Player Notes
Arizona Cardinals Rosen, Josh · Dec 27, 2018
QB Josh Rosen has had problems keeping his eyes downfield, which is something he will need to work on during the offseason, according to coach Steve Wilks. Rosen on Wednesday agreed with Wilks' assessment. "Absolutely," he said. "You have to dance the fine line between feeling a particular rusher who has more of a clean shot at you where you really have to evade him versus something where you've got ...
Arizona Cardinals Mayowa, Benson · Dec 27, 2018
DE Benson Mayowa (neck/back) missed practice on Wednesday but coach Steve Wilks said he hopes Mayowa will be available for Sunday's game at Seattle.
Arizona Cardinals Golden, Markus · Dec 27, 2018
DE Markus Golden (ankle) missed practice Wednesday but ccoach Steve Wilks said he hopes Golden will be available for Sunday's game at Seattle.
Washington Redskins Allen, Jonathan · Dec 27, 2018
DE Jonathan Allen has eight sacks in 2018 after adding another one against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday.
Washington Redskins Hopkins, Dustin · Dec 27, 2018
K Dustin Hopkins has made four 50-yard field goals in 2018 to match a franchise record help by himself and three other kickers (Graham Gano, Mark Moseley and John Hall.
Washington Redskins Kerrigan, Ryan · Dec 27, 2018
OLB Ryan Kerrigan needs two sacks in the season finale against Philadelphia to set his career high (14).
Washington Redskins Reed, Jordan · Dec 27, 2018
TE Jordan Reed (ankle/foot) missed the Jacksonville and Tennessee games and was not at practice on Wednesday. His status for Sunday's finale against the Eagles is uncertain.
Minnesota Vikings Kendricks, Eric · Dec 27, 2018
LB Eric Kendricks was held out of practice again Wednesday with a hamstring injury. Kendricks, who leads the team with 108 tackles, missed last week's game with the injury.
Minnesota Vikings Rhodes, Xavier · Dec 27, 2018
CB Xavier Rhodes was one of six players held out as the team returned to practice on Wednesday. Rhodes was added to the injury report with a groin injury.
Minnesota Vikings Joseph, Linval · Dec 27, 2018
DT Linval Joseph did not practice on Wednesday with a knee injury. Joseph was held out last Thursday before being limited on Friday and playing in last week's game.
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