NFL Player News

Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Friday that Morrison (quadriceps) won't play in Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Morrison was limited all week in practice due to a quadriceps injury, and it now appears he won't play through the issue in Week 1. The 2025 second-round pick's next opportunity to make his NFL debut will come in the Buccaneers' Week 2 matchup in Houston, likely serving as one of Tampa Bay's top rotational cornerbacks if healthy.

Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Friday that Wirfs (knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

The star left tackle is still recovering from arthroscopic right knee surgery and was expected to miss the first handful of games this season, so Bowles' comments Friday come as no surprise. Charlie Heck is expected to step in and start at left tackle while Wirfs remains sidelined.

Becton (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday night's game against the Chiefs.

The first-year Charger was a late addition to the team's injury report after coming down with an illness that could jeopardize his availability in Week 1. If Becton is unable to play through this illness Friday night, expect Jamaree Salyer to work with Los Angeles' first-team offensive line.

Norton (ankle) is expected to be sidelined six-to-eight weeks, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Norton was placed on injured reserve last week and seems likely to miss more than the required four games to begin the regular season. He's recovering from surgery on the injured ankle. Norton's absence became more notable after the Falcons lost starting RT Kaleb McGary (leg) for the duration of the 2025 season. Veteran Elijah Wilkinson is expected to open the season at right tackle -- lefty Michael Penix's blind side -- for Atlanta, which represents a significant downgrade from McGary.

Thompson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Thompson popped up on Friday's injury report with a hamstring injury that limited his practice participation Friday. Even if he gains clearance to play, Thompson isn't expected to be anything more than the emergency third quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph.

The Bucs signed McCollum to a three-year, $48 million contract extension Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The deal contains $35.4 million guaranteed and has McCollum under contract through the 2028 campaign. The 26-year-old was set to enter the final year of his rookie deal after starting all 17 regular-season games last season, a year in which he recorded 82 tackles (55 solo), 17 pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one fumble recovery. McCollum is penned in as a starting cornerback opposite Jamel Dean in Tampa Bay.

Taylor (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but evidently looked good enough Friday to erase any doubts about his availability for Sunday's regular-season opener. He's set to occupy a starting cornerback role again in 2025 after starting 28 games over the previous two seasons for the Saints and notching 30 passes defensed over that span.

Nabers (back) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nabers tended to a number of health concerns during training camp and the preseason, notably back tightness that plagued him most recently. The Giants even held him out of drills Friday due to the injury, as coach Brian Daboll told Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. In the end, though, Nabers will be available as the top target for starting QB Russell Wilson as he looks to build upon the 109-1,204-7 line on 170 targets he put together as a rookie last season.

Howden (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Ross Jackson of LousianaSports.net reports.

Howden has been limited in practice by an oblique injury leading up to New Orleans' Week 1 game against the Cardinals. If healthy enough to suit up, Howden will likely work in a rotational role at safety Sunday.

Young (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Young injured his calf in practice Wednesday and will sit out Week 1 as a result of the injury. The pass rusher's next chance to take the field will come against the 49ers in Week 2. Chris Rumph will likely see a boost in playing time due to Young's absence.