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Henningsen is being evaluated for an Achilles injury after departing Thursday's joint practice with the 49ers, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.

If further testing reveals a rupture in Henningsen's Achilles, he would be done for the 2025 season. The 2022 sixth-round draft pick didn't see the field in the 2024 regular season.

Parsons (back) is day-to-day, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Parsons wasn't on the field Thursday because he was getting some work done on his back. The star pass rusher has yet to take part in practice or drills in camp while embroiled in a contract dispute, and his status for Week 1 will grow increasingly uncertain the longer it takes the Cowboys to reach an agreement with him on an extension.

Hooker will start Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Hooker is competing with Kyle Allen for the top backup spot behind Jared Goff, who will get the night off. Allen started and played the first half of the Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers, while Hooker mustered just 18 passing yards and an interception in the second half of that 34-7 preseason loss. Hooker will likely get the first half of Friday's game.

Shough took most of the first-team reps Thursday and looked sharp during practice, according to SI.com's Gilberto Manzano.

Reports from Saints training camp suggest Spencer Rattler has gotten more work with the starters this summer, including during a scrimmage this past Sunday. Thursday's practice marks a step in the right direction for Shough, who still has time to make his case for the Week 1 starting job. Saints coach Kellen Moore hasn't announced how he'll divide QB reps during Sunday's preseason opener against the Chargers.

Austin (undisclosed) is not slated to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Jaguars, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Austin has been dealing with an undisclosed injury, but with the Steelers planning to rest numerous starters Saturday, the wideout may not have played anyway. When available, Austin profiles as the team's No. 2 WR behind top option, DK Metcalf.

Alt is expected to shift to left tackle in the wake of Rashawn Slater's season-ending knee injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Alt primarily played left tackle at Notre Dame, so the 2024 fifth overall pick should have little trouble making the switch from right tackle, where he played his rookie year. Trey Pipkins is expected to move into the starting right tackle role. Slater sustained a torn patellar tendon in practice Thursday.

Haynes (pectoral) played in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals.

Haynes was a third-round pick out of UConn in last year's NFL Draft and appeared in 16 regular-season games as a rookie, logging 167 offensive snaps and another 67 on special teams. He should function as a top reserve interior lineman in Seattle this season.

Shepley suffered a high-ankle sprain in Thursday's joint practice with the Rams, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Shepley is a good bet to miss Saturday's preseason opener against the Rams. The 30-year-old offensive tackle appeared in three regular-season games for Dallas last season and is competing for a reserve role this summer.

McWilliams (quad) played in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals and made the start at cornerback, finishing with one tackle.

McWilliams was a fifth-round pick back in April and missed some practice time last week due to a quad issue. Seemingly past the injury, McWilliams started at cornerback alongside Kelee Ringo and Adoree' Jackson -- Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell didn't play.

Keegan (back) suited up for Thursday's 34-27 preseason win over the Bengals.

Keegan recently missed practice time due to a back injury in training camp, but he's back to full health. The 2024 fifth-round draft pick is competing for a depth role on Philadelphia's offensive line.