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The 30-second version
- NFLBroncos safety Talanoa Hufanga is questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina.
- NFLPanthers rule out four players, including linebacker Bobby Okereke and left guard Damien Lewis, for Sunday's game against Denver.
- NFLPanthers rule out Phillips, Lee, Okereke and Lewis for Sunday against Denver, per Cat Scratch Reader.
The 5-minute version
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No. 1 in the 30-second version
Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga is questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina.
Hufanga (ankle) was a limited practice participant Friday after missing Wednesday's session. Wide receiver Pat Bryant (ankle) is also questionable, and Denver must activate him from injured reserve Saturday to make him eligible. Outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman (hip) is questionable but was a full participant Friday.
Source: ProFootballTalk
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Panthers rule out four players, including linebacker Bobby Okereke and left guard Damien Lewis, for Sunday's game against Denver.
Jaelan Phillips (hamstring), Damien Lewis (knee), Bobby Okereke (foot), and rookie cornerback Will Lee III (hamstring) did not practice this week. Offensive tackle Corey Bullock and guard Torricelli Simpkins III are questionable, though both were full participants Friday. Offensive lineman Brady Christensen (hamstring) has a return-to-practice window open but must be activated first.
Source: ProFootballTalk
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Panthers rule out Phillips, Lee, Okereke and Lewis for Sunday against Denver, per Cat Scratch Reader.
Brady Christensen is listed as questionable after progressing toward a return, and Bobby Brown is a full participant in practice after missing last week with a hand injury. Carolina also signed cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the practice squad. Bennett was a 2023 fourth-round pick of the Raiders and was waived by the Eagles.
Source: Cat Scratch Reader
NFC South standings
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Falcons | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Saints | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
Around the NFL
Seahawks guard Quenton Nelson will miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.
Nelson, acquired from the Colts on Oct. 27 for a 2027 third-round and 2028 fifth-round pick, has played one game for Seattle. Coach Mike Macdonald said he is week-to-week and will not go on injured reserve. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Nelson will have surgery to clean out cartilage in his knee.
Sources: NY Post Sports · Yahoo Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN
Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement from the reserve list remains stalled after a Friday meeting with the 49ers.
Aiyuk, his agent Drew Rosenhaus and the 49ers met Friday without resolving the situation, and Rosenhaus said the matter is to be continued. ProFootballTalk reports Aiyuk arguably owes the 49ers upwards of $13 million, and the NFL has not yet reinstated him. Aiyuk told ESPN he is back to 100% and looking to get reinstated, and Kyle Shanahan said he couldn't care less about the meeting.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Niners Nation
Ravens acquire QB Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to Arizona.
Arizona receives a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick, and the trade is finalized after Arizona restructured Brissett's deal. SB Nation reports Baltimore will owe Brissett $2.4 million, while Revenge of the Birds, a fan blog, reports the Cardinals covered $2.7 million to move him after he requested a trade. To make room, Baltimore waived quarterback Austin Reed.
Sources: CBS Sports · Revenge of the Birds
Trevor Lawrence leads Jaguars past short-handed Ravens 33-10 in Baltimore.
According to ESPN, Jacksonville never trailed in the win. Joe Fagnano started at quarterback for Baltimore.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports
Giants RB Cam Skattebo is doubtful for Sunday's game at Philadelphia with a hamstring injury; WR Malik Nabers is full go.
Skattebo missed a fourth straight practice, and Devin Singletary would be New York's primary back if he cannot play. Skattebo leads the Giants with 98 carries for 418 yards. Nabers, who missed Thursday's practice with a knee issue, has no injury designation after returning to full participation. WR Charlie Jones is questionable with a hand injury, according to Big Blue View. For Philadelphia, Saquon Barkley is listed with an injury designation but is expected to play, and DeVonta Smith is out.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Big Blue View
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