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Will Kamari Lassiter play in Week 12?: Update on Texans rookie CB

Texans rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter was dealing with a concussion last week against the Dallas Cowboys but has returned to practice as a full participant.

Last week, the Houston Texans gained back wide receiver Nico Collins and defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. for Monday’s showdown in Arlington against the Dallas Cowboys.

This week, two more names are expected to return.

Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. practiced for the first time since Week 9’s loss against the New York Jets and is expected to play. He’s been dealing with an ankle injury that sidelined him for two games.

What about Kamari Lassiter? Will the rookie be cleared to cover Calvin Ridley as the Tennessee Titans look to end a two-game losing streak?

Here’s an update on the Texans’ rookie defender heading into Sunday’s showdown at NRG Stadium.

Kamari Lassiter injury update

Lassiter, who missed two games earlier in the season with a shoulder injury, left during Week 10’s matchup against the Detroit Lions with a concussion. He returned to practice last Friday but did not play against the Dallas Cowboys on “Monday Night Football” at AT&T Stadium.

A week later, Lassiter was good to go. he was close to returning but hadn’t quite cleared protocol in time for Monday’s showdown. That won’t be the case this week.

Lassiter was a full participant in Friday’s practice and did not carry any injury assignment heading into the weekend, meaning he’s cleared to play when the Titans arrive for an AFC South clash.

Houston’s been keen on protecting its players from returning early. Collins was activated before the Lions game but did not play because the Texans wanted him closer to 100 percent.

Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o suffered a concussion in Week 6’s win over the New England Patriots and was held out for Week 7’s game against the Green Bay Packers for precautionary purposes.

The player might feel content, but the team doesn’t want to risk further injury.

Kamari Lassiter stats

A second-round pick out of Georgia, Lassiter recorded two interceptions last week, including one before halftime. In eight games, he’s collected 29 tackles, eight pass breakups and three interceptions.

Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 16 of 38 passes for 247 yards for a 42.1 completion percentage with two touchdowns allowed. 

Texans CB depth chart

With Stingley and Lassiter both at full potential, here’s the rest of the cornerbacks on the active roster:

  • Ka’dar Hollman
  • Jeff Okudah
  • Kris Boyd

Okudah, who signed a one-year deal this offseason after four years with the Lions and Atlanta Falcons, was designated to return to practice from the injured reserve last week. He was added to the roster on Monday in place of former New England Patriots starter Myles Bryant.

Hollman, 30, started opposite Stingley in Monday’s 34-10 win over the Cowboys. He also started one game last season for the Texans en route to securing a division title behind quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Boyd is best used on special teams.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN and ABC.

Panthers Week 12 injury report: WR Adam Thielen expected to play vs. Chiefs

Panthers WR Adam Thielen is expected to make his return in Week 12.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young should have his safety net back here in Week 12.

According to head coach Dave Canales, wide receiver Adam Thielen (questionable) is expected to play in this Sunday’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 11th-year veteran, who has missed the last seven games due to a hamstring injury, led the team in receptions (103) and receiving yards (1,014) in 2023.

Canales and crew are also expecting rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (questionable) to make his NFL debut in the contest. Brooks, Carolina’s second-round selection from the 2024 draft, tore his ACL last November.

Kicker Eddy Piñeiro (questionable), per Canales, will suit up as well. Canales told reporters that Piñeiro tweaked his knee while celebrating his walk-off kick against the New York Giants in Week 10.

Here’s the week’s final injury report in its entirety:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
RB Miles Sanders Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
G Damien Lewis Illness DNP Limited Full –
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full Full –
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee DNP Limited Full Questionable
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited DNP Limited Doubtful
LT Ikem Ekwonu Ankle Limited Limited Full –
CB Jaycee Horn Calf Limited Limited Limited –
DL LaBryan Ray Hand Limited Full Full Questionable
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Questionable
S Xavier Woods Shoulder Limited Limited Full –
OLB DJ Johnson Concussion Full Limited Full Questionable
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Full Full Full Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP Full –
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Limited Full Questionable
K Eddy Piñeiro Left knee Limited DNP Questionable
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps DNP Questionable

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Broncos release Thursday injury report: Starting guard back at practice

Good news — Broncos guard Ben Powers (shoulder) was back at practice today after sitting out Wednesday’s session.

