NFL Player News

Porter (NIR/conditioning) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Porter appears to have overcome the back injury that kept him out of last Sunday's 20-13 win over the Falcons. The cornerback is now limited as he continues to acclimate to NFL physicality, but there may be something else holding the 2023 second-rounder back. Porter expressed dissatisfaction in training camp when the Steelers didn't extend him, and the cornerback may still be apprehensive about suiting up for the franchise without guaranteed money in place.

Conner (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Conner was sidelined in Week 1 due to the knee injury he suffered during the preseason, and his availability for Week 2 is now in doubt as well. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to give himself any chance to play Sunday.

Oweh (calf) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.

Oweh was limited throughout the team's entire week of practice prior to playing 46 snaps on defense in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Eagles. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice before Washington's matchup with Dallas in Week 2, but he seems likely to be active again.

Muhammad (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The rookie fourth-round defensive back may have tweaked his ankle during the Bears' 59-37 win over the Panthers in Week 1, when he logged three tackles (two solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception). Muhammad will have two more opportunities to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for the Bears' NFC North tilt against the Vikings on Sunday.

Woods (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session.

Woods popped up on the Bears' injury report last week due to a groin injury, which prevented him from playing in this past Sunday's regular-season opener against the Panthers. The Bears gave up 37 points in that game, so Woods' return against the Vikings this Sunday would be a significant boost to Chicago's secondary. The veteran safety will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Week 2.

Bowman (Achilles) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Bowman sat out Week 1, as he was still recovering from the Achilles tear he suffered in November of last year, but it looks like he should end up being available in Week 2. He figures to play a major role in Atlanta's secondary in 2026.

Oluokun (wrist) participated in a limited capacity during Wednesday's practice.

Oluokun likely suffered the wrist injury in the Jaguars' 34-10 win over the Browns on Sunday. The linebacker was dominant in the contest, recording four tackles (three solo) and an interception. Oluokun will need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's practice to avoid an injury designation ahead of next Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Terrell (shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Terrell was able to return to Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh after hurting his shoulder while defending a pass, so Atlanta may just be exercising an abundance of caution. He could still avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend if he practices in full Thursday or Friday.

Luvu (groin) did not participate at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.

Luvu suffered a groin injury in the team's 24-22 loss to the Eagles in Week 1, and as result, he was unable to give it a go at Washington's first practice of the week. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to the practice field prior to Sunday's contest in Dallas.

Lane (groin) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.

Lane is dealing with an apparent groin issue to open the week at practice, and as a result, he wasn't able to be a full participant Wednesday. The wide receiver will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup on the road against the Cowboys.