NFL Player News

Smith (quadriceps) isn't listed on the Raiders' Week 11 injury report.

Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Smith suffered a thigh bruise last Thursday against the Broncos, but the issue was downplayed afterward by coach Pete Carroll. With Smith not listed on this Thursday's injury report, the QB will be good to go Monday night against the 3-5-1 Cowboys, who have dropped two straight contests, most recently a 27-17 loss to the Cardinals in Week 9 in which Jacoby Brissett completed 21 of 31 pass attempts for 261 yards and two touchdowns, while logging five carries for four yards and a rushing score.

Agnew (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.

Agnew upgraded to limited participation Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. With another limited or full practice Friday, the 30-year-old will have a good chance to play against the Panthers on Sunday. If he is available, Agnew's main contributions should come on special teams as a returner.

Enagbare (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Enagbare popped up on Wednesday's estimated practice report with a knee injury he potentially suffered in Monday's loss to the Eagles. The rotational defensive end has seen increased reps due to the injury to Lukas Van Ness (foot). In a worst-case scenario where neither Enagbare or Van Ness can suit up Sunday, Arron Mosby and/or Barryn Sorrell will likely see rotational snaps at defensive end.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said on the 49ers Game Plan on Thursday that Purdy (toe) is slated to start Sunday's game at Arizona, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com, Shanahan has hinted at this possibility this week but added that the 49ers "want three aggressive practices, and we want to hear from him and make sure he feels good after them, too." Purdy remained limited at Wednesday's practice, but after Thursday's session, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak told Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News that the fourth-year pro has done more this week than in previous weeks and looks more confident in his movements after contending with a turf toe injury for much of the campaign. Shanahan likely will make the announcement of Purdy returning to the starting lineup for the first time since Week 4 public at some point before week's end.

Van Ness (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Van Ness logged his first practice in any capacity since he left the Packers' Week 6 win against the Bengals with a foot injury. The upgrade to limited participation signals a significant development in the defensive end's recovery, and if he is able to string some practices together, he may have a chance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Giants. A return to action for Van Ness would lead to a diminishing number of reps for rotational defensive end Kingsley Enagbare (knee).

The Falcons elevated Kareem to the active roster Thursday, Terrin Waack of the team's official website reports.

Kareem spent the majority of the 2024 season on the Falcons' practice squad, appearing in two games where he recorded four total tackles (two solo). This is the 27-year-old's first time being elevated this season, and he'll provide additional depth at linebacker following DeAngelo Malone's placement on injured reserve.

Hobbs (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Hobbs suffered a sprained MCL in the Packers' Week 9 loss to the Panthers and missed the Week 10 loss to the Eagles due to the injury. Thursday marks the cornerback's fifth straight missed practice, and if he remains sidelined Friday, Carrington Valentine will once again be in line to handle significant cornerback snaps for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Parsons (pectoral) remained a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Parsons matched his status on Wednesday's estimated practice report with limited participation in Thursday's session. If he maintains the same participation level Friday, he would be replicating last week's practice pattern and could head into the weekend without an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

Simmons (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Simmons sat out practice Wednesday, so to see him upgrade to limited reps is a positive sign. The standout pass rusher hasn't played since Week 7 due to a lingering hamstring issue. The extent of his practice activity Friday may determine Simmon's availability, or lack thereof, for Sunday's home game against Houston.

Mitchell (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Mitchell was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, but he's now ready to rock for Sunday's road matchup against the Browns. He's logged exactly four carries in three consecutive games, while continuing to contribute as a return man. Justice Hill (toe) missed another practice Thursday, potentially paving the way for Mitchell to handle the No. 2 role behind Derrick Henry in Week 11.