Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 14 Sunday:
- Arizona Cardinals left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) and defensive lineman Bilal Nichols (knee) were ruled out versus the Rams.
- Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Jalon Walker (quad) did not return against the Seahawks.
- Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) was ruled out versus the Steelers.
- Cincinnati Bengals safety PJ Jules (left ankle) was ruled out against the Bills. Defensive end Joseph Ossai (shin) did not return.
- Cleveland Browns wide receiver Malachi Corley (concussion) and cornerback Denzel Ward (calf) were ruled out against the Titans. Tight end David Njoku (knee) did not return.
- Green Bay Packers linebacker Kristian Welch (concussion) was ruled out against the Bears.
- Houston Texans running back link-placeholder-0 was ruled out against the Chiefs.
- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) was ruled out versus the Jaguars after suffering the injury in the first quarter. Offensive tackle Braden Smith (concussion) and cornerback Chris Lammons (foot) were ruled out. Wide receiver Anthony Gould (foot) did not return.
- Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Wanya Morris (knee) was injured on the first offensive play of the game for the Chiefs, carted to the locker room and subsequently ruled out. Cornerback link-placeholder-2 was ruled out against the Texans. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said McDuffie hyperextended his knee after the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith, who suffered a right shoulder injury, had his shoulder "locked up" but tests didn't show any damage, head coach Pete Carroll told reporters. Smith also suffered a cut in his right hand, Carroll added. Tight end Ian Thomas (calf) and cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (knee) were ruled out against the Broncos.
- Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (ankle; questionable) will be activated from injured reserve.
- Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (rib), who did not return versus the Jets, was available to return in an emergency, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters. When asked about Achane's availability for the Week 15 game against the Steelers, McDaniel said "he'll be in there if he's ready." Linebackers Tyrel Dodson (hamstring), Caleb Johnson (shoulder) and safety Elijah Campbell (knee/ankle) also did not return.
- New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (groin) did not return against the Dolphins. Defensive lineman Tyler Baron (knee) was ruled out. Cornerback Azareye'h Thomas (shoulder) and linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (shoulder) also did not return.
- Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Xavier Gipson was waived. Offensive lineman Myles Hinton (back) was downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Chargers.
- Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (concussion) was ruled out against the Ravens. Offensive tackle Andrus Peat was evaluated for a concussion.
- Seattle Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo (knee) and defensive tackle Brandon Pili (knee) did not return.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Ben Bredeson (knee) was ruled out against the Saints. Linebacker Haason Reddick (ankle) and Tykee Smith (stinger) did not return.
- Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (neck) did not return versus the Browns.
- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (left elbow) did not return against the Vikings. Tight end Zach Ertz (knee) is feared to have suffered a ACL injury, head coach Dan Quinn told reporters.
