NFL local watch, Week 11

Cleveland QB Brett Ratliff (Utah) was released by the Browns prior to their loss to the Jaguars.

Baltimore WR David Reed (Utah) set up a field goal with an 84-yard kickoff return in win over Panthers. He returned three kicks for 135 yards.

San Francisco OL Barry Sims (Park City HS/Utah) started at left tackle and helped offense gain 219 yards in loss to Buccaneers

San Francisco QB Alex Smith (Utah) was his team's backup QB in loss to Buccaneers.

Miami CB Sean Smith (Utah) started and had four tackles in loss to Bears.

Carolina WR Steve Smith (Utah) caught four passes for 46 yards in loss to Ravens.

Miami DT Paul Soliai (Utah) started and had one tackle in loss to Bears.

Pittsburgh LB Stevenson Sylvester (Utah) had a tackle in punt coverage in win over Raiders. The person he tackled was SUU product Miller.

Minnesota FB Naufahu Tahi (Granger HS/BYU) had a 10-yard reception in loss to Packers.

San Diego DB Eric Weddle (Utah) had three tackles and one pass defended in win over Broncos.

Inactive this week

The following players were declared inactive by their respective teams: Washington QB John Beck (BYU); Tennessee DB Robert Johnson (Utah); Pittsburgh DE Brett Keisel (BYU); Baltimore TE Dennis Pitta (BYU).

Practice squad

The following players are on NFL practice squads: Dallas OL Travis Bright (BYU); Minnesota WR Freddie Brown (Utah); Indianapolis DE John Chick (Utah State); Miami OL Ray Feinga (Hunter HS/BYU); Carolina OL Shawn Murphy (Lone Peak HS/Utah State); Indianapolis TE Rob Myers (Utah State); St. Louis LB David Nixon (BYU); Philadelphia OL Dallas Reynolds (Timpview HS/BYU); Carolina DB R.J. Stanford (Utah); Oakland RB Manase Tonga (BYU); Detroit WR Tim Toone (Weber State); San Francisco DE Will Tukuafu (East HS).

Injured reserve

The following players are on the injured reserve list and out for the season: San Francisco DL Martail Burnett (Utah); Cincinnati DE Jonathan Fanene (Utah); Cincinnati OL Andrew Mitchell (Snow College); Green Bay LB Brady Poppinga (BYU); Baltimore DL Kelly Talavou (Utah); Chicago RB Harvey Unga (Timpview HS/BYU); Cincinnati FB Fui Vakapuna (East HS/BYU).

— List compiled by Andrew Aragon