NFL Player News

Ya-Sin (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Ya-Sin has not practiced since he sustained a hamstring injury during the Lions' Week 4 loss to the Panthers. In the cornerback's absence, Khalil Dorsey or Keith Abney is set to be the primary backup at outside cornerback behind starters D.J. Reed and Ennis Rakestraw.

Baun (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Baun logged a full practice Friday and passed an evaluation from an independent neurologist, which is enough for the seventh-year pro to exit the NFL's concussion protocol and return from a one-game absence. His return means Jeremiah Trotter will likely revert to a rotational role at linebacker behind Baun and Jihaad Campbell.

Branch (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Branch returned to practice Wednesday after the Lions opened up his 21-day practice window. The strong safety managed to log limited practice in all three Week 5 prep sessions but is not quite ready to return to the field. Christian Izien will continue to start at strong safety while Branch puts the finishing touches on his recovery.

Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

An ankle injury will cause Brown to miss a third consecutive game, and his next chance to play is Week 6 against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 18. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so Philadelphia's top wideouts against Jacksonville will be Dontayvion Wicks, rookie Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper, with Elijah Moore and Britain Covey also providing depth at the position.

McDonald (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

McDonald was a new addition to the Jets' Friday injury report with a calf injury. The defensive end managed to log limited participation despite the new injury, but it is unclear if the injury is minor enough to play through on game day. If McDonald cannot suit up for Sunday's contest, Nate Lynn will join Joseph Ossai as a rotational defensive end behind starters Kingsley Enagbare (knee) and David Bailey.

Hargrave (toe) is listed as questionable against the Bears on Sunday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

The toe injury appears to be a new one for Hargrave, who popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant. His official status may not be known until the Packers announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Jonathan Ford and rookie third-rounder Chris McClellan would both operate in elevated roles if Hargrave is unable to play.

Van Ness (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Van Ness was able to shed the injury tag for Week 5 despite being a limited participant in all three practice sessions. The fourth-year pro has 22 tackles (14 solo), including 2.5 sacks, through the first four games of the 2026 season.

Enagbare (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Enagbare logged consecutive limited practices to start the Jets' Week 5 prep before upgrading to a full participant in Friday's session. The defensive end's upgrade in participation is a strong sign that he will be able to suit up for Sunday's contest. If Engagbare needs another week to recover, Joseph Ossai should see more defensive reps as he did in Week 4 against the Bears

The Eagles signed Steele off the practice squad to the active roster Friday.

Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is considered week-to-week and Tank Bigsby (abdomen) is on injured reserve, so the Eagles added depth to their backfield by signing Steele to the 53-man roster. Steele and Dameon Pierce will operate in rotational roles behind Will Shipley, who will operate as the Eagles' RB1 against the Jaguars on Sunday.

Tomlinson (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

A hamstring injury has sidelined Tomlinson for the Chargers' last two games, but he avoided an injury tag for Sunday's AFC West tilt after logging a full practice Friday. He'll solidify the Chargers' depth on the defensive line behind Jamaree Caldwell, Teair Tart and Justin Eboigbe.