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Huff’s salary went from $945,000 in 2009 to $5.75 million in 2010. This rule is a relative of the “30 percent” rule that prohibited teams from locking up players to long-term deals that would pay them 30 percent more than their 2010 salary in any future year. Depending on the outcome of the CBA, Huff will either hit the open market or the Raiders will have to fork over $6.325 million if he’s ruled a restricted free agent. Other players affected by the same rule: Haloti Ngata, Johnathan Joseph, DeAngelo Williams, Chad Greenway, and Tamba Hali.

Ehlinger was originally drafted by the Colts and spent four seasons with the team. He told The Denver Post that he and his agent talked to the Colts for two days before turning down the offer and sticking with the Broncos’ practice squad. The Colts were going for familiarity to fill their quarterback role by trying to get Ehlinger while also getting Philip Rivers. Ehlinger chooses to stay with the Broncos, where he is the third quarterback behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham.

Mayer has not played since suffering the ankle injury in Week 12. He returns to practice in a limited fashion on Wednesday with the hope of playing in Week 15 against the Eagles. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Ian Thomas, who has taken on more snaps in Mayer’s absence, did not practice on Wednesday due to a calf injury.

Smith adds a back injury to his initial shoulder injury suffered in Week 14. He was already unlikely to start Week 15, but the DNP listing with a second back injury indicates this could turn into a multi-week absence. Kenny Pickett will start with Smith out Week 15 against the Eagles.

Johnson was reported to be targeting a Week 15 return from his Week 11 foot injury, but is still not back to practicing. He will have the rest of the week to get practice time in as he is currently trending to miss Week 15 against the Raiders. OL Landon Dickerson (calf) was listed as limited on Wednesday, leaving the Eagles offensive line in a continuous shuffle amidst the team’s offensive struggles.

Carter underwent procedures on his shoulders last Monday and not back to practicing just yet. The Eagles’ franchise defensive tackle is a key presence in the middle of the defense, but is trending on the wrong side of questionable for Week 15. Any practice time he can get in this week is more likely to contribute to Carter ramping up to play in Week 16.

Adams has been nursing the hamstring for a week now, but played through it in Week 14 against the Cardinals. He starts out the week as a non-participant, but if he is on the same schedule as last week, Adams will still be good to go for Week 15. Fantasy managers should not worry about Adams being inactive just yet.

Raymond practiced in a limited fashion for the first time since suffering his ankle injury in Week 12. The 31-year-old barely maintains fantasy relevance, with a 4/49 line going for his best of the season. However, when he is active, he tends to take routes from the rookie touchdown-generator Isaac TeSlaa. Neither Raymond or TeSlaa are surefire fantasy plays, but fantasy managers should move TeSlaa out of their deep league lineups if Raymond plays Week 15 against the Rams.

Herbert had hand surgery and played just a week later in the Chargers’ Week 14 win over the Eagles. He took several shots in the game after rushing 10 times. Herbert had ball security issues with his left hand rendered innate as a ball-carrier and will get a limited workload in practice as the hand heals. Expect Herbert to start again in Week 15 against the Chiefs, where he will be a high-end QB2.

McConkey seems to have picked up a foot injury from Monday’s Week 14 game against the Eagles and gets a limited listing to start out Week 15. The Chargers held a walkthrough, so this is just an estimation, but McConkey should get at least a limited practice with pads before the end of the week in order to play against the Chiefs. The Chargers passing game has been rough since LT Joe Alt was ruled out for the season, making McConkey a borderline WR2 for Week 15.

Jones practiced last week with the shoulder issue and was cleared from the injury report prior to running for 76 yards against the Commanders in Week 14. The 31-year-old will likely continue to nurse the injury throughout the final games of the season, meaning this limited listing has little cause for concern. Expect Jones to play in Week 15 against the Cowboys, barring setbacks.