NFL Player News

Njoku (knee) won't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Njoku didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday as he manages a knee issue, but the tight end's return to Friday's session paves the way for him to play versus Las Vegas this weekend. In the process, he'll remain a key target alongside fellow TE Harold Fannin, as well as WRs Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, in a Week 12 offense that will be helmed by Shedeur Sanders, who is making his first career regular-season start at QB with Dillon Gabriel (concussion) out.

Gabriel (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

That said, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic, coach Kevin Stefanski indicated Friday that the QB -- who has yet to fully clear concussion protocol -- "continues to get better...doing great." Gabriel's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Nov. 30 against the 49ers, with Shedeur Sanders slated to start Sunday, backed up by Bailey Zappe.

Coach Shane Steichen noted that Jones (fibula) practiced fully Friday and is good to go for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Jones was added to the Colts' Week 12 injury report after being limited Thursday with what initially was described as a calf injury. Per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, upon further evaluation it was deemed that the QB was managing a fibula issue, but either way Jones is slated to get the the start Sunday. In 10 games prior to the Colts' Week 11 bye, Jones threw for 2,659 yards and 15 TDs, to go along with seven picks. Additionally, he added 143 rushing yards and five TDs on the ground during that span.

White is set to maintain a larger role Sunday against the Rams, as Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports that Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) won't play.

White has been outperformed by Sean Tucker over Tampa Bay's past two games, but both running backs are expected to remain involved this weekend. Irving hasn't played since Week 4, and White has averaged 15.7 touches during Irving's absence, though Tucker led the Buccaneers with 21 touches compared to White's 12 in Week 11 against the Bills.

Reed (collarbone) returned to practice Friday, opening his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Reed presumably won't play Sunday against the Vikings and can be considered uncertain to face the Lions four days later on Thanksgiving Day. The timing of his return to practice suggests he'll be ready for a Dec. 7 matchup with the Bears (Week 14), if not the Thanksgiving game.

Tucker is poised to play a significant role Sunday against the Rams, as Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports that Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) won't play.

Irving has been sidelined since Week 4. Rachaad White led Tampa Bay's backfield for the majority of Irving's absence, but Tucker has pulled ahead of White in recent weeks, and Tucker cemented his spot as the top fill-in option with 140 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns on 21 touches in Week 11 against the Bills. Replicating that production will be difficult Sunday against the Rams' stout defense, but Tucker's likely to lead Tampa Bay's backfield in touches, with White remaining involved to some extent.

Adebo (knee) won't play Sunday against the Lions, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Adebo will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a sprained MCL in his knee. His next chance to play will be Dec. 1 against the Patriots. More playing time could be available for Jarrick Bernard-Converse and Korie Black against the Lions in Adebo's absence.

Thibodeaux (shoulder) won't play Sunday against the Lions, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Thibodeaux will miss a second consecutive game, diminishing the Giants' pass rush against Jared Goff and the Lions. The 2022 first-round draft pick's next chance to play will come Dec. 1 against the Patriots. Thibodeaux has just 2.5 sacks in 2025, with none coming since Week 4.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles confirmed Friday that Godwin (fibula) is on track to play Sunday against the Rams, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

It nonetheless remains to be seen if Godwin will avoid a game designation on the final injury report. He was a full practice participant Thursday for the first time since early October.

Fidone (foot) won't play Sunday against the Lions, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Fidone has dealt with a foot injury throughout the season. The special teams contributor's next chance to play will come Dec. 1 at New England.