NFL Notes: Eagles, Falcons, Giants, Texans

Eagles

• Eagles HC Doug Pederson said that K Jake Elliott remains in the league’s concussion protocol but believes he will play in Week 12: “I feel in my heart Jake will be ready.” (Reuben Frank)

Falcons

• Falcons RB Devonta Freeman remains in the league’s concussion protocol and will not practice on Wednesday. (Ian Rapoport)

Giants

• The Giants have ruled out G D.J. Fluker (toe), LB B.J. Goodson (ankle) and OT Justin Pugh (back) from Week 12. (James Kratch)
• Giants also listed LB Calvin Munson (quad) as doubtful with LB Jonathan Casillas (neck), LS Zak DeOssie (trapezoid muscle), DT Damon Harrison (ankle/elbow), WR Sterling Shepard (illness), LB Kelvin Sheppard (groin) and DE Olivier Vernon (shoulder) all as questionable.

Texans

• According to Aaron Wilson, Texans CB Kevin Johnson is still going through the league’s concussion protocol but is “improving.”
• Texans HC Bill O’Brien said he expects Johnson to be able to play in Monday night’s game. (Mark Berman)
• Regarding Texans LB Brian Cushing returning from suspension next week, O’Brien said the team will evaluate him when he returns: “We’re going to get him back in the building and see where he’s at and go from there.” (Aaron Wilson)