NFL Player News

Abdullah (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Abdullah was a limited participant in practice this past week due to a hamstring issue, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. It will be the third consecutive game he has missed, and he'll aim to return for Week 7 against the Rams on Sunday, Oct. 19.

Mitchell is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

With Alec Pierce back from a concussion, Mitchell is the odd man out in the Colts' Week 6 wideout corps. Also in uniform at the position Sunday are Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, Ashton Dulin and Anthony Gould.

Clark (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Clark started at safety in two of the first four games of the regular season, but he will observe Sunday's AFC North tilt in street clothes as a healthy scratch. His absence opens the door for Jabrill Peppers to operate in a bigger role in the secondary alongside DeShon Elliott and Juan Thornhill.

Jones (knee) is listed as active Sunday in Indianapolis, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

After being limited in practice for all of Week 6 prep due to a knee injury, Jones was listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Now that his availability has been confirmed, he'll continue to serve as the Cardinals' No. 3 WR behind Marvin Harrison and Michael Wilson, which so far has amounted to a modest 5-37-0 line on seven targets in four contests for Jones this season.

Gonzalez (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup versus New Orleans.

Gonzalez dealt with a hamstring injury at the end of the week and was deemed questionable on Friday's final injury report. He's ultimately going to play against the Saints, which is a big sigh of relief for the Patriots given Gonzalez's role as one of the league's top cornerbacks. Gonzalez's ability to suit up Sunday is also significant because he missed the first three weeks of the campaign while dealing with a possibly related hamstring issue.

Johnston (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Johnston took a questionable tag into the weekend after turning in limited practices Wednesday through Friday and was viewed as a game-time decision leading up to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but the Chargers have ultimately chosen to hold out the ascending third-year wideout for the first time this season. In Johnston's absence, more target volume could be available for starting wideouts Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen, while rookie Tre' Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith could benefit from more playing time in three-receiver formations. Given that he seemed to close to playing Sunday before being made inactive, Johnston should have decent odds of returning to action Week 7 versus the Colts.

Sanders (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

The undrafted rookie played three snaps on offense during the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Bengals but has not played since. The Browns will go with a three-man backfield of Quinshon Judkins, Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson for Sunday's AFC North tilt.

Robinson is in line to start at left tackle Sunday against the Steelers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

The left tackle is projected to start due to backup tackles Thayer Munford (coach's decision) and Cornelius Lucas (coach's decision) being on the bench. At the same time, KT Leveston, who began the season as Cleveland's starter at left tackle, is healthy and active. Robinson was traded from the Texans to the Browns in late September, perhaps to fortify the spot due to Leveston's struggles.

Sanders (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Cowboys, Darrin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Sanders thus will miss a third straight game due to a high right-ankle sprain that he suffered Week 3 versus the Falcons. On a positive note, he followed an LP/DNP/LP practice regimen during Week 6 prep, so he appears to be closing in on a return to action. TEs Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans and even James Mitchell will continue to play increased roles in the Panthers offense Sunday.

Flowers (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

After being deemed limited in all three of the Ravens' practices this week, Flowers drew a 'questionable' designation for Week 6. With his active status versus Los Angeles confirmed, for the second week in a row Flowers will be catching passes from QB Cooper Rush, with Lamar Jackson (hamstring) still sidelined. While the wideout is available Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggests that Flowers isn't likely to be 100 percent and is a candidate to play less than his typical allotment of snaps in a wideout corps that also includes Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace. In last Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans, Flowers was Baltimore's top pass catcher, recording five receptions on as many targets for 72 yards, while logging an 84 percent snap share.