Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul passed away at the age of 54, the team announced Wednesday, Nov. 25. He experienced a medical emergency at the team’s headquarters Tuesday, Nov. 24, and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. ‘The loss of a family member is a tragedy, and (Markus) was a loved and value member of our family,’ team owner Jerry Jones said.

Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder, his wife and team president Jason Wright will not travel for the Week 12 game against the Dallas Cowboys after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen (illness) remains on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and head coach Mike Zimmer said Wednesday, Nov. 25, that the team will ‘wait and see’ if Thielen is available for the Week 12 game against the Carolina Panthers.

Baltimore Ravens RB Gus Edwards is expected to head up the rushing attack in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers with RBs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive earlier this week.

Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock was praised by president of football operations and general manager John Elway earlier this week. ‘He’s got the right mentality, because he wants to be great,’ Elway said. ‘He’s very resilient, and he’s continued to bounce back.’

Los Angeles Rams OT Andrew Whitworth (knee) is on the Reserve/Injured list and he isn’t expected to return until the playoffs. OT Joseph Noteboom is filling in at left tackle in the meantime.

Los Angeles Rams OT Joseph Noteboom made the start at left tackle in Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in place of the injured OT Andrew Whitworth (knee). ‘Joe did great. Joe did really well. It was good to see,’ QB Jared Goff said Wednesday, Nov. 25. ‘Again, that’s a really good defensive line.’

Los Angeles Rams LB Micah Kiser (knee) id unlikely to be ready to play in the Week 12 game against the San Francisco 49ers after suffering a knee injury in the Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, Nov. 23.

Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee (elbow) banged up his elbow during the Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which is why he did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. Head coach Sean McVay said the tight end is considered ‘day-to-day’.

Los Angeles Rams DL Aaron Donald (non-injury), LB Micah Kiser (knee) and TE Tyler Higbee (elbow) didn’t practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. OL Brian Allen (knee) was limited.