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Woolen did not participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Woolen didn't appear on Wednesday's injury report, indicating that he recently came under the weather. The severity of his illness isn't clear, but Friday's practice report will provide clarity on his status for Week 1 against the 49ers on Sunday. If Woolen is unable to play, Derion Kendrick, Devon Witherspoon and Nehemiah Pritchett would be the top candidates to start at outside corner opposite Josh Jobe.

Young (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, so his DNP is a trend in the wrong direction. He would need to return to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday to have a chance at playing in Sunday's regular-season opener against the 49ers. Young is slated to start the season in a depth role at wide receiver, but he would be in line to see an uptick in offensive snaps in Week 1 if Jake Bobo (concussion) is not cleared to play.

Gross-Matos (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

It's a step in the right direction for the 2020 second-rounder, who was unable to practice Wednesday due to a lingering knee injury. His practice participation Friday will indicate his chances of playing in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks. Robert Beal, Bryce Huff and Sam Okuayinonu would be candidates to see an increased snap count at defensive end behind starters Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams if Gross-Matos is not cleared to play.

Watkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

The rookie fourth-rounder is working through a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in the 49ers' preseason game against the Broncos in early August. He didn't practice Wednesday, but his ability to practice in a limited capacity Thursday indicates that he is progressing in his recovery. Friday's practice report will provide added clarity on his status heading into Sunday's regular-season opener against Seattle. If he's cleared to play, Watkins could see a fair number of snaps on offense if Jauan Jennings (calf) is sidelined.

James (finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

James broke his finger in early August and has been a limited participant in each of the first two practices of the week. The rookie fifth-rounder figures to see minimal work out of the backfield this season. However, with Christian McCaffrey popping up on Thursday's injury report due to a calf injury, James could be thrust into the RB3 role behind Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) if McCaffrey is unable to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks.

Carter was ejected from Thursday's game after appearing to spit on Dak Prescott, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Carter didn't record a snap before being ejected. He approached the Cowboys' huddle as an injured player was being evaluated by trainers. Carter then exchanged words with Prescott and appeared to spit on the quarterback directly in front of an official. Carter's absence will leave a significant hole along the Eagles' defensive line.

The Buccaneers waived Majors (knee) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Majors was slated to miss the entire 2025 season after reverting to the Bucs' injured reserve. Now that he's been let go with an injury settlement, he'll have the chance to sign with a team in need of depth at center once he's fully recovered from his knee injury.

Robinson (illness) returned to practice Thursday as a full participant.

Robinson was idle Wednesday. The veteran tackle signed with the Texans back in March but lost the starting left tackle job to second-round rookie Aireontae Ersery.

Jennings (calf) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Jennings has sandwiched capped sessions around getting $3 million in play-time incentives added to his current contract Wednesday evening. With one of his recent issues resolved, his calf injury continues to hinder his on-field work ahead of Week 1, though he did tell Wagoner on Thursday that it's "been feeling a lot better" and that he's "ready to go" for Sunday's game in Seattle. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Jennings enters the weekend with a designation for the season opener.

Rodriguez (ankle) was not listed on the Vikings' injury report Thursday.

Rodriguez suffered an ankle injury during the Vikings' preseason opener against the Texans, but his absence from Thursday's injury report indicates that he'll play against the Bears on Monday. The 2024 seventh-rounder appeared in just two regular-season games during his rookie year, when he logged one solo tackle and one pass defense.