NFL Player News

Mays (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

The 26-year-old sustained an ankle injury in the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Bills and was unable to practice all week. He's now set to miss his first game of the season, with Austin Corbett likely stepping in as the Panthers' top center in Week 9.

Umanmielen (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

The 2025 third-round pick from Ole Miss didn't practice all week due to an ankle injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Expect Thomas Incoom and Trevis Gipson to operate as the Panthers' top reserve edge rushers while Umanmielen is out in Week 9.

Ridley (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Ridley, who as of Thursday hadn't practiced since being forced out of Week 6 action after just six snaps, thus is slated to miss his third straight game, and with the Titans on bye Week 10, his next chance to play won't arrive until Sunday, Nov. 16 against the Texans. In Ridley's continued absence, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor and Van Jefferson -- who each logged eight targets Week 8 -- once again will lead Tennessee's WR corps this weekend.

With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Johnson is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Week 9 action, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com.

For now, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings are the only healthy running backs on New England's active roster, but Johnson, Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker are all candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad Saturday. If Johnson ends up getting the call versus Atlanta, he'd be in line to share backup work with Jennings, with Henderson slated to be the Patriots' lead back this weekend.

Legette (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Green Bay.

Legette returned to full participation Friday after missing practice Thursday. He should be ready for his usual starting role come Sunday, but production has been in short supply apart from a 9-92-1 outburst Week 7 against the Jets.

With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Henderson is in line to serve as the Patriots' lead back this weekend, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site.

Henderson broke out for a career-high 75 yards on 10 carries in last week's win over the Browns, a game in which Stevenson logged 14 carries and a catch on two targets. In Stevenson's absence, Henderson is poised to see an uptick in touches versus Atlanta, a context that provides a boost to the 2025 second-rounder's fantasy lineup appeal Week 9. For now, Terrell Jennings is the only other healthy running back on New England's active roster, but D'Ernest Johnson, Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker are candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad.

Coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that Stevenson (toe) will be out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

With Stevenson unavailable this weekend and thus targeting a return to action Sunday, Nov. 9 against the Buccaneers, TreVeyon Henderson is poised to see added touches Sunday, which boosts his Week 9 fantasy lineup appeal. For now, Terrell Jennings is the only other healthy running back on the Patriots' active roster, but D'Ernest Johnson, Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker are candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad.

Ebukam (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Ebukam is still recovering from an MCL injury he suffered in Week 7. He'll miss his second straight game, allowing Tyquan Lewis and JT Tuimoloau to see increased snaps off the edge for the Colts.

Gould (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Gould was injured in last Sunday's win over the Titans and will miss his first game of the season. Gould has just one catch for three yards this season, seeing 11 percent of the offensive snaps. With Gould out, Ashton Dulin and Adonai Mitchell could see sparse snaps behind Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs.

Hendrickson (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bears, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Hendrickson aggravated his hip injury in last Sunday's loss to the Jets and hasn't practiced this week. Joseph Ossai, Myles Murphy and Shemar Stewart should see the bulk of the playing time at edge rusher for Cincinnati against Chicago.