NFL Player News

Harper (concussion) was a Richard Silva of The Detroit News in Wednesday's practice.

It's unclear if Harper remains in the league's concussion protocol, but it appears he has a good chance to suit up Sunday against the Steelers after missing last Sunday's loss to the Rams. With Brian Branch (Achilles) out and Kerby Joseph dealing with a knee injury, Harper could be in line for heavy snaps on defense against Pittsburgh.

Thibodeaux (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux has been sidelined for the team's last four contests while nursing a shoulder issue, and he has yet to return to practice. If the 25-year-old is going to play in Week 16, he'll likely have to return to practice in some capacity before Sunday's matchup with the Vikings.

Robertson (hand) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Robertson is sporting a club on his injured hand, according to Richard Silva of The Detroit News, but the plan is for him to play Sunday against Pittsburgh. Robertson suffered the injury in last Sunday's loss to the Rams. He's appeared in all 14 games this season, making 10 starts, and has produced 45 tackles (40 solo), a career-high 12 pass breakups, including one interception, and a pair of forced fumbles.

Collins (neck/concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Collins was designated to return to practice Dec. 10, but he has trended negatively since. He suffered a setback Friday that prevented him from playing in Week 15, and it was also enough to keep him sidelined Wednesday. Collins will seemingly have to make a significant step in his recovery to be ready for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Vaki (thumb) was limited in Wednesday's practice,

Seemingly on the injury report weekly due to various ailments this season, Vaki has appeared in eight games, playing just one offensive snap and another 136 on special teams. He carries next to no fantasy value.

Olszewski (concussion) logged a full practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Olszewski suffered a concussion in New York's Week 13 loss and missed the team's loss to the Commanders on Sunday, even after a bye week. His return to a full practice is positive, though it's unclear if he's cleared the league's concussion protocol. That will be the necessary final step for him to return for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Tom (back/knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Tom picked up a knee injury in Week 15 at Denver to go along with the back issue he's been dealing with nearly all season, and now he's in danger of having to sit out in Week 16. Unless he manages to return to practice Thursday, he'll probably end up sitting out Saturday's game at Chicago.

Flannigan-Fowles (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Flannigan-Fowles appears to still be dealing with the illness that caused him to be considered questionable to play in Week 15 before ultimately logging five snaps on special teams in the team's loss to the Commanders. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

Spillane (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Spillane didn't play at all in New England's Week 15 loss due to a foot injury, despite officially being active, and now he's managing an ankle issue. The fact that he was unable to practice to start the week is concerning, but he'll still have two days to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Landry (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Landry has been on the injury report with a knee injury since late November. He's played in every game since, so he should be available for New England's Week 16 matchup against the Ravens.