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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports Adam Thielen tested positive and then tested negative for COVID-19.
It's possible that Thielen had a false positive, but more testing will determine if that was the case. The Vikings are working with the NFL in determining his status. Thielen currently sits on the reserve/COVID list while waiting for more information.

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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports Teddy Bridgewater and Christian McCaffrey are both expected to practice this week.


Neither are guaranteed to play in Week 12, but it seems that Bridgewater has an easier path between the two as Pelissero described McCaffrey's status as "up in the air."

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Danny Amendola (hip) missed Monday and Tuesday's practices.


The Lions could really use Amendola with Kenny Golladay (hip) trending toward another absence, but he appears all but certain to miss Thursday's Thanksgiving showdown with the Texans.

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49ers designated RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) to return from injured reserve.
Mostert is still technically on injured reserve, but this opens his 21-day practice window. Coach Kyle Shanahan went into the 49ers' bye saying he hoped to have Mostert and Tevin Coleman (knee) back for Week 12.

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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports Austin Ekeler (hamstring) is expected to resume practicing this week.
He will be "designated to return" from injured reserve, but that does not mean he is actually activated. It just opens his 21-day practice/activation window.

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ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Thursday evening's game between the Ravens and Steelers will be at risk of postponement if the Ravens return more COVID-19 positives.
Schefter reports five players and four staff members have turned up positive this week. It appears that is all the NFL is willing to stomach. The league is already really pushing it, but postponing a prime time Thanksgiving affair is obviously something it wants to avoid at all costs.

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The NFL has moved Thursday's game between the Ravens and Steelers to Sunday.
Thursday night's Thanksgiving game has been cancelled. The Ravens had seven players test positive over the last three days, with multiple offensive lineman likely to have been ruled out had the game been played as scheduled.

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Eagles coach Doug Pederson said Zach Ertz (ankle, IR) is "trending in the right direction" to play in Week 12 against Seattle.
The Eagles are "optimistic" Ertz can return after spending the last five weeks on IR. Ertz was designated to return last week but didn't play against the Browns. He'll have an extra day to get cleared with Philly playing on Monday night in Week 12.

David Montgomery has cleared the concussion protocol.
Montgomery missed Week 10 but is ready to return after Chicago's bye.

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Sammy Watkins (calf, hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday.
Watkins has been out since Week 5 with various nicks and dings. He's looking to make it back this week against the Bucs.

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The Ravens have more positive COVID-19 tests, putting Sunday's game against Pittsburgh in peril.
CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora said the "NFL continues to closely monitor the situation to determine if this game is still played Sunday." With new positive tests seemingly every day, it's clear the Ravens are in the midst of a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak among players, coaches, and staff.

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Sam Darnold (shoulder) is expected to start Week 12 against the Dolphins.
Coach Adam Gase confirmed Darnold would return "barring a setback." Darnold missed the last two games after re-aggravating his shoulder injury in Week 8.

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Cardinals GM Steve Keim said the "expectation" is Kyler Murray (shoulder) will play in Week 12 against the Patriots.
Murray was limited in practice this week with an AC joint sprain. There hasn't been much doubt over his status, but this is an injury to his throwing shoulder, so his effectiveness is the bigger concern.

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John Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 12 against the Chargers.
Brown wasn't healthy enough to practice coming off a Week 11 bye. He's battled knee and ankle injuries all year and will now miss his third game.

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ESPN's Jamison Hensley reports the Ravens believe Lamar Jackson contracted COVID-19 during the team's Week 11 loss to the Titans.
Jackson took snaps from C Patrick Mekari, who has also tested positive. Jackson's game day locker is "close" to COVID positive J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram. Catching the virus during the game would be quite the development, as that is not something that has been documented during any American sporting event this year. Wherever Jackson contracted the virus, he is out for Week 12 against the Steelers — if it's played — and quite likely Week 13 vs. Dallas.