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McVay stated that the Rams trade for Sony Michel “doesn’t really change the outlook for [Henderson].” McVay could be telling the truth here, but the problem for fantasy managers is that it’s unclear what Henderson’s role was going to be even prior to the Michel trade. It’s possible that Henderson was going to form a committee with another running back all along, with that running back now revealed to be Michel. McVay’s comments are still a positive sign, in the sense that Henderson only needs to maintain a large share of receiving work and to mix in and the goal line to retain significant fantasy value. As long as the Rams don’t view Michel as the clear-cut starter, the explosive Henderson can still be viewed as a viable upside play in fantasy drafts.

Gipson was released by the Eagles on Monday and has had a journeyman season. The 24-year-old caught 21 passes for 229 yards and scored a punt return touchdown as a rookie for the Jets in 2023. After a quiet 2024, Gipson began the 2025 season with the Jets and bounced to the Giants, Eagles, and now the Giants again. He joins the practice squad as depth for the Giants’ special teams and wide receiver groups.

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.