NFL Player News
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Taylor Decker OT | DET
Lions' Taylor Decker: Cleared to play Week 18
Decker (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Decker has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury. He'll reclaim his starting spot at left tackle while Dan Skipper starts on the right side due to the absence of Penei Sewell (ankle).
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Kaevon Merriweather SAF | HOU
Texans' Kaevon Merriweather: Suffers knee injury in victory
Merriweather suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Colts.
Merriweather sustained the injury in the second half, and he was ultimately unable to return to action. With Houston set to play in the wild-card round next weekend, the safety will look to return to practice as soon as possible.
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Jaylon Moore OT | KC
Chiefs' Jaylon Moore: Suiting up at Las Vegas
Moore (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
After missing the Chiefs' last two games because of a knee injury he suffered in Week 15 versus the Chargers, Moore is on track to return to the field in Week 18. He projects to start at right tackle Sunday.
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Christian Mahogany G | DET
Lions' Christian Mahogany: Cleared to play vs. Chicago
Mahogany (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Mahogany was able to shake off an illness to suit up in Sunday's regular-season finale. He will play in the final two games of the regular season after missing the prior six games while on IR due to a leg injury.
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Ozzy Trapilo OT | CHI
Bears' Ozzy Trapilo: Sidelined for Week 18
Trapilo (knee/quad) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Trapilo was limited in practice all week due to knee and quad injuries. It's possible the rookie second-rounder could have played Sunday, but he will be sidelined for Week 18 and get extra rest ahead of the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs. Theo Benedet will draw the start at left tackle in Trapilo's absence.
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Alaric Jackson OT | LAR
Rams' Alaric Jackson: Active for Week 18
Jackson (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official website reports.
Jackson will make his return to action after missing the team's Week 17 loss to the Falcons while nursing a knee injury. The 27-year-old will be back in his starting role at left tackle versus Arizona.
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Austin Jackson OT | MIA
Dolphins' Austin Jackson: Won't play Sunday
Jackson (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Jackson will sit out Sunday's contest after being added to the Dolphins' injury report Friday with a back injury. In his absence, Larry Borom figures to start at right tackle against a New England pass rush that's struggled to get home for most of the season.
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Landon Dickerson G | PHI
Eagles' Landon Dickerson: Sitting out regular-season finale
Dickerson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.
Dickerson will get a breather in Week 18 as Philadelphia gears up for the postseason. In his absence, Brett Toth and Matt Pryor are both candidates to draw the start at left guard versus Washington.
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Del'Shawn Phillips LB | LAC
Chargers' Del'Shawn Phillips: Cleared to play Week 18
Phillips (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Phillips was a late addition to Saturday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but given that the Chargers are locked into a wild-card spot for the AFC playoffs, he may see more defensive snaps in Week 18 if Daiyan Henley operates on a snap count.
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Aaron Brewer C | MIA
Dolphins' Aaron Brewer: Suiting up at New England
Brewer (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Brewer was sidelined in Week 17 versus the Buccaneers with a neck injury, but he's back in football shape for Sunday's contest. He projects to start at center against a tough New England defense in Week 18.