NFL Player News

Coach Sean McVay said Kupp doesn't have an ankle sprain but instead is dealing with pre-existing ankle soreness, Eric D. Williams of SI.com reports.

After Kupp left Saturday's practice with an injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that the issue was a low-ankle sprain. Kupp underwent the requisite testing, including X-rays, and a sprain has been ruled out as the issue. While he may be held of practice in the short term, there doesn't seem to be much worry about his status for Week 1 versus the Cowboys.

Pascal (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

He's back in action, but with T.Y. Hilton poised to begin the season healthy, Parris Campbell in line to see an expanded role, and second-rounder Michael Pittman also in the mix, Pascal's path to reliable targets isn't clear. Of course, that could change in time if injuries hit and create a context in which Pascal's opportunities increase as the season rolls along, as was the case in 2019.

Diggs (back) returned to practice Monday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Per the report, the wideout -- who had been nursing a sore back -- was in full pads Monday, a sign that he's past what appears to have been a minor issue. Diggs is the favorite to lead the Bills in targets this coming season, albeit in an offense that figures to continue to lean heavily on the run.

Parker has been bothered by a minor injury of late, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Parker missed some practice time last week and could miss additional sessions this week. Coach Brian Flores doesn't sound worried about the wideout's Week 1 availability, noting that Parker is working to get back on the practice field as soon as he can.

Hightower has looked good throughout training camp, potentially setting himself up for a role on offense if Jalen Reagor (shoulder) is out for an extended period, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Early reports suggest Reagor will miss at least one or two games but should be back in the lineup by late September or early October. While J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Greg Ward look like the favorites to get snaps alongside DeSean Jackson in three-wide formations to start the season, Hightower also has a shot at a role. If nothing else, the rookie fifth-round pick is on track for a roster spot, while sixth-rounder Quez Watkins (upper body) has been absent from recent practices and could be on the bubble. Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com also believes Hightower has "far exceeded expectations" in training camp, making a solid case for a Week 1 role.

Joe Burrow said Sunday that he expects Boyd to have a big 2020 season, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

"I have a great connection with [Boyd] right now," Burrow said. The 25-year-old wideout demonstrated as much chemistry with his rookie signal-caller during Sunday's scrimmage, per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, when the two connected for a 28-yard touchdown. Burrow made ample use of his slot receiver at LSU in 2019, and Boyd has already proven himself in the form of back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons, so it wouldn't come as much of a shock if the two do indeed develop a lethal connection. With a healthy A.J. Green back in the mix in Cincinnati, however, in addition to John Ross and Tee Higgins, it's unlikely that Boyd will enjoy target volume similar to the 148 looks he saw last season.

The Vikings are switching Chisena from receiver to safety, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Chisena's positional shift comes with the context that he's been impressing on special teams throughout training camp. The Penn State product could have an outside chance at a spot on the final roster, though it's more likely that he could latch on to Minnesota's practice squad as a way to continue developing with the team.

Isabella expects to line up in the slot in 2020, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Isabella did little as a rookie in 2019 despite suiting up for 15 games. He managed to flash the 4.31 speed that made him a second-round pick in the form of an 88-yard touchdown Week 9 and a 55-yard catch Week 10, but those two plays accounted for most of his rookie production. Consistent reps out of the slot could provide Isabella the path he needs for playing time Year 2, but his upside will nonetheless be capped behind DeAndre Hopkins, Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk.

Edwards has seen more consistent reps with the first-team offense than the likes of Nelson Agholor and Zay Jones, Vic Tafur, Jimmy Durkin, Ted Nguyen and Tashan Reed of The Athletic's State of the Nation podcast report.

Edwards appears to have already earned the trust of Las Vegas' training staff, as Tafur speculates that the team would not hesitate to start the South Carolina product in the event that Tyrell Williams (shoulder) were forced to miss time. Still, Williams appears to have a fair shot at playing through his torn labrum, and if the veteran is on the field it's unlikely that Edwards would immediately usurp him. Rookie first-round pick Henry Ruggs also appears locked into an immediate offensive role, and it's possible that coach Jon Gruden would balk at relying on two rookie wideouts to each handle consistent snaps right out of the gate.

Reagor (shoulder) isn't expected to require surgery but could be out for about four weeks, according to Geoff Mosher of 97.5 The Fanatic Philadelphia.

The timeline shouldn't be considered definitive by any means, as the Eagles are still waiting for results from an MRI. The rookie first-round pick injured his shoulder during Sunday's practice and was taken back to the locker room shortly thereafter. With Reagor now in serious danger of missing Week 1, the Eagles could turn to J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and/or John Hightower for perimeters snaps across from DeSean Jackson. For what it's worth, Reagor tweeted "B Back Soon" a couple hours after his exit from Sunday's practice. Meanwhile, Drew Davison of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram reports Reagor has been diagnosed with a small labrum team, with the expectation he'll miss Week 1 but could be back as as soon as Week 2.