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NFL news roundup: Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) limited as Tyler Huntley prepares to start; Josh Dobbs to start for 49ers

Published: Jan 01, 2025 at 01:01 PM Updated: Jan 01, 2025 at 06:15 PM

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NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order

Arizona Cardinals

7-9-0

INJURIES

RB James Conner (knee) has been placed on injured reserve.
K Matt Prater (left knee) was a limited practice participant.

SIGNINGS

RB Michael Carter signed to active roster

Atlanta Falcons

8-8-0

INJURIES

G Matthew Bergeron (hand) was a limited participant on Wednesday.
DL David Onyemata (shoulder) limited
CB Dee Alford (groin) limited

Baltimore Ravens

11-5-0

INJURIES

RB Justice Hill (concussion/illness) did not practice Wednesday.
WR Nelson Agholor (concussion) full
TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) full
OT Ronnie Stanley (illness) limited
G Patrick Mekari (illness) DNP
DT Justin Madubuike (illness) limited
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (hamstring) limited

Buffalo Bills

13-3-0

INJURIES

QB Josh Allen (right elbow/right shoulder) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough
WR Curtis Samuel (rib) limited
TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) full
LB Terrel Bernard (leg/quad) DNP
LB Matt Milano (biceps/groin) full
CB Rasul Douglas (knee) full
S Damar Hamlin (rib) limited
S Taylor Rapp (neck) limited
DB Cam Lewis (shoulder) limited

Carolina Panthers

4-12-0

INJURIES

RB Miles Sanders (ankle) has been designated to return to practice and was a full participant.
WR Xavier Legette (hip/wrist) full
CB Jaycee Horn (hip) did not practice

Chicago Bears

4-12-0

INJURIES

RB Travis Homer (hamstring) was listed as a DNP in Wednesday's practice estimation.
WR Rome Odunze (illness) DNP
OL Larry Borom (illness) DNP
OL Teven Jenkins (calf) DNP
DB Elijah Hicks (ankle/foot) DNP

Cincinnati Bengals

8-8-0

INJURIES

QB Joe Burrow (right wrist/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
HB Chase Brown (ankle) DNP
WR Tee Higgins (ankle/knee) limited
OT Orlando Brown (fibula) limited
OT Amarius Mims (ankle/hand) limited
DE Sam Hubbard (knee) DNP

Cleveland Browns

3-13-0

INJURIES

QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
QB Jameis Winston (right shoulder) limited
RB Jerome Ford (ankle) DNP
RB Pierre Strong (concussion) DNP
WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) full
WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) placed on injured reserve.
WR Mike Wood (knee) limited
TE David Njoku (knee) DNP
TE Blake Whiteheart (knee) limited
OT Germain Ifedi (Achilles) full
DE Myles Garrett (thigh) DNP
DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (knee) limited
DT Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) limited
LB Devin Bush (elbow) full
LB Jordan Hicks (concussion) DNP
CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) DNP
S Grant Delpit (shoulder/knee) limited

Dallas Cowboys

7-9-0

SIGNINGS

OG Jack Anderson signed to practice squad
DE Earnest Brown IV
CB Luq Barcoo signed to practice squad

INJURIES

WR Jalen Tolbert (finger) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.
T Chuma Edoga (toe) limited
CB Jourdan Lewis (elbow) full
S Donovan Wilson (knee) limited

Denver Broncos

9-7-0

INJURIES

RB Tyler Badie (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
OLB Nik Bonitto (wrist) full
LB Justin Strnad (heel) full

Detroit Lions

14-2-0

INJURIES

RB David Montgomery (knee) was a DNP in Wednesday's walkthrough.
WR Kalif Raymond (foot) full
LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) limited
LB Jack Campbell (rib) limited
CB Emmanuel Moseley (illness) DNP
CB Amik Robertson (calf) limited

ROSTER CUTS

DB Jamal Adams released from the practice squad

Free Agents

WAIVERS

RB Ezekiel Elliott cleared waivers after his release by the Cowboys and is now a free agent.
DE Yannick Ngakoue cleared waivers after his release by the Patriots and is now a free agent.

Green Bay Packers

11-5-0

INJURIES

RB Chris Brooks (ankle) was a limited participant for Wednesday's walkthrough.
RB Josh Jacobs (wrist) limited
WR Christian Watson (knee) DNP
DL Devonte Wyatt (concussion) full
LB Quay Walker (ankle) DNP
CB Jaire Alexander had his knee scoped due to a PCL tear, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, and is likely out for the season.

Houston Texans

9-7-0

INJURIES

G Shaq Mason (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
DE Will Anderson Jr. (hand) full
DE Denico Autry (knee) DNP
DT Foley Fatukasi (ankle) DNP
LB Christian Harris (ankle) limited
CB Kamari Lassiter (quad) DNP
CB Jeff Okudah (concussion) limited

Indianapolis Colts

7-9-0

INJURIES

The Colts are hopeful that QB Anthony Richardson will be able to recover from back spasms to play this Sunday, but will have to see how the week goes, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters. He was a DNP in Wednesday's walkthrough.
WR Josh Downs (ankle) full
WR Michael Pittman (back) full
G Quenton Nelson (ankle) full

Jacksonville Jaguars

4-12-0

INJURIES

OL Ezra Cleveland (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
OL Walker Little (ankle) DNP
OL Brandon Scherff (knee/shoulder) limited
LB Ventrell Miller (ankle) limited
S Darnell Savage (concussion) limited

Kansas City Chiefs

15-1-0

OTHER NEWS

QB Patrick Mahomes and other starters will not play Sunday versus the Broncos, head coach Andy Reid announced. Carson Wentz will start at QB.

