Player Notes

S D.J. Swearinger was released following the safety's critical comments toward defensive coordinator Greg Manusky, according to a report Monday. Per The Athletic, Swearinger was called into coach Jay Gruden's office on Monday and informed of his release. Swearinger confirmed the news on 106.7 The Fan later in the morning. "I don't regret nothing, because I know I gave 100 percent from my heart," Swearinger ...

RB Todd Gurley could be a bystander for the second straight game, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday. Gurley missed his first game since his rookie season on Sunday in the Rams' 31-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The Pro Bowl running back, who is dealing with inflammation in his left knee, participated in pregame drills before the team elected to err on the side of caution.

QB Colt McCoy will not be under center for the Washington Redskins in their season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a published report. The Washington Post reported that McCoy will not return with the Redskins (7-8), who are eliminated from playoff contention. Washington's postseason aspirations were dashed after its 25-16 loss to Tennessee on Sunday and wins by the Minnesota Vikings ...

LB Leighton Vander Esch recorded 11 tackles in Sunday's win. The rookie matched his second-highest total of the season (also Oct. 7 vs. Houston).

RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 18 times for 85 yards Sunday.

QB Dak Prescott completed 20-of-25 passes for 161 yards in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.

--DL Tyrone Crawford injured his neck in a collision in the first half. Crawford passed all tests administered by doctors and returned to the team's facility on Monday.

WR JuJu Smith-Schuster wrote an apologetic message on social media Monday, one day after his fumble ended the Pittsburgh Steelers' final offensive possession in a 31-28 loss to the New Orleans Saints. "When I'm at my lowest, I'm not going to hide," Smith-Schuster wrote on Twitter. "I'm sorry. That loss was on me. I let everyone down, it won't happen again."

WR Ted Ginn Jr. played in his first since being activated from injured reserve and caught a pass to the Pittsburgh 7 on Sunday on the way to the Saints' game-wiinning touchdown. "Ted is a big-time player and obviously a guy we count on a lot," QB Drew Brees said. "That was a huge play in the game."

QB Josh Rosen left the game in the fourth quarter, the second straight game he was forced to leave because of subpar play. He finished 12-of-23 for 87 yards without a touchdown or an interception. "It's frustrating, but it's my fault," Rosen said of his early exit.