Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa practiced Thursday, Dec. 31, suggesting he has not been deemed a close contact to QB Ryan Fitzpatrick who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (illness) has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 31, and will miss the team’s regular-season finale Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, according to a source.

Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (unknown) was not spotted Thursday, Dec. 31, during the team’s practice.

Miami Dolphins QB Jake Rudock practiced Thursday, Dec. 31, and will be promoted to the active roster from the practice squad, according to a source.

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (ankle) remained out of practice Thursday, Dec. 31, due to a sprained ankle, but head coach Darrell Bevell is optimistic Stafford will start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. ‘You’re going to have to convince me a lot that this guy’s not going to go,’ Bevell said Thursday. ‘He’s as tough as they come, tough as nails, he wants to be out there, and I think really those two things are probably the most important, if the guys want to. I mean, I always say this, I always say that your mind’s a powerful thing and you can do a lot if you just believe in that. And the guy wants it, so there’s not a doubt in mind that he won’t make it happen, but obviously we’re going to continue to go through the week and see how it goes.’

Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith (calf) upped his participation level in practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and opened workouts by taking the first first-team reps at quarterback.

Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay (hip) will not play in Week 17, interim head coach Darrell Bevell said Thursday, Dec. 31

Baltimore Ravens CB Jimmy Smith on Thursday, Dec. 31, agreed to a one-year contract extension worth up to $5 million, per his agent.

Updating an earlier report, Cleveland Browns LB Malcolm Smith and TE Harrison Bryant were the two players that tested positive for COVID-19.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Collin Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for the team’s Week 17 game against the Indianapolis Colts.