NFL Player News

Bartch suffered a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's 26-21 win over the Saints, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Bartch sustained the injury in the first quarter and was unable to return. Rookie Connor Colby came on to replace Bartch at left guard and will likely be in line to start Week 3 against the Cardinals, barring Bartch making a speedier recovery than anticipated,

Burford suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Saints, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Burford is considered day-to-day for the time being, as the 49ers need to see how the initial healing goes for the 25-year-old. Burford is a reserve option behind Trent Williams at left tackle, which makes the former's potential absence in Week 3 against the Cardinals carry less of an impact.

Dillon was elevated to No. 2 running back for Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to Will Shipley's rib injury but carried the ball just three times for 19 yards.

Dillon had at least 178 carries for three straight seasons with the Packers before missing 2024 with a neck injury, but his role in Philadelphia seems destined to be much smaller. He played just eight offensive snaps in the season opener and just nine in Week 2, carrying the ball just three times in each game. It would take an injury to Saquon Barkley for Dillon's role to significantly expand.

Henley (illness) is active for Monday night's Week 2 game against Las Vegas.

Henley was a late addition to Los Angeles' injury report Monday after coming down with an illness. While he may not be at 100 percent, the third-year linebacker will give it a go in Monday's AFC West clash. That's a big sigh of relief for the Chargers, as Henley played every defensive snap Week 1 against Kansas City and finished with eight tackles, including 1.0 sacks.

Bowers (knee) is listed as active Monday against the Chargers.

After making an early exit from the Raiders' season-opening win at New England due to a knee injury, Bowers was held out of practice Thursday and Friday before returning to the field Saturday as a limited participant. Coach Pete Carroll told Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee after the latter session that he expected Bowers to suit up in Week 2, but it appears he'll be wearing a brace on his left knee, per Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com. Even if he operates with some limitations Monday, Bowers should be a regular target for QB Geno Smith, after the tight end compiled five catches on eight targets for 103 yards for him on a 51 percent snap share in Week 1.

The Commanders hosted Brown (heel) for a workout Monday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Brown suffered a heel injury during training camp with the 49ers, and the two sides reached an injury settlement after the 2021 fourth-rounder reverted to injured reserve. Brown played in 13 regular-season games (three starts) for the Seahawks in 2024 and finished with 26 tackles (21 solo) and one pass defense.

Pitre (ribs) has returned to Monday's game against the Buccaneers, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Pitre went to the locker room in the first half to be evaluated for a rib injury, but he has been cleared to return for the start of the third quarter. Jaylin Smith will revert to a rotational role at corner due to Pitre's return.

Kancey (pectoral) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Texans, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Kancey suffered the injury during a pass rush, and the injury is severe enough for him to miss the rest of Monday night's contest. Elijah Roberts and Greg Gaines will see more snaps the rest of the way in Kancey's absence.

Hancock (shoulder) was listed as a full participant in Monday's walkthrough practice, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Hancock suffered a shoulder injury in mid-August, which prevented him from playing in the first two games of the regular season. However, with a full practice Monday, the rookie fifth-rounder is on track towards making his NFL regular-season debut against the Dolphins on Thursday.

Rams head coach Sean McVay deemed Avila (ankle) "week-to-week" Monday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Avila suffered a sprained ankle Week 1 against Houston and wasn't able to suit up Week 2. He's said to be making progress, but he's very iffy to return to action next Sunday against Philadelphia. If Avila can't play in that contest, Justin Dedich will likely start again at left guard.