Player Notes

Baltimore Ravens Lewis, Alex · Dec 27, 2018

LG Alex Lewis (shoulder) was limited in practice this week. He missed his third straight game Week 16 against the Chargers. James Hurst got the start and shared reps with rookie Bradley Bozeman. Lewis has struggled with injury over his three-year career.

Baltimore Ravens Onwuasor, Patrick · Dec 27, 2018

LB Patrick Onwuasor was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. He led the team with eight tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble in a 22-10 victory at the Los Angeles Chargers.

Indianapolis Colts Glowinski, Mark · Dec 27, 2018

RG Mark Glowinski, who missed the last game with an ankle injury and was replaced by Joe Haeg, was a full-practice participant on Wednesday. That's an encouraging sign that he will be back in the lineup.

Indianapolis Colts Geathers, Clayton · Dec 27, 2018

S Clayton Geathers (knee) didn't practice after missing the last start with a knee injury. He's the team's third-leading tackler with 89 total stops. Head coach Frank Reich reiterated a decision will be made based on how he is at the end of the week. Expect Geathers to be a game-time decision.

Kansas City Chiefs Watkins, Sammy · Dec 27, 2018

WR Sammy Watkins is out of the protecting walking boot he wore as a precautionary measure while nursing a right foot injury. Watkins doesn't expect to play in the Week 17 finale against Oakland, but the Chiefs remain hopeful Watkins may be able to return for the team's postseason run.

Baltimore Ravens Young, Tavon · Dec 27, 2018

CB Tavon Young (groin) was listed as limited in practice Wednesday. Young played 35 snaps in the previous game against the Chargers and returned a fumble 62 yards for a touchdown. Young has played a key role as the slot cornerback this season.

Baltimore Ravens Brown, John · Dec 27, 2018

WR John Brown (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday. He played 34 snaps against the Chargers in Week 16. He was targeted six times and finished with two receptions for 27 yards.

New York Jets Jenkins, Jordan · Dec 27, 2018

LB Jordan Jenkins was limited in practice due to an ankle injury.

New York Jets Myers, Jason · Dec 27, 2018

K Jason Myers missed practice Wednesday due to a left hip injury.

New York Jets Claiborne, Morris · Dec 27, 2018

CB Morris Claiborne did not practice Wednesday due to a shoulder and ankle injury.

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