Kearse was listed as "doubtful" on Thursday's injury report and was downgraded on Friday. The team is already without cornerback Mackensie Alexander, who underwent arthroscopic surgery this week for the small tear in his lateral meniscus. He was placed on injured reserve on Friday.
Kearse is in his fourth NFL season. He registered 28 tackles, six passes defensed, and an interception through 15 games and three starts this season.
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