NFL Player News

Moore (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

The 30-year-old's absence Sunday comes as no surprise, as he was expected to miss a couple of weeks after sustaining an Achilles injury in the Colts' Week 3 win over the Titans. With Moore sidelined in Week 4, Mekhi Blackmon and Johnathan Edwards could see increased playing time as slot corners.

Pierce (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

At this stage, Pierce remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, so his next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Oct. 5 against the Raiders. In Pierce's absence Sunday, Adonai Mitchell figures to see an expanded Week 4 role alongside fellow WRs Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.

Goncalves (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

Goncalves didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday after likely sustaining a toe injury in Indianapolis' Week 3 win over the Titans, so it's no surprise he won't play Sunday. Dalton Tucker is expected to start at right guard in Goncalves' stead.

Elliott (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

After missing the Steelers' last two games due to a knee injury sustained in the Week 1 win over the Jets, Elliott practiced in full Friday and is ready to return Sunday. He was one of Pittsburgh's top defensive playmakers in 2024, recording 108 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception, over 15 contests. Now that the Texas product has returned from injury, he's expected to serve as the Steelers' top strong safety in Week 4.

Warren (not-injury related - resting player, knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Warren logged another limited practice Friday with the Steelers citing both 'resting vet' and 'knee' for the running back's listing on the team's final Week 4 injury report. His status thus is worth tracking ahead of Sunday's 9:30 a.m. kickoff in Dublin, with late Saturday and/or early Sunday reports via NFL insiders such as Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport potentially providing added context on that front. If Warren is limited or out Sunday, added snaps would be available for Kenneth Gainwell and Kaleb Johnson (who didn't see the field in Week 3), with Trey Sermon, Lew Nichols and Max Hurleman representing possible practice-squad elevations.

Porter (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Porter has missed the Steelers' last two games after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 1 win over the Jets. However, he practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. If Porter is able to return in Week 4, he's expected to start opposite Jalen Ramsey to form Pittsburgh's top outside cornerback duo.

Smith (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Smith logged a pair of limited practices Thursday and Friday following a DNP due to rest Wednesday. If the veteran tight end is unable to play in Dublin, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington would handle tight-end duties for Pittsburgh. Smith is averaging a career-worst 5.4 yards per catch this season but does have 12 grabs for 65 yards and one touchdown through three games.

Sanders (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at New England.

It's a mere technicality, with Sanders a candidate to miss multiple games after suffering a high-ankle sprain Week 3. The Panthers are left with Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans and James Mitchell as their top tight ends, making Tremble a clear favorite to start even if he's unlikely to see more than a few targets.

Wonnum (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

The 27-year-old was unable to practice all week after likely sustaining a hip injury in the Panthers' Week 3 win over the Falcons, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined Sunday. Wonnum has played 134 defensive snaps over Carolina's first three games, recording six total tackles and one pick-six. With Patrick Jones (hamstring) and him sidelined in Week 4, the Panthers' top edge-rush duo is expected to be rookies Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen.

Brown (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Atlanta, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

With Brown missing a second straight game and Terry McLaurin (quad) now unavailable, the Commanders are left with Deebo Samuel, Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey and Chris Moore as the healthy wide receivers on their active roster.