NFL Player News

Bagent (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Bagent didn't practice at all during the week, so Case Keenum will serve as the QB2 behind Caleb Williams against Carolina. Bagent logged a total of 14 offensive snaps last regular season.

Porter (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Porter missed all of training camp due to a back injury, and while he returned to practice in a limited capacity this past week to draw the questionable tag, the 2023 second-rounder has not hit enough benchmarks to be cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season opener. Asante Samuel and Daylen Everette are candidates to start opposite Jamel Dean at outside cornerback for Week 1. Porter's next opportunity to play is Week 2 against the Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Allen (hip) is active for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Browns.

The change-of-pace back carried a questionable tag into Sunday morning after putting in limited sessions Thursday and Friday, but Allen is all set to suit up versus Cleveland. The second-year pro logged a modest 33 touches from scrimmage across 17 regular-season games during his 2025 rookie campaign, and despite Travis Etienne's departure in free agency this offseason, Allen is slated to remain in a reserve role behind the top RB duo of Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez to open the season.

Smith (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Smith was working through a shoulder issue this past week and drew the questionable tag for Week 1, but he was trending in the right direction after fully participating in Friday's practice. The veteran edge rusher has been given the green light to play Sunday, and he should see a healthy workload given the absences of both Jalon Walker (knee) and James Pearce (suspension).

Kamara (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

It was reported earlier Sunday that Kamara was unlikely to suit up for the opener, and he has indeed been ruled out for Week 1, leaving the New Orleans backfield to starter Travis Etienne, fellow reserve Kendre Miller and practice squad call-up CJ Donaldson. Kamara was able to practice fully Friday, which bodes well for his chances of being ready to go for a Week 2 road matchup against the Ravens next Sunday.

Hancock (quad) is active for Week 1 against the Texans.

Hancock was upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice after starting the week limited by a quad injury, but the second-year reserve DB will ultimately be cleared to play. Other than a few late-season exceptions in his rookie year, Hancock typically saw more snaps as a special teamer than in the secondary rotation.

Tucker (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Tucker followed up a DNP on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury with limited sessions both Thursday and Friday before the Buccaneers listed him as doubtful for Week 1 action. Now that Tucker will be in street clothes Sunday, Josh Williams will be the sole active running back behind the team's top duo of Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell. Tucker's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Sept. 20 versus the Browns.

McMillan (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday at Cincinnati, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

A knee issue has been impacting McMillan since early August, and while he appeared to look like his normal self early in the week, he was limited on all three Week 1 injury reports before the Buccaneers listed him as doubtful for Sunday's game. Now that McMillan officially is unavailable, he'll focus on getting healthy for a Week 2 matchup with the Browns on Sunday, Sept. 20. Rookie third-rounder Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson will be the reserve wide receivers for Tampa Bay behind starters Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin in the season opener.

Sanders (knee) is inactive for Week 1 against the Texans.

Sanders missed practice Thursday, sandwiched by a pair of limited sessions both Wednesday and Friday. It ultimately wasn't enough for the second-year player and potential starter to get clearance, leaving the likes of Landon Jackson and DeWayne Carter in line for more rotational snaps.

Rush (back) is listed as active against the Steelers on Sunday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Rush was reportedly dealing with back spasms Saturday, but the injury will not prevent the veteran quarterback from starting in Sunday's regular-season opener. With both Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) and Michael Penix (knee) ruled out, Rush will be the Falcons' starter while undrafted rookie Jack Strand serves as the backup.