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  • Jake Ferguson TE | DAL

    Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Trending up for Week 14

    Ferguson (concussion) participated in Wednesday's bonus walkthrough session, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Dallas plays on Monday Night Football in Week 14, so the team didn't have an official practice Wednesday. Nonetheless, it was a positive sign for Ferguson's likelihood of returning to action against the Bengals on Monday that he was able to take part in what Moore deemed a "mock game." Ferguson has missed each of the Cowboys' past two contests after suffering a concussion in Week 11 against Houston, and though it's not clear whether he's been cleared through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, he'll have had extra time to recover between Weeks 13 and 14 given the upcoming Monday night matchup and the fact that Dallas' previous game was last Thursday.

  • Tyler Higbee TE | LAR

    Rams' Tyler Higbee: Another full practice Wednesday

    Higbee (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Going back to last week, Higbee now has put together back-to-back uncapped sessions as he seeks his first game action since suffering ACL and MCL tears in his right knee back on Jan. 14. His return isn't expected to happen Sunday versus the Bills, as coach Sean McVay relayed Monday that Higbee was "less likely than likely" to be available for that contest, per Cameron DaSilva of USA Today. As long as Higbee remains on the reserve/PUP list, the trio of Davis Allen, Colby Parkinson and Hunter Long will man TE for the Rams.

  • Josh Oliver TE | MIN

    Vikings' Josh Oliver: Logs full practice Wednesday

    Oliver (wrist/ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

    In advance of missing the last two games due to a sprained ankle, Oliver wasn't able to practice in any capacity, so his ability to handle every rep in his return to the field Wednesday indicates he's more or less back to 100 percent. Prior to the recent absence, he recorded multiple catches in four straight contests on his way to a cumulative 14-174-2 line on 16 targets. That said, with T.J. Hockenson slowly but surely increasing his snap share (60-plus percent the last two outings), Oliver may not have as large of a workload available to him Sunday against the Falcons.

  • Packers' John FitzPatrick: Ready for Thursday night

    FitzPatrick (back) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

    FitzPatrick was estimated as a full practice participant Tuesday and Wednesday, suggesting he's recovered from his back injury in time to face Detroit on Thursday night. The Georgia product is expected to see minimal offensive work and serve as the Packers' No. 3 tight end in Week 14, playing behind Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims.

  • Josh Oliver TE | MIN

    Vikings' Josh Oliver: Back at practice Wednesday

    Oliver (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

    It's Oliver's first practice since injuring his ankle Nov. 17. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated earlier in the week on Monday that he expected Oliver back for Sunday's Week 14 game against the Falcons. In Oliver's absence, T.J. Hockenson saw a spiked role, playing 68 and 64 percent of the offensive snaps, while logging a 10-142-0 receiving line on 15 targets. Oliver's return would be a slight negative for Hockenson.

  • Saints' Foster Moreau: Dealing with shoulder issue

    Moreau (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

    With Taysom Hill out for the season due to a torn ACL, Moreau and Juwan Johnson (foot) are in line to handle most of the TE reps for New Orleans moving forward. However, both players have kicked off Week 14 prep with a cap on their practice reps. Sessions on Thursday and Friday likely will determine whether one or both of them enter the weekend with designations ahead of Sunday's contest at the Giants.

  • Saints' Juwan Johnson: Dealing with foot issue

    Johnson practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday due to a foot injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

    In the wake of Taysom Hill's season-ending ACL tear, Johnson and Foster Moreau (shoulder) are expected to handle the bulk of the TE reps for the Saints moving forward. Having said that, both players began Week 14 prep with a cap on their practice reps. The pair will have two more opportunities Thursday and Friday before the team potentially tags them with designations ahead of Sunday's game at the Giants.

  • Quintin Morris TE | BUF

    Bills' Quintin Morris: Estimated as limited

    Morris (shoulder/groin) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.

    Morris played 38 total snaps (23 offensive and 15 on special teams) and caught his only target for 14 yards in the Bills' Week 13 win over the 49ers. However, he's dealing with shoulder and groin issues following Sunday's game. The 25-year-old could be in jeopardy of missing Buffalo's Week 14 matchup against the Rams if he's unable to upgrade to full practice Thursday or Friday.

  • Dallas Goedert TE | PHI

    Eagles' Dallas Goedert: Absent from practice Wednesday

    Goedert (knee) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

    Goedert's absence from practice Wednesday comes as little surprise, given that he was labeled week-to-week after suffering a knee injury during Philadelphia's 24-19 win over the Ravens this past Sunday. The tight end could be a candidate for injured reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. While the Eagles haven't officially ruled Goedert out for Sunday's game against the Panthers yet, the expectation is that Grant Calcaterra will step in as the Eagles' starting tight end this weekend.

  • Panthers' Ja'Tavion Sanders: Practices in non-contact jersey

    Sanders (neck) was limited Wednesday and wore a red non-contact jersey at the portion of practice open to the media, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Head coach Dave Canales said Monday he's hopeful Sanders, who hasn't played since injuring his neck Week 12, will be able to return Sunday versus the Eagles. The rookie fourth-round pick didn't practice last week, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field Wednesday, but he'll need to resume handling full contact reps in short order for a chance at retaking the field Week 14. Tommy Tremble racked up a season-high 77 yards on five catches (eight targets) in Week 13 with Sanders sidelined.

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