NFL injury updates, latest league news from Thursday, Nov. 25 - NFL.com

Reinforcements could be on the way for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare to face the AFC North-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Fitzpatrick landed on the COVID list after a positive test on Nov. 15. Earlier this week, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he expected Fitzpatrick to be back for Sunday and this is a huge step in the right direction for that to happen.

Through nine games this season, Fitzpatrick, a two-time Pro Bowler, has 64 tackles.

Injuries/COVID-19

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) is questionable to return versus the Chicago Bears on Thursday.
Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is questionable to return against the Detroit Lions on Thursday.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (knee) is considered doubtful to play in Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills, Rapoport and NFL Network's Taylor Bisciotti reported.
Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio said linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle), who's been sidelined since Week 3, is "truly 50-50" to play against the Chargers on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) remained limited in practice Thursday.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (concussion) will not play in Thursday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, NFL Network's Jane Slater and Tom Pelissero reported. Lamb was questionable coming into the game.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (knee) did not practice Thursday. Cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) was limited.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (heel, knee), linebacker Myles Jack (knee) and wideout Tavon Austin (shoulder) were listed as limited in the team's estimated practice report. Cornerback Shaquill Griffin (concussion) was a DNP.
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (ankle) was a DNP in the team's estimated practice report. Linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) was limited.
The Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday activated tight end Mitchell Wilcox from the reserve/COVID-19 list to the active roster.
The Minnesota Vikings activated fullback Jake Bargas from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle) and wide receiver Kadarius Toney (quad) did not practice Thursday, while running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was limited.

Coaching news

The Dallas Cowboys announced that offensive line coach Joe Philbin and assistant strength and conditioning coach Kendall Smith are in COVID-19 protocol and will not be at Thursday's game versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Assistant offensive line coach Jeff Blasko will assume Philbin's role.

Roster moves

The Miami Dolphins restructured the contract of cornerback Xavien Howard to create $3.76 million in salary cap room to help them operate through the end of the season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
The New York Giants signed tight end Deon Yelder to their practice squad.
The Green Bay Packers signed linebacker Nate Orchard to their practice squad.
The Minnesota Vikings signed defensive end Tashawn Bower.