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The Cowboys are re-signing WR Noah Brown to a one-year deal.

Brown's return may not mean much, but unless the Cowboys draft a wideout assuming they move on from Amari Cooper, Brown could see his role increase in 2022.

WFT WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) and TE Ricky Seals-Jones (concussion) will not play Week 18 against the New York Giants.

Related Player: John Bates

Samuel was an injury bust this season, while RSJ showed signs of life backing up Logan Thomas for the WFT.

Jets WR Jamison Crowder (calf) is doubtful for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Related Players: Braxton Berrios, Denzel Mims, Keelan Cole

Berrios gets the biggest boost of the Jets receivers for Week 17.

The Raiders placed WR Bryan Edwards and QB Marcus Mariota on the reserve/COVID list Sunday.

The team also activated QB Nathan Peterman and WR Dillon Stoner. Edwards is the third-leading receiver for Vegas. Derek Carr will still have his trusty boys, Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller as they prepare for a huge game against a fellow 7-7 team in Denver.

Jets WR Jamison Crowder (calf) is doubtful for Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Related Player: Braxton Berrios

Crowder has been outplayed by Berrios in recent games and is missing an opportunity to be the top wideout for the Jets this week.

Chargers RB Austin Ekeler has been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list.

The do-it-all back has to test negative on consecutive days and be vaccinated to have a chance to play Week 16.

Jets WR Jamison Crowder (calf) did not practice Wednesday.

A thin WR corps needs Crowder healthy if they want a chance to put up a fight on offense.

Garrett Gilbert - fresh off New England’s practice squad - gets the starting assignment tonight.

Related players: Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson

Neither WFT QB Taylor Heinicke nor Kyle Allen tested out. So they remain on the Reserve/COVID list. It's a big game for both teams who need this win to keep pace for a wild card playoff spot. With Gilbert getting the nod, it's a huge downgrade for the passing game and McLaurin.

McLaurin (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Tuesday's game against the Eagles.

Related players: Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen

McLaurin fully participated in each of Washington's three practice sessions this week, the story said. While it's good news he'll be back after a concussion, who will be throwing him the ball is another story. It's unclear who will be able to start for The Football Team at QB heading into Tuesday night's game. No matter who it is, McLaurin should draw a lot of targets at least.

C Corey Linsley, OLB Joey Bosa and RB Austin Ekeler are being placed on the COVID-19 list, per source. Chargers dealing with a situation.

Related players: Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree

The tweet said more names could drop today for the Bolts. It's possible Ekeler can be cleared for Week 16, especially with more relaxed rules. And, the Chargers fortunately play an early afternoon game Sunday against the Texans leaving owners time to adjust lineups. If Ekeler isn't able to go, Jackson probably is the lead back with Kelley also getting some work.