After sitting out Wednesday’s practice, Denver Broncos left guard Ben Powers (shoulder) was back on the field Thursday on a limited basis.

Powers started all 17 games for the Broncos last season and the first 11 games this fall. He has been penalized four times and allowed one sack in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.

Denver’s depth chart lists Calvin Throckmorton as the backup guard behind Powers. Other backup options include Alex Forsyth, Matt Peart and Alex Palczewski.

Elsewhere on the injury front, wide receiver Josh Reynolds (finger) and running back Tyler Badie (back) are eligible to return from injured reserve, but Badie has not yet returned to practice.

Denver’s complete Thursday injury report can be seen below. DNP = did not participate.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
DB P.J. Locke (thumb) Full Full
LB Drew Sanders (Achilles) Full Full
WR Josh Reynolds (hand) Full Full
DL Zach Allen (NIR – rest) Limited Full
DB Brandon Jones (abdomen) Limited Full
G Ben Powers (shoulder) DNP Limited

The Broncos will practice again on Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Patriots Week 12 injury report: Two key players return to practice

DT Christian Barmore and OT Vederian Lowe were both on the practice field on Thursday

The New England Patriots were much healthier when stepping onto the practice field on Thursday.

Granted, they were still missing veteran defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., who has been nursing a foot injury ever since the team’s Week 10 victory over the Chicago Bears. But they did get left tackle Vederian Lowe and star defensive tackle Christian Barmore back on the practice field.

Barmore returned last week after being out for most of the season due to a blood clot diagnosis. The team appears to be bringing him along slowly before unleashing a full workload on him.

Meanwhile, Lowe has been dealing with a nagging shoulder injury. It didn’t stop him from playing last week, and unless he has a major setback, it seems unlikely it’ll stop him from playing this week as well.

Here are the Thursday injury reports for both the Patriots and Miami Dolphins ahead of Sunday’s Week 12 game:

New England Patriots

Did not participate 
DT Jaquelin Roy, Neck
DE Deatrich Wise Jr., Foot

Limited participation
S Kyle Dugger, Ankle
DT Daniel Ekuale, Elbow
DT Davon Godchaux, Back
S Marte Mapu, Neck
LB Anfernee Jennings, Knee
T Vederian Lowe, Shoulder
OL Cole Strange, Knee
LB Keion White, Knee

Full participation
DT Christian Barmore, Not Injury Related – Other
LB Sione Takitaki, Knee

Miami Dolphins

Did not participate
T Terron Armstead, Knee
DT Calais Campbell, Rest
CB Kendall Fuller, Concussion

Limited participation 
FB Alex Ingold, Calf
DT Benito Jones, Shoulder
OL Robert Jones, Knee / Groin
S Jordan Poyer, Rest
OL Isaiah Wynn, Quad / Knee

Full participation
LB Tyus Bowser, Knee / Calf
OL Aaron Brewer, Shoulder / Calf
LB Jordyn Brooks, Wrist
TE Julian Hill, Shoulder
WR Tyreek Hill, Wrist
S Jevón Holland, Hand / Knee
S Patrick McMorris, Calf
RB Raheem Mostert, Hip
CB Jalen Ramsey, Knee

Barmore and Lowe being on the practice field, along with interior guard Cole Strange returning, is good news for the Patriots. Those three players can only make the team better as it embarks on the back half of a difficult regular season schedule.

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Tyreek Hill, Jalen Ramsey full participants in Thursday practice

Tyreek Hill and Jalen Ramsey were upgraded to full participation in practice Thursday.

The Miami Dolphins provided some positive updates in their Thursday injury report.

While three players — offensive tackle Terron Armstead, defensive lineman Calais Campbell, and cornerback Kendall Fuller — were still missing from the practice field, Jordan Poyer returned on a limited basis and two star players, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and cornerback Jalen Ramsey, were upgraded to full participation.

