NFL Player News

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Metcalf (ribs/hip) will practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Prior to sitting out the first game of his career in this past Sunday's win over Arizona, Metcalf managed just one capped session Friday due to a rib injury that's lingered since Week 2 and a hip issue that he sustained Week 6. His ability to practice in some capacity to kick off Week 8 prep is a step in the right direction, but he likely will need to log all on-field reps Thursday and/or Friday to avoid a designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Browns. Another absence from Metcalf would result in elevated roles for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo alongside Tyler Lockett.

Cobb missed Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder issue, but he's expected to return to the field Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Cobb presumably sustained the injury in the team's Week 6 victory over the Eagles prior to the Jets' Week 7 bye. If he does in fact return to practice Thursday, the veteran pass catcher should be in good shape to play Sunday against the Giants. Despite playing at least 35 percent of the Jets' snaps on offense in each of the team's first six games, Cobb has recorded just three receptions for 20 yards on 12 targets.

Baltimore designated Wallace (hamstring) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Wallace has sat out the requisite four games after originally being placed on the injured reserve list prior to Week 4, and he was able to return to practice Wednesday. The Ravens' injury reports over the week will shed more light on whether he'll be able to play Sunday at Arizona.

Miami designated Cracraft (shoulder) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

After spending the Dolphins' last four games on injured reserve, it now seems that Cracraft is nearing a return to action ahead of Week 8. Miami's injury reports this week will provide more information regarding his potential availability for Sunday versus New England.

Goodwin didn't participate in practice Wednesday due to a back injury, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

In the Browns' Week 7 win over the Colts, Goodwin played a season-high 18 snaps but may have sustained the back injury somewhere along the way. He'll probably need to practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play Sunday at Seattle.

Burks (knee) is taking part in practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Burks is back at practice after a Week 7 bye, potentially setting up a return to the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. He hasn't played since Week 3, at which point Ryan Tannehill (ankle) was still healthy and under center. Head coach Mike Vrabel suggested both Will Levis and Malik Willis may get playing time at quarterback this week, with Levis shaping up as the probable starter.

Hill wasn't on the field during the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Fellow wideout Jaylen Waddle, on the other hand, managed to participate, despite missing a chunk of Sunday's loss to Philadelphia with a back injury. Hill also went to the medical tent at one point but quickly returned and finished with 15 targets and his seventh touchdown of the season. The Dolphins will release their first Week 8 injury report later Wednesday, when an explanation behind Hill's absence from practice will be provided.

Watson (knee) is set to practice Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Even if he's merely a limited participant, Watson's presence on the field to begin Week 8 prep is a strong indication that he avoided a major injury when he limped off the field at the end of Sunday's 19-17 loss to Denver. He was hurt on Green Bay's second-to-last offensive snap and thus missed just one play (a game-sealing Denver interception).

Ross, who was arrested Monday in Shawnee, Kan., has been charged with domestic battery and criminal property damage, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

The 23-year-old wide receiver pleaded not guilty to both misdemeanor charges during his arraignment hearing Tuesday. The Chiefs have noted that they are aware of Ross' arrest, but the team hasn't indicated whether his arrest will affect his availability to practice or play moving forward. Ross is due back in court Dec. 4. The second-year player out of Clemson has suited up for all seven of the Chiefs' games thus far, tallying three catches for 34 yards on six targets while playing single-digit snaps on offense in five of those contests.

Jefferson secured one of his two targets for five yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Buccaneers.

Jefferson recorded his first catch as a member of the Falcons on Sunday while earning two targets for the second straight week. The veteran saw a major uptick in playing time in his second game with Atlanta, playing 49 percent of offensive snaps after playing just 27 percent of snaps in Week 6. If Jefferson continues to operate as the Falcons' second option at wideout behind Drake London, he could earn more opportunities in the team's passing attack. The 27-year-old will look to continue his increased involvement on offense when the Falcons visit the Titans in Week 8.