Player Notes

Cleveland Browns Chubb, Nick · Dec 24, 2018

RB Nick Chubb rushed for 112 yards against Cincinnati and set the Cleveland rookie record for rushing yards in a season with 972 yards.

Cleveland Browns Mayfield, Baker · Dec 24, 2018

QB Baker Mayfield went 27 of 37 for 284 yards and threw three touchdowns to lead the Browns to a 26-18 win over Cincinnati on Sunday in Cleveland. Mayfield now has 24 passing touchdowns, two shy of the rookie record.

Los Angeles Rams Gurley II, Todd · Dec 24, 2018

RB Todd Gurley was ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the host Arizona Cardinals. Gurley, who is dealing with inflammation in his left knee, was held out for a series in the third quarter of last week's 30-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He has not practiced all week. With Gurley inactive, newcomer C.J. Anderson figures to lead the Rams' backfield with second-year pro Justin Davis serving ...

Washington Redskins Swearinger, D.J. · Dec 24, 2018

S D.J. Swearinger was critical of defensive coordinator Greg Manusky's calls on the drive that ended with a go-ahead score for the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. Swearinger took issue with the team playing man-to-man on a third down play that resulted in a holding penalty on cornerback Fabian Moreau. He was also angered about the decision to put Moreau in that position against Titans backup quarterback ...

Miami Dolphins Gore, Frank · Dec 24, 2018

RB Frank Gore told reporters that he'd like to return to his hometown Miami Dolphins in 2019. "The goal is to come back one more year," the 35-year-old Gore said, via the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "I'll see who wants me. Hopefully the Dolphins can re-sign me -- that would be big. But you know how the business goes." Gore resides fourth all-time on the NFL's rushing list with 14,748 yards in 14 NFL ...

Arizona Cardinals Fitzgerald, Larry · Dec 24, 2018

WR Larry Fitzgerald went out on the offensive in defense of embattled head coach Steve Wilks. Fitzgerald showed his support of Wilks via text to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport amid reports that the coach could be ushered out after his lone season with the Cardinals (3-11). "We all would want him back," Fitzgerald wrote. Rapoport added that team owner Michael Bidwill has made "no firm decision regarding ...

Detroit Lions Alexander, Deontez · Dec 23, 2018

WR Deontez Alexander was signed by the Lions to the practice squad Saturday (Dec. 22). He had been released by the Lions from the practice squad Dec. 14. Alexander returns to the Lions after spending time on the practice squad this season. He originally signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Franklin College following the 2018 NFL draft.

Jacksonville Jaguars Parnell, Jermey · Dec 23, 2018

T Jermey Parnell (knee) was placed on reserve/injured by the Jaguars Saturday (Dec. 22). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season.

Jacksonville Jaguars Harrison, Ronnie · Dec 23, 2018

S Ronnie Harrison (knee) was placed on reserve/injured by the Jaguars Saturday (Dec. 22). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season.

Green Bay Packers Redmond, Will · Dec 23, 2018

CB Will Redmond (shoulder) was placed on reserve/injured by the Packers Saturday (Dec. 22). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season.

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