NFL Player News

Cross (ankle) did not participate at the Seahawks' practice Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Cross was considered as a non-participant at the team's walkthrough practice Wednesday, and he has now missed the team's first official practice of the week. The offensive lineman hasn't practiced at all since suffering an ankle injury in Week 7 against Kansas City, and he appears to be trending towards missing a second straight game Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Simpkins (ankle) was a full participant at the Panthers' practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Simpkins was considered to be a limited participant on the team's estimated practice report Wednesday, but he was back to being a full go at the first official practice of the week Thursday. The offensive lineman was unavailable for the team's Week 8 loss to the Packers due to an ankle injury, but he now looks to be back to full health prior to Sunday's matchup with Denver.

Glover (knee) did not practice Thursday.

It was a second consecutive DNP for Glover, who didn't play in Week 8 against the Panthers. If he misses another game Sunday versus the Patriots, Laken Tomlinson may be needed to fill in.

Bullock (quadriceps) was a full participant at the Panthers' practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Bullock was able to log a full practice one day after being considered a limited participant on the team's estimated injury report due to the quadriceps injury he suffered in Week 8 against Green Bay. With Damien Lewis (knee) unable to practice Thursday, Bullock could draw a second straight start at offensive guard versus Denver on Sunday.

Rhyan (ankle) was absent from practice Thursday.

It was a second consecutive absence for Rhyan, who was injured in Week 7 against the Lions and subsequently missed the Week 8 meeting with the Panthers. If he's not on the field Sunday versus the Patriots, John Williams would likely take his spot in the starting lineup once again.

Smith (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

A thumb injury is what delayed the start of Smith's season, but he's now dealing with an ankle issue. Back-to-back limited practices should allow the star left guard to play Sunday against the Colts.

Banks (knee) was limited in practice Thursday.

Banks has been battling knee and toe injuries of late. While the toe injury appears to be behind him, the lingering knee issue could keep him off the field Sunday in New England. If Banks isn't out there in Week 9, Laken Tomlinson would presumably take his spot at the left guard position.

Christensen (hamstring) was a full participant at the Panthers' practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Christensen made his return to practice Thursday after being listed as a full participant on Carolina's estimated practice report Wednesday. The offensive lineman has been on injured reserve since suffering a hamstring injury during the preseason, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning to action.

Lewis (knee) did not participate at the Panthers' practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Lewis was estimated to be a non-participant Wednesday, and he has now missed the team's first official practice of the week. The offensive lineman was unable to play in Week 8 against the Packers as a result of a knee injury he suffered the week prior, and he appears to be trending towards another absence Sunday versus the Broncos.

Thomas (groin) was a limited participant at the Giants' practice Thursday.

Thomas has logged back-to-back limited practices to open the week as he continues to nurse a groin injury. The offensive lineman was able to play through the injury in Week 7 against the Texans before the team's Week 8 bye week, so he seems likely to play Sunday versus the Eagles.