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  • Nick Hampton LB | CAR

    Rams' Nick Hampton: Sidelined for Week 3

    Hampton (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.

    Hampton was added to the injury report Saturday and was ruled out shortly thereafter. He's primarily contributed on special teams through two games while tallying one tackle.

  • 49ers' Spencer Burford: Lands on IR

    Burford (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

    Burford suffered a knee injury in the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Saints. He had already been ruled out for Week 3, but he will now be sidelined for at least the next four matchups.

  • Xavier Gipson WR | PHI

    Xavier Gipson: Let go again

    Gipson was waived by the Giants on Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Gipson was waived for the second time in the last 10 days. He did not appear in any games with the Giants and will now look for his next opportunity around the league.

  • Malik Turner WR | SF

    49ers' Malik Turner: Elevated to active roster

    The 49ers elevated Turner from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

    Turner has spent the entire 2025 season on San Francisco's practice squad, but he has the chance to be active due to Jordan Watkins (calf) being sidelined. Turner would likely contribute primarily on special teams if active.

  • Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs: Targeting Week 4 return

    Wirfs (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Jets but has a "strong chance" at making his season debut Week 4 versus the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    After practiced in a limited fashion throughout Week 3, Wirfs is expected to take a step forward in activity in Week 4 by participating in drills with the Buccaneers' other starters. So long as his surgically repaired right knee holds up well in practice during the upcoming week, Wirfs should be ready to step back in at his usual spot at left tackle. Graham Barton will protect quarterback Baker Mayfield's blind slide for the third straight game Sunday, but he'll shift back to center once Wirfs rejoins the lineup.

  • Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Expected to play in Week 3

    Van Ginkel (concussion), who remains listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Van Ginkel suffered a concussion in Minnesota's Week 1 win over the Bears and was sidelined for the team's Week 2 loss to the Eagles. He took part in practices throughout Week 3, turning in limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday. Assuming he was cleared by an independent neurologist following Friday's session, Van Ginkel will be removed from the NFL's concussion protocol and should be able to play Sunday without any restrictions.

  • 49ers' Adrian Martinez: Elevated again

    The 49ers elevated Martinez from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

    Martinez served as the backup quarterback to Mac Jones in Week 2. His status is a bit more in question for Week 3 , as Brock Purdy (toe) is officially listed as questionable despite not being expected to start.

  • Andrew Thomas OT | NYG

    Giants' Andrew Thomas: Lining up to play Sunday

    Thomas (foot), who remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, is planning to play, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.

    Thomas is recovering from a Lisfranc injury and didn't play in the Giants' first two games, but he's seemingly trending toward making his debut after a week of limited practices. The Giants are still keen on taking a cautious approach with the standout left tackle, whose availability ahead of the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff will be determined based on his activity in a pregame workout. If Thomas is ultimately held out or is limited Sunday, Marcus Mbow or James Hudson would be the main candidates to replace him at left tackle.

  • Vikings' Christian Darrisaw: Trending toward season debut Sunday

    Darrisaw (knee), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Darrisaw has missed the Vikings' first two games of the season while completing his recovery from October 2024 surgery to address a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, but he looks on track to make his 2025 debut after turning in full practices Wednesday and Friday. Assuming Darrisaw is cleared to play when Minnesota releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, the 26-year-old will likely start at left tackle, though Rapoport notes that his snaps could be managed to some extent.

  • Braden Fiske DE | LAR

    Rams' Braden Fiske: Expected to suit up

    Fiske (oblique), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Fiske suffered an oblique injury during warmups of the Rams' Week 2 win over the Titans and played lighter snaps than usual in the contest, but he was able to practice in limited fashion Friday. The Rams apparently came away encouraged with how Fiske looked during practice, but he could be on a restricted snap count once again this Sunday. He's expected to be officially cleared to play when the Rams release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

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