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Jacob Lacey

FA Defensive Back #27

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Lions signed CB Jacob Lacey to a one-year contract.

The Lions have found a potential replacement for Eric Wright in a 24-year-old who has already made 27 career starts, but was also benched for a five-game stretch by the NFL’s worst team last season. Lacey is serviceable against the run, but has been one of the league’s most frequent burn victims the past few seasons. He became an unrestricted free agent after being non-tendered by the Colts, and had drawn no other known interest on the open market.
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Ricky Pearsall

SF Wide Receiver #1

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49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle/knee) is questionable to play in Week 17 against the Bears.

Pearsall has been practicing in a limited capacity this week, though we do not yet know his official participation level for Friday. If he can suit up against the Bears this weekend, he can only be viewed as a boom-bust FLEX option. Pearsall has demonstrated intriguing route running abilities this season, but knee and ankle injuries continue to slow him down.

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Source: Matt Maiocco

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Kelce's future looms over Chiefs' fantasy WR corps

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George Kittle

SF Tight End #85

49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 17 against the Bears.

Kittle did not practice this week, and reportedly told head coach Kyle Shanahan that he “should have a better answer by tomorrow” regarding his Week 17 availability. Kittle is no stranger to playing through injury, and although he is clearly less than 100.0 percent, he warrants TE1 treatment if active.

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Source: Nick Wagoner

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Maxx Crosby

LV Defensive End #98

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll confirmed that EDGE Maxx Crosby (knee) is being “shut down.”

Crosby is not going to like this. Hours ago, after the team ruled Crosby out for Week 17, FOX’s Jay Glazer reported that Crosby, disgruntled, had “left the building,” calling into question “his future in Vegas.” It seems likely that the decision to shut Crosby down, ostensibly for Week 18 as well, will be formalized with a move to injured reserve. Crosby leads the team with 53 quarterback pressures and 10 sacks.

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Source: Vinny Bonsignore

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Kimani Vidal

LAC Running Back #30

Chargers RB Kimani Vidal (neck) is questionable for Week 17 against the Texans.

The team put out an estimated practice report for Christmas Day, but gave players the day off. Vidal is surprisingly listed as a limited participant after sitting out the team’s first two practices. He would be a very risky FLEX option if active. We expect RB Omarion Hampton to hog touches against a stout Texans defense, regardless.

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Luke Wattenberg

DEN Center #60
Broncos C Luke Wattenberg (shoulder) is expected to be sidelined for three weeks, “through the first two rounds of the playoffs.”

Wattenberg grades well as both a pass protector and run blocker, earning a 70.9 PFF offense grade. With Wattenberg sidelined, the Broncos signed C Sam Mustipher off the Chargers’ practice squad. Broncos C Alex Forsyth will operate as the starter with Wattenberg sidelined. Mustipher is his backup.
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Source: Mike Klis

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Ikem Ekwonu

CAR Tackle #79

Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 17 against the Seahawks.

The Panthers get their left tackle back after a one-game absence. The Panthers (8-7) astonishingly hold the NFC South’s top spot. Getting Ekwonu back in time to face the Seahawks’ top-tier defense is good news for QB Bryce Young, who has one year remaining on his contract and will continue to be evaluated closely by the coaching staff.

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Source: David Newton

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Charles Cross

SEA Tackle #67

Seahawks ruled out LT Charles Cross (hamstring) for Week 17 against the Panthers.

We do not yet know Cross’ participation level on Friday, but he remained sidelined on Wednesday and Thursday after missing the team’s Week 16 game against the Rams. The Seahawks could be taking the long view with Cross. The lowly Panthers are unimposing and the 12-4 Seahawks currently own the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed. Hopefully, they can secure a victory while also allowing their stud left tackle to successfully rehab his hamstring injury.

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Will McDonald

NYJ Defensive End #9
Jets placed EDGE Will McDonald IV (knee) on season-ending injured reserve.

McDonald marked eight sacks in 15 games this year and continues to look like a solid building block pass rusher. The Jets will face a decision on whether they want to pick up his fifth-year option this offseason. With the season over in all but name, the Jets also sent LB Kiko Mauigoa (neck) and DL Jay Tufele (foot) to the injured reserve list.
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Bhayshul Tuten

JAC Running Back #33

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (finger) is questionable for Jacksonville’s Week 17 game against the Colts.

It sounds like Tuten may indeed be able to make it back for the end of the regular season after initial reporting said he was unlikely to do so. He got in three limited practices this week and, given the initial reporting, is probably on the pessimistic side of questionable for this one. LeQuint Allen would be the main backup to Travis Etienne if Tuten sits again.

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Kyle Pitts

ATL Tight End #8

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (knee) was limited in Friday’s practice.

He actually wasn’t listed on the injury report yesterday, but given how Pitts has been playing of late this is likely just managing through a minor concern. There’s no reason to doubt his status for Week 17 and he belongs on the TE1 line against the Rams.

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