NFL Player News

Pierre (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Pierre will miss his third consecutive game due to injury. The cornerback managed to log consecutive limited practices to start the week before downgrading to non-participation in Friday's session, sealing his fate for Sunday's divisional contest. Asante Samuel will likely continue to start at outside corner in Pierre's absence.

Ramsey (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Ramsey popped up on the injury report with an illness Thursday and is questionable for Week 17 after missing practice again Friday. The 31-year-old has 77 tackles (46 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and seven pass breakups, including one interception, through 15 games this season. Should Ramsey have to sit out versus the Browns, Sebastian Castro could start in his place.

Echols (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Echols exited during the first half of last Sunday's win over the Lions and was unable to return to the contest. The slot cornerback's groin injury proved to be too much for him to practice with this week. Jalen Ramsey moved to the slot last Sunday when Echols exited and will likely start there again for this Sunday's divisional tilt, leaving Jabrill Peppers to fill Ramsey's place at free safety.

Taylor (knee/personal) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against New England and will work as the Jets' No. 2 quarterback, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor was deemed a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a lingering knee issue. He downgraded to a non-participant Friday, but the Jets labeled the reason as "personal," and Taylor has been cleared to suit up against the Patriots. For the second straight week, he'll work as the backup QB behind rookie Brady Cook.

Willis (right shoulder/illness) is in line to start Saturday's game versus the Ravens with Jordan Love (left shoulder/concussion) expected to be sidelined, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Love wasn't able to progress beyond a limited participant during Week 17 prep as he recovers from the concussion that he sustained last Saturday at Chicago. With clearance from an independent neurologist seemingly not happening before Saturday's 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, the Packers will turn to Willis under center. Willis is dealing with a right shoulder injury himself and also sat out Wednesday's practice due to an illness, which have combined to leave him questionable ahead of the weekend. Willis' status will be clarified about 90 minutes before the aforementioned kickoff.

Brown (teeth) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's road matchup against Buffalo.

Brown had his wisdom teeth removed earlier this week, per Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, but he's now resumed practicing without limitations after having been listed as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday. The star wideout looks on track to handle his usual role as one of Philadelphia's top playmakers on offense during Sunday's key showdown against the 11-4 Bills. Across his last five regular-season appearances, Brown is averaging seven catches for 95.6 receiving yards per game, with four scores in that span.

Watt (lung) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Watt managed to log a week of limited practices for the first time since his lung partially collapsed, but he ultimately will not be able to play in Sunday's divisional tilt. In the outside linebacker's absence, Jack Sawyer should continue to start for the Steelers' defense.

Nubin (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against the Raiders.

Nubin had a big game this past Sunday against Minnesota, as he scored his first career touchdown on a fumble recovery. However, he's dealt with a neck injury this week and hasn't been able to practice in any capacity. With Nubin out Sunday, Dane Belton and Jevon Holland should be the Giants' starting safeties.

Ossai (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

The 25-year-old didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Ossai has been one of Cincinnati's most productive pass rushers this season, recording 73 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 14 appearances. Expect 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart to start opposite Myles Murphy on the Bengals' defensive line while Ossai is out Sunday.

Collins (neck/concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas.

Collins will miss his seventh straight contest after suffering a neck injury Nov. 2 in a game against San Francisco. He was designated to return to practice Dec. 10 and initially logged a full practice, but he's now been unable to practice in any capacity the past two weeks. It's not clear if Collins has suffered a setback, but he'll need to be activated by next Wednesday, or he'll be ineligible to return for New York's final contest of the campaign.