NFL Player News

Brown (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Brown hasn't practiced since making an early exit from last Thursday's loss to the Packers. His absence leaves Jaylin Lane as the probable No. 3 receiver, although Luke McCaffrey could also help fill the void.

Kirk (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after practicing fully Friday.

DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com relayed Tuesday that coach DeMeco Ryans said Kirk was expected to play this weekend after missing the Texans' first two games with a hamstring issue, an outcome that's now been confirmed. In his looming return, Kirk will bolster a Houston wideout corps that's led by Nico Collins, and assuming no in-game setbacks, he has a chance to see enough volume Sunday to merit Week 3 fantasy lineup consideration.

Thomas (wrist) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Texans.

Thomas has gotten off to a slow start this season, with five catches for 60 yards and no touchdowns on 19 targets through the first two games. A wrist injury is partly to blame, as coach Liam Coen revealed Monday, per Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union. Thomas proceeded to follow an FP/LP/FP practice regimen this week, during which Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union noted on Thursday that the wideout's wrist was "sore" following Wednesday's session. Thomas then relayed via O'Halloran on Friday that he's "good to go" for Week 3 action, which was confirmed on the Jaguars' most recent injury report. The 2024 first-round pick thus will be in line to serve as the the team's No. 1 pass catcher Sunday, though it remains to be seen if his efficiency woes are behind him.

Palmer (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Matthew Paras of NOLA.com reports.

Palmer has been a healthy inactive each of the Saints' first two games, so even if he's cleared to play, it wouldn't be a shock to see him inactive once again.

Jennings (ankle/calf) doesn't appear to be practicing Friday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

He could technically still get some work in once practice is closed off to reporters, but things aren't looking good for Jennings in Week 3, considering he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. If another absence is confirmed, it would likely leave him either ruled out or treated as a long shot to face the Cardinals this weekend.

Vele (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Seattle, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Vele was tacked on to the Saints' Week 3 practice report Thursday as limited due to a hip injury, and his status now is up in the air heading into the weekend. Since his trade from Denver to New Orleans on Aug. 20, he's been a part of the Saints offense through two games, increasing his snap share from 23 percent Week 1 to 34 percent this past Sunday. Still, Vele has seen just four targets on his way to two catches for 16 yards and one touchdown this season.

Offensive coordinator Todd Monken indicated Friday that he foresees Hopkins getting more snaps as the season progresses, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

"With every day, his packages (on offense) are going to continue to grow," Monken said of Hopkins, who logged a 35 percent snap share Week 1 and an 18 percent share Week 2. Despite the modest playing time, Hopkins caught both of his targets and scored in both contests. While Zay Flowers should continue to see steady volume and Rashod Bateman maintains a key role, any uptick in terms of workload would help make Hopkins less TD-dependent, while working in a WR corps that also includes Tylan Wallace and Devontez Walker. For now, however, Hopkins profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy lineup option ahead of Monday night's game against the Lions.

Royals (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants.

Despite practicing in full both Thursday and Friday, Royals is still questionable to play in Sunday's contest. The 2025 fourth-round pick from Utah State has yet to make his NFL debut after posting 126 receptions for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over his final two seasons in college. If Royals is able to take the field in Week 3, he'll likely play a depth role in the Chiefs' wide receiver corps.

Worthy (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at the Giants, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Worthy is attempting to play through the dislocated right shoulder that he suffered in the Chiefs' first possession of the season during a Week 1 loss to the Chargers in Brazil. He wasn't able to suit up for a Week 2 defeat to the Eagles, but going back to last week, he's now been listed as limited on five consecutive injury reports. Coach Andy Reid said Friday that a decision regarding Worthy's availability for Week 3 will be made after he talks with Kansas City's medical staff, according to Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com. With an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, there won't be many viable options to pivot to if Worthy ends up being inactive.

Olszewski (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

Olszewski downgraded from limited participation in practice Wednesday and Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If the Bemidji State product is unable to go in Week 3, Devin Singletary and Wan'Dale Robinson are expected to serve as the Giants' top kick and punt returners, respectively.