NFL news roundup: Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) limited as Tyler Huntley prepares to start; Josh Dobbs to start for 49ers …

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Published: Jan 01, 2025 at 01:01 PM
Updated: Jan 01, 2025 at 06:15 PM

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INJURIES

RB James Conner (knee) has been placed on injured reserve. K Matt Prater (left knee) was a limited practice participant. SIGNINGS

RB Michael Carter signed to active roster

WAIVERS

RB Ezekiel Elliott cleared waivers after his release by the Cowboys and is now a free agent. DE Yannick Ngakoue cleared waivers after his release by the Patriots and is now a free agent.

INJURIES

The Colts are hopeful that QB Anthony Richardson will be able to recover from back spasms to play this Sunday, but will have to see how the week goes, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters. He was a DNP in Wednesday’s walkthrough.WR Josh Downs (ankle) fullWR Michael Pittman (back) fullG Quenton Nelson (ankle) full

OTHER NEWS

QB Matthew Stafford will rest for Sunday’s regular-season finale versus the Seahawks, head coach Sean McVay announced. Jimmy Garoppolo will start at QB.

OTHER NEWS

QB Drake Maye will play in Sunday’s finale, assuming he is healthy, head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters. Maye (right hand) was listed as a limited participant, and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport said he suffered a finger injury during last week’s game.INJURIES

WR Kayshon Boutte (illness) did not practice Wednesday.WR Ja’Lynn Polk (shoulder) DNPTE Hunter Henry (foot) limitedLB Sione Takitaki (knee) limitedCB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) DNPS Kyle Dugger (ankle/quad) limitedS Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) limited

INJURIES

QB Jalen Hurts (concussion/left finger; DNP) remains in the protocol, head coach Nick Sirianni said.QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) DNPWR A.J. Brown (knee/rest) DNPWR DeVonta Smith (wrist/rest) DNPTE Dallas Goedert (knee) was designated to return to practice and estimated as a full participant. TE C.J. Uzomah was placed on injured reserve. DE Bryce Hall (wrist) fullLB Nakobe Dean (abdomen) fullOTHER NEWS

RB Saquon Barkley will rest for the team’s regular-season finale versus the Giants, head coach Nick Sirianni announced, meaning the running back will not have a chance to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record.