. The going may be tough for White in Week 10 versus a New England defense that has held opposing running backs to an NFL-low 3.1 yards per carry this season.