NFL Player News

Jackson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Jackson registered an LP-DNP-LP practice log this past week while working through a hamstring injury. He has not progressed enough in his recovery to suit up Sunday, and his next chance to play is Week 4 against the Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 28. Ruben Hyppolite will serve as the Bears' top backup at outside linebacker behind Tremaine Edmunds and Noah Sewell in Jackson's absence.

Hernandez (knee) is inactive Sunday in Week 3 against San Francisco.

Hernandez isn't yet ready to take the field as he continues to recover from the ACL tear he suffered in Week 5 last year. He did log a trio of limited practices this week, so there's a chance he could be active Thursday for a Week 4 matchup against Seattle.

Johnson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's clash against the 49ers.

Johnson was limited in practice throughout the week due to a knee issue and was deemed questionable heading into the weekend. He won't suit up Sunday, and Kelvin Beachum is slated to start at left tackle in Johnson's stead.

Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Keenum will serve as the Bears' emergency third quarterback behind Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent. That means Keenum is prohibited from playing Sunday unless Williams and Bagent are both removed due to injury, illness or ejection.

Pierce exited Sunday's game against the Titans to be evaluated for a concussion.

Before his departure, Pierce caught four of his five targets for 67 yards. In his absence, Adonai Mitchell, Ashton Dulin and Anthony Gould are candidates to log added snaps behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.

Johnson (groin) is inactive for Sunday's Week 3 game against San Francisco.

Johnson hurt his groin last Sunday versus Carolina and didn't practice at all this week. He was deemed doubtful heading into the weekend, so it's no surprise that he's been ruled out for Sunday. Denzel Burke could be asked to step in as a starter in the secondary in Johnson's stead.

James (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

James missed the first game of the regular season due to a finger injury, and while he has fully recovered, he will be a healthy scratch for a second straight game. With the rookie fifth-rounder in street clothes, Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo will operate as the 49ers' depth running backs behind Christian McCaffrey. James' next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 4 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Risner is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to a calf injury.

Risner likely picked up the injury during the first half of Sunday's contest. Rookie fifth-rounder Jalen Rivers has entered the game at right guard in Risner's absence.

Melton (knee) is active for Sunday's clash against the 49ers.

Melton exited last Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a knee injury but was able to log three limited practices this week. He entered the weekend deemed questionable to play but will ultimately be able to suit up as one of the Cardinals' starting cornerbacks for Sunday's NFC West battle between 2-0 teams.

Stingley (abdomen) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Stingley suffered what initially was called a rib injury late in the first quarter, but further evaluation has determined that the reason for his departure was an abdominal issue. Jalen Pitre and Tremon Smith are the top options to see more work at outside corner following Stingley's injury.