NFL Player News

Bishop (groin) is active for Thursday Night Football against the Lions.

The safety was limited during practice sessions leading up to Thursday's game and entered the day with a questionable tag. He appears to be good to go, though, and he should be able to man his starting spot at strong safety. Bishop recorded seven tackles (two solo) across 72 defensive snaps and two special-teams snaps in Week 1 versus the Texans.

Oliver (hip) is inactive for Thursday's game versus the Lions.

Oliver injured his hip during pregame warmups and has since been ruled out. Without Oliver on the field, Landon Jackson should be in line for more snaps.

Johnson (hamstring) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Lions.

Despite being listed as limited on all three of the Bills' Week 2 injury reports, Johnson will continue to don street clothes on game days due to a hamstring issue that has bothered him since at least Aug. 24. In Johnson's absence, Ray Davis will continue to garner RB reps that don't go to starter James Cook, while Frank Gore is on hand in case one of those two leaves the game for any reason.

Reed (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Bills.

Reed has been battling a foot injury, but he will have the green light to suit up versus Buffalo after carrying a questionable tag heading into the contest. The 29-year-old was heavily involved in the 31-30 overtime win over the Saints in Week 1, amassing 10 total tackles and one pass defended.

Dulin (ankle) did not practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Dulin missed a second consecutive practice Thursday because of an ankle injury. The 29-year-old wideout was held without a catch in Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Ravens. He also saw action as a member of special teams, as expected. If Dulin can't suit up for the Week 2 meeting with the Chiefs, Seth McGowan may be even busier returning kicks.

Black was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Black did not show up on Wednesday's injury report, but he was unable to get a full session in a day later. The extent of his injury is uncertain, but his status will be updated again Friday when the 49ers release their final report before Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.

Bowers (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Since undergoing a meniscus trim in his left knee on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Bowers hasn't been able to practice in any capacity and sat out a Week 1 win against the Dolphins. He thus has just one more chance to mix into drills Friday before the Raiders potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at the Chargers. If Bowers ultimately can't go this weekend, Michael Mayer will be the primary beneficiary at tight end for Las Vegas.

Kittle (Achilles) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Kittle continues to operate with a cap on his practice reps in the early going this season, which isn't a surprise considering he tore his right Achilles nine months ago. In Week 1 against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, he recorded two catches (on five targets) for 12 yards on a 46 percent snap share, more or less looking like his normal self. Because WRs De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle), Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Christian Kirk (calf) are all sidelined for varying lengths of time, Kittle stands to benefit in the 49ers' passing game, assuming he's active on a weekly basis.

The Panthers signed Williams to the practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Williams spent time with the Raiders during the preseason but was waived at the end of August. He will now get another opportunity with the Panthers as a member of the practice squad. Williams played his final collegiate season at Indiana in 2025, accumulating 36 catches for 438 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games.

McConkey (ribs) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report.

McConkey was spotted working with the training staff during the media-viewing portion of Thursday's session, and he wound up not getting any work in for the second time in as many days. Head coach Jim Harbaugh tagged McConkey day-to-day earlier this week, but the wide receiver will be hard-pressed to take the field Sunday against the Raiders if he sits out again Friday.