NFL injury updates, latest league news from Thursday, Dec. 9 – NFL.com
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Chase Edmonds was in the midst of a career year upon being injured in early November. He could be available for the most pivotal stretch of the Arizona Cardinals‘ season.
The veteran running back has been designated to return to practice Thursday. Edmonds has missed the past three games with a high-ankle sprain. The Cardinals have won two of those games, but their powerful rushing attack has taken a slight hit.
Prior to his injury, Edmonds was leading the Cards in rushing with a sterling 5.7 yards per carry and had 30 receptions while assuming a bigger load than he’d been accustomed to. Add in the bruising exploits of James Conner, whose 12 rushing touchdowns are tied for second in the league, and Arizona might soon again boast one of the top 1-2 punches in the backfield.
Edmonds still must be activated from injured reserve before he’s eligible to play. The Cardinals host the Rams this week on Monday Night Football.
The Cardinals also designated long snapper Aaron Brewer (arm) and safety Charles Washington (hamstring) to return from the injured reserve list and activated running back Jonathan Ward from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Arizona re-signed running back Tavien Feaster to the practice squad.
Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (shoulder) and cornerback Byron Murphy (foot) were limited at Thursday’s practice.
Russell Wilson’s time with the Seahawks is not unlimited. Judging from his comments Thursday, it might soon be running out. The superstar QB said he wasn’t sure if Sunday would be his last home game with the Seahawks.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is revealing the modern-era finalists for the Class of 2022 on Thursday.
Week 17 games will begin with a moment of silence for the late John Madden.
Ben Roethlisberger is preparing as if Monday night’s game against the Cleveland Browns will be his final regular-season home tilt at Heinz Field.
The Colts activated three players from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Plus, other news from around the NFL.
The Cincinnati Bengals are on the cusp of their first playoff berth since 2015. Second-year QB Joe Burrow said Wednesday he knows the stakes when they face the Chiefs this Sunday.
Kyle Pitts has quietly put together a monster rookie season in Atlanta. The Falcons star is just 128 yards from breaking Mike Ditka’s NFL record for yards in a season by a first-year tight end
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Packers QB Aaron Rodgers lead December’s list of NFL Players of the Month.
Losers of three straight and five of their last eight following a 7-0 start, it’s not hard to see why few trust the Arizona Cardinals to turn it around once the postseason starts.
Aaron Rodgers’ stellar play in 2021 has expectedly sparked questions surrounding his future plans. The Packers QB addressed his ever-changing situation on Wednesday.
Jimmy G received some good news regarding his injured thumb this week. And on Wednesday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan provided a positive update on his status for Week 17.
It’s Sam Darnold SZN once again in Carolina. The QB was named the starter for the Panthers’ Week 17 matchup against the Saints.
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