NFL Player News

The Giants placed McFadden (foot) on injured reserve Thursday.

McFadden suffered a foot injury during the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Commanders, which is severe enough to require surgery. McFadden's placement on IR means he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games and is eligible to return Week 6 against the Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 9. Darius Muasau played 38 defensive snaps in Week 1 and will likely start at inside linebacker alongside Bobby Okereke while McFadden is recovering from his procedure.

Engram (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Engram sustained a calf injury in Denver's 20-12 win over the Titans on Sunday and was limited in the team's first Week 2 practice Wednesday, but the tight end's ability to take every rep Thursday clears the way for him to suit up this weekend in Indianapolis. Before leaving in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 victory, Engram finished his Broncos debut with three catches for 21 yards on four targets while playing 26 snaps on offense.

Tranquill (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Tranquill opened the week as a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a knee injury he likely picked up during the Chiefs' Week 1 loss to the Chargers. His ability to practice without limitations Thursday indicates that he is on track to play against the Eagles on Sunday in a Super Bowl LIX rematch.

Shipley (oblique) didn't take part in practice Thursday.

Per Zach Berman of The Athletic, Shipley was present during the media-access portion of the session, but he was held out of all drills for a second day in a row due to the oblique injury that knocked him out of last Thursday's win versus the Cowboys. Another absence Friday may spur the Eagles to rule Shipley out for Week 2 action, but a listing of questionable or doubtful would keep the door ajar for active status Sunday at Kansas City. Behind No. 1 RB Saquon Barkley, AJ Dillon and recent acquisition Tank Bigsby are the backfield options on Philadelphia's active roster, while Audric Estime resides on the practice squad.

Kirk (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

Per Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle, coach DeMeco Ryans noted that both Kirk and Braxton Berrios -- who missed the Texans' season opener with respective hamstring injuries -- are "doing well on their recovery" and that the team will "see how they go this week" ahead of Monday night's game against the Buccaneers. If Kirk remains sidelined Week 2, Xavier Hutchinson, Justin Watson and Jaylin Noel would be candidates to absorb slot reps alongside fellow WRs Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins.

Jarrett (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Jarrett has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Bears' Week 1 loss to the Vikings. The 2015 fifth-rounder would have to return to practice Friday in at least a limited capacity to have a realistic shot at playing Sunday against the Lions. Andrew Billings is the top candidate to start alongside Gervon Dexter at defensive tackle if Jarrett is not cleared to play.

Worthy (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.

Worthy's return to practice -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is an encouraging development after the wideout sat out Wednesday's session. Per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com, Worthy -- who sustained a dislocated right shoulder in last Friday's season opener -- sported extra padding on his right arm while working Thursday. Unless Worthy upgrades to full participation Friday, he figures to approach Sunday's game against the Eagles with an injury designation, but it looks like the Chiefs may have the 2024 first-rounder available this weekend after all.

Gordon (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

A hamstring injury prevented Gordon from playing in the Bears' regular-season opener against the Vikings on Monday. He has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, and a missed practice Friday would likely rule him out for Week 2 against the Lions on Sunday. Nick McCloud would be in line to see additional snaps out of the slot corner for a second consecutive week if Gordon is not cleared to play.

Bowers (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

According to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com, Bowers was involved in the walk-through portion of the Raiders' first Week 2 practice, but he didn't take part in any drills. The Raiders remain hopeful that the star tight end will be able to increase his activity in practices Friday and Saturday, though Bowers himself admitted that he's unsure if he'll be ready to play Monday versus the Chargers, per Bonsignore. Bowers was limited to playing just 32 of the Raiders' 63 offensive snaps in this past Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots due to the knee issue, but he delivered for fantasy managers with five catches for 103 yards on eight targets.

Reiman (foot) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Reiman's remains sidelined from on-field work due to the foot injury that he suffered in a Week 1 win in New Orleans. He likely will need to log at least some work Friday in order to give him a chance to be available Sunday against the Panthers. Trey McBride is the unquestioned top tight end on the Cardinals, but considering the team trots out 12 personnel often, Elijah Higgins, Travis Vokolek and potentially practice-squad member Josiah Deguara would be candidates for elevated roles if Reiman sits out this weekend.