NFL Player News

The 49ers placed Jennings (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured reserve list Sunday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but his absence from practice is a hit to the receiving depth of the 49ers. The 2020 seventh-round pick has resided on the practice squad for the entire season to this point.

Brown inked a contract with Washington on Saturday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Brown has resided on the practice squad for the entire 2020 season after he failed to make the opening day roster for Washington this offseason. Expect Brown to provide depth for the Football Team on Sunday, as Isaiah Wright (shoulder) was ruled out for the contest against the Cowboys.

The Chiefs elevated Kemp to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Kemp was elevated to the active roster last week with Sammy Watkins (hamstring) out, so he'll get the call again with Watkins sidelined for Week 7. The 25-year-old has yet to see a snap on offense this season, seeing all of his 55 snaps on special teams.

Thomas (ankle/hamstring) is in danger of sitting out the Saints' Week 8 matchup at Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 1, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Thomas sustained a Grade 1 hamstring strain in practice this week that kept him off the practice field Thursday and Friday, and ultimately the Saints ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. The aforementioned injury has a 1-to-2-week recovery timetable, so there's a distinct chance he's sidelined for a sixth consecutive contest next weekend. In the end, though, Thomas' activity bears watching as New Orleans prepares to visit the Bears.

Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he's "hopeful" that Hopkins (ankle) -- who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks -- will be able to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The tone of Rapoport's report seemingly aligns with one issued late Saturday by Adam Schefter of ESPN, who relayed that the wideout is expected to play against Seattle despite turning in only one limited practice this week. A schedule change earlier in the week pushed the Seahawks-Cardinals game back from 4:25 p.m. ET to 8:20 p.m. ET, so Hopkins' fantasy managers will be forced to sweat out his status a little bit longer than initially anticipated. In the past, Hopkins has shown the ability to play effectively with limited or no practice time in advance, so he should still represent one of the top fantasy receivers of the Week 7 slate while matching up with a shaky Seattle secondary.

Samuel (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Samuel was inactive last week against the Bears, but it looks like he'll be back for Sunday's 1:00pm ET kickoff after a one-game absence. In the five games he has suited up for, Samuel hasn't been a high-volume option in the Carolina passing game (19 catches on 23 targets for 183 yards), but he has at least picked up some extra touches in that span, having also logged 15 carries for 63 yards.

Crowder (groin) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Bills, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Crowder was downgraded to doubtful Saturday, so it looks as though his next chance to suit up will arrive Nov. 1 against the Chiefs. Though the Jets' top pass catcher is expected to be out Sunday, the team's Week 7 wide receiver corps will be bolstered by the return of Denzel Mims (hamstrings), with Breshad Perriman, Braxton Berrios and Jeff Smith also on hand to catch passes from QB Sam Darnold (shoulder), who's in line to return to action for the first time since Oct. 1.

Hopkins (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 28-year-old's only practice participation of the week came in a limited session Friday, but it appears he'll be available to play Sunday despite receiving the questionable tag. Hopkins has been battling the ankle issue throughout October and has 15 receptions for 245 yards and one touchdown over three games during that stretch.

The Chargers waived Moore on Saturday.

Moore suited up in one game for the Chargers after winning a roster spot in training camp, and he wasn't targeted over 25 offensive snaps. Jalen Guyton, KJ Hill (hip), Tyron Johnson and Joe Reed showed more potential through the short stint and will stick with the team as depth moving forward. The 25-year-old wide receiver is a practice squad candidate if he clears waivers.

Woods (groin) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's marquee matchup with the Bears, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Woods was only a limited participant in Saturday's practice and was completely held out altogether Friday, but it's clear the Rams are not concerned about the injury given the fact the veteran wide receiver doesn't even have an injury designation following their final report. Woods faces a tough matchup against the Bears' defense, but it's at least encouraging to see the veteran consistently involved in the offense, as he's yet to see fewer than five targets in any game this season.