NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, Feb. 23

In their first practice of the week, 49ers QB Brock Purdy (shoulder soreness) will be limited, while TE George Kittle (hamstring) said he'll be playing vs. the Packers after missing Week 11. 

Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is trending toward returning for Tampa Bay's Week 12 date with the Giants, coach Todd Bowles told reporters Wednesday.

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Jets wide receiver Davante Adams discussed New York's decision this week to fire GM Joe Douglas. The move did not surprise Adams, who said "when things aren't working, typically things get moved around."

NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down four things to watch for when the Pittsburgh Steelers kick off Week 12 at the division rival Cleveland Browns on Thursday night.

New Orleans do-it-all talent Taysom Hill and Denver quarterback Bo Nix were tabbed as the top offensive Players of the Week. 

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Four hundred thirty days after ripping his knee to shreds in a prime-time game against Pittsburgh, Browns running back Nick Chubb will once again face the AFC North rival on Thursday night.

Zac Taylor heard Ja'Marr Chase's postgame comments following Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers but didn't take issue with his star player essentially calling out the play calls.

The Denver Broncos defense enters Week 12 as the only group in the top five in points per game allowed and yards per game allowed. 

T.J. Watt made a social media comment on Myles Garrett's Defensive Player of the Year award last year. The star pass rushers commented on the situation ahead of Thursday night's Browns-Steelers game. 

The New York Giants benched Daniel Jones this week. Star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence discussed the move on Tuesday, saying it was a tough situation for his best friend.