Player Notes
Chicago Bears Long, Kyle · Dec 20, 2018
G Kyle Long (foot) could return to practice with the team later this week, although this hasn't been guaranteed. Head coach Matt Nagy suggested it's possible. The Bears are hoping to activate Long off injured reserve so he's available for the playoffs. He had been injured Nov. 2.
Pittsburgh Steelers Dupree, Bud · Dec 20, 2018
OLB Bud Dupree suffered a knee contusion against the Patriots. He did not practice Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Steelers Heyward, Cameron · Dec 20, 2018
DE Cameron Heyward hyper-extended his knee against the Patriots, but he went through a full practice Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Steelers Edmunds, Terrell · Dec 20, 2018
S Terrell Edmunds is in the concussion protocol. He was limited in practice Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Steelers Conner, James · Dec 20, 2018
RB James Conner, who has missed the past two games with an ankle injury, did not practice Wednesday and it does not appear he will be able to play against the Saints.
Cleveland Browns Njoku, David · Dec 20, 2018
TE David Njoku (knee/thigh) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Cleveland Browns Corbett, Austin · Dec 20, 2018
OL Austin Corbett (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday after missing the last three games with the injury.
Cleveland Browns Ogunjobi, Larry · Dec 20, 2018
DT Larry Ogunjobi (biceps) did not practice Wednesday but is expected to play against the Bengals.
Cleveland Browns Tretter, JC · Dec 20, 2018
C JC Tretter (ankle) did not practice. He has not practiced on Wednesdays for two months because of his ankle injury.
Cleveland Browns Ward, Denzel · Dec 20, 2018
CB Denzel Ward practiced Wednesday with no restrictions. He missed the last two games with a concussion.
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