Footballguys #250 - 12/25 - News And Notes From Around The League

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I hope you had a nice Christmas and are headed for a fun New Years. Between now and then we've got the News and Notes you need. Let's go. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry returns to full practice](#1) 2. [PIT - RB James Conner does not practice](#2) 3. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger determined](#3) 4. [GB - RB Jamaal Williams sits out Wednesday](#4) 5. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen limited](#5) 6. [CAR - WR D.J. Moore does not practice](#6) 7. [KC - RB Spencer Ware to IR](#7) 8. [TEN - WR Corey Davis limited Wednesday](#8) 9. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins sits out practice](#9) 10. [HOU - WR Will Fuller doesn't practice Wednesday](#10) 11. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott doesn't practice Wednesday](#11) 12. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry limited Wednesday](#12) 13. [TB - Limited practice for QB Jameis Winston](#13) 14. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs listed as DNP](#14) 15. [ARI - QB Kyler Murray listed as limited](#15) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry returns to full practice](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Tennessee Titans RB [Derrick Henry]( (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Henry has now practiced fully two days in a row. That's a good sign for his availability in this must-win game for the Titans in Week 17. We're expecting him to get a healthy workload if he plays against the Texans on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PIT - RB James Conner does not practice](=) Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner]( (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We don't think Conner plays in Week 17 against the Ravens. Benny Snell, Kerrith Whyte and Jaylen Samuels will get the work from the backfield for the Steelers on Sunday if Conner is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger determined](=) Source: Twitter Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( took to Twitter to announce that he has been working hard and is more determined than ever to come back stronger next year. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Retirement is always going to be swirling around Roethlisberger at this point in his career, but he seems bound and determined after missing most of the 2019 season. The other top QBs in his draft class, Philip Rivers and Eli Manning, seem to be near the end of their playing days. Perhaps Roethlisberger can find more success than those two in 2020. Either way, the Steelers need to be thinking about the future at the position as Mason Rudolph (or anyone else currently on the roster) is a long-term answer. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [GB - RB Jamaal Williams sits out Wednesday](=) Source: NFL Green Bay Packers RB [Jamaal Williams]( (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams only touched the ball a few times in Week 16 before exiting with this injury. We'll see if he can get back out there by Friday for a full practice. Williams would serve as a backup to Aaron Jones if healthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen limited]( Source: NewOrleansSaints.com Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen only caught a couple of passes from rookie QB Will Grier last week. We can't project him for much more production in Week 17, especially with the Panthers trying to get RB Christian McCaffrey the 67 receiving yards he needs to be only the third player in NFL history with a 1,000/1,000 season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CAR - WR D.J. Moore does not practice]( Source: NewOrleansSaints.com Carolina Panthers WR [D.J. Moore]( (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We don't think Moore plays in Week 17. The Panthers should have Curtis Samuel and Jarius Wright as their top receivers for the season finale. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [KC - RB Spencer Ware to IR]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Kansas City Chiefs RB [Spencer Ware]( (shoulder) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 25. DT Xavier Williams (ankle) was activated from the IR in a corresponding move, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ware only got a couple of games with the Chiefs and didn't do much as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. The team now turns to LeSean McCoy, Damien Williams and Darwin Thompson in their backfield rotation. The Chiefs can lock up a first-round bye with a win and Patriots loss in Week 17. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TEN - WR Corey Davis limited Wednesday](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Tennessee Titans WR [Corey Davis]( (concussion) was limited at practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis is in the league's concussion protocol and may not be ready in time to play in the season finale against the Texans. That means the Titans would keep rolling with A.J. Brown and Tajae Sharpe as their top two receivers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins sits out practice](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [DeAndre Hopkins]( (illness) didn't practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Texans are going to the playoffs as AFC South champs and head coach Bill O'Brien says there are no plans to rest starters. Hopkins should be able to get over this illness in time. Houston can improve their seeding with a win and Chiefs loss on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [HOU - WR Will Fuller doesn't practice Wednesday](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller]( (groin) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Fuller can't play in the season finale, then we'll see Kenny Stills do more. Keep on the injury report and stay up to date with Fuller's status on Friday to determine whether or not he'll play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott doesn't practice Wednesday]( Source: Dallas Morning News - Michael Gehlken Dallas Cowboys QB [Dak Prescott]( (shoulder) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prescott didn't throw a pass in practice before Week 16, so expect him to have the same plan this week. He'll be out there in a must-win game for the Cowboys on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry limited Wednesday](=) Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns WR [Jarvis Landry]( (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Expect Landry to have a big week against the Bengals on Sunday. He should be able to work as the top target for Baker Mayfield against a bad secondary. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [TB - Limited practice for QB Jameis Winston](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( (knee, thumb) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Winston is a little banged up here at the end of the season, but he'll be out there slinging it on Sunday. He should throw some touchdowns..and of course some picks against the Falcons in Week 17. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs listed as DNP](=) Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur Oakland Raiders RB [Josh Jacobs]( (shoulder/illness) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated injury report for Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jacobs needs to practice fully on Friday so he can play against the Broncos on Sunday. There is a small chance the Raiders can make it into the postseason, but they still need to win. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [ARI - QB Kyler Murray listed as limited]() Source: AZCardinals.com Arizona Cardinals QB [Kyler Murray]( (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] An MRI earlier in the week indicated that Murray had a tweaked hamstring and nothing more severe. He should be able to play in the season finale against the Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). You're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =