NFL Player News

Love (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

On Monday, coach Mike LaFleur said that Love emerged from Week 4 action with an ankle injury that's not related to the high-ankle sprain he tended to in August. Prior to Wednesday's session, LaFleur added more context, telling Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com that the issue shouldn't impact Love's practice reps this week. With a capped session to begin Week 5 prep, Love is experiencing practice restrictions, so the status of the Cardinals' No. 1 RB will be monitored closely as the weekend approaches.

Braswell (knee) reverted from waivers to Jacksonville's injured reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Braswell was not claimed by another club after the Jaguars waived him with an injury designation Tuesday, so he's now going to their IR list. He'll have to sit out at least Jacksonville's next four games as he deals with his knee injury.

Crumedy (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Crumedy was not listed on the Texans' injury report despite suffering a shoulder injury during the Week 4 loss to the Cowboys. The defensive tackle appears to have quickly recovered from the injury and is all set to continue preparing for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Mitchell (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Mitchell exited Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams. He was scheduled to undergo testing Monday, but his limited participation at practice Wednesday seemingly keeps the door open regarding his availability for Week 5 versus Jacksonville.

Coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday that Parham is still week-to-week as he nurses a knee injury, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Parham sat out Sunday's game at Chicago with the knee injury he picked up in Week 3 at Detroit, and it's still bothering him as the Jets begin preparing for Week 5. Barring an unexpected development, he's trending towards missing Sunday's contest versus the Browns.

Hill (Achilles) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Hill missed three consecutive games with an Achilles injury he suffered in the Bengals' Week 1 win over the Buccaneers. Wednesday's full session is the first the defensive tackle has logged since sustaining the injury, meaning there is a strong chance Hill will be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Epps (groin) did not practice Wednesday.

Epps didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Rams. If that trend continues in Week 5 versus Jacksonville, Michael Carter should remain in line to see an uptick in defensive snaps.

Shelton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Shelton is considered week-to-week due to a hamstring injury he picked up in Week 4 against the Texans, so his absence for Thursday's game isn't a surprise. His next chance to suit up is Week 6 against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18, though Shelton would have to log at least a limited practice to have a legitimate chance of returning.

Smith (thumb) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Smith, who was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, finished Week 5 prep with a full practice Wednesday. The questionable tag gives him a chance to be activated from IR and make his 2026 debut Thursday. Smith's return would likely result in T.J. Bass reverting to a depth role on the offensive line.

Penning (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Penning exited the Chargers' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks early with a head injury. The offensive guard has entered the league's five-step concussion protocol and will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist to return to full contact.