NFL Player News

Mickens (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.

Mickens exited in the first half of Sunday's game with a shoulder injury. The 24-year-old has had a rotational role throughout the season, accounting for 25 tackles (16 solo) and two interceptions in 10 games this season. If the rookie remains out, Tony Jefferson and Kendall Williamson likely will see additional playing time.

Worthy is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Prior to leaving the game, Worthy did not record a catch. While he's sidelined, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are candidates to see added snaps alongside top WR Rashee Rice.

Brown was forced out of Sunday's game against the Giants with a back injury.

Prior to his exit, Brown caught his only target for 28 yards. In his absence, Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Treylon Burks and Jaylin Lane are available to handle the Commanders' WR duties.

Buchanan (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Buchanan left in the first half of Sunday's game with a knee injury. The standout rookie has 91 tackles (49 solo), including 0.5 sacks and one pass breakup. Trenton Simpson likely will see more playing time with Buchanan out.

Simon (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Simon appeared to injure his left knee in the first quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Baron Browning and Akeem Davis-Gaither are the top candidates to work with the first-team defense for as long as Simon is sidelined.

Knight exited Sunday's game at Houston due to an ankle injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Knight had his left ankle pinned under a Texans defender as he was tackled to the turf early in the first quarter. Per Urban, Knight was carted to the locker room and soon after was deemed questionable to return. Michael Carter and Emari Demercado are left as the likeliest candidates to carry Arizona's backfield for as long as Knight is sidelined.

Odunze aggravated the stress fracture in his foot during pregame warmups and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.

After sitting out the Bears' Week 14 loss to the Packers, Odunze had been listed as questionable heading into Sunday following a trio of limited practices. The Bears felt comfortable making Odunze active for the contest, but they'll ultimately have to play a man down as a result of his late setback. With Odunze unavailable, Chicago will be left with receivers DJ Moore, Luther Burden and Olamide Zaccheaus and tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet as its main pass-catching options.

Jules (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Baltimore.

This comes as no surprise, as Jules is still battling an ankle issue that he suffered last Sunday versus Buffalo and was deemed doubtful for this contest. The rookie hasn't logged a defensive snap since Week 3, so his absence Sunday will primarily impact the Bengals' special-teams unit.

Pipkins (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Pipkins was held out of practice all week due to an ankle injury and will observe Sunday's contest from the sidelines. Bobby Hart will start at right tackle in Pipkins' absence.

Dye (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Dye was working through a hip issue during Week 15 prep, but he's been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The sixth-year linebacker has 51 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through 12 regular-season games.