Coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Nelson suffered a sprained knee in Sunday's loss to the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
#1 K
Chase McLaughlin: Converts all four kicks in loss
Dec 21st
McLaughlin made both of his field-goal attempts and both extra points in Tampa Bay's 23-20 loss to Carolina on Sunday.
#3 RB
Sean Tucker: Vultures another TD opportunity
Dec 21st
Tucker rushed four times for three yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
#2 RB
Rachaad White: Accrues 60 total yards in loss
Dec 21st
White rushed five times for 45 yards and brought in both targets for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
#2 WR
Emeka Egbuka: Big gain on one catch Sunday
Dec 21st
Egbuka brought in one of two targets for 40 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
#3 WR
Chris Godwin: Does little with five catches
Dec 21st
Godwin brought in five of six targets for 30 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
#1 WR
Mike Evans: Gets into end zone Sunday
Dec 21st
Evans secured five of nine targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
#1 RB
Bucky Irving: Eclipses 70-yard mark in loss
Dec 21st
Irving rushed 19 times for 71 yards and wasn't targeted in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
#1 QB
Baker Mayfield: Comes up short in low-volume day
Dec 21st
Mayfield completed 18 of 26 passes for 145 yards with a touchdown and an interception while rushing four times for 49 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Connor Bazelak: Once again serving as emergency QB
Dec 21st
Bazelak (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 16 game against Carolina and will be Tampa Bay's emergency third quarterback, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The Buccaneers elevated Gray (hamstring) from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
#1 LT
Tristan Wirfs: Full go in practice
Dec 10th
Wirfs (oblique) was a full participant in Tampa Bay's practice Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
#6 WR
Kameron Johnson: Makes offensive cameo in loss
Dec 9th
Johnson failed to bring in his only target, returned two kickoffs for 39 yards and ran back two punts for no gain in the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He also fumbled once but recovered.
Dolphins News
#2 RG
James Daniels: Likely done for season
Dec 22nd
Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Daniels (pectoral) is not expected to play again this season, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
#3 TE
Julian Hill: Not targeted in Week 16
Dec 22nd
Hill was not targeted during Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
#2 TE
Greg Dulcich: Surpasses 40 yards again
Dec 22nd
Dulcich secured all three of his targets for 46 yards during Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also lost one fumble.
#3 RB
Ollie Gordon: Only one carry in Week 16 loss
Dec 22nd
Gordon carried the ball once for one yard during Sunday's 45-21 loss to the Bengals.
#1 K
Riley Patterson: Makes three PATs in loss
Dec 21st
Patterson converted all three of his extra-point attempts in Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
#2 WR
Malik Washington: Rushing TD in loss
Dec 21st
Washington caught his lone target for 23 yards and rushed one time for a nine-yard touchdown in Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
#2 RB
Jaylen Wright: Scores late TD in loss
Dec 21st
Wright rushed nine times for 35 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for 18 yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
#1 TE
Darren Waller: Three grabs in lopsided loss
Dec 21st
Waller brought in three of five targets for 40 yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
#1 WR
Jaylen Waddle: Sets pace for air attack Sunday
Dec 21st
Waddle brought in five of nine targets for 72 yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also committed a fumble recovered by Miami.
#1 RB
De'Von Achane: Long rushing TD in loss
Dec 21st
Achane rushed 15 times for 81 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for nine yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
#1 QB
Quinn Ewers: Respectable in first start
Dec 21st
Ewers completed 20 of 30 passes for 260 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed twice for five yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
#4 WR
Dee Eskridge: Out for remainder of Week 16
Dec 21st
Eskridge (toe) won't return to Sunday's matchup against Cincinnati.
#2 SCB
Isaiah Johnson: Inactive for Week 16
Dec 21st
Johnson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
#1 WLB
Jordyn Brooks: Active for Week 16
Dec 21st
Brooks (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
#5 WR
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: Healthy scratch Week 16
Dec 21st
Westbrook-Ikhine (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Tagovailoa will act as the emergency No. 3 quarterback during Sunday's game against the Bengals, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
#2 QB
Zach Wilson: Remains backup after Tua benching
Dec 17th
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Wilson will remain the No. 2 quarterback behind new starter Quinn Ewers during Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, while Tua Tagovailoa will act as the emergency No. 3 quarterback, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.
#3 WR
Cedrick Wilson: No catches in Week 16
Dec 17th
Wilson went without a target while playing 10 of the Dolphins' 50 snaps on offense in Monday's 28-15 loss to the Steelers.
#1 MLB
Tyrel Dodson: Posts 10 stops in loss
Dec 16th
Dodson compiled 10 tackles (eight solo) during Miami's loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
#2 SLB
Quinton Bell: Signed to Fins' active roster
Dec 15th
The Dolphins signed Bell from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Steelers.
Melifonwu (thumb/groin) does not have an injury designation for Monday's Week 15 clash against the Steelers, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.