NFL Player News

Croskey-Merritt (knee) is in line to play Sunday in Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Croskey was held out of all drills Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury, and despite his return to all activity Friday, the Commanders tagged him as questionable for Week 4 action. Assuming he avoids the inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, he'll resume his backfield committee work with Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez in the wake of Austin Ekeler's season-ending torn Achilles from Week 2.

Likely (foot) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game at Kansas City, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

After missing the first three contests of the campaign due to his recovery from foot surgery, Likely is poised for his first game action since Jan. 11, 2025 following a full practice Friday. His status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but Likely is expected to play second fiddle to fellow tight end Mark Andrews while he gets eased back in following a long layoff.

Cropper was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and Jonathan Mingo (knee) both sidelined for the Week 4 matchup against the Packers, Cropper's elevation provides the Cowboys with depth at wide receiver. The Fresno State product posted 83 catches for 1,086 yards and five touchdowns during his final collegiate season in 2022. Cropper could also contribute on special teams by potentially returning punts and kicks, per Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News.

The Raiders elevated Runyon from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Bears.

Runyon is being elevated for the first time this season to help fill the void left by Michael Mayer's (concussion) absence. Runyon is one of two tight ends alongside Albert Okwuegbunam that the Raiders elevated, and they should both provide extra depth behind Brock Bowers and Ian Thomas during Sunday's matchup.

Abdullah (hamstring) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.

Abdullah was a late addition to the Jaguars' injury report, popping up Thursday as a limited participant due to a hamstring issue. Although he was originally listed as questionable, the Louisville product won't be able to play in Week 4. Expect Jack Kiser to serve as Jacksonville's top reserve outside linebacker while Abdullah is sidelined Sunday.

The Raiders elevated Okwuegbunam from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Bears.

Okwuegbunam will likely serve as the team's No. 3 tight end Sunday behind Brock Bowers and Ian Thomas, as Michael Mayer has been ruled out with a concussion. Okwuegbunam can contribute on both offense and special teams. He will be eligible to be elevated two more times this season.

Thomas (forearm) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

The 27-year-old safety didn't practice all week after sustaining a forearm injury in Detroit's Week 3 win over the Ravens, and he'll now be forced to miss at least the team's next four games. Thomas has played 59 total snaps (nine on defense, 50 on special teams) through three contests this season, recording two total tackles.

Marshall (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Jets.

Marshall was unable to practice all week after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Dolphins' Week 3 loss to the Bills, so it's no surprise that he'll be unavailable Monday night. The 2025 fifth-round pick from Florida has tallied three total tackles over 62 defensive snaps this season. While he's sidelined in Week 4, expect Cornell Armstrong to see increased reps in Miami's secondary.

Duck (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Jets.

The 24-year-old will miss his third consecutive game after sustaining an ankle injury in the Dolphins' Week 1 loss to the Colts. In Duck's absence, veteran Rasul Douglas is expected to step in and start opposite Jack Jones in Miami's secondary.

Nwangwu (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Dolphins.

The Iowa State product downgraded from limited practice Thursday and Friday to a DNP on Saturday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Monday night's contest. If Nwangwu misses his third consecutive game due to a hamstring issue, Isaiah Davis is expected to assume the Jets' top kick returner position.