NFL Player News

Sanders (hip) will not be designated to return from IR in Week 15, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Sanders has spent the entire regular season on IR due to a hip injury suffered during the preseason, and the Dolphins have yet to provide a clear timetable for his return. Meanwhile, Riley Patterson has been outstanding across 13 regular-season appearances, converting 23 of 25 field-goal attempts (92 percent) and 28 of 29 extra-point tries. The team will have little incentive to open Sanders' practice window unless Patterson begins struggling.

Achane (ribs) will be limited at Thursday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Per Louis-Jacques, Achane will wear a red (non-contact) jersey during Thursday's session, with coach Mike McDaniel noting that "it'll be a gradual increase in activity and physicality" for the running back as the week progresses, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Achane has two more chances to upgrade to full participation before Miami assigns Week 15 game statuses Saturday. If Achane ends up limited or out Monday night against the Steelers, however, Jaylen Wright would be next in line for added backfield touches, with Ollie Gordon also mixing in.

Tuimoloau (head) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Tuimoloau was evaluated for a concussion during Indianapolis' game against the Jaguars in Week 14, but it appears he never actually sustained such an injury. The depth defensive end can be considered fully on track for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. The rookie second-round pick tallied a career-best six tackles (three solo) while handling 41 percent of defensive snaps versus Jacksonville.

Dickerson (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Dickerson briefly left Monday's loss to the Chargers due to a calf issue, though he was able to retake the field. The Eagles may simply be managing the starting left guard's practice reps ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Johnson (foot) was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Johnson has missed three consecutive games due to a right Lisfranc sprain, and he doesn't yet appear to be nearing a return to the field. The starting right tackle's absence remains a notable blow for Philadelphia's offense. Fred Johnson will figure to start at right tackle versus the Raiders on Sunday if Johnson is indeed ruled out again.

Jackson (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jackson played through his ankle issue Week 14 against the Commanders, and he'll work to gain clearance again for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys. The rookie first-rounder has impressed as a pass blocker as Minnesota's starting left guard.

Darrisaw (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Darrisaw returned to action for Minnesota's game against the Commanders in Week 14 and filled his usual starting role at left tackle, but it appears his status is uncertain again for Week 15. In the event that Darrisaw isn't able to gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Justin Skule will figure to start at left tackle in his stead.

Tom (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Tom managed to play Week 14 against the Bears despite practicing in a limited fashion all week, so there's reason to be optimistic he'll be able to play through his back injury again. The starting right tackle's presence will be pivotal for Green Bay to overcome Denver's dangerous pass rush on Sunday.

Conklin (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Conklin has yet to resume practicing since entering the concussion protocol Week 13, and he appears in danger of potentially missing a second consecutive contest. KT Leveston will draw the start at right tackle during Sunday's road matchup against the Bears if Conklin can't go.

Huntington (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Huntington has missed two consecutive games due to a quad injury sustained Week 12 against the Raiders, and he appears in danger of sitting out Sunday's contest against the Bears as well. He'll have two more opportunities to officially retake the practice field ahead of a Week 15 matchup against the Bears.