Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo picked up his 36th career sack in the Week 12 game against the San Francisco 49ers, moving him into sole possession of fifth place on the team’s all-time sacks list.
Redskins | Brian Orakpo moves up list
Oakland Raiders PK Sebastian Janikowski said Monday, Nov. 25, that there is no issue with holder P Marquette King. He watched film of his Week 12 performance, and said his footwork is ‘screwed up’ and ‘he is pushing kicks.’
Raiders | Sebastian Janikowski blames himself
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said Monday, Nov. 25, that TE Owen Daniels (knee) is ‘real close’ to returning. He is currently on the Injured Reserve/designated-to-return list.
Texans | Owen Daniels nearing return
Houston Texans CB Kareem Jackson (ribs) remains ‘day-to-day’ due to a broken rib, head coach Gary Kubiak said Monday, Nov. 25.
Texans | Kareem Jackson remains day-to-day
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks CB Brandon Browner already had his appeal of a suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy heard. He will not play again for the team. He will be a free agent in March.
Seahawks | Brandon Browner appeal already heard
Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta (hip) was able to take part in the walkthrough practice Monday, Nov. 25, although he has already been ruled out for the Week 13 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Nov. 28.
Ravens | Dennis Pitta participates
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders TE Mychal Rivera (concussion) said Monday, Nov. 25, he has passed all concussion tests and is fully cleared. He expects to play in the Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 28.
Raiders | Mychal Rivera expects to play
An update on the status of New York Jets RB Chris Ivory (ankle) will come Wednesday, Nov. 27. Ivory suffered an ankle sprain on his first carry in the Week 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens, but he was still able to rush nine times.
Jets | Chris Ivory update coming Wednesday
New York Jets LB Troy Davis (chest) spent Sunday, Nov. 24, in a Maryland hospital for precautionary reasons due to a chest contusion suffered in the Week 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a league source. He passed his EKG test, and he was released and headed home Monday, Nov. 25.
Jets | Troy Davis passes EKG test
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan would not answer when asked if QB Matt Simms would get first-team reps in practice this week.
Footballguys View: Geno Smith is on thin ice. If he continues to struggle the team may have no choice but to turn to Simms as the starter.
Jets | Uncertain if Matt Simms will see reps