Ravens OL Ben Cleveland banned 3 games for substance abuse violation

Mon Dec 8 4:51pm ET
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Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland was suspended for three games without pay Monday for a violation of the NFL substances of abuse policy.

Cleveland will have to sit out the Ravens' games at the Cincinnati Bengals, at home against the New England Patriots and at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers in Weeks 15-17. He would be eligible to return for the regular-season finale at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cleveland, 27, has appeared in 10 games this season, participating in three offensive snaps and 47 on special teams. He is a backup left guard and right guard on the Ravens' depth chart.

The Ravens drafted Cleveland in the third round in 2021. He has appeared in 64 games, making seven starts, in five seasons.

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Player Notes
Pat Bryant Dec 10 7:40pm CT
Pat Bryant

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice and is not looking good heading into this week's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Bryant appeared on the injury report late last week with a hamstring injury, which limited him during Thursday and Friday's practices before Week 14. According to Broncos Insider Benjamin Allbright, Bryant is expected to be sidelined for Week 15. Thursday and Friday's practice reports will determine whether he can play in Week 15, but Troy Franklin would be the biggest beneficiary if Bryant misses this week.

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Aaron Jones Dec 10 7:40pm CT
Aaron Jones

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice as they prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys. Jones suffered a shoulder injury in Week 13's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but was able to play and produce in the 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders. Jones' shoulder injury doesn't appear to be a hindering factor in Week 15, as he prepares for a former foe in the Cowboys. They have given up the fourth-most fantasy points to running backs this season, and Jones has dominated them in the past, averaging 157 scrimmage yards and scoring six touchdowns in three career games against them. Assuming Jones is cleared for this week, he is a solid RB2 option for fantasy managers this week.

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Davante Adams Dec 10 7:20pm CT
Davante Adams

While the Los Angeles Rams held a walkthrough on Wednesday, it was expected that veteran wide receiver Davante Adams would not have participated if it were a full-padded practice. According to Nate Atkins of The Athletic, Adams doesn't appear to be in danger of missing this weekend's game against the Detroit Lions. Adams has missed several Wednesday practice sessions this season due to hamstring soreness, but that hasn't affected his ability to play in games. In 13 games this season, he has hauled in 56 of 105 targets for 718 yards and a league-leading 14 touchdowns, paving the way to a WR6 ranking this season. The Rams face the Lions in Week 15, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Thursday and Friday's practice reports will be key in determining Adams' availability this week, but if healthy, fire up the star receiver as a WR1 in an easy matchup.

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Alvin Kamara Dec 10 5:43pm CT
Alvin Kamara

New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Fantasy Spin: Kamara has missed the last few games because of the injuries and could sit again if he does not practice at some point this week. He is a starting fantasy option when healthy, but fantasy players should start considering other options for their lineups.

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Budda Baker Dec 10 5:43pm CT
Budda Baker

Arizona Cardinals S Budda Baker (personal, thumb), OL Kelvin Beachum (rest), OL Evan Brown (personal), WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel), OL Paris Johnson Jr. (knee), DL Bilal Nichols (knee), LB Josh Sweat (rest), S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle), S Jalen Thompson (hamstring), DL Dalvin Tomlinson (rest) and WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. DL L.J. Collier (knee), RB Emari Demercado (ankle), OL Christian Jones (knee), CB Max Melton (heel) and DL Walter Nolen III (knee) were limited, while CB Will Johnson (thumb) worked in full.

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Rome Odunze Dec 10 5:40pm CT
Rome Odunze

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a foot injury that kept him from playing in the Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Odunze is dealing with a stress fracture in his foot and was unable to practice at all last week. The Bears don't believe the 23-year-old's injury will keep him out for long, though, and a return to a limited practice on Wednesday is a good sign. However, Odunze isn't out of the woods yet and might need to upgrade to a full practice later this week to have a chance to return for a Week 15 tilt on Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Browns. His foot injury likely explains his limited production in recent games, as Odunze hasn't had more than three catches in a game since Nov. 9. If Odunze is limited or out again in Week 15, it will mean more opportunities for rookie receiver Luther Burden III and rookie tight end Colston Loveland.

