NFL Player News
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Brennan Presley WR | LAR
Brennan Presley: Back with practice squad
Presley reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Presley was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday night's 34-7 win over the Buccaneers, failing to record any stats while playing four snaps on special teams. With fellow wideout Xavier Smith (concussion) uncertain for Week 13, it's possible that Presley will be elevated again before the team squares off with the Panthers on the road.
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Darius Alexander DT | NYG
Giants' Darius Alexander: Records first full sacks of career
Alexander tallied four tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's overtime loss to Detroit.
Alexander came into Sunday's contest with just a half-sack through his first 10 NFL games. He built upon that number considerably with a full sack of Jared Goff in each of the first and second quarters. Alexander also logged a season-high 51 percent defensive snap share, and his performance Sunday could help him earn more playing time moving forward.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB | KC
Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Reverts to practice squad
Edwards-Helaire reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Edwards-Helaire was elevated to the active roster to operate as a third option at running back behind Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win against the Colts. Edwards-Helaire logged 17 snaps on offense, compiling eight yards on five carries while catching both of his targets for nine yards. He finished third at his position in offensive snaps behind Hunt (68) and Smith (18), while Isiah Pacheco (knee) and Elijah Mitchell (coach's decision) were unavailable. Pacheco was estimated to be a full participant at the team's walkthrough Monday, so he may be set to make his return to action following a three-game absence. If Pacheco can't go Thursday against the Cowboys, there's a good chance that Edwards-Helaire would garner another elevation in Week 13.
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Dylan Drummond WR | ATL
Falcons' Dylan Drummond: Reverts to practice squad
Drummond reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Drummond was elevated from Atlanta's practice squad Saturday and played 15 offensive snaps during the Falcons' 24-10 win over the Saints on Sunday. He finished that game with three catches on as many targets for 18 yards and returned the opening kickoff for 25 yards. Drummond has been elevated from the practice squad a maximum of three times this season, so he'll have to be signed to Atlanta's active roster in order to continue to play for the Falcons this season. That is a real possibility, given that Drake London (knee) is considered week-to-week due to a PCL sprain.
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Chazz Surratt LB | SEA
Seahawks' Chazz Surratt: Could be slated for IR stint
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that a stint on IR is a possibility for Surratt (ankle), Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Surratt was hurt Sunday against the Titans during a kickoff. Macdonald's comments suggest the injury is more than minor, though the head coach also stated placement on IR for Surratt and other Seahawks players "is really going to be a function of how some of these tests come back and how they progress throughout the rest of the week." Surratt has played almost exclusively on special teams this season, so any time he misses will primarily affect that unit.
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Pierre Strong Jr. RB | GB
Pierre Strong: Back to practice squad
Strong reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Strong was elevated to the active roster for the second time this season ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings, and he was active for the contest after the Packers ruled out Josh Jacobs (knee). Despite Jacobs' absence, Strong didn't up seeing the field during Sunday's win, as Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks handled all of the offensive snaps out of the backfield. Strong could be elevated to the active roster for a third and final time ahead of Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions if Jacobs is not cleared to play.
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Tyrice Knight LB | SEA
Seahawks' Tyrice Knight: Set to return to practice Wednesday
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said Knight (concussion) is on track to return to practice Wednesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Knight suffered a concussion Week 11 against the Rams and didn't play this past Sunday versus Tennessee. Macdonald's comments suggest Knight is showing improvement, but he'll need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol before he's able to suit up for game action. Knight's practice participation level this week should provide more insight into his chance of suiting up for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.
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Anthony Firkser TE | DET
Anthony Firkser: Back with practice squad
Firkser reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Firkser was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 34-27 overtime win against the Giants, failing to record any stats while playing three snaps on offense and seven snaps with the special-teams unit. The tight end finished as a distant second option at his position with Brock Wright logging 60 snaps on offense, but he did finish ahead of Ross Dwelley (2). With Sam LaPorta (IR, back) likely sidelined for the rest of the regular season, Firkser should have another opportunity to be elevated in the near future.
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Josh Metellus SAF | MIN
Vikings' Josh Metellus: Highest tackle total of season
Metellus recorded 12 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-6 loss to the Packers.
Metellus failed to play 100 percent of defensive snaps for the first time since Week 3, though that didn't impact his production. He logged a season high in tackles, also marking the second consecutive game that he's recorded double-digit stops.
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Ty Okada SAF | SEA
Seahawks' Ty Okada: Looking at extended absence
Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Okada could be placed on injured reserve due to an oblique injury, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Okada injured his oblique during the first half of Sunday's 30-24 win over the Titans, which prevented him from returning for the second. A stint on injured reserve would require Okada to miss at least four games, so if the move takes place before the Seahawks' Week 13 clash against the Vikings, he would be eligible to return in Week 17 against the Panthers on Saturday, Dec. 27. Okada has started in each of Seattle's last seven games, but the Seahawks could be getting reinforcements at safety this week as Julian Love (hamstring) is eligible to be activated off IR.