NFL Notes: Draft, Cowboys, Panthers, Ravens, & Vikings

Draft

• Pittsburgh RB James Conner declared that he will forego his final year of college eligibility to enter the 2017 NFL Draft. (Jared Shanker)

Cowboys

• According to Nick Eatmon, WR/KR Lucky Whitehead will not travel with the team to New York due to team rules violation.

Panthers

• The Panthers officially ruled LB Luke Kuechly (concussion) out for Sunday’s game, as he remains in the concussion protocol.
• Panthers S Kurt Coleman and DB Daryl Worley have cleared the concussion protocol.

Ravens

• The Ravens have ruled out TE Crockett Gilmore and RB Lorenzo Taliaferro from Week 14 and listed LG Alex Lewis (ankle) as doubtful. (Jeff Zrebiec)
• Baltimore also listed RG Marshal Yanda (shoulder) as questionable but he will play this week.

Vikings

• Vikings have ruled out CB Marcus Sherels (ribs) and LB Edmond Robinson (hamstring) from Week 14. (Chris Tomasson)