Moves to injured reserve

Pierre-Louis (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Analysis: The move means nothing in regards to Pierre-Louis' injury -- he was already ruled out for Week 17 -- as the Jets simply decided to create some additional roster space for the season finale. The 27-year-old had seven combined tackles and a sack while playing in only nine games this season.

Unavailable Week 17

Pierre-Louis (shoulder) was ruled out for Sunday's game at New England.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis will miss his seventh game of the season after aggravating the shoulder injury against the Texans in Week 15. Emmanuel Lamur remains to serve as a reserve inside linebacker behind starters Neville Hewitt and Avery Williamson for the Jets.

Not playing Sunday

Pierre-Louis (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Analysis: He'll sit for the sixth time this season after aggravating the shoulder injury in the Week 15 loss to the Texans. Pierre-Louis' absence paves the way for Neville Hewitt to see an even larger share of the snaps at inside linebacker alongside fellow starter Avery Williamson.

Doubtful for Week 16

Pierre-Louis (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis played through the shoulder injury against the Texans last week but was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday. With the 27-year-old unlikely to play Sunday, recent waiver claim Emmanuel Lamur could see increased reps as a reserve inside linebacker versus Green Bay.

Will play Saturday

Pierre-Louis (shoulder) is active for Saturday's game against the Texans.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis was listed as questionable after practicing on a limited basis this week. The 27-year-old has mostly played special teams this season, but could see increased snaps as a reserve inside linebacker with Darron Lee suspended for the rest of the season.

Questionable for Saturday

Pierre-Louis (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis is managing a shoulder injury, and his chances of suiting up against the Texans appear murky at best. With Jordan Jenkins (ankle) also listed as questionable for Week 15 and Jeremiah Attaochu (concussion) and Darron Lee (suspension) ruled out, the Jets' linebacker corps could be without a single healthy backup if Pierre-Louis were to remain sidelined.

Practices Thursday

Pierre-Louis (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis has not seen the field since sustaining a foot injury in Week 5, but he appears to be progressing well in his recovery. If the offseason acquisition is able to suit up against the Bills on Sunday, Neville Hewitt will likely return to his role as a backup.

Out for Sunday's divisional tilt

Pierre-Louis (foot) will not play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Analysis: The marriage between Pierre-Louis and the Jets has not gotten off to a great start as the free agent acquisition has struggled to stay on the field in his first season with New York. With another absence Sunday, Pierre-Louis will shift his focus toward a potential return in next week's contest against Buffalo. Neville Hewitt figures to be the emergency backup behind Avery Williamson with Pierre-Louis out.

Doubtful for Sunday

Pierre-Louis (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Darryl Slater of NJ.com reports.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis was a non-participant at practice this week and appears likely to miss his fourth straight game. The Jets defense is unlikely to be overly affected, as the 27-year-old primarily plays special teams.

Inactive Week 8

Pierre-Louis (foot) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Chicago.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis is missing his third consecutive game with his foot injury. However, his questionable status entering Sunday's game suggests he could be nearing a return.

Questionable for Sunday

Pierre-Louis (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Matt Stypulkoski of NJ Advance reports.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis has missed two consecutive games due to a lingering foot injury, but he appears to have a shot of returning to the field against Chicago on Sunday. The 27-year-old is expected to receive the majority of his snaps on special teams when healthy.

Sitting out Week 7

Pierre-Louis (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis will miss his second straight game with the foot injury. The 27-year-old is merely a special teams contributor and depth option at linebacker and won't warrant attention in IDP leagues once he's healthy.

Doubtful for Week 7

Pierre-Louis (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis started the week not practicing and progressed to a limited participant by Friday, but apparently the team isn't all that confident in what it saw from him. The 27-year-old was listed as doubtful last week as well before being ultimately ruled out for the team's win over the Colts. He's trending toward another absence in Week 7.

Ruled out for Week 6

Pierre-Louis (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis failed to practice throughout the week and was deemed doubtful Friday, so his absence for the Week 6 contest comes as little surprise. The backup linebacker has served almost exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence should go unnoticed in the fantasy realm.

Doubtful for Week 6

Pierre-Louis is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Indianapolis with a foot injury.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis was added to the injury report this week and did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. The starting defense is unlikely to be significantly affected if he is ultimately ruled out, as the 27-year-old plays a heavier role on special teams.

Returns to roster

Pierre-Louis (suspension) returned to the Jets on Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis has officially served his one-game NFL suspension and has returned to the Jets. It remains to be seen whether the fifth-year veteran -- who missed all four preseason games due to an undiscosed injury -- is healthy, but when he does retake the field, Pierre-Louis is expected to serve a rotational defensive role and play on special teams.

Receives one-game ban

Pierre-Louis was given a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis was arrested for marijuana possession in January, which is where the suspension originates from. The 26-year-old will likely serve as a special-teams player and rotational inside linebacker for the Jets after setting a career high with 41 total tackles with Kansas City last season.

Pierre-Louis is set to sign a two-year contract with the Jets on Monday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis was traded to the Chiefs last July and set a career high with 41 tackles (31 solo) in 14 games last season. The 26-year-old will likely serve as a rotational inside linebacker and special teams contributor for the Jets in 2018.

Pierre-Louis finished the 2017 campaign with 41 tackles (31 solo) and two passes defensed across 14 games.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis provided some rotational depth for the Chiefs and was effective while splitting time on defense and special teams. His contract expires in March, but he should find work somewhere in 2018.

Pierre-Louis (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis suffered a shoulder injury in Saturday's win over the Chargers, which forced him to sit out of practice Wednesday. However, given his full workload Thursday, the reserve linebacker should be cleared for Sunday's showdown with the Dolphins, when he will likely return to his rotational role on defense.

Pierre-Louis sustained a shoulder injury in Saturday's 30-13 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Prior to departing, Pierre-Louis produced three tackles and broke up a pass. The Chiefs should have more information regarding Pierre-Louis' health when the team resumes practicing Wednesday, but his potential absence Week 16 against the Dolphins would leave Kansas City without a key member of its inside-linebacker rotation.

Pierre-Louis (quadriceps) is officially active for Saturday's game against the Chargers, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Analysis: Pierre-Louis had a pair of full practices this week, so his availability Saturday is fairly unsurprising. The 26-year-old should serve as a rotational inside linebacker for the Chiefs in Week 15.