NFL Player News

Crawford (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Crawford appeared to sustain the injury in the second quarter and is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Budda Baker (concussion) inactive, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson will step into a larger role in the secondary for as long as Crawford is out of the game.

Pittman (calf) returned to Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Pittman exited the contest for a spell after suffering a calf injury, but the wideout is back in action Sunday to reclaim his key role in the Colts' Week 17 WR corps.

Smith had three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, along with three passes defensed (including an interception) in Thursday's win over Detroit.

It was a vintage performance from Smith, who was disruptive in all phases of the defense. He's playing well enough that the 36-year-old could decide to return next season rather than retire.

Washington (forearm) won't return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.

Washington thus finishes the contest with two catches for 15 yards. In his absence, Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward will handle Pittsburgh's tight-end duties Sunday.

Jordan (head) is being evaluated for a potential concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Jordan exited the game in the second quarter with a potential head injury. If the NFL's independent neurologists determine that Jordan suffered a concussion, he will be ruled out for the contest, and Benjamin Chukwuma or Elijah Klein will likely finish out Sunday's game at left guard.

Van Ginkel had five total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and recovered two fumbles in Thursday's win over Detroit.

Van Ginkel had a signature performance in the win as he had two key takeaways in the opponent's backfield on a day when Minnesota's offense barely moved the ball. He now has 7.0 sacks in 11 games this season.

Mims (shin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Mims is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Cody Ford has taken over at right tackle in Mims' stead.

Waddle (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.

Waddle injured his ribs in the second quarter of Miami's matchup against Tampa Bay. He didn't record a single reception before leaving the field Sunday, though he did log one carry for seven yards. Malik Washington, Cedrick Wilson, Theo Wease and Tahj Washington will operate as the Dolphins' only available wide receivers as long as Waddle remains sidelined.

Washington exited Sunday's game against the Browns with a forearm injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Before that, Washington caught both of his targets for 15 yards. While he's sidelined, Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward are available to handle the Steelers' Week 17 TE reps.

Shaheed is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Shaheed will be ineligible to return to action Sunday if he is indeed diagnosed with a concussion and placed into the NFL's five-step recovery protocol. While Shaheed is sidelined, Dareke Young and Jake Bobo will handle increased roles on offense and in the return game.