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Montrell Johnson

FA Running Back #34

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Eagles have waived RB Montrell Johnson Jr.

Johnson was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent this offseason. The 22-year-old running back was impressive in training camp, but also missed time with injury. He could return to the Eagles on the practice squad soon.

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Source: Eliot Shorr-Parks

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Derick Hall

SEA Outside Linebacker #58

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The NFL upheld Derick Hall’s one-game suspension for Week 17 against the Panthers.

Hall was suspended following Week 16’s game against the Rams, in which he could be seen blatantly stepping on RG Kevin Dotson’s leg, which resulted in Dotson being carted from the field. Hall will miss Week 17’s game against the Panthers.

Source: Adam Schefter

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December 22, 2025 11:08 AM

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DeForest Buckner

IND Defensive Tackle #99
Colts activated DT DeForest Buckner from injured reserve for Week 16’s game against the 49ers.

As a procedural move to activate Buckner, the Colts also waived QB Brett Rypien. It was reported before the weekend that Buckner was expected to play in Week 16’s game, but the Colts made it official on Monday with his activation. Buckner has been sidelined with a neck injury since Week 9 and should provide an immediate boost to a defense that ranks 22nd in total yards allowed but has been a top-10 run-stopping unit.
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Source: Ian Rapoport

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Jeff Driskel

WAS Quarterback #15
Commanders signed QB Jeff Driskel, formerly of the Cardinals.

Commanders beat writer Ben Standig was the first to report the move. The move to sign Driskel to the 53-man roster suggests Marcus Mariota (hand) is unlikely to play in Week 17 against the Cowboys. Driskel spent all of last season with the Commanders and should have plenty of familiarity with Kliff Kingsbury’s playbook. That said, Josh Johnson is still considered the favorite to start after taking over for Mariota in Week 16’s loss to the Eagles.
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Source: Ben Standig

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Brady Cook

NYJ Quarterback #4

Jets HC Aaron Glenn said Brady Cook will start in Week 17 against the Patriots.

The Jets continue to evaluate their quarterback position ahead of the offseason. Cook took a whopping eight sacks in Week 16’s loss to the Saints and will have a chance to take eight more in next week’s game against the Patriots. Cook can be avoided in all fantasy formats.

Source: New York Jets

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J.J. McCarthy

MIN Quarterback #9
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports J.J. McCarthy will undergo an MRI on his hand.

X-rays on McCarthy’s hand reportedly came back negative for a broken bone. McCarthy will undergo an MRI to determine the exact nature of the injury that knocked him out of Week 16’s game against the Giants, but if the MRI doesn’t reveal anything severe, we would expect him to have a chance to suit up in Week 17 against the Lions. If McCarthy is unable to go, Max Brosmer would make his second career start.
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Source: Ian Rapoport

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Jordan Love

GB Quarterback #10

Packers HC Matt LaFleur said Jordan Love is in the league’s concussion protocol.

Love suffered a head injury in the second quarter of the Packers’ Week 16 loss to the Bears. He took a hard helmet-to-helmet shot on the play and was visibly shaken up afterward, and was ruled out shortly after leaving the field. Love will have to clear concussion protocol if he hopes to play in Saturday’s game against the Ravens. If he is unable to go, Malik Willis (shoulder) would be next in line to draw the start, with Clayton Tune being the third man up if both players are sidelined.

Injury

Source: ESPN

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Malik Willis

GB Quarterback #2
Packers HC Matt LaFleur said Malik Willis (shoulder) is “pretty sore” after Week 16’s loss to the Bears.

Speaking with the media on Sunday, LaFleur discussed the health of both his quarterbacks and said Willis’ injury is “a legitimate deal that he’s dealing with.” While Willis is dealing with a shoulder injury, Jordan Love suffered a concussion in Saturday’s win and will be in concussion protocol to start the week. If both quarterbacks are unable to go this week, 2023 fifth-rounder Clayton Tune would draw the start against the Ravens.
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Source: ESPN

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DK Metcalf

PIT Wide Receiver #4

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the league will review the situation between DK Metcalf and a fan in the Steelers’ Week 16 win over the Lions.

Metcalf was seen jawing with a Lions fan in the first half of Sunday’s game, and appeared to throw a punch in the direction of the fan. The fan involved in the incident spoke with a member of the Detroit Free Press after the game, and said Metcalf came over to him after he called him by his full name. Metcalf will almost certainly be fined for his involvement with the fan, but a suspension could also be on the table. We would expect to hear a final decision on this later in the day.

Source: Ian Rapoport

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Pat Bryant

DEN Wide Receiver #13

Broncos WR Pat Bryant (concussion) was discharged from the hospital on Sunday night.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, Bryant was diagnosed with a concussion “but cleared of other major injuries” after leaving on a stretcher in Week 16’s loss to the Jaguars. Bryant was also tested for a neck injury, but those tests came back negative, per Legwold. Bryant is probably a long shot to clear concussion protocol in time to be ready for Week 17’s game against the Chiefs, but it sounds like he avoided all serious injuries.

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Source: ESPN

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Cam Little

JAC Kicker #39

Cam Little converted both of his field goal attempts in the Jaguars’ Week 16 win against the Broncos.

The big-footed Little continues to be one of the NFL’s most reliable kickers. He’s missed just four kicks this season — making 88 percent of his kicks — while making 43 of 44 extra point tries. Little has benefited from the neutral and positive game script created by a red hot Jacksonville offense. He’ll be a solid option in Week 17 against the Colts.

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