NFL Player News

Worthy (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Worthy was "looking good" for a Week 3 return. The wideout's subsequent return to practice supports that notion, though neither Worthy nor coach Andy Reid has commented on expectations yet. The Chiefs hope to have Worthy and/or Jalen Royals (knee) back in the lineup this Sunday at the Giants, after each of Hollywood Brown, Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster got at least a 74 percent route share in the Week 2 loss to Philadelphia.

Mooney (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

In the wake of his season debut in this past Sunday's win at Minnesota, Mooney continues to deal with the shoulder issue that sidelined him Week 1 against the Buccaneers. He still handled an 86 percent snap share Week 2 en route to two catches (on four targets) for 20 yards. Mooney's activity level Thursday and Friday ultimately will forecast whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game in Carolina.

Olszewski (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Olszewski has played a total of 20 special-teams snaps through the Giants' first two games, returning six punts for 62 yards and one kickoff for a gain of 29 yards.

McNichols was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

McNichols wasn't listed on the injury report last week, when he took 20 percent of snaps but finished without a touch in a 27-18 loss to the Packers on Thursday. Fellow running back Austin Ekeler suffered an Achilles tear in the fourth quarter, opening up room for McNichols to get more work moving forward, though likely as part of a three-man backfield with Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Chris Rodriguez. A hamstring injury could complicate things, but McNichols still has a few more chances to practice in full before Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.

Melifonwu (calf) is ruled out for Thursday's road game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Melifonwu suffered a calf injury Week 2 against the Patriots and hasn't resumed practicing in any capacity since, making it unsurprising to see him now ruled out for Thursday Night Football. In his stead, Ashtyn Davis looks set to start alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick versus Buffalo. Melifonwu's next opportunity to retake the field will come Monday, Sept. 29 versus the Jets.

Jacobs was limited in practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The Packers' ground game has struggled to get going through two contests, but Jacobs still has churned out 150 yards and two touchdowns on 42 carries while hauling in his only target for four yards. Coming off nearly a week of rest since last Thursday's win against the Commanders, though, Jacobs wasn't able to handle a full allotment of reps Wednesday as Green Bay prepares for Sunday's contest at Cleveland.

The Chargers placed Mack (elbow) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Mack has at least avoided a season-ending injury, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reporting that the veteran edge rusher suffered a dislocated elbow in Monday night's 20-9 win over the Raiders but is expected to miss only a few weeks. He'll be forced to sit out at least four games due to being placed on IR, making Week 7 against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 19 the earliest possible date for Mack's return. Until Mack is back in action, Bud Dupree is expected to step into a starting role opposite Tuli Tuipulotu.

Godwin (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

He practiced for the first time last Thursday before returning to non-activity Friday. Godwin's second instance of official practice participation is a positive sign, but reports earlier this month suggested he's unlikely to play before October and is being kept on the active roster only to practice and ramp up with teammates (rather than being restricted to a side field while on an injury list). The Buccaneers, however, haven't said anything of the sort publicly, instead waiting for the final injury report to rule Godwin out in Weeks 1 and 2.

Duck (ankle) is ruled out for Thursday's road game against Buffalo, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Duck hasn't yet resumed practicing since leaving the field early due to an ankle injury Week 1. His next opportunity to retake the field will come Week 4 against the Jets on Monday, Sept. 29. With Duck still unavailable, veteran Rasul Douglas will again handle expanded defensive snaps at outside cornerback Thursday versus the Bills.

Egbuka didn't practice Wednesday due to hip and groin injuries.

The rookie first-round pick has kicked off his pro career with a bang, combining for three touchdown catches in his first two games. Overall, he has eight receptions (on 13 targets) for 96 yards and the aforementioned scores. There's no telling if the new health concerns are threatening his availability for Sunday's contest against the Jets, but his activity level Thursday and Friday likely will provide insight in that regard.