NFL Player News

Ogbongbemiga (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.

The 27-year-old from Oklahoma State upgraded from a limited practice Thursday to a full session Friday, suggesting he's moved past his hamstring issue in time to play Sunday. Now fully healthy, Ogbongbemiga is expected to operate as the Chicago's No. 2 middle linebacker in Week 17.

Waller (groin/rest) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Waller began Week 17 as a non-participant at practice and has since been listed as 'limited' in back-to-back sessions. The veteran tight end has regularly had his practice reps impacted for load management purposes and health reasons this season. In rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers' first start in Week 16 against the Bengals, Waller managed a respectable three catches for 40 yards on five targets. Waller again will operate as one of Ewers' clear top options in the receiving game versus the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Moreau (ankle) was placed on the injured reserve list Friday.

The 28-year-old from LSU had already been ruled out for the Week 17 matchup against the Titans due to an ankle injury, but he's since moved to IR and will miss the remainder of the season. In 11 appearances this season, Moreau caught seven of 10 targets for 46 yards. Expect Taysom Hill and Jack Stoll to have larger roles in the Saints' tight-end corps over the final two games of the campaign.

Thompson (neck) has avoided an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Thompson was looking iffy for Sunday after being deemed a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. However, he was able to log a full practice Friday and is set to suit up versus Philadelphia. Thompson played just 11 defensive snaps against Cleveland this past Sunday due to the neck issue and wasn't able to take the field in the second half, but it turns out the injury won't sideline him further.

The Texans announced Friday that Watson (calf), who remains on IR, is ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers.

Watson is not yet ready to return to game action despite having had his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 10. The depth wideout's next chance to return to the field will come Week 18 against the Colts, though if the Texans don't activate him to the 53-man roster by Wednesday, Dec. 31, he will be forced to spend the remainder of the 2025 campaign on IR.

Speed was waived by the Texans on Friday.

The third-year pro from Michigan State appeared in just two games this season prior to being waived, recording two total tackles across 39 special-teams snaps. Now a free agent, Speed could be picked up by a team in need of secondary depth in the near future.

The Texans announced Friday that Taylor (ankle), who remains on IR, has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers.

Taylor had his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 17, but he isn't yet ready to return to Houston's 53-man roster. His next chance to play will come Week 18 versus the Colts.

The Texans signed Wallace off their practice squad Friday.

Wallace joined the Texans' practice squad in early November and has now been promoted to the active roster. The 28-year-old from Clemson is expected to provide depth in Houston's secondary while also likely contributing on special teams during Saturday's matchup against the Chargers.

Lewis (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's clash against Philadelphia.

Lewis was deemed a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was able to log a full practice Friday. He thus has avoided an injury designation and will be in action Sunday. Lewis has yet to miss a game this season, but his defensive snap count has been trending down of late, and he logged just a 14 percent share last Sunday against the Browns.

Carter (hamstring) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Chargers.

Despite logging full practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday, Carter has been ruled out and will remain on the injured reserve list through Week 17. While the 25-year-old is sidelined Sunday, Tremon Smith and Ja'Marcus Ingram are expected to operate as Houston's top reserve boundary corners.