Wednesday Media Updates
***The Panthers defined Christian McCaffrey's shoulder injury as an AC sprain. McCaffrey sought additional opinions on the injury this week, a process he'd not undertake with a low-grade injury. Matt Rhule told reporters McCaffrey is "pretty much out this week and we'll see how it looks next week."
***Joe Mixon is still not practicing. However, he was seen moving well in rehab and simulating carries. Zac Taylor continues to suggest Mixon has a chance to play this week. Mixon needs to return to individual drills on Thursday to feel confident in his chances to see a significant workload this week.
***Nick Chubb told reporters his knee feels good since returning to practice. He's "not sure" whether he'll play, noting the final decision will be made by the coaching staff and medical personnel, but he looks likely to return.
***Miles Sanders returned to a limited practice as the Eagles come out of their Week 9 bye. Philadelphia will be careful with Sanders' practice reps through the week but he's trending toward returning.
***Ben Roethlisberger is on the COVID list but able to rehab in the facility away from his teammates. He will not be listed on the injury report until he returns to the active roster. Although he's dealing with injuries to both knees, he's currently expected to play.
***Chris Carson has resumed running but is not cleared for individual drills. If Wednesday's conditioning goes well, it's possible Carson works toward returning in a limited role. He remains questionable at best. Pete Carroll told reporters Carlos Hyde is further behind Carson. Hyde is unlikely to play.
***Deebo Samuel was not healthy enough for individual drills. The Niners say they'll re-evaluate on Thursday but Samuel is not trending well.
***Kenyan Drake may be close to returning. The Cardinals allowed him to take part in individual drills on Wednesday. If his ankle responds well, it's a good sign for this week.
Injured Reserve additions through Wednesday transactions:
- QB Ben Roethlisberger (COVID-reserve) -- Probable
- WR Preston Williams
- WR Mecole Hardman (COVID-reserve) -- Awaiting Information
- TE Albert Okwuegbunam
Designated to return through Wednesday transactions:
- RB Nick Chubb -- Probable
- RB Bryce Love -- Questionable
THURSDAY NIGHT INJURY EXPECTATIONS
Here are the key offensive players listed on the practice participation or game status report for Thursday Night Football:
Indianapolis at Tennessee
***The Colts have ruled out Jack Doyle (concussion). Mo Alie-Cox is listed questionable but will continue to play through knee soreness. T.Y. Hilton returns after missing last week's game with a groin injury. He fully practiced this week.
***The Titans are nearly full strength. Adam Humphries will miss his second week while continuing to recover from a Week 8 concussion.
Early week practice participation and playing expectations
The Wednesday and Thursday practice participation reports are our first chance to see which players each NFL team is limiting in practice after the previous week's games. Players limited in mid-week practice aren't necessarily in danger of missing that week's game. But they all need to be watched closely.
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Quarterbacks
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Injury
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Practice Participation
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FBGs
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Thursday
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Friday
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| Josh Allen | Buf | Shoulder | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Drew Brees | NO | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| Matthew Stafford | Det | Neck | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Gardner Minshew | Jac | Thumb | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
| Kyle Allen | Was | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
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Running Backs
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Team
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Injury
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Practice Participation
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FBGs
Expects |
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Thursday
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Friday
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| Christian McCaffrey | Car | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
| Mike Davis | Car | Toe | Not Listed | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Aaron Jones | GB | Calf | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Joe Mixon | Cin | Foot | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| Samaje Perine | Cin | Knee | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Miles Sanders | Phi | Knee | Limited | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Chris Carson | Sea | Foot | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| Carlos Hyde | Sea | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| Travis Homer | Sea | Knee | Full | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| DeeJay Dallas | Sea | Arm / Wrist | Full | Not Listed | Expected to Play | ||
| Kenyan Drake | Ari | Ankle | Limited | Limited | Awaiting Information | ||
| *David Montgomery | Chi | Concussion | *DNP | Awaiting Information | |||
| Damien Harris | NE | Ankle / Chest | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| Justin Jackson | LAC | Knee | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| Troymaine Pope | LAC | Neck | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Darrell Henderson | LAR | Quadriceps | DNP | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| David Johnson | Hou | Concussion | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| Tevin Coleman | SF | Knee | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
| Matt Breida | Mia | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Awaiting Information | ||
| Patrick Laird | Mia | Ankle | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Mark Ingram | Bal | Ankle | Limited | DNP | Likely to Play | ||
| Antonio Gibson | Was | Shoulder | DNP | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Devonta Freeman | NYG | Ankle | Limited | Limited | Likely Inactive | ||
| T.J. Yeldon | Buf | Back | Full | Full | Likely to Play | ||
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Wide Receivers
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Injury
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Practice Participation
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Game
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FBGs
Expects |
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Thursday
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Friday
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| Michael Thomas | NO | Ankle / Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| Chris Godwin | TB | Finger | Limited | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| Scott Miller | TB | Hip / Groin | Limited | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| *Adam Thielen | Min | Shoulder | *Full | Expected to Play | |||
| Kenny Golladay | Det | Hip | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | Pit | Knee | DNP | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Cooper Kupp | LAR | Oblique | Limited | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| Deebo Samuel | SF | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| *Allen Robinson | Chi | Knee | *Limited | Expected to Play | |||
| Jerry Jeudy | Den | Shoulder | DNP | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| Tim Patrick | Den | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| Jarvis Landry | Cle | Hip | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| John Brown | Buf | Knee | DNP | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | Toe / Hip | Limited | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| Golden Tate | NYG | Knee | Not Listed | Limited | Awaiting Information | ||
| D.J. Chark | Jac | Illness | Not Listed | DNP | Likely to Play | ||
| Laviska Shenault | Jac | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Awaiting Information | ||
| Alshon Jeffery | Phi | Calf | Full | Full | Likely to Play | ||
| NKeal Harry | NE | Concussion | Limited | Limited | Awaiting Information | ||
| Bryan Edwards | LV | Ankle | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
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Tight Ends
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Team
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Injury
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Practice Participation
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Thursday
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Friday
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| Darren Waller | LV | Back | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| T.J. Hockenson | Det | Toe | Not Listed | DNP | Likely to Play | ||
| Noah Fant | Den | Ankle | Limited | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Austin Hooper | Cle | Abdomen | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| *Irv Smith | Min | Groin | *DNP | Awaiting Information | |||
| Greg Olsen | Sea | Foot | Limited | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Adam Shaheen | Mia | Shoulder | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| *Cole Kmet | Chi | Groin | *DNP | Awaiting Information | |||
| Marcedes Lewis | GB | Knee | Limited | DNP | Expected to Play | ||
Note: Asterisk denotes Monday night players who practice Thursday/Friday/Saturday.
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