Player Notes
New York Jets Miller, Charlie · Dec 22, 2018
S Charlie Miller was signed by the Jets to their practice squad Friday (Dec. 21). He had been waived by the Jaguars Sept. 1.
Washington Redskins Howard, Austin · Dec 22, 2018
T Austin Howard (hip) was placed on reserve/injured by the Redskins Friday (Dec. 21). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season.
Chicago Bears Long, Kyle · Dec 22, 2018
G Kyle Long was designated for return from reserve/injured by the Bears Friday (Dec. 21). He is eligible to be activated to play in Week 17, but can practice for a maximum of 21 days.
Washington Redskins Parris, Timon · Dec 22, 2018
T Timon Parris was signed by the Redskins from their practice squad Friday (Dec. 21).
New England Patriots Kamalu, Ufomba · Dec 22, 2018
DT Ufomba Kamalu was signed by the Patriots from their practice squad Friday (Dec. 21). Kamalu, 26, originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Houston Texans out of Miami (Fla.) on May 6, 2016. The 6-foot-6, 295-pounder began his rookie season on Houston's practice squad before being added to the 53-man roster on Nov. 26. Kamalu appeared in 13 games with three starts for the Texans ...
Miami Dolphins Smith, Maurice · Dec 22, 2018
S Maurice Smith was signed by the Dolphins from their practice squad Friday (Dec. 21). Smith has spent his entire career with the Dolphins, originally entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Miami on May 5, 2017. He's played in 11 career games with four solo tackles and two passes defensed. Smith has appeared in five games this season and totaled three solo stops and one pass defensed, all ...
Green Bay Packers Kumerow, Jake · Dec 22, 2018
WR Jake Kumerow (hand) is questionable for the Packers.
Green Bay Packers Spriggs, Jason · Dec 22, 2018
T Jason Spriggs (concussion) is doubtful for the Packers.
Green Bay Packers Cobb, Randall · Dec 22, 2018
WR Randall Cobb (concussion) is doubtful for the Packers.
Green Bay Packers Redmond, Will · Dec 22, 2018
CB Will Redmond (shoulder) is out this week for the Packers.
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