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Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) didn’t practice again Friday. Despite missing practice all week, and the team listing Watson as questionable to play Sunday, coach Matt LaFleur said the door is “still open” for Watson. Watson played 30 of 69 snaps in Monday night’s win over the Saints before his injury. He has 29 receptions for 620 yards and …

The Chargers will have running back J.K. Dobbins back in the lineup for Saturday’s game in New England. NFL Media reports that the Chargers will activate Dobbins from injured reserve ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the Patriots. Dobbins has missed the last four games with a knee injury. Dobbins was enjoying a strong comeback season in his first …

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys with a concussion. Hurts has been in concussion protocol since his head hit the turf during Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders. He did not participate in practice this week, while backup Kenny Pickett took over the starter’s duties. Pickett has been dealing with …

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has gone from likely out against the Cowboys to officially out against the Cowboys. The Eagles released their final injury report of the week on Friday afternoon and it showed that Hurts has been ruled out for Week 17 because of the concussion that he suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Commanders. Hurts did not …

The Saints have ruled out quarterback Derek Carr (left hand) and running back Alvin Kamara (groin) for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Carr injured his hand in the Week 14 win over the Giants, and Kamara was hurt after 25 snaps in the Week 15 loss to the Commanders. Neither player practiced this week. Rookie Spencer Rattler will make his …

Titans running back Tony Pollard did not practice all week but he still may be able to play in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Tennessee has listed Pollard (ankle) as questionable. Receiver Tyler Boyd (foot) is in the same boat, as he’s listed as questionable despite not practicing all week. Kicker Nick Folk, however, is out with his abdominal injury. …

Shanahan pinpoints what makes Lions’ offense so dangerous originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full interview with Kyle Shanahan on “49ers Game Plan,” airing at 11 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers face the tall task of slowing down the Detroit Lions’ explosive offense when the two teams meet on “Monday …

The Cowboys have some depth issues in the secondary this week. The team ruled out cornerbacks Amani Oruwariye (foot) and Kemon Hall (hamstring). They list safety Donovan Wilson (knee) as questionable. Safeties Malik Hooker (personal) and Juanyeh Thomas (knee) and cornerback Jourdan Lewis (elbow) have no injury designation. The Cowboys also ruled out wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is out …

The Dolphins may not have several key players for Sunday’s game against the Browns. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip), receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist), and receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) are all among the players Miami has listed as questionable for Week 17. Tagovailoa and Hill were limited for all three days of practice. Hill, however, did have a rest designation with his …

Marshon Lattimore won’t be part of the Commanders’ push to nail down a playoff spot on Sunday night. The veteran cornerback has been ruled out against the Falcons due to a hamstring injury. Lattimore did not practice at all this week and head coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Friday that Lattimore aggravated the injury that kept him from playing …

The Browns have no good options when it comes to the final two years of quarterback Deshaun Watson’s fully-guaranteed contract. And so they’re whipping up a batch of salary-cap chicken salad. PFT has confirmed multiple reports that the Browns and Watson have agreed to terms on a restructuring. The news terms, however, aren’t what others have characterized them to be. …

The Patriots announced a number of roster moves ahead of Saturday’s game against the Chargers. Cornerback Marcus Jones was ruled out with a hip injury on Thursday and he went on injured reserve Friday. Jones will miss Week 18 because of the move, so his season is over. Jones made nine starts this season and had 58 tackles, an interception, …

The Chargers made it official, announcing they have activated running back J.K. Dobbins from injured reserve. Dobbins will play in Saturday’s game against the Patriots after missing the past four games with a knee injury. Dobbins has 158 carries for 766 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games. Gus Edwards was ruled out with an ankle injury, so the timing …

Joe Flacco has started four games in place of Anthony Richardson this season. The Colts quarterback could start another this week. If he does, there is a chance it could be the final start of Flacco’s career. While Flacco has given no indication he plans to retire, he is 39. “I just try to stay in the moment,” Flacco said, …

Free agent linebacker Shaq Barrett will join the Buccaneers’ practice squad Saturday, pending a physical, according to multiple reports. The Dolphins cut Barrett from the reserved/retired list this week, and he cleared waivers Friday. That made him a free agent and eligible to play this season. Barrett signed with the Dolphins as a free agent this offseason, but he retired …