NFL Player News
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DeeJay Dallas RB | CAR
Panthers' DeeJay Dallas: Elevated to face 49ers
The Panthers have elevated Dallas from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday's contest against San Francisco, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Dallas has previously appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina this year, having been a part of the team's active roster at the time. In that span he primarily contributed in the return game, and he logged just one carry for zero yards on offense. Versus the 49ers, Dallas figures to similarly handle a reserve role behind Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard and Trevor Etienne while potentially also fielding kickoff returns. He'll revert to the practice squad after Monday's contest.
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Matt Gay K | SF
49ers' Matt Gay: Elevated for Monday Night Football
San Francisco has elevated Gay from the practice squad to the active roster to start versus the Panthers on Monday,
Gay will handle placekicking duties for the 49ers on Monday Night Football with Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) ruled out and considered week-to-week. Across 10 regular-season appearances with Washington this year, Gay converted just 13 of 19 field-goal tries, but he was perfect on all 22 of his extra-point attempts. If Pineiro is forced to spend multiple games on the sideline, Gay could get an extended run in San Francisco, provided he's able to display consistency.
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Dontayvion Wicks WR | GB
Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Still managing calf injury
Wicks (calf) is listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Wicks has managed to play through his calf injury in each of Green Bay's last three games, but he now faces a short week of prep ahead of Thursday's divisional contest against the Lions. Both Matthew Golden (wrist) and Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder) also are listed as limited Monday and could be candidates to retake the field on Thanksgiving Day, though the latter playmaker officially remains on IR. If Golden and/or Reed remain sidelined, though, Wicks will get a chance to handle expanded target volume in Detroit, provided he's able to suit up.
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Joe Flacco QB | CIN
Bengals' Joe Flacco: Estimated as limited in practice
Flacco (shoulder/finger) was estimated as a limited participant on Monday's practice report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
The Bengals didn't actually practice Monday but were required to post an injury report ahead of Thursday night's game against the Ravens. Flacco has been dealing with the shoulder issue for weeks and now has a finger injury. The big news for Cincinnati is Joe Burrow's (toe) estimation as a full participant, and he's expected to be under center on Thanksgiving night.
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Jayden Reed WR | GB
Packers' Jayden Reed: Listed as limited again
Reed (foot/shoulder) is listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Reed was limited in his return to practice last Friday, so while Green Bay isn't actually hosting an on-field session Monday, it's no surprise that the third-year pro isn't yet ready to handle reps without restrictions. It's possible Reed will need to log at least one full practice Tuesday and/or Wednesday in order to have a chance at coming off IR in time to suit up versus Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. In the event that Thursday's turnaround is too short a window for Reed, he should have a solid chance to return Week 14 against the Bears on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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Joe Burrow QB | CIN
Bengals' Joe Burrow: Estimated as full participant Monday
Burrow (toe) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
All signs continue to point to Burrow returning to the lineup Thursday night against the Ravens. Coach Zac Taylor said earlier Monday that he anticipates Burrow being under center versus Baltimore, and Burrow himself posted on social media, indicating he's playing Week 13. It will be Burrow's first action since Week 2, when he suffered a turf toe injury that required surgery.
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Matthew Golden WR | GB
Packers' Matthew Golden: Listed as limited participant
Golden (wrist) is listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Golden sat out Week 12 versus the Vikings while managing a pair of injuries, but the rookie first-round pick now at least appears to have put his shoulder issue behind him. He'll have two more opportunities to upgrade his activity level as Green Bay prepares to travel to Detroit for a key divisional showdown on Thanksgiving Day. Across nine regular-season appearances to date, Golden has only exceeded 50 receiving yards on three occasions, and he's still looking to score his first touchdown.
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Josh Jacobs RB | GB
Packers' Josh Jacobs: Estimated as limited participant
Jacobs (knee) is listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Jacobs managed to close Week 12 prep out with back-to-back limited practices but nonetheless was made inactive for Green Bay's win over the Vikings on Sunday, paving the way for Emanuel Wilson to impress with 107 rushing yards and two scores. Now, Jacobs will have two more chances to upgrade his activity level ahead of Thursday's road divisional matchup against the Lions. In the event that Jacobs is unavailable to play Thanksgiving Day, Wilson will stand to lead Green Bay's backfield again.
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Isaac TeSlaa WR | DET
Lions' Isaac TeSlaa: Limited listing Monday
TeSlaa (hand) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough.
TeSlaa has played through an oblique injury during Detroit's last two games, but he's now managing just a hand issue in the wake of Sunday's overtime win over the Giants. The rookie third-round pick has drawn exactly one target in each of his last three appearances, though he's logged only one catch for 11 yards in that span. If Kalif Raymond (ankle) is unable to suit up versus the Packers on Thursday, however, TeSlaa will stand to benefit from increased opportunities, health permitting.
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Kalif Raymond WR | DET
Lions' Kalif Raymond: DNP on Monday
Raymond (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation.
Raymond was forced out of Detroit's overtime win over the Giants in Week 12 late in the third quarter, and he was unable to return to that contest. As a result, the veteran wideout's status for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Packers looks genuinely uncertain. If Raymond is unable to suit up on a short week, rookie third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa (hand) could benefit from increased opportunities behind top receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.