Player Notes

TE Benjamin Watson said Thursday he will retire at the conclusion of this season.Watson's career will end with the conclusion to his second stint with the Saints, whom he also played for from 2013 to 2015. He returned to New Orleans on a one-year deal and this season he has 33 catches for 371 yards and two touchdowns (including Drew Brees' 500th career TD pass) in 15 games.

RB James Conner practiced for the second consecutive day on Thursday. Conner has missed the last three contests with a high ankle sprain and said his condition is improving. Conner has 12 rushing touchdowns on 201 carries for 909 yards. He also has 52 receptions for 467 yards and a touchdown.

WR Antonio Brown practice for the second straight time on Thursday but this time it was due to a knee issue. On Wednesday, Brown's absence was listed as a coaches' decision but when Thursday's practice report was released the sore knee was listed as the reason. Brown is not expected to miss Sunday's season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals and his absence is viewed as precautionary similar to fellow ...

T Donald Penn had his practice period expire with the Raiders Wednesday (Dec. 26) and will finish the season on reserve/injured.

LB Josh Martin had his practice period expire with the Jets Wednesday (Dec. 26) and will finish the season on reserve/injured.

QB Phillip Walker was released from the practice squad by the Colts Wednesday (Dec. 26). Walker, 5-11, 216 pounds, has spent a majority of the season on the Colts practice squad. He participated in the team's 2018 offseason program and training camp before being waived on Sept. 1. Walker signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Jan. 1. He spent the entire 2017 season on Indianapolis' practice ...

TE Hakeem Valles was placed on practice squad/injured by the Giants Wednesday (Dec. 26).

WR ArDarius Stewart was signed by the Redskins to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 26). He had been released by the Raiders from the practice squad Nov. 28.

WR Carlos Henderson was signed by the Redskins to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 26). He had been released by the Broncos from the practice squad Sept. 13.

LB Tyrone Holmes was signed by the Chargers to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 26). He had been signed by the Chargers to the practice Monday, but the contract was disapproved Tuesday by the NFL because he was under contract to the AAF. The AAF released him from his contract, so he was free to sign with the Chargers or any team.