NFL Player News

McConkey (ribs) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Separate reports leading up to the game indicated that McConkey intended to play, and he will indeed suit up for Week 2. McConkey is apparently playing through a cracked rib and will sport a flak jacket, so while he will be out there, it's unclear if he will fill his usual role.

Ebukam (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Ebukam suffered a hamstring injury in the first half of Sunday's contest. The starting outside linebacker logged two tackles, including 0.5 sacks, before exiting the game.

Cherelus (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Cherelus injured his shoulder in the second quarter of Sunday's game. The injury is severe enough for him to be held out the rest of the way and could impact his availability for the Panthers' Week 3 tilt against the Browns next Sunday. Isaiah Simmons could see a slight bump in defensive snaps in Cherelus' absence.

Onyemata (groin) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.

It's unclear when Onyemata sustained the injury, but it will likely keep him sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest. Darrell Jackson should see a slight bump in snaps as the team's rotational defensive tackle in Onyemata's absence.

Pettus (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Pettus exited the game in the second quarter with an ankle issue. The third-year player out of Troy University did not appear in the box score before leaving the field.

The Steelers announced that Dowdle is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a toe injury, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Dowdle carried four times for 11 yards and reeled in his lone target for a nine-yard reception before exiting in the second quarter after he appeared to suffer the injury while attempting to recover an Aaron Rodgers fumble, per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. If the injury prevents Dowdle from returning to the contest, the Steelers would likely lean more heavily on Jaylen Warren both in the running game and as a pass catcher.

Emerson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Emerson has gone to the locker room to have his shoulder evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Jayden Price and Michael Reid will be the top rotational options at outside corner behind starters Quincy Riley and Kool-Aid McKinstry in Emerson's absence.

Cherelus (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.

Cherelus exited in the second quarter of Sunday's game after sustaining a shoulder injury without having recorded any stats. If Cherelus does not return, Isaiah Simmons could see more rotational usage for the Panthers' defense.

Jones (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Jones appeared to injure his shoulder when he sacked Aaron Rodgers midway through the second quarter. Gabe Jacas and Quintayvious Hutchins are poised for more defensive snaps for as long as Jones is out of the game.

Mauigoa (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.

Mauigoa went down in the second quarter with a quadriceps injury before recording any statistics. With Marcelino McCrary-Ball (ankle) also questionable to return, Troy Reeder is the only remaining depth linebacker for the Jets.