NFL Player News

Jennings appears to have avoided a serious injury to his left shoulder after he underwent an MRI on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Though the 49ers have yet to provide an updated diagnosis on the injury that knocked Jennings out in the fourth quarter Sunday, the 28-year-old wideout looks to have steered clear of a significant setback. Jennings had previously missed time during training camp due to a calf issue and also expressed dissatisfaction with his contract situation, but the latter matter was resolved last week with an additional $3 million in incentives, and he was able to practice leading up to the season opener. His practice availability during the upcoming week could be affected by the shoulder issue, and his status for Sunday's game in New Orleans remains unclear.

Kolar was not targeted over 30 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bills.

With Isaiah Likely out, Kolar moved into a bigger role in the Baltimore offense as he was out there for 60 percent of the snaps. He played just seven fewer snaps than Mark Andrews. However, the healthy snap count did not translate into targets. Kolar helped out as a blocker, and Baltimore only threw it 19 times in total. The fourth-year tight end should have healthy snap counts while Likely is sidelined, but Sunday's outing shows that snaps won't necessarily translate into production.

Wallace was not targeted on 16 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bills.

The veteran was on the field for roughly one-third of the Ravens' snaps on Sunday. Wallace did not see a target, but it's also worth noting that the Ravens only threw 19 passes. Though Wallace nearly matched DeAndre Hopkins' 18 snaps, Hopkins seems to be more involved in the target rotation, while Wallace may be most useful as a run-blocker on the boundary.

Peppers and the Steelers agreed to a contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.

After he was surprisingly released by the Patriots at the conclusion of the preseason, Peppers remained unsigned for Week 1 but has now found a new home in Pittsburgh. Assuming he can get caught up with the Steelers' defensive playbook quickly, Peppers could be in line for a prominent role in the secondary in Sunday's game against the Seahawks after Pittsburgh lost starting safety DeShon Elliott (knee) to an injury in the season-opening win over the Jets. With New England last season, Peppers tallied 40 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble in six appearances.

Ali was Baltimore's primary kick returner Sunday against the Bills, racking up 167 yards on six opportunities. He added one carry for five yards.

Baltimore gave Ali the nod over Keaton Mitchell as the third active running back. Ali saw only one snap on offense, but he did impress on special teams, as he routinely set Baltimore up in good field position. With Derrick Henry and Justice Hill both healthy, it's difficult to project much work for a No.3 running back in Baltimore. It will be worth monitoring whether Baltimore gives Ali another go in Week 2 against Cleveland, or sees what it has with Mitchell in the kick returner/depth running back role.

Kelly recorded nine tackles (seven solo) and one pass defensed in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.

Kelly served as an every-down corner across from Eric Stokes in the season opener, and the former fell shy of only linebacker Devin White for the Raiders' team lead in total tackles Sunday. Kelly figures to continue playing ahead of fellow cornerbacks Darien Porter and Decamerion Richardson against the Chargers on Monday Night Football in Week 2.

Bech caught his only target for 23 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.

Bech logged only four offensive snaps behind fellow receivers Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker and Dont'e Thornton, but the 2025 second-round TCU product did catch a 23-yard pass on the Raiders' second drive of the contest to get into the box score early. Although Bech looks to be confirmed as the team's WR4 to begin his career, additional snaps could become available against the Chargers in Week 2 if tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is unable to play.

Thornton caught two of four targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.

As expected, Thornton played ahead of fellow rookie Jack Bech in the WR3 role behind Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, with Thornton even producing a timely 36-yard reception when the Raiders were facing a crucial third-and-20 from their own 25-yard line late in the fourth quarter. Thornton ultimately played 38 of a possible 63 offensive snaps in his NFL debut, but his involvement could increase against the Chargers in Week 2 if All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is sidelined.

Tucker caught two of three targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots. He also returned one punt for 13 yards.

Tucker was one of four Raiders to average more than 20.0 yards per reception during quarterback Geno Smith's first game with Las Vegas on Sunday, and Tucker's performance was highlighted by a 26-yard touchdown catch on the opening possession. Working as the WR2 behind Jakobi Meyers with Amari Cooper electing to retire just before the start of the season, Tucker ultimately played 57 of a possible 63 offensive snaps. Additional targets could be up for grabs if tight end Brock Bowers (knee) were to miss any time.

White rushed three times for eight yards and returned one kickoff for 31 yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Patriots.

White assumed the RB2 role behind rookie Ashton Jeanty when the Raiders surprisingly made 33-year-old veteran Raheem Mostert a healthy inactive Sunday, but the depth chart shift resulted in just nine offensive snaps and three touches for White. Meanwhile, Jeanty handled 19 carries and caught a pair of passes in his NFL debut. Until the team's plan for Mostert becomes clearer, White figures to remain Jeanty's primary backup when Las Vegas hosts the Chargers on Monday Night Football in Week 2.