NFL Week 15 Injuries: Texans' C.J. Stroud Still in Concussion Protocol, Dolphins Enter Bout vs. Jets Banged Up

Saturday Games

The Minnesota Vikings have several key players who did not practice on Wednesday due to injuries, including running back Alexander Mattison, wide receiver Jalen Nailor, offensive tackle Brian O'Neill, and offensive guard Chris Reed. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson and offensive guard Dalton Risner were limited participants.

In the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts, Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, wide receiver Diontae Johnson, and offensive guard Isaac Seumalo did not practice on Wednesday. Linebacker Elandon Roberts, pass rusher Alex Highsmith, and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton were limited participants. Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt has been cleared from concussion protocol.

The Denver Broncos have some players who missed practice due to injuries, including outside linebacker Nik Bonitto and safety P.J. Locke. Linebacker Jonathan Cooper was limited, and running back Samaje Perine had a rest day. The Detroit Lions had limited participants, including offensive tackle Taylor Decker, defensive tackle Benito Jones, center Frank Ragnow, and wide receiver Josh Reynolds.

Sunday Games

The Chicago Bears have multiple players who did not practice on Wednesday, including wide receivers D.J. Moore and Equanimeous St. Brown, and linebacker Dylan Cole. Defensive back Jaquan Brisker was a limited participant. For the Cleveland Browns, defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, running back Kareem Hunt, center Ethan Pocic, and safety Juan Thornhill did not practice. Running back Jerome Ford and cornerback Denzel Ward were limited participants.

The Kansas City Chiefs held out linebacker Leo Chenal and safety Mike Edwards from practice due to illness. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson was the only player missing from Patriots practice due to an ankle injury. Several Patriots players were limited, including defensive lineman Christian Barmore, offensive tackle Trent Brown, and receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

The New York Jets had several players who did not practice, including wide receiver Jason Brownlee, defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Running back Nick Bawden and offensive lineman Mekhi Becton were limited participants. The Miami Dolphins had numerous players who did not practice, including running back De'Von Achane, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and cornerback Xavien Howard. Running back Chris Brooks, safety Jevon Holland, and offensive lineman Austin Jackson were limited.

Additional Games

In the game between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints, several Giants players were limited participants, including cornerback Cordale Flott, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, and defensive end Azeez Ojulari. The Saints had players who did not practice, including defensive end Isaiah Foskey and running back Kendre Miller. Saints quarterback Taysom Hill and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed were limited.

The Atlanta Falcons held out offensive linemen Chris Lindstrom, Kaleb McGary, and Jake Matthews from practice. Calais Campbell also had a rest day. The Carolina Panthers had several players who did not practice, including pass rusher Brian Burns and tight end Hayden Hurst. Pass rusher Marquis Haynes and tight end Tommy Tremble were limited.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had several players who did not practice, including cornerback Carlton Davis, defensive tackle William Gholston, and wide receiver Chris Godwin. The Green Bay Packers did not practice on Wednesday, but projected players who would have been held out include running back AJ Dillon and safety Darnell Savage. Running back Aaron Jones and cornerback Jaire Alexander would have been limited.

The Houston Texans had several players who did not practice, including quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. The Tennessee Titans' practice report is an estimation, but several players were listed as nonparticipants, including defensive lineman Denico Autry and tight end Kevin Rader. Several Titans players were limited, including guard Daniel Brunskill and quarterback Will Levis.

The Washington Commanders had several players who did not practice, including tight end Curtis Hodges and running back Brian Robinson Jr. The Los Angeles Rams held a walkthrough, but several players were listed as nonparticipants, including offensive tackle Rob Havenstein and receiver Tutu Atwell. Tight end Tyler Higbee and receiver Ben Skowronek were limited.

The San Francisco 49ers held out eight players from practice, including defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and cornerback Charvarius Ward. Running back Elijah Mitchell was limited. The Arizona Cardinals held out receiver Marquise Brown and tight end Geoff Swaim. Several Cardinals players were limited, including linebacker Krys Barnes and safety Jalen Thompson.

For the Dallas Cowboys, defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins missed practice and is not expected to play. Safety Malik Hooker also missed practice with an ankle injury. Linebacker Micah Parsons was limited due to an illness. The Buffalo Bills had players who did not practice, including defensive end A.J. Epenesa and safety Micah Hyde. Quarterback Josh Allen was a full participant.

The Baltimore Ravens listed safety Kyle Hamilton and linebacker Roquan Smith as limited participants. Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was limited due to rest. The Jacksonville Jaguars were without cornerback Tyson Campbell and safety Andre Cisco. Receiver Jamal Agnew and running back Travis Etienne Jr. were limited.

For the Monday night game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks, analysis is forthcoming.