Thursday participation

DNP

  • OT Terron Armstead (knee)
  • DT Calais Campbell (rest)
  • CB Kendall Fuller (concussion)

Limited

  • FB Alec Ingold (calf)
  • DT Benito Jones (shoulder)
  • G Robert Jones (knee/groin)
  • S Jordan Poyer (rest)
  • G Isaiah Wynn (quad/knee)

Full

  • OLB Tyus Bowser (knee/calf)
  • C Aaron Brewer (shoulder/calf)
  • LB Jordyn Brooks (wrist)
  • TE Julian Hill (shoulder)
  • WR Tyreek Hill (wrist)
  • S Jevón Holland (hand/knee)
  • S Patrick McMorris (calf)
  • RB Raheem Mostert (hip)
  • CB Jalen Ramsey (knee)

Armstead was listed as questionable for the Dolphins’ Week 11 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but played in the contest. On Wednesday, Miami coach Mike McDaniel said he was pessimistic about Kendall Fuller’s chances at playing Sunday against the New England Patriots.

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Panthers WR Adam Thielen limited in practice on Thursday

The Panthers, for the second straight day, listed WR Adam Thielen as a limited participant in practice.

Carolina Panthers wideout Adam Thielen was a limited participant for the second straight day of practice.

The 11th-year receiver, who has missed the last seven games due to a hamstring injury, is expected to make his return on Sunday—when the Panthers host the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Thielen was officially activated to the 53-man roster ahead of the team’s Week 10 win over the New York Giants.

Carolina also added a trio of players to the listing this afternoon—starting right tackle Taylor Moton (rest), outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum (quadriceps) and kicker Eddy Piñeiro (left knee). Moton was held out while Wonnum and Piñeiro were limited.

Here’s the full injury report from Thursday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
RB Miles Sanders Ankle DNP DNP
G Damien Lewis Illness DNP Limited
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee DNP Limited
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited DNP
LT Ikem Ekwonu Ankle Limited Limited
CB Jaycee Horn Calf Limited Limited
DL LaBryan Ray Hand Limited Full
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited
S Xavier Woods Shoulder Limited Limited
OLB DJ Johnson Concussion Full Limited
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Full Full
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Limited
K Eddy Piñeiro Left knee Limited

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Cowboys vs Commanders initial Week 12 injury report: Bland, Cooks, Kneeland updates

A look at who was able to participate in practice on Wednesday, ahead of Cowboys-Commanders, and to what degree. | From @KDDrummondNFL

The Dallas Cowboys appear to be mending, just in time to ruin their draft positioning. With a 3-7 record entering Week 12’s battle against Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders, the club’s hope for a fruitful 2024 are already dashed. Bad roster management combined with a lame-duck coaching staff and a cascading amount of injuries have ruined the campaign.

However the club does appear to be nearing the return of several important, missing fingers. Micah Parsons has been back for a couple games and QB Dak Prescott isn’t returning this season, but the club did see the return to practice of CB DaRon Bland, WR Brandin Cooks and rookie DE Marshawn Kneeland on Wednesday. It will all be too little, too late, but when they return it will improve the watchability of Cowboys games down the stretch of the season.

Unfortunately, the club is still leaking participants. Safety Markquese Bell is done for the year after finding out he’ll need shoulder surgery. Tight end Jake Ferguson is a longshot to play Sunday after suffering a concussion on MNF.

Here’s a look at the initial practice reports of both teams.

