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Coleman lost time to COVID-19 last year but played 716 defensive snaps for the Dolphins. 29 in four days, Coleman’s best years were in Seattle, but he was a little younger back then. So were the Seahawks. He’ll compete to try to fill DJ Reed’s shoes.

Technically, Higgins could end up being listed as a limited participant, though this participation level is hardly encouraging for his Week 16 availability. Hopefully, Higgins can practice fully tomorrow, or at least increase his limited participation level. Stay tuned.

Oh, dear. This is unfortunate. Higgins practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday. If he is unable to participate today, it likely means that he suffered a setback. The Bengals face the Dolphins this week. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. With Higgins sidelined, the Bengals had WR Andrei Iosivas operate as the No. 2, while Mitchell Tinsley handled No. 3 duties.

Adams missed one game after injuring his groin in Week 2. It appears as though he suffered a re-injury late in the season, though. Adams totaled 36 tackles, one quarterback pressure, one sack and five pass breakups this season. The Jets signed DT Payton Page to the active roster.

McDuffie appears unlikely to play at this point. With the Chiefs having been eliminated from playoff contention, there is not need to rush him back. The Chiefs’ defense can still pose problems for Titans rookie QB Cam Ward, even with its No. 1 cornerback sidelined.

Rice is on the wrong side of questionable at this point, as is WR Tyquan Thornton (concussion), who will also be sidelined today. The Chiefs will likely attempt to control the game with a run-heavy approach against the Titans, with QB Gardner Minshew under center. Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy and TE Travis Kelce should handle significant portions of the available targets.

Hooker spent time with the Panthers this season, but spent two seasons with the Lions after they drafted him in the 2023 NFL Draft’s third round. Jets OC Tanner Engstrand served as the Lions’ passing game coordinator from 2023-2024. Adding Hooker to the team’s practice squad makes sense.

Ironically, Jackson missed practice on Wednesday after a Tuesday media session in which he said he is “feeling better” after dealing with multiple injuries this season. The Ravens’ quarterback has finished as a QB1 just twice since Week 9. He faces the Patriots’ talented defense in Week 16 and can only be viewed as a volatile, borderline QB1/2.

The Texans face the lowly Raiders this week, so the defense should be okay if Stingley is unable to play. Houston (9-5) currently sits in second in the AFC South and seventh in the AFC playoff picture. Getting him back in time for the team’s Week 17 game against the Chargers would be helpful.

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans inspired hope when he told reporters that Marks could have returned in Week 15, if the team had needed him. Having missed the first two Week 16 practices, Marks must now be viewed as questionable to play. The Texans (9-5) are in playoff contention, so it is possible that the team is simply giving their featured rookie running back extra time to rest before relying heavily upon him once again on game day. If he can resume practicing tomorrow, he should be good to go. In the meantime, stashing RB Jawhar Jordan is worthwhile. Veteran RB Nick Chubb (ribs) should also be available on game day.

Reed missed yesterday’s session while tending to a personal matter. After returning today, he will get cleared for Week 16 when the team releases its final injury report. With Christian Watson trending toward playing this week, expect a messy receiver rotation for the Packers, per usual. Reed will be stuck in the WR4 ranks if Watson plays.