Hurts' Status in Doubt for Cowboys Game; Jets' Wilson Likely to Start TNF

Saturday, Dec. 17

Tyron Smith Activated

Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith was activated off injured reserve on Saturday, ESPN reported. He will make his season debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Smith suffered a hamstring injury in August that required surgery, forcing him to miss most of the season.

The Cowboys are in need of another tackle after they lost starting right tackle Terrence Steele to an ACL tear earlier this week.

Taylor Suffers Ankle Injury

Colts running back Jonathan Taylor suffered a sprained ankle against the Vikings on Saturday, ESPN reported. Taylor left the game early in the first quarter and never returned to action. He will undergo further testing, but it's unclear if he will play again this season.

Raiders Activate Waller, Renfrow

Tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (rib) both were elevated to the active roster and will play Sunday against the Patriots, ESPN reported.

Both Waller and Renfrow were on injured reserve for their injuries. Waller has not played since Week 4 against the Chiefs with Renfrow having just missed the last two weeks.

Pickett Out, Trubisky Named Starter

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Mitchell Trubisky would start against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Kenny Pickett suffered his second concussion of the season against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14 and was downgraded from doubtful to out.

Texans Place Pierce, Stingley Jr. on IR

Running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) and cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (hamstring) have been placed on injured reserve effectively ending their seasons, ESPN reported.

Both Pierce and Stingley Jr. were a part of the Texans' 2022 NFL Draft class. Pierce rushed for 939 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games while Stingley Jr. broke up five passes and recorded one interception in nine games.