NFL Player News

Johnson (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Johnson was held out of practice all week due to a stinger, which he picked up in Week 7 against the Rams. The 2021 seventh-rounder has contributed mostly on special teams, but his absence means the Raiders may have to turn to the practice squad to replenish their depth at linebacker. Johnson's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Thomas (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Thomas may have tweaked his ankle in Week 7 against the Titans, and his injury limited his practice reps during Week 8 prep. He's mostly contributed on special teams, but his absence would also mean less depth in the secondary for Sunday's AFC North showdown.

Matiscik (shoulder) does not have a game designation for Sunday's clash against the Colts.

Matiscik hurt his shoulder Week 5 versus Philadelphia and missed Week 6 against Houston. Jacksonville was on bye last week, and that appears to have given Matiscik enough time to recover. He should reclaim the team's long-snapper duties Sunday.

Mitchell (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Mitchell will end up missing a second consecutive game while in the league's concussion protocol, and he was unable to participate in any practice during Week 8 prep. His next chance to play is Week 9 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Ioane (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against Buffalo.

Ioane suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee this past Sunday against Cincinnati. He did manage a pair of limited practices to end Week 8 prep, but that's not enough for him to suit up Sunday. The Ravens have a short week ahead -- they play Jacksonville next Thursday -- which makes it more challenging for Ioane to avoid missing multiple games.

Brown (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Brown injured his back against the Rams in Week 5 but was able to play through the issue in Week 6. He was a DNP on Wednesday and Thursday before logging a limited session Friday, and if he cannot play Sunday, then Tylan Grable would be a top candidate to start at right tackle.

Hall (ankle) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Hall missed Cleveland's pass three contests while dealing with an ankle injury. He logged a pair of limited practices to begin Week 8 prep before upgrading to full participation Friday, and he has been cleared to return Sunday. Hall will likely work in a rotational role at defensive tackle.

Moore (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos.

The lack of an injury designation indicates that Moore has cleared the league's concussion protocol. He should reclaim his starting spot at right tackle while Joshua Ezeudu reverts to a depth role.

Goedeke (calf) is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against Atlanta.

Goedeke is dealing with a calf injury that caused him to miss last Sunday's win over the Panthers. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday this week but was able to log a limited session Friday to give himself a chance of suiting up Sunday. If Goedeke remains out, however, Benjamin Chukwuma would like draw another start at right tackle.

Slaughter (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Slaughter was held out of practice all week due to hamstring injury, which he may have picked up during the Steelers' Week 7 win over the Saints. The second-year pro's absence means Pittsburgh will have one less contributor on special teams, and with the team on a bye for Week 9, Slaughter's next chance to play is Week 10 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 15.