NFL Player News

Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Demercado hasn't practiced since missing the second half of Sunday's loss to the Colts. Michael Carter took on more passing-down work in Demercado's absence, while Bam Knight got more playing time and carries. Carter and Knight figure to split work this Sunday, with D'Ernest Johnson or Jermar Jefferson potentially promoted from the practice squad for depth.

Downs (concussion) isn't practicing Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Downs didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday either, so his apparent non-participation Friday doesn't bode well for his chances of being cleared to play Sunday against the Chargers. The Colts' upcoming injury report will reveal whether Downs has a chance to play this weekend or is ruled out ahead of Week 7 action.

Atwell could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Jaguars, as coach Sean McVay said Friday that Puka Nacua (ankle) will be out, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Atwell has been used sparingly this season, with Nacua and Davante Adams getting most of the attention from Matthew Stafford. In Nacua's absence, Atwell is set to join Adams and Jordan Whittington in three-receiver sets. Atwell doesn't need many opportunities to make an impact, as the deep threat is averaging 41.0 yards per catch in 2025, albeit on only four receptions.

Adams is set to lead the Rams' receiving corps Sunday against the Jaguars, as coach Sean McVay said Friday that Puka Nacua (ankle) will be out, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Nacua's 65 targets are the most in the NFL, so there will be significant additional volume from Matthew Stafford to go around in Nacua's absence. Adams already has seen heavy volume in his first season with the Rams, catching 26 of 55 targets for 396 yards and three touchdowns through six games. Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell also could step into larger roles this weekend in London.

Rodriguez (calf) is participating in practice Friday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Rodriguez had been listed as a non-participant on Washington's previous five practice reports, so this is a step in the right direction, though it remains to be seen if he'll be listed as a full or limited participant Friday. He was active for Monday's loss to the Bears but logged only one offensive snap, opening up more opportunities for Jeremy McNichols alongside Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

McLaurin (quadriceps) was spotted at Friday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Per Jhabvala, McLaurin went to the side field while the rest of the team started individual drills, so it remains to be seen how the Commanders list the wideout's official participation level. After being deemed limited on Wednesday's practice report, McLaurin logged a DNP on Thursday, so his his presence for Friday's session offers hope that he could return to action Sunday against the Cowboys. Meanwhile, fellow WR Deebo Samuel (heel) also was on the field Friday, according to Jhabvala, on the heels of consecutive DNPs.

Havenstein (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Jaguars, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Havenstein will miss a third consecutive game Sunday in London. Warren McClendon will likely continue to fill in at right tackle. Havenstein's next chance to take the field will be Nov. 2 against the Saints following the Rams' Week 8 bye.

Reynolds (hip) is expected to practice without limitations Friday, per head coach Aaron Glenn, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

If Reynolds is a full participant in practice Friday, he may avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers. That would be a welcome sight for a Jets passing game that's expected to be without top wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee). Other candidates for additional opportunities at wide receiver include Arian Smith, Allen Lazard and Tyler Johnson.

Coach Sean McVay said Friday that Nacua (ankle) will be out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

With Nacua unavailable this weekend, Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell, Xavier Smith and Konata Mumpfield are candidates to see added opportunities alongside fellow WR Davante Adams. Nacua thus will target a potential return to action Sunday, Nov. 2 versus the Saints, following the Rams' Week 8 bye.

Wilson (knee) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jets coach Aaron Glenn revealed Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Wilson's doubtful designation isn't surprising given previous reports that he was likely to miss a couple weeks due to the knee injury he sustained in the Week 6 loss to Denver. The star wide receiver didn't practice during the Jets' preparation for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Josh Reynolds (hip) will likely work as the Jets' top wide receiver, while Mason Taylor could see additional targets against a Panthers defense that has allowed the most yards in the NFL to tight ends through six weeks.