NFL Player News

Bridgewater (illness) is active for Monday night's game against the Lions.

Bridgewater was under the weather this past week but is good to go as Baker Mayfield's backup for Bridgewater's return to Detroit.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer relayed Monday that Diggs is still in the league's concussion protocol, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Diggs landed in concussion protocol after an incident in his home Thursday, which prevented from playing in the Cowboys' Week 7 win over the Commanders. He'll aim to return in practice in the coming week, but he would be required to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Broncos on Sunday.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Mingo (knee) will be activated from injured reserve this week, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Mingo was designated for return from injured reserve Oct. 1, so the Cowboys had to make a decision on his status this week before his 21-day window closes. Upon his return, Mingo will join a loaded wide-receiver room that includes CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, KaVontae Turpin, Ryan Flournoy and Jalen Tolbert. Mingo is unlikely to have any fantasy value unless there are injuries ahead of him.

Evans (hamstring) is active for Monday's game at Detroit.

Evans thus is back in action for the first time since Week 3, when he initially strained his left hamstring. He'll be joined by rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) in Tampa Bay's receiving corps, while Chris Godwin (fibula) won't be available. Both Evans and Egbuka will be priority plays versus a Lions secondary that is down all four starters.

The Bills designated Hairston (knee) for return from injured reserve Monday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

The move opens Hairston's 21-day practice window after he was injured in the early days of training camp back in July. Hairston was Buffalo's first-round pick in the 2025 Draft, and his eventual return will be a big boost to the Bills' secondary.

Egbuka (hamstring) is listed as active Monday at Detroit.

After emerging from a Week 6 win against the 49ers with a strained hamstring, Egbuka managed just one limited practice (Saturday) before being listed as questionable for Monday's contest. On Saturday, coach Todd Bowles called Egbuka a game-time decision, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, but now that the rookie wide receiver is cleared, he'll be part of a receiving corps that also features the return of Mike Evans (hamstring) for the first time since Week 3. Both Egbuka and Evans will be priority plays in fantasy against a Lions secondary that is down four starters.

Smith (hamstring) expressed optimism Monday that he would be cleared to return for the Ravens' Week 8 home clash against the Bears on Sunday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Smith was sidelined for the Ravens' last two games due to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Chiefs in Week 4. He benefited from extra rest courtesy of the Week 7 bye, but his practice participation over the coming week will provide clarity on his chances of returning for Week 8. The veteran linebacker compiled 34 tackles (24 solo) and returned a fumble for a touchdown across four regular-season games prior to his injury.

The Lions activated McNeill (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

McNeil is still listed as questionable for Monday night's contest. His activation from IR indicates that the 2021 third-rounder is on track to play, but his official status won't likely be known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff. McNeil is in the final stage of his recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee that he sustained in December.

Molden (thumb) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Molden has missed three games already this season due to thumb and hamstring issues. The thumb injury prevented him from playing in Sunday's loss to the Colts. Tony Jefferson and RJ Mickens soaked up most of the extra safety snaps alongside Derwin James in Molden's absence.

Mumpfield secured his only target for five yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-7 victory against the Jaguars.

Mumpfield's maiden touchdown of his NFL career came when he got past Jourdan Lewis and caught a five-yard dart from Matthew Stafford in the end zone. This was the first of Stafford's five touchdown passes, but despite the initial touchdown grab, Mumpfield wouldn't see another target on the day. The lack of targets isn't atypical, as this was just his second catch on the year. Despite a season-high 28 snaps on offense in the contest, Mumpfield is likely to revert to his light usage once Puka Nacua (ankle) returns from injury. The Rams are on bye in Week 8 before the Saints come to town in Week 9.