The NFL injury report has updates for players like CJ Anderson, Marshawn Lynch, LeSean McCoy, Jonathan Stewart, Ted Ginn, Alshon Jeffery, Matt Hasselbeck, TJ Yeldon and Dez Bryant heading out of Week 16.
The Broncos play on Monday night football against the Bengals and players like Brock Osweiler and Anderson come in on the injury report. Osweiler is probable to play with a shoulder injury, while Anderson is banged up with ankle and back injuries. Anderson was limited in practice on Thursday and he comes in after returning last week following a missed game for the Broncos. Anderson could be limited on Monday night even if he plays, giving Ronnie Hillman the chance to be the lead back.
Marshawn Lynch continues to rehab for the Seattle Seahawks and the running back currently does not have a timetable for returning. The Seahawks have clinched a playoff spot and hope that Lynch can return for the postseason. According to the Seattle Times, head coach Pete Carroll said that Lynch is progressing in his rehab from abdominal surgery, but that there is not a set date for him to come back. According to NFL.com, the trainer working with Lynch said there is "no doubt" that the running back will be able to return for the playoffs.
Jonathan Stewart sat out again for the Panthers and now that the team lost in Week 16, there is a good chance he will not play next week. Stewart has played in 13 games this season and has been dealing with a foot injury and now that the Panthers have a first round bye and one of the top seeds locked up, it is unlikely the team will risk losing the running back for any longer. Fozzy Whittaker and Ted Ginn both were injured on Sunday, but neither injury is considered to be serious.
LeSean McCoy sat out Week 16 against the Cowboys for the Bills and depending on how his knee is feeling this week, he could be out again in Week 17. McCoy likely will want to play if he is healthy enough, but the Bills might be cautious with him since they are eliminated from playoff contention heading into Week 17 against the Jets.
Alshon Jeffery sat out for the Bears with a hamstring injury and the team may keep him out for Week 17 as well. Jeffery missed practice last week and since the wideout is heading into free agency, he likely will not want to risk getting seriously injured in Week 17. TJ Yeldon missed another game for the Jaguars in Week 16 and the team could keep him out in Week 17 if his knee doesn't show progress this week in practice. Matt Hasselbeck had to leave the game with a shoulder injury for the Colts and he said to the AP after the game that he is "not super optimistic" about playing in Week 17.
