NFL Player News

Brown (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 game against the Buccaneers.

The veteran wideout is somewhat of a surprise healthy scratch, considering the Commanders' relative lack of proven receiver depth behind clear No. 1 target Terry McLaurin. Nevertheless, Brown's inactive status will further clear a path to additional opportunities for rookie third-round pick Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown behind McLaurin and No. 2 receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.

Palmer (concussion) is active for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Commanders, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Palmer was able to practice in full all week, so the second-year wideout garnering active status was simply a matter of clearing league protocol for head injuries. With that box having been checked as well, Palmer is set to work in a reserve receiver role against Washington, potentially sharing No. 3 receiver snaps with rookie third-round pick Jalen McMillan.

Addison won't return to Sunday's game at the Giants due to an ankle injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Addison went to the locker room in the third quarter with members of the Vikings' training staff and was ruled out shortly thereafter. He'll thus end Week 1 with three catches (on four targets) for 35 yards. Further clarity on Addison's status may be relayed by coach Kevin O'Connell after Sunday's contest.

Keyton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

The undrafted rookie out of Tennessee will have to wait until Week 2 against the Ravens to make his NFL debut. The Raiders will roll with five wide receivers on the active roster Sunday, headlined by Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers.

Rice (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Raiders.

Rice made the Chargers' final 53-man roster after being selected in the seventh round of the 2024 Draft. However, his NFL debut will need to wait at least one more week. His next opportunity will be Week 2 against the Panthers.

Franklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks.

The rookie fourth-round pick will have to wait until at least Week 2 against the Steelers to make his NFL debut. Franklin reportedly made good progress during training camp and the preseason, but he enters his first professional campaign behind Courtland Sutton, Josh Reynolds, Marvin Mims and Devaughn Vele in the wideout pecking order.

Lockett (thigh) is active for Sunday's game versus the Broncos.

A thigh injury plagued Lockett since mid-August, and he managed back-to-back limited practices to begin Week 1 prep before capping it with a full session Friday. While he entered the weekend listed as questionable, both the wide receiver and coach Mike Macdonald expressed optimism that Lockett would be able to suit up Sunday. Indeed, that has come to pass, meaning Lockett will join DK Metcalf and second-year pro Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the Seahawks' top trio of wide receivers for quarterback Geno Smith.

Olszewski aggravated a groin injury in warmups and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Olszewski's absence likely won't have an affect on the Giants' plans at receiver in Week 1, but his return skills will be missed in the season opener.

Scott (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

The 2023 fourth-round pick secured the Bears' fourth receiver spot after catching six passes for 99 yards and returning two kickoffs for 49 yards in the team's final preseason game. That said, he remains behind DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze on the depth chart. Scott caught 17 passes for 168 yards and no scores as a rookie.

Pryor (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Patriots.

Pryor was promoted from the practice squad Saturday due to Tee Higgins (hamstring) and Ja'Marr Chase (illness) being questionable. However, with Chase ultimately suiting up, Pryor will remain on the sidelines for Week 1.