Dallas Cowboys

Safety Markquese Bell, Shoulder | Wednesday: Did Not Participate

CB DaRon Bland, Foot | Wednesday: Full

WR Brandin Cooks, Knee | Wednesday: Limited

OT Chuma Edoga, Toe | Wednesday: Full

TE Jake Ferguson, Concussion | Wednesday: DNP

OT Tyler Guyton, Shoulder | Wednesday: Full

LB Eric Kendricks, Shoulder | Wednesday: Limited

DE Marshawn Kneeland, Knee | Wednesday: Limited

WR CeeDee Lamb, Back/Foot | Wednesday: Limited

CB Jourdan Lewis, Neck | Wednesday: Limited

FB Hunter Luepke, Calf | | Wednesday: DNP

OG Zack Martin, Ankle/Shoulder | Wednesday: DNP

OG Tyler Smith, Ankle/Knee | Wednesday: DNP

LB Nick Vigil, Foot | Wednesday: DNP

Safety Donovan Wilson, Hip | Wednesday: Full

Washington Commanders

CB Marshon Lattimore, Hamstring | Wednesday: DNP

LB Nick Bellore, Knee | Wednesday: DNP

Kicker Austin Seibert, Hip | Wednesday: Limited

DE Clelin Ferrell, Knee | Wednesday: Limited

CB Noah Igbinoghene, Thumb | Wednesday: Limited

TE Ben Sinnott, Illness | Wednesday: Limited

T Brandon Coleman, Thumb | Wednesday: Full

DE Dorance Armstrong, Knee | Wednesday: Full

DE Javontae Jean-Baptists, Ankle | Wednesday: Full

LB Jordan Magee, Elbow | Wednesday: Full

Wednesday Rest Day: TE Zach Ertz

Will JuJu Smith-Schuster play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

#Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is dealing with a hamstring injury. Here are the latest updates.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught one pass for eight yards in the defending Super Bowl champions’ Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Smith-Schuster was listed on Kansas City’s initial injury report for Week 12 with a hamstring injury.

Will the veteran pass-catcher be available for the Chiefs when they face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 24?

JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update

Smith-Schuster was a full participant in Kansas City’s Wednesday practice session while he recovers from a hamstring injury that sidelined him earlier this season.

How long will Smith-Schuster be out?

Barring an unforeseen setback in practice this week, Smith-Schuster should be expected to play for the Chiefs against the Panthers.

Chiefs WR depth chart

Should Smith-Schuster be forced to miss Kansas City’s matchup with Carolina, the Chiefs will have to rely on DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy, Mecole Hardman, and Justin Watson to give Patrick Mahomes options in the passing game.

Isiah Pacheco injury update: Latest status report, news for Chiefs RB

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a fibula injury. Here are the latest updates.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been sidelined since Week 2 due to a fibula injury.

In his absence, veteran rusher Kareem Hunt has stepped up to lead Kansas City’s ground game.

Could Pacheco make his return to the field in the Chiefs’ Week 12 matchup against the Carolina Panthers?

Isiah Pacheco injury update

Pacheco was a limited participant in Kansas City’s Wednesday practice session. He was listed with an ankle injury, and seems like a long-shot to see the field when the Chiefs face Carolina on Sunday.

How long will Isiah Pacheco be out?

It is unclear when Andy Reid intends to get Pacheco back to action, but given Hunt’s outstanding performance as Kansas City’s lead back, it is unlikely that he will be rushed back into the starting lineup.

Chiefs RB depth chart

With Pacheco sidelined, the Chiefs have relied on Hunt, Carson Steele, and Samaje Perine to lead their ground game. Former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire is also available to pitch in if needed.

Will Bryan Cook status report: Latest injury news, update for Chiefs DB

#Chiefs safety Bryan Cook is dealing with a rib injury. Here are the latest updates.

The Kansas City Chiefs have added their starting safety Bryan Cook to their Week 12 injury report.

He is an important piece of the Chiefs’ defense, but will he be available when Kansas City faces off against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 24?

Bryan Cook injury update

Cook is dealing with a rib injury, there are no details on the severity, but he was a full participant in the Chiefs’ practice session on Wednesday in preparation for the Panthers.

How long will Bryan Cook be out?

Since Cook was not limited in practice it is expected that he will be available in Week 12. He should be able to play his starting role in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense when Kansas City visits Carolina.

Chiefs DB depth chart

Cook is expected to take the field on Sunday alongside Justin Reid, Jaden Hicks and Chamarri Conner.

If his availability changes, expect Spagnuolo to lean more on Christian Roland-Wallace against the Panthers.