Player Notes

Washington Redskins Bergstrom, Tony · Dec 21, 2018

RG/C Tony Bergstrom (knee/ankle) did not play last Sunday against the Jaguars, but he was upgraded to limited at practice Wednesday.

Washington Redskins Reed, Jordan · Dec 21, 2018

TE Jordan Reed (ankle/foot) missed the Jacksonville game and was not at practice on Wednesday. His status for Sunday's game against Tennessee is in doubt.

Free Agents Barrett IV, J.T. · Dec 21, 2018

QB J.T. Barrett IV was released from the practice squad by the Saints Wednesday (Dec. 19).

Seattle Seahawks Henry, Marcus · Dec 21, 2018

C Marcus Henry was signed by the Seahawks to their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 19). He had been waived by the Seahawks Sept. 1.

Oakland Raiders Peterman, Nathan · Dec 21, 2018

QB Nathan Peterman was signed by the Raiders to their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 19). He had been waived by the Bills Nov. 13.

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Dec 20, 2018

NFL Team Report - San Francisco 49ersPLAYER NOTES --RB Matt Breida (sprained ankle) couldn't finish the Week 15 win over Seattle, but likely will be able to start the Week 16 game against Chicago. He was able to practice on a limited basis when the 49ers began preparations for the Chicago game on Wednesday. --FB Kyle Juszczyk was named to the Pro Bowl as a starter for the third consecutive season. ...

NOTES, QUOTES · Dec 20, 2018

NFL Team Report - San Francisco 49ers--The 49ers currently employ the NFL's most accurate kicker, the NFC leader among tight ends in receiving yards, a guy tied for seventh in the NFC in sacks, and far and away the NFL's pass-catching leader among fullbacks. Yet when the Pro Bowl rosters were announced this week, only one guy was selected as a starter and one as a reserve. Those going to Orlando: ...

INSIDE SLANT · Dec 20, 2018

NFL Team Report - San Francisco 49ersShanahan familiar with Fangio defenses Despite two straight wins, a surprising recent history of success in December, a win against this same team last season, and the fact that they'll be playing at home, the San Francisco 49ers go into their Week 16 matchup with the Chicago Bears as the underdog. What does Las Vegas know that most with a less-trained eye don't? ...

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Dec 20, 2018

NFL Team Report - Tampa Bay BuccaneersPLAYER NOTES --WR DeSean Jackson, who missed the last three games with a left thumb injury, was limited in practice Wednesday. --T Demar Dotson (knee) did not practice Wednesday but is expected to play against the Cowboys. --DE Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) did not practice Wednesday but is expected to play against the Cowboys. --DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder) did ...

NOTES, QUOTES · Dec 20, 2018

NFL Team Report - Tampa Bay Buccaneers--Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy's run of six straight trips to the Pro Bowl ended this year, but McCoy said Wednesday he was more disappointed in not seeing his teammates receive the national recognition that goes with being selected for the game. "I think I'm due to miss a few," McCoy said. "It's not about me. I was more looking forward to seeing some of ...

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