NFL Player News

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Brosmer will operate as the No. 2 quarterback behind Carson Wentz during Sunday's game against the Bengals, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Brosmer spent the first two weeks of the regular season handling emergency No. 3 quarterback duties, but with J.J. McCarthy (ankle) now likely out at least two weeks, he's set for a temporary promotion behind Wentz. Meanwhile, new roster addition Desmond Ridder will work as the No. 3 quarterback versus Cincinnati on Sunday.

Thomas (wrist) practiced fully Wednesday.

Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union previously reported that coach Liam Coen acknowledged Monday that Thomas approached Week 2 action with a wrist injury, but the wideout still managed to record a 94 percent snap share in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Bengals. With a full practice under his belt Wednesday, Thomas is slated to face the Texans this weekend and in the process maintain his key role in the Jaguars passing attack. Through two games to date, Thomas has been targeted 19 times (including 12 times versus Cincinnati) but has caught just five passes for 60 yards in that span. While the 2024 first-rounder's slow start is mildly concerning, assuming he's not hampered by his wrist issue, a spike in production and efficiency seems inevitable for the talented 22-year-old, who compiled a 87/1,282/10 receiving line (on 133 targets) in 17 regular-season games last year.

Johnson (quadriceps) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins.

Johnson was listed as limited in practice all week, though it's worth noting that Buffalo only conducted walk-through sessions Monday and Wednesday. After missing Week 2 due to a quad injury, Johnson seems like a reasonable candidate to return to action for Thursday's divisional contest, though official word on his status may not arrive until 90 minutes prior to the game's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Gordon (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Gordon has missed the first two games of the season, and coach Ben Johnson said Monday that Gordon is considered week-to-week. With Jaylon Johnson (groin) expected to miss the entire season, Gordon's absence is huge for a Chicago secondary that has been picked apart by J.J. McCarthy and Jared Goff in back-to-back games to open the 2025 campaign.

Edwards (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Edwards missed Week 1 with the injury and appeared to aggravate the issue in last Sunday's loss to the Lions. Coach Ben Johnson has now labeled Edwards as week-to-week. Noah Sewell will likely be thrust back into more of a full-time role at linebacker for Chicago.

Berrios (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Berrios has missed both of the Texans' first two games of the season but is expected to return for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars. It remains to be seen what his role will be with the team, but he'll provide depth at wide receiver and as a return man.

Bonner (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's road game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Bonner was sidelined due to a hamstring injury for Miami's first two regular-season games, but he's all clear to suit up for Thursday Night Football. With Storm Duck (ankle) ruled out versus Buffalo, Bonner will provide the Dolphins' cornerback corps a much-needed boost.

Turpin (neck) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

The Cowboys merely held a walkthrough, which means Turpin's participation level is an estimate. He never rejoined Sunday's win over the Giants after leaving in the third quarter, but the 'limited' listing Wednesday suggests Turpin may have some hope for Week 3 at Chicago. If he can't suit up, Jalen Tolbert likely will take on more work as the No. 3 receiver rather than sharing the role with Turpin again.

Tuten was limited in practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury.

Participation at the start of the week, even in a limited capacity, suggests Tuten has a good chance to play Sunday against the Texans. He impressed in a Week 2 loss at Cincinnati, taking 10 touches for 74 yards and a touchdown while playing 26 percent of Jacksonville's snaps on offense.

Kirk (hamstring) was limited in his return to practice Wednesday.

Per DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN, coach DeMeco Ryans noted Tuesday that he expects Kirk -- who missed the first two games of the season -- to return to action Sunday against the Jaguars. The wideout's participation in his first regular-season practice supports that notion, though Kirk will likely need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid a Week 3 injury designation. If available versus Jacksonville, Kirk will have an opportunity to secure a key role in a Houston WR corps that's led by Nico Collins and also includes Jayden Higgins and Xavier Hutchinson, with Jaylin Noel and Braxton Berrios (hamstring) also in the mix.