NFL Player News

Beckham (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Beckham will have one final chance to practice Friday before the Ravens decide whether he'll carry a designation into Sunday's game in Cleveland or get ruled out in advance of the weekend. Given that he has yet to practice in any fashion since exiting the Ravens' Week 2 win over the Bengals, Beckham looks to be trending toward a second straight missed game at this stage.

Waddle cleared the NFL's concussion protocol Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

He was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday, and the subsequent confirmation that he's cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol paves the way for the wideout to play Sunday against the Bills following a one-game absence. Waddle, who has caught eight of his 11 targets for 164 yards in two games thus far, is slated to reprise his starting role in Miami's high-powered offense this weekend alongside fellow wideout Tyreek Hill.

Olszewski cleared the NFL's concussion protocols Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Olszewski was able to practice in full Wednesday, helping to clear the way for him to gain clearance to play Sunday against the Texans. The 26-year-old missed the team's Week 3 win over the Raiders after suffering the concussion in Week 2 against the Browns.

Watson (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, is expected to suit up for Thursday's contest against the Lions, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Along with Watson, running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) carries a questionable tag into the NFC North showdown, but both playmakers look on track to suit up Thursday. If Watson is cleared to play when the Packers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, he could have his snap count managed, though the team hasn't formally clarified its plans for the wideout. Though he had the benefit of seeing most of his snaps with Aaron Rodgers rather than Jordan Love under center, Watson finished his rookie season with a bang, turning in a 31-523-7 receiving line while adding a rushing score over his last eight games of the 2022 campaign.

Skowronek (Achilles) missed practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Skowronek is dealing with an Achilles injury seemingly suffered during Monday's loss to the Bengals. If the 26-year-old ends up missing time, Demarcus Robinson will likely be in line for more snaps.

Olszewski (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

It's unclear if Olszewski is through the concussion protocol, but the full practice does put him on track to return for Week 4 after he missed last Sunday night's win over the Raiders. The slot man has played just one snap each on offense and special teams this season.

Arias signed with Kansas City's practice squad Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Arias will join the Chiefs practice squad because the team is currently dealing with injuries at the receiver position. It is still unlikely that the 25-year-old will be elevated in the near future, as the team previously signed Montrell Washington to its active roster.

The Falcons signed Blair to their practice squad Wednesday, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.

Blair had a tryout with Atlanta on Tuesday and impressed enough to earn himself a spot on the practice squad. With Penny Hart (concussion) on injured reserve and Josh Ali (ankle) questionable, Blair could have an opportunity to be called up for action against the Jaguars on Sunday'.

The Chiefs signed Washington from their practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.

Washington was elevated from the practice squad ahead of last week's win against the Bears to serve as the team's returner and impressed enough to get a permanent spot on the roster. With Richie James (knee) on injured reserve, the 24-year-old will likely continue to serve as the primary returner for the near future.

The Seahawks waived Thompson on Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Thompson will head to waivers after spending five years in Seattle both on the active roster and practice squad. The 27-year-old was not targeted a single time in the team's first three games and will now look to catch on with another team.