NFL Player News

Shipley should resume No. 2 running back duties and can be stashed as a high-upside player in re-draft formats. Stud RT Lane Johnson (stinger) practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. The Eagles lost star OLB Nolan Smith (triceps) to injured reserve earlier this week. He will be eligible to return after missing four games. They got good news on LB Zack Baun (knee), LB Jihaad Campbell (triceps) and backup QB Tanner McKee (right thumb), though. All three are good to go. Unfortunately, CB Adoree’ Jackson (groin) is doubtful.

Atwell has been back at practice for a few weeks and is finally ready to return to action. He will play a part-time role on offense unless something happens to Puka Nacua or Davante Adams.

Haynes recently announced the start of his coaching career as a high school defensive coordinator. He last played in the NFL in 2024. Haynes played his entire career with the Panthers after being drafted by the team in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He ended his career with 104 combined tackles and 14 sacks.

Demercado has been out since Week 11 with a high-ankle sprain. He returned to practice last week but didn’t suit up on Sunday. He has a shot at returning this week. Demercado would be in the mix for work on passing downs alongside Michael Carter, taking both players off the fantasy roster for Week 15.

MHJ missed Week 14’s game with the heel issue and is on track to sit for at least one more week after being held out of today’s practice. Michael Wilson has been utterly dominant in three starts without MHJ. He most recently went for 142 yards and a pair of touchdowns versus the Rams on Sunday. Assuming MHJ remains out this week, Wilson will hold a spot in the WR1 ranks versus Houston.

Mahomes picked up the knee injury late in the Chiefs’ Week 14 loss to the Texans. The good news is that a full practice means he is good to go for Week 15. The bad news is that every game is now a must-win spot for Kansas City. The Chiefs will need some outside help, even if they run the table through the end of the season. Mahomes tends to run more when things get dire, but the knee issue could limit his mobility. He will shuffle into the middle of the QB1 ranks versus LA.

A limited session this early in the week is nothing to worry about with a veteran like Ferguson. Barring a setback, he should be good to go for Week 15 versus Minnesota. Ferguson is quietly fantasy football’s TE2 this year. That has largely been due to him playing all 13 games so far, but he is also a reliable check-down option on a pass-first offense. He will remain near the top of the TE1 ranks for Week 15.

Mills was released by Houston earlier this week. He appeared in four games for the Texans this year, logging four tackles while playing a mix of special teams and defense. With the Lions seemingly losing a new defensive back to injury every week, Mills will give the team some extra depth on defense.

Martinez already spent time on both the Jets and 49ers’ rosters this year. Jets QB Tyrod Taylor (groin) and QB Justin Fields (knee) were unable to practice on Wednesday. Martinez’s return provides the team with a backup option behind QB Brady Cook for the Jets’ Week 15 game against the Jaguars.

Washington missed last week’s game with the hip issue after getting in two limited practices. He appears to be on the right side of questionable as of today, but the Jags may want to see him practice in full before clearing him for Week 15. Tim Patrick spiked for 78 yards and a touchdown with Washington out last week. He would be a WR5 if Washington is out once again.

The team now has 21 days to observe Powers in practice before officially activating him. Today, he promisingly “stretched with the team during the viewing period.” Powers is a proficient run blocker and pass protector. His return would be a boon to QB Bo Nix and the Broncos’ running backs.