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  • Jalen Nailor WR | MIN

    Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Labeled week-to-week

    Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Nailor (hand) is week-to-week, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

    Nailor had his hand jammed up during practice last Thursday and missed Minnesota's 20-12 preseason loss to New England on Saturday as a result, and it now looks like he also could be in danger of sitting out the team's preseason finale against Tennessee on Friday. At the very least, with three weeks to get healthy before Week 1 against the Bears on Monday, Sept. 8, Nailor should be a full-go for the regular season. Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is returning to practice Monday, but with Jordan Addison (suspension) out until Week 4, Nailor looks in line to kick off the year benefiting from an expanded role on offense.

  • Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Returning to practice

    Jefferson (hamstring) will begin practicing, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

    Jefferson has been sidelined since late July by what has been described as a mild left hamstring strain, but the star wide receiver is ready to start ramping up his activity level. Per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Jefferson will participate in part of Monday's practice. Though Jefferson hasn't yet been cleared to participate in team drills without limitations, this development nonetheless is a step in the right direction. Jefferson's goal is to be ready for Week 1 against the Bears on Monday, Sept. 8, but he's unlikely to suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Titans.

  • Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan: Minor hamstring issue

    McMillan did not practice Monday due to a minor hamstring injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    McMillan joined Bryce Young and the starting offense for two series during Saturday's 20-3 preseason loss to Houston, in which he failed to haul in his only target and appears to have picked up a hamstring injury. Panthers coach Dave Canales has already stated that McMillan and the starters won't play in Thursday's exhibition finale against Pittsburgh, so the rookie first-round pick will turn his attention toward getting healthy for Week 1 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 7, a task the next three weeks (roughly) should be plenty of time to accomplish. Carolina figures to take a cautious approach to McMillan's recovery, given his integral role on offense as Young's immediate No. 1 target.

  • Mecole Hardman WR | BUF

    Packers' Mecole Hardman: Makes more impact

    Hardman was targeted four times and caught two passes for 27 yards in Saturday's 23-10 preseason victory over the Jets. He also returned a punt for 10 yards in the contest.

    It was hardly a big night for Hardman in the box score, but he fared far better than he did in his first exhibition appearance with the Packers, which bodes well for his chances of securing a roster spot. He is the only Packer to field a punt since the preseason began, so if he makes the cut he could work, as Green Bay's punt returner in Week 1.

  • Jalen Royals WR | KC

    Chiefs' Jalen Royals: DNP due to knee tendinitis

    Royals (knee tendinitis) won't practice Monday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    It remains to be seen whether Royals' knee tendinitis is something he can manage and possibly play through, but this injury has cropped up at an unfortunate time, with Kansas City's Sept. 5 regular-season opener against the Chargers fast approaching. The rookie fourth-round pick had been receiving some first-team reps in practice as Kansas City deals with numerous injuries to its receiving corps, and Royals has contributed 75 yards on two kickoff returns through two preseason games, in addition to catching three of five targets for 14 yards. The Chiefs will wrap up preseason play Friday against the Bears.

  • Chiefs' Hollywood Brown: Back at practice

    Brown (ankle/foot) has resumed practicing, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, Brown did a little work Sunday and will do a bit more Monday, which suggests that the wideout is being eased back in after missing time. In terms of the chances of Brown seeing any action in Friday's preseason finale, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com notes that coach Andy Reid said, "We'll see how he progresses through this thing. It's not a matter of want. He wants to do it. He's taking it slow and we don't want any setbacks."

  • Romeo Doubs WR | GB

    Packers' Romeo Doubs: Participating in team drills

    Doubs (back) is taking part in team drills at Monday's practice, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

    Doubs appears fully recovered from the back injury he picked up due to a collision at practice last Tuesday, an encouraging development for Green Bay as wide receivers Jayden Reed (foot) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) remain sidelined, and with Christian Watson (ACL) on the active/PUP list and likely out until at least Week 5. Quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) also returned to practice Monday and is participating in 7-on-7 drills, so the Packers' starting offense is getting healthier with roughly three weeks to go until the regular-season opener against Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 7. With the plethora of injuries Green Bay is still managing, though, it remains to be seen whether head coach Matt LaFleur will opt to play starters during Saturday's preseason finale against Seattle.

  • Ben Skowronek WR | PIT

    Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Dealing with toe injury

    Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said Monday that Skowronek is dealing with a toe injury, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

    Skowronek didn't play in Saturday's preseason game after catching just one pass for three yards in Pittsburgh's exhibition opener. The veteran wideout is trying to hold on to one of the Steelers' final roster spots at the position behind DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson.

  • Jamal Agnew WR | ATL

    Falcons' Jamal Agnew: Dealing with oblique injury

    Coach Raheem Morris said Monday that Agnew is dealing with an oblique injury, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

    It helps explain Agnew's absences from the Falcons' initial two preseason games. The veteran return man signed with Atlanta back in March and figures to see most of his playing time on special teams in 2025.

  • Romeo Doubs WR | GB

    Packers' Romeo Doubs: Practicing Monday

    Doubs (back) has retaken the practice field Monday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

    Doubs missed nearly a week of practice after suffering an apparent back injury due to a collision last Tuesday, but he's back on the field in at least a limited capacity Monday. Quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) also returned to practice, albeit with his left hand still in a soft cast and as a limited participant. It remains to be seen whether Doubs will have any restrictions at practice Monday, but in any case, he remains fully on track for Week 1 and appears to be trending in the right direction for Saturday's preseason finale against the Seahawks, if coach Matt LaFleur opts to play his starters.

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