NFL Player News
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Ryan Kelly C | MIN
Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Estimated as DNP on Monday
Kelly (concussion) was listed as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
Kelly has already suffered three concussions this season, with his latest coming in Sunday's win over the Giants. Realistically, it would be a shock if he played again this season. Michael Jurgens would be next up to start at center for Minnesota.
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Nick Bellore LB | WAS
Commanders' Nick Bellore: DNP on Monday
Bellore (concussion) was listed as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
The Commanders held a walkthrough Monday after losing to the Eagles on Saturday night. Washington faces Dallas on Thursday, so it will be tough for Bellore to clear the protocol in time for that Week 17 contest.
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Andrew Vorhees G | BAL
Ravens' Andrew Vorhees: Day-to-day with foot injury
Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Vorhees is day-to-day with a foot injury, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Vorhees was injured in Sunday night's loss to the Patriots and was replaced in the lineup at left guard by Emery Jones. If Vorhees is unable to play Saturday against the Packers, Jones would presumably get the start.
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Rob Havenstein OT | LAR
Rams' Rob Havenstein: Won't return Week 17
Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Havenstein (ankle) will not be activated from injured reserve ahead of the Rams' Week 17 tilt against the Falcons, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Havenstein landed on injured reserve in mid-November due to an ankle injury. He hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to return in Week 17, so Warren McClendon figures to start at right tackle for at least one more game.
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James Daniels G | MIA
Dolphins' James Daniels: Likely done for season
Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Daniels (pectoral) is not expected to play again this season, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Signed to a three-year deal during the offseason, Daniels played a total of three offensive snaps in Week 1 and has been sidelined ever since. Cole Strange will continue to work at right guard for Miami.
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Samuel Cosmi OT | WAS
Commanders' Sam Cosmi: Lands on injured reserve
The Commanders placed Cosmi (concussion) on injured reserve Monday.
Cosmi entered the league's concussion protocol following the Commanders' loss to the Eagles on Saturday. His placement on injured reserve means he won't be available for Washington's final two games of the regular season, so that spot will be filled by either Andrew Wylie or Nick Allegretti for the rest of the 2025 campaign.
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Josh Williams RB | TB
Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Suspension lifted
The NFL lifted Williams' six-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Williams has served his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. He'll be available for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, though he's unlikely to be part of the Buccaneers' backfield rotation that consists of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker. Williams did turn five kickoffs for 129 yards in Week 5 against the Seahawks, and that could be his role for Sunday's road tilt.
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Jaylen Watson CB | LAR
Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Nursing groin injury
Watson (groin) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
Watson likely picked up the injury during the Chiefs' 26-9 loss to the Titans on Sunday, when he finished with seven tackles (three solo). The fourth-year cornerback has two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Thursday's AFC West tilt against Denver. Watson has accumulated 25 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception) in six games since the Chiefs' Week 10 bye.
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Trent McDuffie CB | LAR
Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: DNP to open Week 17 prep
McDuffie (knee) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
A knee injury has prevented McDuffie from playing in the Chiefs' last two games. He would likely need to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing Christmas Day against the Broncos. Nohl Williams would continue to start at outside cornerback if McDuffie is not cleared to return Thursday.
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Justin Strnad LB | DEN
Broncos' Justin Strnad: On track to play Christmas Day
Strnad (foot) was a full participant in Monday's walkthrough practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Strnad was unable to play in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars due to a foot injury. However, his full participation in Monday's session indicates that he's past the injury and on track to play Thursday against the Chiefs. Strnad could be deployed in a starting role at inside linebacker if Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) is unable to play.