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Olamide Zaccheaus Dec 10 5:40pm CT
Olamide Zaccheaus

Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (hamstring) is on the Week 15 injury report and was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury, according to The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain. With Rome Odunze out in the Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers due to a stress fracture in his foot, Zaccheaus played 79% of the snaps, his second-highest number of snaps played this year. The 28-year-old also found the end zone for only the second time this season, but it came on only two receptions for seven yards on three targets. Zaccheaus should be good to play this weekend against the Cleveland Browns, but even if Odunze misses a second straight game, he'll profile as more of a touchdown-dependent WR5/flex for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. Rookie Luther Burden III is the better upside wideout in Chicago with Odunze not at 100%.

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David Njoku Dec 10 5:33pm CT
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Fantasy Spin: Njoku has been battling a knee injury, and he aggravated the ailment on his only catch, a 1-yard touchdown, in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. While the score was nice, Njoku is not 100 percent, and he is well behind rookie Harold Fannin Jr. for targets at the TE position. Njoku is only worth keeping on a roster in deeper formats.

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Deshaun Watson Dec 10 5:23pm CT
Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns OG Joel Bitonio (knee, back), OT Jack Conklin (concussion), S Grant Delpit (illness, groin), DT Mason Graham (rib), DT Adin Huntington (quadriceps), TE David Njoku (knee), RB Dylan Sampson (calf, hand), OG Wyatt Teller (calf), WR Cedric Tillman (concussion, rib) and CB Denzel Ward (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. TE Brenden Bates (ankle), CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder), WR Malachi Corley (concussion), S Rayshawn Jenkins (glute), LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) and QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) were limited in practice.

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Tutu Atwell Dec 10 5:20pm CT
Tutu Atwell

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday that wide receiver Tutu Atwell (hamstring) will be activated from Injured Reserve this week, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Atwell hasn't played since Week 7, but he figures to be active for this Sunday's showdown against the visiting Detroit Lions in Week 15. The 26-year-old caught only four of his nine targets for 164 yards and one touchdown in six games played before his hamstring injury. Atwell is certainly a deep threat in an explosive Rams offense -- he's averaging a career-best 41 yards per catch -- but it's hard to envision him doing enough to be worthy of a waiver-wire pickup in most fantasy leagues down the stretch. Receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams draw the vast majority of looks from quarterback Matthew Stafford in this offense.

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Trey Hendrickson Dec 10 5:13pm CT
Trey Hendrickson

Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (hip, pelvis) and S PJ Jules (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. WR Tee Higgins (concussion) was limited during practice. LB Shaka Heyward (fibula), DE Joseph Ossai (shin) and DE Shemar Stewart (knee) fully participated in practice.

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CeeDee Lamb Dec 10 5:10pm CT
CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (concussion), who suffered a concussion in the loss to the Detroit Lions last Thursday night, was officially limited in practice on Wednesday, according to Pro Football Talk. Lamb is in the league's concussion protocol, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the 26-year-old only has one or two boxes to check before being cleared to play in a Sunday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Things are trending in the right direction. It wouldn't hurt for fantasy managers to pick up Ryan Flournoy just in case, though, after the Dallas wideout caught nine of 13 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown last Thursday night with Lamb injured. If active, Lamb should be in all starting fantasy lineups in the first week of the playoffs in most leagues. He's tied with Amon-Ra St. Brown with 14.8 half-PPR points per game.

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D.J. Jones Dec 10 5:03pm CT
D.J. Jones

Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. TE Nate Adkins (knee) and OG Ben Powers (biceps) were limited during practice. DT D.J. Jones (ankle) fully participated in practice.

