Player Notes

New York Giants Hamilton, Woodrow · Dec 13, 2018

DT Woodrow Hamilton was signed by the Giants to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 12). He had been released by the Saints from the practice squad Sept. 27.

New Orleans Saints Williams, Isaiah · Dec 13, 2018

G Isaiah Williams was signed by the Saints to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 12). He had been released by the Saints from the practice squad Saturday.

Houston Texans Etta-Tawo, Amba · Dec 13, 2018

WR Amba Etta-Tawo was signed by the Texans to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 12). He had been released by the Giants from the practice squad Oct. 4.

Buffalo Bills Thornton, Josh · Dec 13, 2018

CB Josh Thornton was signed by the Bills to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 12). He had been released by the Panthers from the practice squad Dec. 4.

Buffalo Bills McEvoy, Tanner · Dec 13, 2018

WR Tanner McEvoy was signed by the Bills to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 12). He had been released by the Saints from the practice squad Oct. 16.

Washington Redskins Joseph, Roubbens · Dec 13, 2018

T Roubbens Joseph was signed by the Redskins to their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 12). He had been waived by the Dolphins Sept. 1.

Detroit Lions Washington, Charles · Dec 13, 2018

S Charles Washington is expected to miss at least one week with a hamstring injury.

Detroit Lions Hand, Da'Shawn · Dec 13, 2018

DL Da'Shawn Hand suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain last week against Arizona and will miss Sunday's game against the Bills. Hand was one of eight players who left the Cardinals game early with injuries.

Detroit Lions Johnson, Kerryon · Dec 13, 2018

RB Kerryon Johnson is expected to miss his fourth straight game with a knee injury Sunday in Buffalo. Johnson remains the Lions' leading rusher, but the team has survived his absence well. The Lions have topped 100 yards rushing in each of the last three games.

Houston Texans Shakir, Maurquice · Dec 13, 2018

G Maurquice Shakir was signed by the Texans to their practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 12). He had been waived by the Ravens Sept. 1.

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