NFL Player News

Welch (concussion) will play in Green Bay's matchup against Denver on Sunday, Mike Spofford reports.

Welch has cleared the league's concussion protocol after sustaining one during the Week 14 win over the Bears. The 27-year-old should continue to contribute on special teams versus the Broncos.

Wharton (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wharton popped up on Saturday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's game. Bobby Brown and LaBryan Ray are poised for more defensive snaps in Wharton's absence.

Vaki (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Vaki has been dealing with a thumb issue throughout December but hasn't missed any time because of the injury. With Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both healthy, Vaki probably won't get much (if any) work on offense against Los Angeles, though he consistently has served as a core special-teamer.

Saubert (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Saubert was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the veteran tight end has been cleared to return Sunday from a six-game absence due to a calf injury. With Elijah Arroyo (knee) on injured reserve, Saubert and Nick Kallerup will serve as the backup tight ends behind AJ Barner for Sunday's game.

Mills (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

The rookie fifth-rounder is ready to make his NFL debut after starting the season on the reserve/NFI list while recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered during his final collegiate season at Notre Dame. Mills may not have a large role in his debut, but he'll provide depth for the Seahawks' defensive line behind Jarran Reed, Byron Murphy and Leonard Williams.

Zylstra (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Rams.

Zylstra was hurt in Week 2 against Chicago and subsequently landed on IR. He was activated Saturday and is now officially ready to return to action. With Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) both on injured reserve, there is room for Zylstra to carve out a tangible role in the Lions' tight-end corps.

Ouzts (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Ouzts missed four games earlier in the season due to an ankle injury, but he will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game. Brady Russell will be the lone fullback on the active roster for Week 15.

Moore (neck) has been ruled out for Tennessee's matchup versus San Francisco on Sunday.

Moore will miss his first game of the campaign due to a neck injury he seemingly suffered earlier in the week. In his absence, Olisaemeka Udoh is expected to start at left tackle against the 49ers.

Raymond (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 15 clash against the Rams.

Raymond missed Detroit's past two games due to an ankle issue, but he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week and is set to return to game action. He had been working as the Lions' No. 3 wideout prior to getting hurt, but with Isaac TeSlaa producing two TDs in the two weeks during Raymond's absence, the pair could be competing for offensive snaps moving forward. Raymond should, however, take back his role as the team's lead punt returner.

Burden sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's game versus the Browns.

With fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) ruled out shortly before kickoff, Burden and the rest of the Bears' receiving corps experienced a potential uptick in usage, and Burden responded with six catches (on seven targets) for 84 yards before exiting in the third quarter. This new health concern combined with the fact Jahdae Walker was a healthy scratch means DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay are the only healthy and available options at the position.