Player Notes
Tennessee Titans Mariota, Marcus · Dec 28, 2018
QB Marcus Mariota returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday and was throwing the ball during the individual portion of practice.
Mariota was listed as a limited participant Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice with foot and neck injuries.
New Orleans Saints Watson, Benjamin · Dec 28, 2018
TE Benjamin Watson said Thursday he will retire at the conclusion of this season.Watson's career will end with the conclusion to his second stint with the Saints, whom he also played for from 2013 to 2015. He returned to New Orleans on a one-year deal and this season he has 33 catches for 371 yards and two touchdowns (including Drew Brees' 500th career TD pass) in 15 games.
Pittsburgh Steelers Conner, James · Dec 28, 2018
RB James Conner practiced for the second consecutive day on Thursday. Conner has missed the last three contests with a high ankle sprain and said his condition is improving. Conner has 12 rushing touchdowns on 201 carries for 909 yards. He also has 52 receptions for 467 yards and a touchdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers Brown, Antonio · Dec 28, 2018
WR Antonio Brown practice for the second straight time on Thursday but this time it was due to a knee issue. On Wednesday, Brown's absence was listed as a coaches' decision but when Thursday's practice report was released the sore knee was listed as the reason. Brown is not expected to miss Sunday's season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals and his absence is viewed as precautionary similar to fellow ...
Oakland Raiders Penn, Donald · Dec 28, 2018
T Donald Penn had his practice period expire with the Raiders Wednesday (Dec. 26) and will finish the season on reserve/injured.
New York Jets Martin, Josh · Dec 28, 2018
LB Josh Martin had his practice period expire with the Jets Wednesday (Dec. 26) and will finish the season on reserve/injured.
Free Agents Walker, Phillip · Dec 28, 2018
QB Phillip Walker was released from the practice squad by the Colts Wednesday (Dec. 26). Walker, 5-11, 216 pounds, has spent a majority of the season on the Colts practice squad. He participated in the team's 2018 offseason program and training camp before being waived on Sept. 1. Walker signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Jan. 1. He spent the entire 2017 season on Indianapolis' practice ...
New York Giants Valles, Hakeem · Dec 28, 2018
TE Hakeem Valles was placed on practice squad/injured by the Giants Wednesday (Dec. 26).
Washington Redskins Stewart, ArDarius · Dec 28, 2018
WR ArDarius Stewart was signed by the Redskins to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 26). He had been released by the Raiders from the practice squad Nov. 28.
Washington Redskins Henderson, Carlos · Dec 28, 2018
WR Carlos Henderson was signed by the Redskins to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 26). He had been released by the Broncos from the practice squad Sept. 13.
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