New England Patriots practice squad DE Nick Thurman and LB Cassh Maluia were added to the active roster Monday, Dec. 28, and will be available for the Week 16 game.

San Francisco 49ers C Hroniss Grasu and LS Taybor Pepper were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Dec. 28.

San Francisco 49ers RB Austin Walter was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Dec. 28.

Tennessee Titans PK Stephen Gostkowski was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Dec. 28.

San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals and will not play in Week 17 versus the Seattle Seahawks.

Footballguys View: Aiyuk had a fine rookie season for the 49ers and we appreciate his upside for the future. He finishes his first pro season with 60 catches for 748 yards and five receiving touchdowns. Entering the 2021 season, Aiyuk should perform like a WR2/flex play for Fantasy GMs.

San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams (elbow) was diagnosed with a sprained elbow Monday, Dec. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers C Hroniss Grasu and LS Taybor Pepper were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Dec. 28.

Free-agent OL Marcus Martin (Lions) signed an undisclosed contract with the New England Patriots on Monday, Dec. 28.

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (knee) is not expected to be activated in time to play in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, who also reports Edelman is unlikely to suit up for the regular-season finale versus the New York Jets.

Free-agent OL Derwin Gray (Steelers) was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, Dec. 28.