NFL Player News

Coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that Doubs will play Sunday against the Cardinals, Paul Bretl of ESPN Radio reports.

Doubs will return after being suspended by the team for the Week 5 win over the Rams. It remains to be seen if Christian Watson (ankle) also will rejoin a Packers receiving corps led by Jayden Reed. Doubs has caught 12 of 20 targets for 169 yards through four appearances in 2024.

Coach Antonio Pierce said Meyers (ankle) will take part in Friday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Meyers has missed back-to-back sessions to begin Week 6 prep due to an ankle injury, but his return to drills is a positive sign ahead of Sunday's game versus the Steelers. Fellow WR Davante Adams (hamstring) isn't expected to be available for that contest, so Meyers' status is key for a banged-up Raiders receiving corps.

Palmer (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Saints, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Palmer will miss a second consecutive game, which could lead to an increased role for Sterling Shepard, especially if Jalen McMillan (hamstring) remains sidelined as well. Palmer's next chance to suit up will be Week 7 against the Ravens on MNF.

Reynolds underwent a minor procedure on his finger that likely will result in him sitting out Sunday against the Chargers and potentially longer, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Reynolds hasn't practiced so far this week due to a hand injury, but the precise nature of the issue previously wasn't known. The Broncos have yet to post their final Week 6 practice report, but based on Wilson's report, there's a decent chance Reynolds is ruled out for Sunday's game. If that comes to pass, Courtland Sutton will be the team's clear-cut No. 1 WR, with Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin and Devaughn Vele poised for bigger roles.

Slayton is set to remain the Giants' top option on the outside Sunday against the Bengals, as Malik Nabers (concussion) has been ruled out, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Slayton stepped up with 122 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in Nabers' absence against the Seahawks in Week 5, matching the former's receiving yardage total from the previous four games combined. Slayton is well positioned to make the most of the additional volume in a primetime matchup against a struggling Bengals defense. Jalin Hyatt likely will get the majority of reps on the outside opposite Slayton, while Wan'Dale Robinson will continue to man the slot.

Mooney (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Carolina.

Mooney finished the week as a full practice participant after being limited Wednesday and Thursday. He's coming off the best fantasy performance of his career -- 31.5 PPR points in a 36-30 win over Tampa Bay -- and is averaging 4.8 catches for a career-best 66.0 yards per game on 8.0 targets. Mooney needs just one more TD to match his personal best of four in a season, previously attained his first two years in the league (2020 and 2021).

Davis (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears after being limited in practice this week, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

If he's available versus Chicago, Davis -- who led Jaguars wide receivers with a 78 percent snap share in the team's Week 5 win over the Colts -- will continue to maintain his key role alongside fellow WRs Christian Kirk and Brian Thomas. Fortunately for those considering him in fantasy lineups this weekend, the Jaguars kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET in London on Sunday.

Samuel (toe) was listed as limited again at practice Friday.

Samuel and Mack Hollins (shoulder) have kicked off Week 6 prep with consecutive capped practices, while Khalil Shakir (ankle) sat out both sessions. After holding a walkthrough Friday, the Bills will practice Saturday before providing injury designations for Monday's game against the Jets.

Hollins (shoulder) remained limited at practice Friday.

The Bills held a walkthrough Friday, so there were no changes in participation status from Thursday's practice. Hollins and Curtis Samuel (toe) have both been limited while Khalil Shakir (ankle) has yet to practice after sitting out the Week 5 loss to the Texans. Buffalo will practice again Saturday before publishing its final injury report for Monday's game against the Jets.

Smith cleared the NFL's concussion protocol Friday, Zach Berman of PHLY reports.

Smith has been practicing without limitations coming out of Philadelphia's Week 5 bye, and he has gained clearance from an independent neurologist to suit up, which is the final hurdle he needed to clear in order to play Sunday against the Browns. The star receiver thus will make his return from a concussion suffered Week 3 against the Saints, and the Eagles also will be welcoming back A.J. Brown (hamstring).