NFL Player News

Perriman (knee) isn't practicing Thursday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Perriman's first reported absence from practice was Aug. 23, so he's now coming up on two weeks. He did some running on a side field Wednesday, and results from an MRI suggest his knee shouldn't be a long-term issue. However, coach Adam Gase acknowledged a troubling pattern of on-and-off swelling, with Perriman thus far unable to put the issue fully behind him. The veteran wideout still has some time to get ready for the season opener at Buffalo, but it'll be cause for serious concern if he isn't practicing by early next week.

Campbell (concussion) practiced for a second consecutive day Wednesday while donning a red non-contact jersey, Jim Ayello of The Indianapolis Star reports.

While the Colts haven't announced whether Campbell has cleared the protocol, he's evidently making progress and looks on track for Week 1. Campbell entered the protocol after a minor car accident last week. If and when he's healthy, Campbell looks like the top candidate to work alongside T.Y. Hilton and rookie second-rounder Michael Pittman when the Colts employ three-wideout formations.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that he expects James (wrist) to be cleared ahead of the 49ers' Sept. 13 season opener against the Cardinals, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Shanahan said in late August that he didn't expect James to be ready for Week 1, so this seems like an indication that the second-year pro's recovery is ahead of schedule. If he makes the roster and receives full medical clearance, James stands to contribute as a depth receiver and return man for the 49ers.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that he's hopeful Samuel (foot) will be back at practice next week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Samuel is pushing to get on the field for the 49ers' Sept. 13 season opener against Arizona, and a return to practice next week would represent an important step in the right direction. The versatile wideout suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot back in June and was projected to miss 10-to-12 weeks. Even if Samuel receives medical clearance in time to suit up Week 1, the possibility that he could be on a restricted snap count can't be ignored.

Coulter (neck) did not participate during Wednesday's scrimmage, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Coulter has been dealing with a neck injury of undisclosed severity since late August. With the Sept. 13 opener against the Chiefs only eight days away, the rookie fifth-round pick won't have the luxury of much more time to get fully healthy. Of course, the Texans likely aren't counting on Coulter to make much of an impact Year 1.

Berrios is dealing with a lower back issue that has forced him to miss practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Berrios exited practice Tuesday with "tightness," and the specifics of the injury are now clear. It's unknown how long the injury is expected to keep Berrios out, but it certainly won't help his chances to make the roster in a depth role for 2020.

Crowder (lower leg) suited up for Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

While it isn't clear if the slot receiver was a full participant, his presence in any capacity confirms the leg tightness he dealt with Tuesday isn't serious. Crowder should be fine for Week 1 at Buffalo, with a steady stream of targets likely headed his way.

Jefferson could see more opportunities than Josh Reynolds this season, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Rodrigue's projection of the 53-man roster suggests Jefferson -- rather than Reynolds -- will be the No. 3 receiver behind Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods. This outcome shouldn't be fully assumed, but it's a reasonable expectation given that Reynolds mostly failed to impress in previous opportunities and Jefferson is a rookie second-round pick. Both players' roles mya not be clarified until after the Rams' Week 1 matchup with the Cowboys.

Perriman is still dealing with swelling in his knee, but a recent MRI didn't reveal anything that would affect him throughout the year, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Even with an MRI bringing good news, it's a little concerning that this has been an on-and-off problem, with coach Adam Gase acknowledging Perriman's pattern of progress followed by minor setbacks, per Hughes. Even so, the Jets appear optimistic that Perriman to be ready for Week 1 at Buffalo, especially after he was spotted running on a side field during Wednesday's practice. He's been held out of team drills for the past week and a half.

Perriman (knee) was spotted running on a side field during Wednesday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

A swollen knee has kept Perriman out of practice for more than a week, but he seems to be making some progress as the Jets' season opener draws closer. Assuming he's able to play, he'll open the season as the Jets' top outside receiver, likely playing the vast majority of offensive snaps in a tricky Week 1 matchup at Buffalo.