NFL Player News

The Bills placed Bass (left hip/groin) on injured reserve Friday.

Bass dealt with what at the time was termed a pelvic injury in the early days of training camp but still was able to suit up in Buffalo's preseason finale, connecting on three of four field-goal attempts and both point-after tries. He then mustered just one limited practice during Week 1 prep due to left hip and groin concerns before the team made the decision to shut him down for at least the first four games of the season. The Bills will need to elevate Matt Prater from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday night's showdown with the Ravens.

Smith (illness) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday.

Smith was under the weather Thursday but has an extra day to get ready for Monday night's Week 1 opener against the Bears. The veteran safety is entering his 14th season in Minnesota and started 16 regular-season contests last season.

Kirk (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener versus the Rams.

After missing practice this week, Kirk was trending in the wrong direction. Now that Kirk's Week 1 status has been confirmed, rookie WRs Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel are in a position to see added opportunities this weekend behind top target Nico Collins, with Xavier Hutchinson and Justin Watson also on hand. Looking ahead, Kirk's Week 2 availability remains cloudy, with DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com having previously suggested that it could be a two-week injury for the 28-year-old, while noting that the Texans figure to proceed with caution with the wideout at this stage of the season.

Hernandez (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Hernandez is still working his way back from a knee injury that held him to just five games in 2024, making it no surprise he's been ruled out for Sunday. The veteran offensive lineman did practice in a limited fashion throughout the week, which could be a positive sign for a potential return in the Cardinals' Week 2 contest against the Panthers.

Vaki (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds will handle backfield duties for the Lions against Green Bay. Vaki touched the ball just nine times last regular season.

Coleman (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Coleman was limited in practice by a groin issue Wednesday and Thursday but expressed optimism about his chances of suiting up Friday before proceeding to log a full session, which helped him avoid a Week 1 injury tag. Wide receivers Khalil Shakir (ankle) and Elijah Moore (personal) also avoided designations, so the position group will be at full strength for the regular-season opener.

Herbig (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

The third-year linebacker from Wisconsin was limited all week in practice due to a hamstring injury sustained in mid-August. Herbig has been productive throughout his two years in Pittsburgh, totaling 49 total tackles, including 8.5 sacks, and six forced fumbles across 30 regular-season contests. If he's unable to go in Week 1, Jack Sawyer will likely play as the Steelers' top rotational outside linebacker.

Thomas (foot) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The 26-year-old took first-team reps during Friday's practice but is still concerned about the risk of re-injury, telling reporters "we'll see" when asked about his availability Sunday, per Salomone. If Thomas is unable to suit up for the Giants' Week 1 affair, expect James Hudson to play as the starting left tackle.

Hill (oblique/calf) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

After being diagnosed with an oblique injury in early August, Hill missed most practices and Miami's entire preseason slate in the meantime, but he got back on the field last Thursday and then followed an LP/LP/FP practice regimen during Week 1 prep, paving the way for him to be available to the offense Sunday. He's coming off a down campaign for him, having put up 81 catches (on 123 targets) for 959 yards and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Achane (calf) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Achane participated without limitations in practice Friday and avoided a Week 1 injury designation after limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. He'll be backed up by rookie sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon against the Colts, as fellow running back Jaylen Wright (knee) was ruled out Friday. Gordon could be better suited for short-yardage work, but the speedy Achane should get the majority of touches in Miami's backfield.