NFL Player News

Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that the Seahawks hope Eskridge (concussion), who is missing his second consecutive contest Sunday in Minnesota, is able to return next week, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Carroll specifically mentioned Wednesday as the day in which Seattle will have more information on Eskridge and his recovery from a Week 1 concussion. Perhaps the rookie second-round pick has made some progress through the protocol for head injuries, but he has yet to practice since the diagnosis. With Eskridge on the sideline, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Freddie Swain have acted as the Seahawks' clear-cut top three wide receivers.

Crowder (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Denver, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Crowder was unable to practice at all this week and is more than likely headed for a third consecutive absence to open the season. Braxton Berrios should continue to fill Crowder's shoes in the slot as the Jets try to pick up their first win of the season against the 2-0 Broncos.

Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions after returning to a limited practice Friday.

Brown is one of eight players listed by the Ravens as questionable this week, but his return to practice Friday, albeit in a limited capacity, is a positive indicator regarding his status for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. The wideout also was listed as questionable heading into Week 2 action, yet logged a 72 percent snap share en route to catching six of 10 targets for 113 yards and a touchdown in a 36-35 win over the Chiefs.

Grant (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders, Armando Salguero of Outkick reports.

Grant upgraded to full practice participation Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday, shedding his injury label in the process. He should work in his usual capacity Sunday as the return man on special teams and get the occasional opportunity on offense.

Raymond (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Ravens.

The Lions capped Raymond's practice reps all week, as he went down as a limited participant on all three injury reports due to a thigh issue, which popped up on the final Week 2 report. He managed to play 63 percent of the snaps on offense Monday in Green Bay, ending up with two catches (on two targets) for 18 yards. With Tyrell Williams (concussion) officially on IR as of Thursday, Raymond has a chance to be more involved in the offense, assuming he's out there Sunday alongside Quintez Cephus, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Trinity Benson.

Eskridge (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The rookie hasn't practiced or played since suffering a concussion Week 1. Freddie Swain should continue to work as Seattle's No. 3 receiver, though last week's 5-95-1 receiving line will be hard to repeat, even if he matches the 76 percent snap share he logged. Eskridge and Swain split playing time back in Week 1 at Indianapolis.

Hopkins (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Jacksonville, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

As expected, after coach Kliff Kingsbury revealed earlier Friday that Hopkins would come down to a game-time decision ahead of the team's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. The wideout didn't practice at all this week, but it might not mean as much for Hopkins as other players, given his long history of playing through nagging injuries without many practice reps. However, he typically logs at least one limited practice, so there is real cause for concern this week. If Hopkins ends up sitting, the Cardinals can trot out A.J. Green, Rondale Moore and Christian Kirk for three-wide sets, with Andy Isabella and Antoine Wesley then providing depth.

Cooper (ribs) practiced in full Friday, Armando Salguero of OutKick reports.

Previously, Cooper was believed to be dealing with bruised ribs, but the wide receiver revealed Friday that he sustained cracked ribs Week 1, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. "It's getting better every day," Cooper said. "I'll be ready." He bumped from limited at Thursday's session to uninhibited Friday, so he's indeed getting healthier by the day. Assuming no setbacks this weekend, Cooper should be good to go Monday against the Eagles.

Washington is line for more work Sunday against the Bengals with Diontae Johnson (knee) ruled out for the contest.

Johnson was forced out on the final play of the Steelers' Week 2 loss to the Raiders, requiring assistance from two people to get off the field. His knee injury will keep him out at least one game, and Washington figures to benefit when the offense uses three-wide sets Sunday. But he'll be working behind JuJu Smith-Schuster and Chase Claypool, who could gobble up more of the available looks than Washington. For the season, Washington has been targeted three times en route to two catches for 10 yards.

Patrick (hip) was a full participant in practice Friday and is expected to play Sunday against the Jets, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.

Patrick started the week with a pair of limited sessions, but he was cleared for a full practice Friday and subsequently should suit up without limitations come Sunday. He's opened the season on a two-game touchdown streak and has a nice opportunity to extend it in Denver's home opener against New York's inexperienced secondary.