NFL Player News

Loveland (hip) is listed as inactive Sunday in Las Vegas.

Loveland made an early departure from last Sunday's win against the Cowboys due to a hip injury that didn't allow him to practice until Friday, when he was limited and given a questionable designation. He began to trend in the wrong direction for Week 4 after Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Saturday afternoon that Loveland wasn't expected to be available Sunday, which now has been confirmed. Cole Kmet (groin) is poised to handle most of the TE reps Sunday, with Durham Smythe and Stephen Carlson in reserve roles. Meanwhile, Loveland's next chance to suit up is Monday, Oct. 13 at Washington following a Week 5 bye.

Van Noy (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Van Noy earned the questionable tag for Sunday's bout after logging a limited practice Friday, but the veteran pass rusher has not been cleared to return from a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 2 against the Browns. Rookie second-rounder Mike Green will continue to see extended playing time with the first-team defense at outside linebacker due to Van Noy's injury.

Likely (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Likely, who underwent a procedure during training camp to address a small fracture in his foot, missed the Ravens' first three games, but after upgrading to full practice participation Friday, the tight end was deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. In his return to the mix against Kansas City, Likely will bolster a Baltimore TE corps that also includes Mark Andrews -- who is on the heels of recording a 6-91-2 line on six targets Week 3 -- and Charlie Kolar. In that context, it remains to be seen what Likely's volume will be out of the gate, but as the season progresses, there should opportunities for both Andrews and Likely to produce in Baltimore's offense.

Swift (hip) is active for Sunday's game at Las Vegas.

A limited practice participant during Week 3 prep due to a quadriceps injury and in advance of Week 4 action due to a hip issue, Swift remains ready to pace the Bears backfield Sunday. Through three contests this season, his snap share has ranged from 57 to 81 percent, but his workload has remained steady, as he's averaged 17 touches for 70.7 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring one TD on the ground.

Havenstein (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Colts.

Havenstein has been dealing with an ankle injury that sidelined him during practice Wednesday and Thursday. But, the 33-year-old was a limited participant Friday, and he'll now suit up as the Rams' starting right tackle Sunday.

Ferguson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Colts.

The rookie second-round pick played four offensive snaps over the first two games of the season -- with all of those coming in Week 2 -- but Ferguson will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive contest after both Tyler Higbee (hip) and Colby Parkinson (shoulder) cleared injury designations. Ferguson's next chance to garner active status comes in a Week 5 Thursday night clash against the 49ers.

Nabers is believed to have suffered a torn ACL Sunday against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Nabers has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, with testing on his knee no doubt slated to occur. If the injury is as serious as feared, it would be a massive blow to the Giants' offense.

Joseph (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Browns.

Joseph suffered a knee injury in the second quarter, but he has been cleared to return after being evaluated by medical staff. Thomas Harper will revert to a rotational role at safety now that Joseph is back in the game.

Green (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Green sustained a neck injury during the 49ers' Week 3 win over Arizona. He turned in two limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out Friday. In his absence, either Darrell Luter or Eli Apple should draw their first start of the season Sunday. Green's next chance to play will be versus the Rams on Thursday, Oct. 2.

Johnson rushed the ball six times for 22 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Vikings.

Jaylen Warren's (knee) absence opened up a lot of opportunity in the Pittsburgh backfield. Kenneth Gainwell was the primary back and performed well, though Johnson did see the most significant opportunity of his rookie season. He was servicable in the role, picking up 14 yards on the ground on a drive early in the fourth quarter to help the Steelers to a field goal. Johnson isn't likely to see much of a role when Pittsburgh returns to the field in Week 6, but it was a small step forward after a poor start to his rookie campaign.