NFL Player News

White will serve as the Buccaneers' No. 1 RB on Sunday against the 49ers with Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) ruled out for that contest, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

With Irving inactive for this past Sunday's 38-35 win at Seattle, White dominated offensive snap share (80 percent) and touches (18) among Tampa Bay running backs en route to 71 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs. Meanwhile, Sean Tucker (21 percent, six touches) and Josh Williams (three percent, no touches) were distant second and third options, respectively. Irving didn't practice this week, so beyond Week 6, White could be in line for additional elevated workloads until the former is able to get back on the practice field and prove the health of his left foot and shoulder.

Simon (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Simon was limited in practice all week due to a knee injury that he picked up during the Cardinals' Week 5 loss to the Titans. The rookie fourth-rounder has been mostly used on special teams this season, but his return would fortify the Cardinals' linebacker corps that could be without starter Mack Wilson (ankle).

Melton (hamstring) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Melton has been limited in practice all week due to a hamstring injury. He was unable to play against the Titans in Week 5, but the 2024 second-rounder has a chance to make his return against the Colts, though his official status may not be known until the Cardinals announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Kei'Trel Clark could be deployed at outside corner opposite Will Johnson if Melton is not cleared to return.

Humphrey (calf) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Rams, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Humphrey was unable to play against the Texans in Week 5 due to a calf injury he suffered against the Chiefs in Week 4. He was able to increase his practice participation during the week, culminating in a full practice Friday that has cleared him to play against the Rams. Humphrey's return is a welcome one for a Ravens secondary that will be without Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) for a second straight game.

Landman (ankle) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Ravens, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Landman was working through an ankle injury this past week, but he has been cleared to play in Baltimore after logging a full practice Friday. The fourth-year linebacker has accumulated 41 tackles (22 solo), four pass defenses, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries through the first five games of the regular season.

Ricard (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Ricard was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday, but he has not been cleared to return from a calf injury that he sustained during training camp in August. He'll have additional time to rest with the Ravens on bye Week 7, making Week 8 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 26 his next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut.

Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Smith will miss a second consecutive game due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain that he suffered during Baltimore's Week 4 loss to Kansas City. The Ravens are on a bye Week 7, so Smith will have extra time to rest and be cleared to play Week 8 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Awuzie (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Awuzie will miss a second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury. With the Ravens on bye Week 7, the 2017 second-rounder will have additional time to rest before Baltimore's Week 8 tilt against Chicago on Sunday, Oct. 26. T.J. Tampa and Jaire Alexander are in line to see more snaps at outside corner opposite Nate Wiggins in Awuzie's absence.

Walker (oblique) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Walker downgraded to a DNP for Friday's practice, and his oblique injury is severe enough for him to not play in Sunday's home game. Walker has served in a depth role at wide receiver and as a contributor on special teams this season, which makes Cornelius Johnson and Keith Kirkwood candidates to be elevated from the Ravens' practice squad to the active roster, especially if Zay Flowers (shoulder) is also ruled out.

Hobbs (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Hobbs is in the league's five-step concussion protocol, and he will have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play in Sunday's home contest. Kamal Hadden would be in line for snaps in a rotational role at corner if Hobbs is not cleared to play.