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Emari Demercado Dec 10 5:00pm CT
Emari Demercado

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (ankle) was listed as limited in the team's practice on Wednesday, according to Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. Demercado has missed the last three games due to a high-ankle sprain, but if he can upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday, he should have a good chance to return this weekend when the team takes on the Houston Texans. The 26-year-old could be worth a pickup in deep PPR leagues for fantasy managers who still have something left to play for now that it's official that Trey Benson (knee) will not return in 2025. Demercado has only 31 carries in nine games this year, but he's averaging 7.8 yards per carry and has caught eight passes for 64 yards. If he misses a fourth straight game, it will be Bam Knight and Michael Carter once again splitting Arizona's backfield touches in a pass-heavy attack led by veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

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Jadeveon Clowney Dec 10 4:53pm CT
Jadeveon Clowney

Dallas Cowboys OT Tyler Guyton (ankle) and S Malik Hooker (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. DE Jadeveon Clowney (hamstring), CB Trevon Diggs (knee), TE Jake Ferguson (calf), WR CeeDee Lamb (concussion), FB Hunter Luepke (hip), CB Shavon Revel Jr. (knee) and S Donovan Wilson (knee) were limited during practice. OT Hakeem Adeniji (knee) fully participated in practice.

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Parker Washington Dec 10 4:50pm CT
Parker Washington

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (hip) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday due to a hip injury, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. Washington suffered a hip injury in the Week 13 win over the Tennessee Titans and was held out in last weekend's big win over the Indianapolis Colts. Washington's presence for the first practice of the week is a good sign that he'll be able to return for a Week 15 game against the visiting New York Jets, but it will depend on how he fares the rest of the week. The 23-year-old has had some decent games in 2025, including a five-catch, 71-yard, one-touchdown performance in an overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 23. However, Washington is outside the top 50 receivers in half-PPR points per game (7.4), and his fantasy upside is limited as the WR3 in Jacksonville (when healthy) behind Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr.

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Chris Rodriguez Jr. Dec 10 4:50pm CT
Chris Rodriguez Jr.

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) was unable to practice on Wednesday due to a groin injury, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. This is a notable one, since Rodriguez has taken over as the team's lead back in the last five games with rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt struggling. The 25-year-old has played over 40% of the snaps in the last three games and has seen double-digit carries in four of the last five contests. In the last five games, C-Rod has 55 touches for 259 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns. If Rodriguez cannot return to practice this week and is out for a divisional matchup on Sunday against the New York Giants, Croskey-Merritt and pass-catching back Jeremy McNichols would both see increased playing time in D.C. It's a situation worth watching closely for fantasy managers.

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Mason Taylor Dec 10 4:40pm CT
Mason Taylor

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor (neck) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a neck injury, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Taylor apparently injured his neck in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins and could be in danger of missing the Week 15 game this Sunday versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 21-year-old led the Jets with five catches for 51 yards in Week 14. His 51 yards were the most he's had since catching a season-high nine passes on 12 targets for 67 yards back on Oct. 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. The second-round selection hasn't had much of a chance to be productive for fantasy managers in one of the worst passing offenses in the league. Taylor is the TE26 in half-PPR scoring in 2025 with 44 catches, 369 yards, and only one touchdown. He won't be a realistic starting option in most leagues in Week 15 if he's active, especially if undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook is forced to start.

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Darnell Mooney Dec 10 4:40pm CT
Darnell Mooney

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney was limited to just one catch on four targets for six yards this past week, his fifth one-catch performance of the season in 11 games played. The 28-year-old has had an opportunity to become the team's top receiver with Drake London (knee) missing the last three weeks due to injury, however, that role appears to have been occupied by tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. The 5-foot-11 wideout played on just 77 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 14, while David Sills V logged 94 percent and the aforementioned Pitts totaled 92 percent. The veteran will have another chance to carve out an expanded role in Week 15 versus the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, with London ruled out again and against a pass defense that is middle of the road in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers, but a unit that has yielded the sixth-most yards in the NFL through the air this season. For what it's worth, Mooney had a touchdown reception overturned last week because he stepped on the sideline before securing the pass, which could have been his second touchdown in the last three games despite the limited volume. Still, considering the situation at quarterback and Mooney's inability to garner sufficient targets, he falls outside the WR3 range this week, making him more of a boom/bust Flex play on TNF.

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Lamar Jackson Dec 10 4:33pm CT
Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens CB Chidobe Awuzie (shoulder) and QB Lamar Jackson (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. RB Keaton Mitchell (knee), LB Tavius Robinson (foot) and CB Nate Wiggins (foot) were limited during practice. S Ar'Darius Washington (Achilles) fully participated in practice.

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