INJURIES

QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) DNP
WR Mecole Hardman (knee) limited after being designated to return
T D.J. Humphries (hamstring) full
T Jawaan Taylor (knee) DNP
DL Chris Jones (calf) DNP
CB Chamarri Conner (concussion) full
CB Trent McDuffie (knee) limited

Las Vegas Raiders

4-12-0

INJURIES

RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) did not practice.

Los Angeles Chargers

10-6-0

INJURIES

RB Gus Edwards (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
WR Ladd McConkey (toe) DNP
WR Josh Palmer (foot) DNP
T Trey Pipkins (hip) limited
LB Denzel Perryman (groin) limited
S Alohi Gilman (hamstring; limited) had his 21-day practice window opened, head coach Jim Harbaugh said.
DB Elijah Molden was placed on injured reserve.

Los Angeles Rams

10-6-0

OTHER NEWS

QB Matthew Stafford will rest for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Seahawks, head coach Sean McVay announced. Jimmy Garoppolo will start at QB.

Miami Dolphins

8-8-0

INJURIES

QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters, adding that he's preparing for now as if backup Tyler Huntley will be starting this Sunday.
WR Tyreek Hill (wrist/rest) limited
WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) limited
T Terron Armstead (knee) DNP
T Kendall Lamm (back) placed on injured reserve
LB Anthony Walker (knee) DNP
S Jevon Holland (wrist) limited
S Jordan Poyer (knee/finger) DNP

SIGNINGS

OT Braeden Daniels signed to the active roster off of the Cowboys' practice squad.

Minnesota Vikings

14-2-0

INJURIES

RB Aaron Jones (quad) was a limited participant on Wednesday.
TE Josh Oliver (wrist) full
S Harrison Smith (foot) limited

New England Patriots

3-13-0

OTHER NEWS

QB Drake Maye will play in Sunday's finale, assuming he is healthy, head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters. Maye (right hand) was listed as a limited participant, and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport said he suffered a finger injury during last week's game.

INJURIES

WR Kayshon Boutte (illness) did not practice Wednesday.
WR Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) DNP
TE Hunter Henry (foot) limited
LB Sione Takitaki (knee) limited
CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) DNP
S Kyle Dugger (ankle/quad) limited
S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) limited

New Orleans Saints

5-11-0

INJURIES

QB Derek Carr (left hand) did not practice Wednesday.
RB Alvin Kamara (groin) DNP
RB Kendre Miller (concussion) DNP
WR Chris Olave (head) full
WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) limited
TE Juwan Johnson (knee) limited
DE Payton Turner (ankle) DNP
LB Pete Werner (concussion) DNP

New York Giants

3-13-0

INJURIES

WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (shoulder) was a limited participant on Wednesday.
OL Evan Neal (rib/hip) DNP
OL John Michael Schmitz (ankle) DNP
LB Brian Burns (illness) limited
LB Micah McFadden (neck) DNP
LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (toe) full

New York Jets

4-12-0

INJURIES

WR Malachi Corley (elbow) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.
TE Tyler Conklin (calf) DNP
OL Morgan Moses (knee) DNP
OL Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) DNP
DL Haason Reddick (neck) full
DL Quinnen Williams (hamstring) DNP
CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) DNP
S Chuck Clark torn his pectoral muscle, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters, which was the reasoning behind him being placed on injured reserve this week.

Philadelphia Eagles

13-3-0

INJURIES

QB Jalen Hurts (concussion/left finger; DNP) remains in the protocol, head coach Nick Sirianni said.
QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) DNP
WR A.J. Brown (knee/rest) DNP
WR DeVonta Smith (wrist/rest) DNP
TE Dallas Goedert (knee) was designated to return to practice and estimated as a full participant.
TE C.J. Uzomah was placed on injured reserve.
DE Bryce Huff (wrist) full
LB Nakobe Dean (abdomen) full

OTHER NEWS

RB Saquon Barkley will rest for the team's regular-season finale versus the Giants, head coach Nick Sirianni announced, meaning the running back will not have a chance to break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record.

Pittsburgh Steelers

10-6-0

INJURIES

QB Justin Fields (abdomen) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
RB Jaylen Warren (ribs) full
WR Roman Wilson (hamstring) full
WR Ben Skowronek (hip) full
DL Logan Lee (calf) limited
LB Cole Holcomb (knee) limited
CB Joey Porter Jr. (knee) full

San Francisco 49ers

6-10-0

OTHER NEWS

QB Joshua Dobbs will start in Sunday's finale against the Cardinals, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced. Brock Purdy is dealing with an elbow injury.

INJURIES

QB Brock Purdy (elbow) did not practice Wednesday.
RB Isaac Guerendo (foot/hamstring) was a full participant.
WR Ricky Pearsall (illness/chest) was a limited practice participant.
WR Deebo Samuel (ribs/wrist) DNP
TE George Kittle (ankle/hamstring) DNP
DE Nick Bosa (knee) DNP

Seattle Seahawks

9-7-0

INJURIES

DE Leonard Williams (foot/rest) did not practice.
DT Byron Murphy II (back) was limited in practice.
LB Ernest Jones (knee) limited

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

9-7-0

INJURIES

RB Bucky Irving (shoulder/shin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring) limited
TE Cade Otton (knee) DNP
T Tristan Wirfs (foot/knee) limited
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) DNP