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No specific word as to the injury concern, here, but Coach O said that the 6-foot-4, 298-pound Farrell could get back into things in full about two weeks into spring practice. The senior lineman will likely be in the conversation for a 2020 starting role assuming he can get himself right. This past season, Farrell registered 46 tackles (7.0 for loss) and three sacks.

Spears remains in the concussion protocol after missing Wednesday’s practice. The second-year tailback suffered a concussion late in Week 17 against the Jaguars, and it would seem unlikely that Spears will play in Week 18 against the Texans

Boyd dealt with a foot injury but was still able to play in Week 17 against the Jaguars. The 30-year-old veteran will likely need to get in at least one session — even if it’s limited — to have a chance to play Sunday against the Texans There won’t be any fantasy relevancy, either way.

Shepard has gotten a limited designation in both practices this week after missing the Week 17 bout with the Panthers due to his hamstring and foot injuries. There’s a good chance he’ll return for the finale in Week 18, but he’ll be off the fantasy radar in large part to the emergence of rookie wideout Jalen McMillan.

That’s an upgrade for Otton after he didn’t practice Wednesday. The 25-year-old tight end wasn’t able to play in Week 17 against the Panthers, but has a chance to return and help Tampa Bay qualify for the playoffs in a Week 18 showdown with the Saints.

Irving has now been limited in consecutive practices. It appears to be more about maintenance at this point, as it’d be an upset if the 22-year-old rookie wasn’t able to go for Sunday’s (essentially) must-win game against the Saints.

Ali gets his chance to operate in the No. 2 role with Justice Hill sidelined (concussion/illness) this week. Ali has delivered mixed results since debuting in Week 15 following a stint on injured reserve, though he has flashed intriguing tackle-breaking traits at times. Ali does not need to be in re-draft lineups but could be considered in single-game DFS tournaments.

Conlin has now missed back-to-back practices with the calf issue. He’s been one of the few Jets who have had any sort of fantasy success the previous few weeks, but it appears that the 29-year-old is in danger of missing the finale against the Dolphins. That’d likely mean more snaps for Jeremy Ruckert.

Waddle has now gotten in back-to-back practices, even if they are with the “LP” designation. That seems to point to the 26-year-old being able to play after the star wideout missed the previous two contests. Fantasy managers obviously will want to wait-and-see and have a backup plan, but it does appear there’s a good shot of Waddle being on the field for Week 18 against the Jets.

Hill was completely unable to practice this week and will unfortunately miss Week 18 as the Ravens attempt to hold the No. 3 playoff seed. Backup rookie RB Rasheen Ali (hip) practiced in full on Thursday and has been cleared for action. He will replace Hill in the lineup.

Tagovailoa has now been listed as a limited participant in back-to-back practices. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Wednesday that he doesn’t expect Tagovailoa to be ready for the Week 18 battle against the Jets, so even with the southpaw able to practice, it’ll still likely be Tyler Huntley under center for that season finale.