Player Notes

Chicago Bears Cohen, Tarik · Nov 20, 2018

RB Tarik Cohen has become the second player in NFL history to gain 500-plus yards by rushing, receiving and returning punts and kickoffs in his first 25 games. Mack Herron of the Patriots (1973-74) was the first.

Chicago Bears Shaheen, Adam · Nov 20, 2018

TE Adam Shaheen suffered a concussion against the Vikings and his status for Thursday is uncertain.

Atlanta Falcons Oluokun, Foyesade · Nov 20, 2018

LB Foye Oluokun had a career-best 10 tackles (six of them solo). The rookie from Yale led the team in tackles against Dallas.

Atlanta Falcons Bryant, Matt · Nov 20, 2018

PK Matt Bryant came back from missing three weeks with a strained hamstring and booted four field goals. The team kept backup Giorgio Tavecchio on the roster in case Bryant was unable to go.

Atlanta Falcons Kazee, Damontae · Nov 20, 2018

S Damontae Kazee hurt his with a bad shoulder against the Cowboys and was taken to the locker room for examination. He returned and finished the game. He is probable for the Saints game.

Atlanta Falcons Trufant, Desmond · Nov 20, 2018

CB Desmond Trufant left the Dallas game in the third quarter with a thigh injury, but was able to return. He is probable for the Saints game.

Atlanta Falcons Jones, Deion · Nov 20, 2018

LB Deion Jones was activated last week and participated in practice, but did not play. Jones is expected to play on Thursday against the Saints.

New York Jets Vaeao, Destiny · Nov 20, 2018

DT Destiny Vaeao was signed by the Jets to the practice squad Monday (Nov. 19). He had been waived from reserve/injured by the Eagles Oct. 24.

Buffalo Bills Jarvis, Richard · Nov 20, 2018

LB Richard Jarvis was signed by the Bills to the practice squad Monday (Nov. 19). He had been released by the Jaguars from the practice squad Thursday.

Kansas City Chiefs Hawkins, Josh · Nov 20, 2018

CB Josh Hawkins was signed by the Chiefs to their practice squad Monday (Nov. 19). He had been waived by the Panthers Wednesday.

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