NFL Player News

Woodson (shoulder) is active Week 5 against the Raiders.

Woodson will suit up for the second consecutive week despite logging only limited practices Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The second-year defensive back dealt with a similar injury a week ago, but still logged three combined tackles and an interception on 58 defensive snaps.

Warren will remain the Steelers' unquestioned lead back in Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Colts due to Rico Dowdle (toe) having been declared inactive for the contest.

Warren has thrived with the additional opportunity afforded by Dowdle's two-game absence to date, as the former has logged 23 total touches apiece in each contest and compiled 302 scrimmage yards in the process. Warren should be in store for a similar workload Sunday against a Colts defense that's surrendered 4.3 yards per carry and 11.1 yards per reception to running backs through four games.

McDonald (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

McDonald logged full practice sessions Thursday and Friday and was subsequently activated from injured reserve Saturday. After carrying a questionable designation, the rookie second-round pick now has the green light to suit up for his NFL regular-season debut in Week 5.

McLaurin (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

The 31-year-old was unavailable Week 4 versus Indianapolis due to the hamstring injury, but he's active for Sunday's contest after being listed a game-time decision. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, McLaurin is likely to have some workload restrictions in his first game back from the injury, so a limited snap share should be expected. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is making his return to action after missing the previous two contests due to a dislocated left elbow.

O'Connel (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Raiders' emergency third quarterback against the Patriots on Sunday.

Just like the previous week, O'Connell will only be allowed to take the field in the Week 5 contest if both Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza are forced to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

The Eagles ruled out Shipley (foot) for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Jaguars in London.

With Saquon Barkley (hamstring) ruled out for Week 5 and Tank Bigsby (core) landing on injured reserve, Shipley looked poised to handle a featured role out of the Philadelphia backfield. However, Shipley's day came to an end late in the second quarter, when he sustained a foot injury that will ultimately keep him from returning. The Eagles will finish out the contest with Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele as their main options out of the backfield. Shipley finished with five carries for six yards and a touchdown to go with a seven-yard reception on two targets.

Stewart is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

The Texans activated Stewart from the reserve/PUP list Saturday. The free safety has finally recovered from his quadriceps injury and a recent knee injury. Stewart is ready to return to the field and will serve as the main reserve option behind Calen Bullock.

Kamara (back) is listed as active Sunday against the Vikings.

Kamara opened Week 5 prep as a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a back injury, but he was able to log back-to-back limited practices to end the week and enter the weekend listed as questionable. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network then reported Sunday morning that Kamara was expected to play, which now has been confirmed. Kamara thus should serve as the Saints' lead runner this weekend, which so far has amounted to 36 touches for 121 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs in three appearances.

Washington should be in line for his regular role Sunday against New England with Ashton Jeanty (foot/ankle) listed as active for the contest.

Washington was a hot name on the waiver wire this week after news surfaced of starter Ashton Jeanty dealing with a plantar fasciitis flare-up. The ankle/foot problems forced Jeanty to practice in a limited basis Thursday and miss Friday's session entirely, leading to some speculation that Jeanty would be in danger of missing the Week 5 matchup. Of course, Washington would have taken on a much greater role in that situation, but Jeanty's pregame warmup appeared to go well, and he was ultimately cleared for action. Washington still would be the next man up in the event of a re-injury or other form of aggravation, however.

Dowdle (toe) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Colts.

The veteran running back will miss a third consecutive game while tending to the toe injury he sustained in a Week 2 loss to the Patriots. Dowdle was able to practice in limited fashion during each session of Week 5 prep, so there appears to be a good chance he manages to gain clearance for a Week 6 road matchup against the Buccaneers next Sunday. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren, who's logged 23 touches apiece in each of the first two games Dowdle has missed, will continue in a workhorse role out of the Steelers backfield against Indianapolis on Sunday.