Jimmy Garoppolo Doesn't Practice, Trey Lance In Line To Start?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. It's looking more and more like rookie Trey Lance will be forced to make his first career NFL start in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Garoppolo initially thought he'd miss at least a few weeks after getting injured […]

Julio Jones Misses Another Practice

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Jones looks to be on the wrong side of questionable for a Week 5 meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and it would be his second straight absence if he can't play. The good news is that A.J. Brown returned […]

Joe Mixon Not At Practice Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) was not seen practicing at the portion open to the media on Thursday. It would be Mixon's second straight missed practice after he suffered a low ankle sprain in Week 4 last Thursday. He'll need to practice at least on a limited basis on Friday to have a […]

Christian McCaffrey "Definitely" Has A Chance To Play

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) said he feels great after a second straight day of limited practice on Thursday and that he "definitely" has a chance to play in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. McCaffrey is considered questionable and is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday morning, but signs continue to […]

Chris Carson Not Expected To Play Thursday?

The Seattle Seahawks have not ruled running back Chris Carson (neck) out for the Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, but SI.com's Corbin K. Smith thinks that Carson will not play based on head coach Pete Carroll's comments and the fact that Carson didn't practice on Tuesday or Wednesday. The […]

Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper To Do Individual Drills

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) and wide receiver Amari Cooper (hamstring) will take part in individual drills at practice on Thursday after they both skipped practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Elliott isn't worried about missing the Week 5 contest against the New York Giants. Despite backup Tony Pollard's increased […]

Penei Sewell Not Expected To Play In Week 5

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn said that "right now" the team is preparing to be without rookie offensive lineman Penei Sewell (ankle) in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings. The seventh overall pick in the draft was off to a strong start to his first NFL season, playing every single one of Detroit's offensive […]

Chauncey Rivers Suffers Torn ACL In Practice

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Chauncey Rivers (knee) tore his ACL on the second-to-last play of practice on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. For now, the recently signed Jaylon Smith, who was surprisingly cut by the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, can take Rivers spot on the active […]

Panthers Hopeful Christian McCaffrey Can Play Sunday

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that he's "hopeful" that running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) can play in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but Rhule also said the team won't put him in any danger. CMC is headed for a game-time decision on Sunday morning after missing the Week 4 loss to the […]

Baker Mayfield To Play Through Torn Shoulder Labrum

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) has been wearing a shoulder harness to play after he suffered a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder on Sept. 19 against the Houston Texans, according to sources. No surgery is needed right now. Mayfield was listed on the injury report after the injury but hasn't missed a […]

Stephon Gilmore Expected To Be Ready For Week 7

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said that he expects recently acquired cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list after Week 6 and be ready to make his team and season debut in Week 7 against the New York Giants. The Panthers acquired Gilmore on Wednesday for a 2023 […]

Jamie Collins Returns To New England

The New England Patriots officially signed linebacker Jamie Collins on Wednesday, according to his agent, David Canter. Collins was released by the Detroit Lions last week after playing just two games for them this season. The 31-year-old made his one and only Pro Bowl team back in 2015 with the Patriots, and this will be […]

Packers Likely To Land Jaylon Smith

The Green Bay Packers are working to finalize a deal with former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl linebacker Jaylon Smith on Wednesday, according to a source. The Cowboys surprisingly released Smith on Tuesday, and he unsurprisingly won't stay a free agent for long. The 26-year-old has 100-plus tackles in three of his four NFL seasons and […]

Jaire Alexander Likely To Avoid Surgery

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that the team is trying to avoid surgery for cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) "at all costs," but they will not say how long he'll be out. LaFleur did say, however, that Alexander is unlikely to play in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Packers would like […]

Aaron Jones Still On The Injury Report

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) remained a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Jones continues to be limited by his ankle in practices, but he has yet to miss a game so far this season. There's nothing to suggest that he'll be in any danger of missing a Week 5 date with the […]

