Player Notes
Pittsburgh Steelers Gilbert, Marcus · Dec 16, 2018
T Marcus Gilbert (knee) was placed on reserve/injured by the Steelers Saturday (Dec. 15). He will miss the remainder of the 2018 season.
Washington Redskins Holsey, Josh · Dec 16, 2018
CB Joshua Holsey was signed by the Redskins from their practice squad Saturday (Dec. 15).
Washington Redskins Flanagan, Matt · Dec 16, 2018
TE Matt Flanagan was signed by the Redskins from their practice squad Saturday (Dec. 15).
Pittsburgh Steelers Rogers, Eli · Dec 16, 2018
WR Eli Rogers was activated from reserve/physically unable to perform by the Steelers Saturday (Dec. 15).
Free Agents Smith, Marcus · Dec 16, 2018
LB Marcus Smith was placed on waivers by the Redskins Saturday (Dec. 15).
New York Jets Henderson, De'Angelo · Dec 16, 2018
RB DeAngelo Henderson was signed by the Jets from their practice squad Friday (December 14).
New Orleans Saints Cobbs Jr., Simmie · Dec 16, 2018
WR Simmie Cobbs was signed by the Saints Friday (December 14) from the Redskins practice squad.
Jacksonville Jaguars Forbath, Kai · Dec 16, 2018
K Kai Forbath was signed by the Jaguars Friday (December 14). His contract had been terminated by the Vikings Aug. 20. Forbath might be needed to kick Sunday because Jaguars K Josh Lambo suffered a groin injury in practice Thursday.
Los Angeles Chargers Allen, Keenan · Dec 16, 2018
WR Keenan Allen exited Thursday's game in the second quarter with what was later diagnosed as a hip pointer, the NFL Network reported Friday. Allen, who landed on his hip, did not have a reception for the first time this season. According to the report, he suffered no structural damage and the injury is not expected to affect him long term. It is unclear if Allen will be available for the Week 16 matchup ...
Free Agents Bibbs, Kapri · Dec 16, 2018
RB Kapri Bibbs was placed on waivers by the Redskins Saturday (Dec. 15).
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