Hurts, Davante, Howell, Jets, Fields, Cowboys

Updates on Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields + Davante Adams speaks on future with the Raiders  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan 05, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Hurts [Jalen Hurts] Jalen Hurts practices with first team, trending toward playing vs. Giants Details: Hurts, who missed the last two games with a sprained shoulder, was officially listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s walk-through. - It was his first walk-through participation since suffering the injury in Week 15 — which puts him [on track]( for Sunday’s game against the Giants. Re-Injury Risk? Deepak Chona, a sports injury expert, [indicated]( that the re-injury risk on Hurts’ shoulder is “non-zero but likely not high.” No. 1 Seed: The Eagles will win the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye with a victory over New York. - A loss could drop the Eagles to the No. 5 seed. - Gardner Minshew — who will start if Hurts can’t go — has an 0-2 record. Also Returning? The Eagles opened the practice windows for DB C.J. Gardner Johnson (kidney) and DE Robert Quinn (knee). Though it’s unclear if either will return for Sunday’s game. Image: Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire Davante [Davante Adams] Davante Adams would like input on the Raiders’ next QB Details: Adams told reporters on Wednesday that he plans to return to the Raiders next season but said he would [appreciate]( a say in who the team brings in to play quarterback. - Adams joined the Raiders last year because he wanted to play with Derek Carr — who will not be returning to the team in 2023. Ultimate Goal: Adams said the Raiders’ upcoming decision at quarterback is important to him because he’s trying to accomplish his “ultimate pursuit” of winning a Super Bowl. Brady: Tom Brady — who will be a free agent after the season — has been heavily linked to the Raiders, given his ties to HC Josh McDaniels. Signing the 7x Super Bowl champion would likely please Adams — who has never advanced past the NFC Championship game in his nine-year career. - Brady is coming off a 432-yard, 3-touchdown performance in Week 17, which should eliminate concerns about declining ability. - It’s worth noting that Brady has not committed to playing next season. Other QBs: The only other free-agent quarterback worthy of starting consideration is Jimmy Garoppolo. A trade possibility could be Adams’ former teammate Jordan Love. Image: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire Howell [Sam Howell] Commanders to start rookie QB Sam Howell vs. Cowboys Details: Ron Rivera said he made the decision because other coaches and players [endorsed]( giving Howell the opportunity to start. Profile: The Commanders selected Howell in the fifth round. He completed 62.5% of his passes for 3,056 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions as a North Carolina Tar Heel in 2021. - Most draft pundits praised Howell’s arm strength and mobility but questioned his timing and ball placement. Preseason Star: Howell was one of the league’s most impressive QBs in the preseason. In the third exhibition game, he completed 24-of-35 passes for 280 yards and 1 touchdown. He also ran for 62 yards on 8 attempts. Impact: The decision to start Howell likely confirms that the team will be moving on from Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke after the season. A promising start from the rookie could put him in the starting conversation for 2023-2024. Image: William Purnell/Icon Sportswire Jets [Zach Wilson] Rosenblatt: It would be surprising if the Jets had the same offensive coaching staff next season Details: Zach Rosenblatt (The Athletic) expects the Jets to make [changes]( to the offensive coaching staff in the offseason. - The Jets’ offense ranks 22nd in yardage (326.4 per game) and 27th in scoring (18.1 per game) this season. - Fair or not, someone will likely have to take the blame for Zach Wilson’s failed development. LaFleur: It’s possible a staff change does [not]( include replacing OC Mike LaFleur, who Robert Saleh shielded from criticism earlier this week. Candidates: Though if LaFleur is let go, potential offensive coordinator hires include former Colts coach Frank Reich, Eagles QB coach Ben Johnson, Bills QB coach Joe Brady, Ohio State passing game coordinator Brian Hartline, and 49ers passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik. QB Situation: Rosenblatt writes that the Jets’ 2023 starting quarterback is not currently on the roster. He pegs Jimmy Garoppolo and Derek Carr as the “two most obvious candidates.” Image: Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire Fields [Justin Fields] Bears shut down Justin Fields due to hip injury Details: Chicago has ruled Fields [out]( for Sunday’s matchup against the Vikings due to a hip strain he sustained last week. Final Stats: Fields finishes his electrifying sophomore campaign having accumulated 3,385 yards (2,242 passing, 1,143 rushing) and 25 touchdowns (17 passing, 8 rushing). No Record: Fields was 64 yards shy of setting the single-season QB rushing record of 1,206 yards. Peterman: Nathan Peterman will start against Minnesota. - In his last start (2018 with the Bills), Peterman completed 31-of-49 passes for 188 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Draft Positioning: The decision to rest Fields may have something to do with the Bears trying to move up in the draft. - If the Bears lose and the Texans beat the Colts, then Chicago will jump Houston for the No. 1 overall pick. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Cowboys [Tony Pollard] Tony Pollard and Leighton Vander Esch return to practice Pollard: Pollard — who missed Week 17 with a thigh injury — practiced in full on Wednesday and is on track to play Sunday against the Commanders. - Pollard, who made his first Pro Bowl, leads Dallas with 1,359 scrimmage yards (988 rushing, 371 receiving) and 12 total touchdowns. Vander Esch: Vander Esch — who has missed the past two games with a neck injury — practiced for the time since Dec. 16. The 25-year-old linebacker has a solid 70.8 PFF grade on the season. More Cowboys News: - Dallas released WR James Washington — who will be subject to waivers. - The Cowboys can win the NFC East with a victory over the Commanders and an Eagles’ loss to the Giants. Image: George Walker/Icon Sportswire More News - [Bills]( S Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition but is making progress - [Seahawks]( RB Ken Walker (ankle/illness), WR Tyler Lockett (leg), and TE Noah Fant (knee) did not practice - [Cardinals]( RB James Conner (knee/shin) did not practice - [Ravens]( QB Lamar Jackson (knee) did not practice - [Dolphins]( QB Teddy Bridgewater (finger) was limited in practice; Mike Glennon signed to practice squad - [Chiefs]( activated WR Mecole Hardman (abdomen) - [49ers]( designated RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) to return from IR - [Bengals-Ravens]( to be played at 1:00 PM ET - [Cardinals]( WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) and QB Colt McCoy (concussion) out for Week 18 - [Commanders]( RBs Brian Robinson (knee) and Antonio Gibson (ankle, knee) did not practice Together with Stathead Question of the Day Which RB leads the league in yards per carry (min. 150 carries)? - Travis Etienne - Tony Pollard - Aaron Jones - Nick Chubb Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. 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