NFL Player News

Valdes-Scantling reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Valdes-Scantling was elevated to the active roster for the first time with Pittsburgh, failing to catch his only target in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens. The wide receiver logged 16 offensive snaps, which was tied for third most at his position with Calvin Austin behind DK Metcalf (43) and Adam Thielen (25). Valdes-Scantling can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

James (head) has returned to Monday's game against the Eagles, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

James briefly left Monday's game to be evaluated for a head injury, but he was cleared by medical staff to return. He has been a key piece of the Chargers' secondary this season, having accumulated 67 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in 12 regular-season games entering Week 14.

James is being evaluated for a head injury and is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Eagles.

James sustained a head injury in the second quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Monday's game. Tarheeb Still is slated for more defensive snaps in the secondary for as long as James is out of the game.

New Orleans reverted Austin to its practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

After being cut last Tuesday, Austin signed to the Saints' practice squad Thursday. He was then elevated for Sunday's win over Tampa Bay and logged two offensive snaps along with five special-teams snaps without recording any stats. Austin has yet to catch a pass through four games this season, so he's unlikely to be a viable fantasy asset for games in which he's active.

Pipkins (ankle) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Eagles.

Pipkins was assisted off the field by medical staff after suffering an ankle injury during the second quarter of Monday's game. Bobby Hart has entered the game at right tackle due to Pipkins' injury.

Smyth reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Smyth was elevated for the second week in a row, going 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts while making all three of his PATs in Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Buccaneers. The kicker will have a good shot to added to the active roster again in Week 15 versus the Panthers.

Jackson reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Jackson played just four snaps (two on offense, two on special teams) during the Raiders' 24-17 loss to the Broncos on Sunday, though he managed to haul in a 25-yard touchdown pass from Kenny Pickett late in the fourth quarter. Week 14 was Jackson's second elevation from the practice squad this season, and he's eligible to be called up to the active roster one more time. That could come as soon as this Sunday against the Eagles if one or both of Dont'e Thornton (concussion) and Alex Bachman (thumb) are not cleared to play.

Trammell reverted to the Jaguars' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Trammell was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 36-19 win over the Colts, failing to compile any stats over five offensive snaps. The wide receiver helped fill in for the absence of Parker Washington (hip) in the contest, finishing behind Jakobi Meyers (53), Brian Thomas (53), Tim Patrick (42) and Dyami Brown (six) in offensive snaps. He was more productive on special teams, recording one punt return for 15 yards over three snaps with the unit. Trammell can be elevated two more times before Jacksonville would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

The Raiders reverted Turner to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Turner was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss to Denver but didn't see any work on offense. He did log four special-teams snaps and got a look as a punt returner, though he called for a fair catch the lone time the ball was kicked his way. Turner can be elevated two more times this season before Las Vegas would need to sign him to the active roster.

Sherfield reverted to Arizona's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Sherfield got his first elevation since joining Arizona in mid-November for Sunday's loss to the Rams and played nine of 62 offensive snaps, fourth most among Cardinals wideouts. He finished with one target (which he didn't catch) and also played 20 snaps on special teams, making two tackles on kick coverage. Sherfield's opportunity came as a result of Marvin Harrison (heel) and Xavier Weaver (hamstring) missing the contest, and Sherfield's likelihood of being elevated again for Week 15 could hinge on the health of those two players.