NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, May 17

The New England Patriots are activating defensive lineman Christian Barmore from the reserve/non-football illness list, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Rapoport added that Barmore, who was diagnosed and treated for blood clots in July, is expected to play this Sunday versus the Los Angeles Rams.

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Tyreek Hill's wrist injury is serious enough for the receiver to consider surgery, but not until after the end of the 2024 season. The Dolphins WR will play against the Raiders despite the ailment.

Connor Williams is moving on from football. The seven-year veteran offensive lineman is retiring from the NFL, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Friday.

Tee Higgins will return to the lineup after a three-week absence. Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Friday that the wideout is expected to play Sunday night versus the Chargers.

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As Mike McCarthy searches for answers for a floundering offense, the Cowboys coach plans to lean on Rico Dowdle out of the backfield.

Justin Simmons heads back to Denver this weekend, the place he called home for eight seasons. The Falcons safety, whom the Broncos cut in the offseason, said he harbors no ill will for his former club.

Philadelphia Eagles rookie corner Quinyon Mitchell highlighted his Defensive Rookie of the Year campaign with a dominant performance in Thursday's win over Washington. 

Dan Quinn eschewed a go-ahead field goal midway through the fourth quarter of Thursday night's loss to Philadelphia. It failed. The decision pivoted a tight tilt. 

On an evening in which the Eagles offense largely sputtered, Saquon Barkley once more was flying high, proving yet again to be a perfect Philadelphia fit in a 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.

Saquon Barkley's fourth-quarter touchdowns led the Eagles to a win over the Commanders and first place in the NFC East.