Player Notes

WR Mike Williams was honored by the NFL following his career-best performance. Williams was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after reeling in seven passes for 76 yards and three touchdowns (two receiving, one rushing) in Los Angeles' 29-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. Johnson also caught the pass on a two-point conversion as the Chargers (11-3) took the lead in the game and ...

RB C.J. Anderson was signed to a contract, the team announced. Anderson is expected to provide depth at his position through the final two regular-season games and playoffs with fellow running back Todd Gurley being considered day-to-day because of inflammation in his knee.

RB Kerryon Johnson is expected to be placed on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. Johnson sustained a knee injury during the second half of a 20-19 win versus the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 18. He was injured on a run in which he cut to the left side of the field before being tackled near the sideline for a 3-yard gain. The 21-year-old, who missed the next four games, is expected to make ...

RB Aaron Jones was placed on injured reserve with a right knee injury, the team announced. Jones sustained the injury during Sunday's 24-17 setback to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The loss eliminated the Packers (5-8-1) from postseason consideration. Per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jones' leg was straight at the moment of impact on a tackle.

QB Cam Newton will not be shut down for the final two games of the season, said head coach Ron Rivera. Newton is nursing an ailing right shoulder for the Panthers (6-8), who have lost six straight contests and are all but eliminated from playoff contention. They host the Atlanta Falcons (5-9) on Sunday (1 p.m. ET) and reside 1 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Vikings (7-6-1) and one game in back of the ...

QB Aaron Rodgers will not be shut down for the final two weeks of the season, according to interim coach Joe Philbin. Rodgers sustained a mild groin injury on the final play of Sunday's 24-17 setback to the Chicago Bears, a loss that eliminated the Packers (5-8-1) from postseason consideration. The Packers placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve with a knee injury, according to Tom Pelissero ...

T Eric Smith was signed by the Jets Tuesday (Dec. 18) from the Patriots practice squad.

G Jordan Simmons (knee) was placed on reserve/injured by the Seahawks Tuesday (Dec. 18). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season.

WR Rishard Matthews (hamstring) was placed on reserve/injured by the Jets Tuesday (Dec. 18). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season.

G Gabe Jackson (elbow) was placed on reserve/injured by the Tuesday (Dec. 18). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season. Jackson, originally a third-round selection (81st overall) by the club in the 2014 draft, has made 72 starts in 73 appearances over his five-year career. In 2018, Jackson started all 13 games at right guard for the Raiders.