Jermichael Finley back at practice Thursday

Packers TE Jermichael Finley (knee) returned to practice on Thursday.  The injury isn’t serious, but Finley is still unlikely to play more than a few series in Green Bay’s meaningless season finale against the Lions.

Calvin Johnson misses practice with Achilles

Lions WR Calvin Johnson was held out his 2nd-straight practice on Thursday.  He’s listed on the injury report with an Achilles issue, but there’s been so sign that it’s a problem.  The Lions need a win against the Packers on Sunday to lock up…

Tom Brady out again Thursday

Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) missed his 2nd-straight practice on Thursday.  There’s a tad bit of concern now, but the team still fully expects Brady to play against the Bills this weekend.  Remember that the Patriots need a win to lock up…

Eagles LeSean McCoy Expected to Play Week 17

Eagles HC Andy Reid and OC Marty Mornhinweg both expect RB LeSean McCoy (ankle) to play against the Redskins this weekend.  The injury isn’t serious, but there were questions about whether or not Shady would play since the game is meaningless.&nbs…

Hakeem Nicks Held out Again Thursday

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring) was held out of practice again on Thursday.  The team is getting him as much rest as possible, but Nicks is fully expected to play against the Cowboys on Sunday night.

Darren McFadden unlikely to play Week 17

Raiders HC Hue Jackson confirmed that RB Darren McFadden (foot) is unlikely to play against the Chargers this weekend.  "As fast as Darren runs and as violent as Darren runs, you’ve got to make sure you’re healthy," Jackson said. "Y…

Mark Ingram returns to limited practice Wednesday

Saints RB Mark Ingram (turf toe) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday.  The team may look to get him on the field this weekend as a playoff tuneup, but we’d bet against him seeing a sizeable workload.

Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert out Wednesday

Chargers RBs Ryan Mathews (calf) and Mike Tolbert (hamstring) both missed practice on Wednesday.  HC Norv Turner said afterwards that he’s hopeful that they can both play against the Raiders this weekend.  Check back tomorrow for an update.

Vincent Jackson unlikely to play Week 17

Chargers WR Vincent Jackson (groin) did not practice on Wednesday.  Beat writer Kevin Acee confirms that V-Jax is unlikely to play against the Raiders this weekend.  "It is difficult to see the Chargers pushing Jackson to play in a game …

Anthony Fasano back at practice Wednesday

Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano (concussion) has been medically-cleared and returned to practice on Wednesday.  Prior to missing last week’s game, he’d averaged 46 yards in his previous 4 outings.  Fasano will be a viable TE2 against the Jets’ 24t…

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