NFL Player News

Wharton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Wharton logged a trio of DNPs this week and will miss his second straight game after he was injured in Carolina's Week 1 loss to the Jaguars. Wharton was initially give a recovery timeline of two-to-four weeks. Jaden Crumedy and Cam Jackson will likely see elevated reps on the defensive line.

Hall (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Hall will miss his third straight game to open the season.

Madubuike (neck) did not practice Friday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Madubuike has logged back-to-back DNPs to open the practice week for Baltimore. The veteran defensive tackle will have one more chance to see the practice field Saturday ahead of Monday night's game against the Lions.

Gonzalez (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Gonzalez returned to practice this week for the first time since injuring his hamstring in late July, but it's unclear if he's had enough time to build up to game shape. If Gonzalez isn't able to play against Pittsburgh, a Week 4 return against the Panthers seems likely.

Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Jones logged a trio of DNPs in practice this week and will miss Sunday's divisional matchup after logging 89 percent of the defensive snaps in the Panthers' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. Nic Scourton, DJ Johnson and Princely Umanmielen appear to be next up at edge rusher for Carolina opposite D.J. Wonnum.

Moehrig (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Moehrig was under the weather Thursday and missed practice, but he's good to go for Sunday's NFC South tilt with Atlanta. Moehrig has recorded 20 tackles (14 solo) on 100 percent of the defensive snaps through two games.

Carter (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Carter has yet to clear the league's concussion protocol after he was concussed in last Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Isaiah Bond would be next in line for returner duties if Carter can't play against Green Bay.

Szmyt (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Szmyt is dealing with a calf injury on his left, non-kicking leg that will require an MRI. The Browns don't currently employ a kicker on their practice squad.

Wirfs (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Wirfs will miss his third straight game to open the season, but he was able to get in some limited work during practice this week and appears to be nearing a return, which the Bucs badly need with their offensive line having been wrecked by injuries two games into the year.

Shavers caught both of his targets for 24 yards in the Bills' win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.

They marked Shavers' first catches of the season, as he operated as Buffalo's WR5, seeing 12 offensive snaps behind Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore. Shavers has next-to-zero fantasy value.