NFL Player News

Banks (neck) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's contest against Baltimore, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.

Banks was limited at practice to open the week due to a neck issue, but he now appears to be a full go for Week 17. The 28-year-old will operate in his starting role at left guard versus the Ravens.

Tom (back/knee) is questionable to play Saturday versus the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.

Tom was unable to practice at all during the week while nursing back and knee injuries, but the team has decided to leave the door open for him to play in Week 17. If he is unable to go against Baltimore, Darian Kinnard would likely draw another start at right tackle.

Welch (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.

Welch suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 16 overtime loss to the Bears, and he'll now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. The linebacker doesn't have a role on defense, so his absence will carry have the greatest impact on special teams.

Dotson (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Dotson has already been described as doubtful to play in Week 17 by head coach Sean McVay, and although the team didn't practice Thursday, he was still considered unavailable. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Monday night's contest against the Falcons.

Jackson (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Jackson is dealing with an apparent knee issue, and although the team didn't practice Thursday, it was significant enough for him to be considered unavailable. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice before Monday night's contest against the Falcons.

Ruiz (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.

Ruiz was once again considered unavailable as the Saints did not practice for the second straight day. The offensive lineman appears to be trending towards missing a second consecutive game, and if that's the case, William Sherman will likely draw another start at right guard versus Tennessee on Sunday.

Bryan (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Packers, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official website reports.

Bryan was able to log a limited practice Thursday, but he's not ready to make his return from injured reserve yet. He'll now shift his focus to potentially being ready to go for the team's final regular-season contest against the Steelers on Jan. 4.

Vorhees (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's contest against the Packers, Ryan Mink of the Ravens official website reports.

Vorhees appears to be good to go for Week 17 after suffering a foot injury in the team's Week 16 loss to the Patriots. He'll likely return to his starting role at left guard versus Green Bay.

Biadasz sprained his right ankle in Thursday's loss to the Cowboys and will undergo testing Friday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Biadasz's injury makes his status for Week 18 uncertain. He'll have the benefit of some added rest before Washington concludes its regular season on the road against the Eagles on Jan. 4.

St-Juste (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Texans.

St-Juste missed the entire week of practice after suffering a shoulder injury in the team's Week 16 win over the Cowboys, and he'll now be sidelined for at least one game with the injury. With St-Juste unavailable, Deane Leonard will likely step into a more significant role at cornerback versus Houston.