NFL Player News

Jefferson (ankle) practiced in limited fashion Thursday.

Jefferson was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday, so his activity Thursday was a step in the right direction. There should be a clearer picture of his potential availability for a Week 6 matchup against Las Vegas on Friday, depending on whether he can avoid an injury designation.

Houston (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Houston has now opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to a knee injury, which he may have suffered in the team's Week 5 win over the Jets. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against Carolina.

Godwin (fibula) didn't practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

All of Godwin, fellow WR Mike Evans (hamstring) and RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) weren't spotted at Thursday's session and subsequently went down as non-participants for a second day in a row. Both Evans and Irving are trending toward absences Sunday against the 49ers due to their respective lingering injuries, but it's unclear if Godwin's new fibula issue has him in the same boat. Friday's practice thus will be key for Godwin to put himself in a position to suit up (or not) this weekend.

Simmons (ankle) logged a limited practice Thursday.

Simmons was unable to practice Wednesday, his increased activity is a positive sign for his availability Sunday against Las Vegas. It remains to be seen whether he can upgrade to a full session Friday and potentially avoid an injury designation.

Wilson (elbow) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Wilson was unavailable for practice Wednesday due to an apparent elbow injury, but he was able to return to the field in a limited capacity at the team's second practice of the week Thursday. The safety will have one more chance to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.

Williams (groin) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Williams has now opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to an apparent groin injury. The wide receiver will have one more shot Friday to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with Cincinnati.

Reid (concussion) practiced in full Thursday.

Reid suffered a concussion early in the Saints' Week 5 win over the Giants. That he's already progressed to practice fully is a positive sign, but it's not clear if he's cleared the league's concussion protocol. That will be the final step before he is cleared to suit up in Week 6 against the Patriots.

The Saints signed Jones to the practice squad Thursday.

Jones was cut from the active roster earlier in the week but returns to New Orleans as organizational depth. Jones appeared in all five games to begin the season, returning eight kickoffs for 183 yards while playing just two offensive snaps.

Terrell (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Terrell was sidelined for each of the team's last two contests due to a hamstring injury before Atlanta was idle in Week 5. The cornerback will now have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Monday night's contest against Buffalo.

Wilson (ankle) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Wilson initially injured his ankle in the Cardinals' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks but has yet to miss a game this season. The 27-year-old every-down linebacker has logged 41 tackles (22 solo) and five pass breakups on 99 percent of the defensive snaps.