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Newsome (shoulder) did not appear on Wednesday's injury report.

Newsome was sidelined for most of August due to a shoulder issue, but his absence from Wednesday's practice report indicates that he is past the injury and should play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Bengals. Newsome is coming off a 2024 regular season in which he logged career lows in total tackles (27) and pass defenses (five) across 13 games. The 2021 first-rounder is expected to start the season at outside corner opposite Denzel Ward.

Chism (knee) practiced fully Wednesday.

The Patriots list the injury that Chism had been dealing with as a knee issue, but either way, the UDFA out of Eastern Washington will be available for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Raiders. On the heels of an impressive preseason, Chism secured a spot on the 53-man roster, but at least initially look for the rookie slot man to work in a depth role in a wideout corps that also includes Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams.

Alexander (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Alexander missed close to a month of practice and the entirety of the preseason this summer, but his return to the field Wednesday would seem to give him a shot to suit up Sunday night versus Buffalo.

Burton (knee) did not appear on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Burton suffered a knee injury in the team's preseason finale against the Colts, but he now appears to be a full go at practice. The wide receiver will operate as a depth option behind Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Andrei Iosivas in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Browns.

Brooks (undisclosed) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Brooks was dealing with an undisclosed injury that prevented him from playing in the Dolphins' preseason finale against the Jaguars. However, his absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that he should be available for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Colts, barring any setbacks. The 2020 first-rounder logged 143 tackles (86 solo), including 3.0 sacks, six pass defenses and two fumble recoveries across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Stevenson (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Patriots' injury report in advance of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Raiders.

Stevenson managed an unspecified injury as the preseason wound down, but the running back's full participation in Wednesday's practice sets the stage for the 27-year-old to claim a key role (particularly on early downs) in a backfield that also includes 2025 second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson, as well as fellow returnee Antonio Gibson. A look at ADP in drafts ahead of Week 1 reveals that Henderson is viewed as the upside play from a fantasy standpoint, and while the dynamic rookie is bound to cut into Stevenson's volume, there should be enough touches -- in a New England offense that could well lean on the ground game -- for both Stevenson and Henderson to provide lineup utility on a weekly basis.

Paye (groin) did not appear on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.

Paye was nursing a groin injury during the preseason, but he now appears to be fully healthy ahead of Week 1. The 26-year-old will operate as a starting defensive end in Sunday's regular-season opener against Miami.

Gipson (shoulder) is not listed on the Jets' injury report Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Gipson missed New York's final preseason contest due to a shoulder issue. However, he appears to be in line to play Week 1 versus the Steelers given his absence from the injury report Wednesday. In addition to serving as wideout depth for New York, Gipson should function as the team's lead kick and punt returner.

Ekwonu (appendectomy) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Ekwonu underwent an emergency appendectomy in late August. Head coach Dave Canales relayed Wednesday that Ekwonu is unlikely to play Sunday against the Jaguars unless the fourth-year offensive lineman has "a great day" during Friday's practice, per Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site. Yosh Nijman and Brady Christensen have seen first-team reps at left tackle and are the top candidates to start in Week 1 if Ekwonu is unable to play.

Eskridge (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Eskridge missed practice entirely Monday, so his activity Wednesday represents a step in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game at Jacksonville. He'll still probably have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.