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NFL news roundup: Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson says he's on track for Super Bowl return; Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell (knee) trending toward return

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  • NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order

DEPTH CHART NEWS

  • Head coach Raheem Morris did not confirm Kirk Cousins would start against the New York Giants on Sunday over rookie Michael Penix Jr., stating that he and the team had just returned from Monday's win over the Raiders and that "those things will happen over the course of the week." After Monday's game, Morris stressed that the team needed to play better at QB and repeated that on Tuesday.


SCHEDULE NEWS

  • Week 17's road matchup versus the Washington Commanders has been flexed to "Sunday Night Football" on Dec. 29 (8:20 p.m. ET; NBC).


INJURIES

  • K Younghoe Koo is dealing with an unspecified injury, Morris said.

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SCHEDULE NEWS

  • Week 17's home matchup versus the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 29 has been rescheduled to 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.

INJURIES

INJURIES

  • DE Aidan Hutchinson said in an interview on Taylor Lautner's The Squeeze that he is on track for a potential return date of the Super Bowl if the Lions were to make it. “I’m on track for my goal of returning to the Super Bowl," Hutchinson said, during a clip that aired on Good Morning Football. "I keep telling all the boys when I see them in the facility. I’m like, ‘You guys just gotta get there and I promise you I’m going to be back.' ” Hutchinson suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in October, and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported at the time of his surgery that Hutchinson could potentially be ready for the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, 2025.
  • DTAlim McNeill (knee) placed on injured reserve.
  • CB Carlton Davis (jaw) placed on IR.
  • CB Khalil Dorsey (leg) placed on IR.


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INJURIES

  • QB Jordan Love limped off the field late in last Sunday's win over the Seahawks following a hit to his thigh, but head coach Matt LaFleur added that he's fine and will get through this week without any concern.
  • LB Quay Walker (ankle) is considered week to week, per LaFleur.

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SCHEDULE NEWS

  • Week 17's road matchup versus the New York Giants has been scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET (FOX) kickoff time on Dec. 29.


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OTHER NEWS

  • Assistant RBs coach Tyler Tettleton interviewed for the head football coach opening at Ohio University, his alma mater.

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INJURIES

  • QB Aidan O'Connell (knee) is trending upwards toward playing Sunday versus the Jaguars after missing last week's game, head coach Antonio Pierce told reporters.
  • RB Sincere McCormick, who left Monday's loss with an ankle injury, said Tuesday on Instagram that he would "be back next season."


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SCHEDULE NEWS

  • Week 17's road matchup versus the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 29 has been rescheduled to 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.

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SCHEDULE NEWS

  • Week 17's home matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts has been scheduled for a 1 p.m. (FOX) kickoff time on Dec. 29.

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GM INTERVIEWS

  • Former Titans GM Jon Robinson has interviewed for vacant general manager position, the team announced.

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SCHEDULE NEWS

  • Week 17's home matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons has been flexed to "Sunday Night Football" on Dec. 29 (8:20 p.m. ET; NBC).