NFL Player News
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Derrick Harmon DT | PIT
Steelers' Derrick Harmon: Sits out practice Thursday
Harmon (knee) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Harmon has missed back-to-back games due to his lingering knee injury, and his status remains uncertain for Monday's game against the Dolphins. The rookie first-round pick will have two more opportunities to get back on the practice field during Week 15 prep.
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Theo Johnson TE | NYG
Giants' Theo Johnson: Another limited practice
Johnson (toe) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
This marks Johnson's second capped session to begin Week 15 prep due to a toe injury, giving him just one more opportunity to get back to full Friday, or else he'll be at risk of heading into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders. With rookie QB Jaxson Dart back under center in the Giants' last game Week 13 at New England, Johnson hauled in three of eight targets for 29 yards, which was his seventh outing in 13 appearances this season with fewer than 30 receiving yards.
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James Pierre CB | MIN
Steelers' James Pierre: Sits out Thursday's practice
Pierre (calf) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Pierre played 86 percent of defensive snaps during Pittsburgh's win over the Ravens in Week 14 in which he tallied five tackles (three solo) and two passes defensed (one interception), but it appears he picked up a calf injury in the process. The starting cornerback will have two more chances to get back on the practice field ahead of Monday's matchup against the Dolphins.
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Jalyn Armour-Davis CB | TEN
Titans' Jalyn Armour-Davis: Working his way back
Armour-Davis (Achilles) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Armour-Davis sustained an Achilles injury in the Titans' loss to the Seahawks in Week 12. The starting cornerback has alternated between limited and non-participant status the last few weeks, so consecutive limited practices still leave uncertainty about his ability to suit up for Sunday's game against the 49ers. If he's once again ruled out, Micah Robinson will likely take over many of Armour-Davis' defensive snaps for Week 15.
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T.J. Hockenson TE | MIN
Vikings' T.J. Hockenson: Limited Thursday
Hockenson (shin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
One day removed from not mixing into any drills due to a shin injury Wednesday, Hockenson was back on the field, signaling that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest at Dallas. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Week 15 action, but fellow TE Josh Oliver is on hand if Hockenson is inhibited or sidelined.
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB | JAC
Commanders' Chris Rodriguez: Upgrades to limited Thursday
Rodriguez (groin) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Rodriguez didn't practice Wednesday, so Thursday's limited participation marks a step in the right direction. He has received a plurality of touches in Washington's backfield in recent weeks, working slightly ahead of Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols. If Rodriguez maintains that role Sunday, he could find success against a vulnerable Giants run defense, but he may need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid an injury designation.
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Jordan Addison WR | MIN
Vikings' Jordan Addison: Remains limited Thursday
Addison (Achilles) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Addison now has put together back-to-back capped sessions to kick off Week 15 prep as he tends to an Achilles injury. He may need to practice fully Friday in order to head into the weekend without a designation for Sunday's game at Dallas. Having said that, Addison hasn't exceeded 62 receiving yards in any contest since Week 7, leaving him with only modest viability in terms of fantasy.
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Kyle Dugger SAF | CIN
Steelers' Kyle Dugger: Full participant Thursday
Dugger (hand) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Dugger missed last Sunday's loss to the Ravens due to a hand injury, but the safety has bounced back and has been cleared of any injury designation before Monday's game against the Dolphins. The 2020 second-round pick is set to suit up Monday as the starting strong safety alongside Jalen Ramsey, looking to get back to the 99 percent-or-higher defensive snap share he's logged since Week 6.
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Ben Skowronek WR | PIT
Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Sits out practice Thursday
Skowronek (hand) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Skowronek dealt with a shoulder injury during practice Week 14 but managed to suit up for the Steelers' win over Baltimore without any sort of designation. Now, however, the depth wideout's status appears uncertain due to a hand issue. Skowronek will have two more opportunities to get back on the practice field ahead of Monday's matchup against the Dolphins.
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Aaron Jones RB | MIN
Vikings' Aaron Jones: Limited again Thursday
Jones (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Jones has operated with practice restrictions more often than not since he suffered a shoulder injury Week 9 in Detroit. He's still led the Vikings backfield most weeks in the meantime, earning 67 touches to Jordan Mason's 37 over the last five games. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Jones enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest at Dallas.