Josh Jacobs Continues To Be Limited

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) put in a limited practice on Wednesday after returning in the Monday night loss to the Los Angeles Chargers after missing the previous two games. Peyton Barber suffered a turf-toe injury on Monday, so it was just Jacobs and Kenyan Drake splitting the backfield touches. Jacobs played […]

Melvin Gordon III Absent On Wednesday

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (leg) sat out of practice on Wednesday. Gordon was questionable heading into Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens, but he ultimately played and had nine carries for 56 yards while catching two of four targets for 11 yards in the loss. He played one fewer snap than rookie […]

Darrell Henderson Jr., Tyler Higbee Will Play Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (ribs) and tight end Tyler Higbee (ankle) both practiced in full on Wednesday and were removed from the final injury report for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. Henderson returned to play in the Week 4 loss to the Arizona Cardinals after missing Week 3, […]

Dyami Brown On The Week 5 Injury Report

Washington Football Team wide receivers Dyami Brown (knee) and Cam Sims (hamstring) both missed practice on Wednesday after getting injured in the Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons. In Curtis Samuel's 2021 debut last Sunday, Brown was targeted just twice, catching one of them for a 19-yard gain. Through four games, the 21-year-old rookie […]

Elijah Mitchell Gets In A Limited Practice

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) was able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday. Mitchell has missed the last two games, but the 49ers entered the week hoping that the rookie could shed his non-contact jersey in practice at some point. The 23-year-old served as the team's primary back in […]

George Kittle Not Practicing Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (calf) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Kittle caught only four of his 11 targets for 40 yards in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and he's listed as day-to-day to begin the week after aggravating the calf injury that had him listed questionable going […]

DeVante Parker Limited To Start The Week

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (shoulder) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday to begin the week. Parker was on the practice report last week with the same injury and played through it, catching four passes on nine targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in the Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. […]

Danny Amendola Returns To Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola (thigh) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday after missing the last two games. Amendola has a good chance to return in Week 5 against the New England Patriots. Another sign that the Texans expect him back is the fact that they released slot receiver Anthony Miller on Wednesday. […]

David Njoku Lands On Week 5 Injury Report

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) is on the Week 5 injury report after missing practice on Wednesday. On the season, Njoku has seven catches on 10 targets for a 111 yards, which leads the team's tight ends. His 10 targets are tied with Harrison Bryant, while Austin Hooper leads with 16 targets. If […]

Russell Gage Misses Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (ankle) didn't practice again on Wednesday. Gage has missed the last two games and isn't off to a good start ahead of Week 5 against the New York Jets. He was a popular breakout candidate in the preseason with Julio Jones gone, but so far that hasn't come to […]

Chase Claypool, JuJu Smith-Schuster Limited Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Chase Claypool (hamstring) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (ribs) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. This is mostly notable for Claypool, who sat out of the Week 4 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Unless he suffers a setback later in the week, there's a good chance that Claypool can avoid missing […]

Ben Roethlisberger Missing From Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (hip, pectoral) missed practice on Wednesday, but he plans to play in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. Roethlisberger is already dealing with two injuries just four weeks into the season, and the Steelers offense hasn't been very great. Big Ben has thrown for 1,033 yards with four touchdowns and […]

Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton Still Missing From Practice

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Darius Slayton (hamstring) missed another practice on Wednesday. Both players missed the Week 4 win over the New Orleans Saints and aren't off to a good start heading into Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. With both players out last Sunday, Kenny Golladay and rookie Kadarius […]

Giovani Bernard May Only Miss One Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard (knee) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday after missing the Week 4 win over the New England Patriots due to a minor MCL sprain. If he doesn't suffer a setback this week, there's a chance he may wind up missing only one game. The Bucs were forced […]

No Practice For Rob Gronkowski Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) was unable to practice on Wednesday after missing the Sunday night showdown against the New England Patriots in Week 4. Gronkowski cracked some ribs in the Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and there's a decent chance that he'll miss his second straight game against […]