NFL Player News

Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Wilson missed the first two games of the season while recovering from an ankle injury sustained during training camp. However, the rookie is healthy now and still can't crack the Steelers' wideout rotation. George Pickens, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin and Scotty Miller are Pittsburgh's only active wideouts for Week 4. Wilson should be able to carve out a role once he gets more practice reps under his belt.

Nacua (knee) will likely be out at least until Week 8, Fox's Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

The Rams will apparently be without both Nacua and teammate Cooper Kupp (ankle) at least through their Week 6 bye, meaning there should be more targets for Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington for the foreseeable future.

Johnson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Johnson missed last week's loss to the Broncos with the injury, but he'll be back on the field for week 4. The rookie wideout could see a few extra opportunities against Philadelphia with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) out.

Kupp (ankle) is expected to miss at least the Rams' Week 5 game against the Packers, Fox's Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

This falls in line with earlier reports that suggested next week would be difficult for Kupp to play. The Rams are on bye in Week 6, so it's a logical decision not to rush him back. Meanwhile, teammate Puka Nacua (knee) isn't expected to return until at least Week 8.

Vele (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Vele surprisingly caught eight balls in Week 1 while playing just under half of the offensive snaps. However, he's since been sidelined due to a combination of a rib injury while also being a healthy scratch for the last two games. Troy Franklin has been the beneficiary, though he's tallied only two catches for 11 yards in the last two weeks.

McMillan (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

The rookie No. 3 receiver was listed as doubtful after practicing on a limited basis Friday, and his inactive status now is official. McMillan's absence Sunday will vault second-year pro Trey Palmer back into the third wideout role he enjoyed success in as a rookie, when he posted a 39-385-3 line on 68 targets across 17 regular-season games before adding four more receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown in the postseason. McMillan will look to beat the short turnaround for a Week 5 Thursday night road clash against the Falcons and keep his absence limited to one contest.

Wilson (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Wilson was initially listed as questionable for Week 4 due to an ankle injury, but he's managed to suit up for Sunday's key divisional matchup. The journeyman wideout logged his first catch of the season versus the Eagles in Week 3, a three-yard gain. Wilson will work to make more of an impact behind top wideouts Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed against Atlanta.

Johnson (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Johnson had a groin injury pop up Thursday that sidelined him for practice, but he got in a limited session Friday and will be ready for action in Week 4. There doesn't seem to be any concern about his snap count or effectiveness, as Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that the wide receiver got extra work in with new starting quarterback Andy Dalton throughout the week. Johnson should once again serve as the focal point of Carolina's passing attack.

Gould (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Gould appeared in each of the Colts' first three games, operating primarily as a return man. However, with Josh Downs back in the mix, Gould is the odd man out in the Colts' wideout corps.

Allen (heel) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Rams.

The veteran wideout was able to work back to a full practice Friday after opening the week with consecutive limited sessions, and his Week 4 return now is official. Allen will be taking the field for the first time since Week 1, when he provided a 4-29-0 line on 11 targets. With Allen back in the fold Sunday, rookie first-round pick Rome Odunze, who's coming off a career-best 6-112-1 line against the Colts in Week 3, is expected to slide back into a No. 3 receiver role versus Los Angeles.