NFL Player News

Carter (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Carter was deemed questionable for the season opener due to a knee injury that popped up Wednesday, but he'll be good to go. With the Chargers last year, Carter caught 46 of 65 targets for 538 yards and three scores, but he's behind Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Hunter Renfrow in Las Vegas. However, Carter is expected to handle both punt and kick returns for the Raiders.

Parker (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

A knee issue limited Parker at practice this past week, and he'll sit out the Patriots' opener while targeting a potential return in Week 2. In his absence, rookies Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte should have an opportunity to see increased snaps Sunday alongside fellow WRs JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kendrick Bourne.

Wilson (coach's decision) has been ruled inactive for Sunday's contest against the Chargers.

Wilson agreed to a reworked contract to stick with Miami during the team's final roster cuts, though it appears he'll be passed over for the season opener. In his stead, Erik Ezukanma and River Cracraft will slot in behind starting wideouts Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Braxton Berrios. Wilson caught 12 passes on 18 targets across 15 games in 2022, so he doesn't figure to make a significant impact unless there are injuries to Miami's starting wide receiver unit this season.

Jeudy (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Jeudy took a questionable tag into the weekend after a trio of limited practices this week, and though Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post notes that the wideout was able to take part in some on-field work earlier Sunday, he'll ultimately be in street clothes for the season opener. Based on Jeudy's level of activity over the past week, he should have a good chance at making it back in the lineup for the Broncos' Week 2 matchup with the Commanders on Sept. 17. With Jeudy out for the opener, however, Courtland Sutton and rookie Marvin Mims should see most of the looks in the passing game, while tight ends Adam Trautman and Greg Dulcich could also have expanded profiles on offense.

Doubs (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday in Chicago, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Doubs sat out the Packers' preseason finale Aug. 26 due to a hamstring injury, which capped him to two limited sessions during Week 1 prep. While Doubs is healthy enough to suit up for the season opener, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Sunday that the second-year pro likely won't handle a full allotment of snaps. If that's the case -- and with Christian Watson (hamstring) sidelined -- RB Aaron Jones, WR Jayden Reed and TE Luke Musgrave may serve as QB Jordan Love's top pass catchers. Meanwhile, wide receivers like Malik Heath, Samori Toure and Dontayvion Wicks will be available for more reps.

Olszewski (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

The former All-Pro return man lost his role as kick and punt returner last season and was on the verge of not making Pittsburgh's active roster this year. Olszewski's next chance to be active on game day will come in Week 2 against Cleveland.

Evans and the Buccaneers did not come to terms on a contract extension before Evans' Saturday deadline, Jay Glazer reported on the Fox Sunday morning pregame show.

Evans is a free agent after the season, just turned 30 and is now playing with Baker Mayfield instead of Tom Brady as his quarterback. If he does indeed hit free agency next offseason, he may encounter a similar scenario to DeAndre Hopkins, where he finds the market for his services isn't quite what he expected it to be.

Jefferson and the Vikings had preliminary discussions about a contract extension, but the parties didn't yet come to an agreement and will table those discussions until the offseason, Jay Glazer reported on the Fox Sunday pregame show.

There wasn't too much urgency to the discussions yet for Jefferson, as he still has two years left on his rookie deal. However, that situation figures to take on a different tenor next offseason if there isn't real progress.

Dowell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against New Orleans.

The 2023 seventh-round pick out of UT Martin did enough to make the Titans' active roster but won't be suiting up Sunday. Dowell's next opportunity to see the field will be Week 2 against the Chargers.

Ali (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Ali, along with tight end John FitzPatrick (coach's decision) and running back Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh), are the skill players ruled out for Sunday's season opener. Atlanta will roll out a wide receiver corps of Drake London, Mack Hollins, Scotty Miller and KhaDarel Hodge.