Player Notes

G Zack Martin has been ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the host Indianapolis Colts. Martin is not accustomed to sitting out a contest, as the four-time Pro Bowl selection has not missed a game at any level -- including high school (Bishop Chatard High School) and college (Notre Dame). Rookie Connor Williams will be inserted into the lineup in place of the 28-year-old Indianapolis native, who ...

RB Melvin Gordon apologized to fantasy football enthusiasts whose playoff aspirations were dimmed by his absence in Thursday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Gordon has been sidelined for three games with a knee injury, with the latest contest serving as a semifinal tilt in a majority of fantasy leagues. The 25-year-old Gordon took to Twitter to offer an apology to the masses that might have ...

S Malcolm Jenkins was fined $12,500 for his criticism of a replay official, multiple media outlets reported Sunday. Jenkins took an official to task after the Eagles were unsuccessful in their challenge of a ruling off the opening kickoff of last week's game, as Dallas Cowboys returner Jourdan Lewis appeared to fumble the ball. The official ruling was that there was no recovery by the Eagles despite ...

QB Ben Roethlisberger is expected to play in Sunday's showdown with the New England Patriots despite sustaining cracked ribs in last week's loss to the Oakland Raiders, according to a published report. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Roethlisberger's injury during an appearance Sunday on Good Morning Football Weekend. "(It's) nothing that should really limit him going forward," Rapoport said. ...

QB Alex Smith has been released from a hospital after undergoing multiple surgeries on his broken leg. Smith's NFL future is in doubt as he attempts to recover from a spiral leg fracture that became infected after multiple surgeries. From a financial perspective, the Redskins would have to absorb $20.4 million worth of salary-cap space next season and $21.4 million in 2020 should the 34-year-old Smith ...

DT Lyndon Johnson was signed by the Jaguars Friday (December 14) from the practice squad.

LB Ahmad Thomas was signed by the Colts Friday (December 14) from the practice squad. Thomas, 6-0, 220 pounds, has spent the entire season on the Colts practice squad. He participated in the Green Bay Packers' 2018 offseason program and training camp before being waived during cuts to 53 on Sept. 1. As a rookie, Thomas spent the final five weeks of the 2017 season on the Packers' practice squad. He ...

T Josh Wells was activated from reserve/injured; designated for return by the Jaguars Friday (December 14).

TE Erik Swoope (failed physical) was placed on waivers by the Friday Saints (December 14). Swoopes had been claimed on waivers from the Colts Wednesday.

TE Niles Paul was placed on waivers from reserve/injured (non-football injury by the Jaguars Friday (December 14).