NFL Player News

Gardner (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

The decision doesn't come as much of a surprise, given that Gardner is considered week-to-week due to a calf injury that he picked up during the Colts' Week 6 loss to the Titans. Cam Taylor-Britt will likely start opposite Charvarius Ward at outside cornerback in the absence of Gardner, whose next chance to play is Week 8 against the Jaguars on Nov. 1.

Brosmer (coach's decision) is listed as inactive but will serve as the Vikings' third quarterback for Sunday's games versus the Colts.

Brosmer remains the emergency reserve quarterback behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. Brosmer will only enter the game if both Murray and Wentz must depart due to injury, illness or ejection.

Ridley (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Ridley opened Week 7 prep with a limited session Wednesday due to a hip injury, but he followed it up with back-to-back DNPs, leaving him questionable ahead of the weekend. With inactive status confirmed Sunday, Ridley will cede his role to some combination of Wan'Dale Robinson, Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike and K.J. Osborn behind top WR Carnell Tate. Ridley's next chance for game action is Sunday, Nov. 1, at Cincinnati.

Hall (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Dolphins.

Early Sunday reports indicated Hall was unlikely to play, and a fourth straight absence for the star running back is now official. With Hall sidelined again Sunday, Braelon Allen, who's averaged 18.3 carries, 84.3 rushing yards, 1.7 receptions and 11.3 receiving yards over the past three games while serving in the lead role, will once again helm the Jets' ground attack. Meanwhile, Hall will target a return to action in a Week 8 home matchup against the Raiders next Sunday.

Adebo (knee) is active Week 7 against the Texans, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Adebo was activated from IR this week but still had a questionable tag after a week of limited practices. He'll ultimately get the nod to play for the first time since Week 1, and the veteran corner stands to see a significant number of snaps due Greg Newsome (concussion) getting ruled out, plus several other members of the New York secondary on IR.

Washington (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Washington is set to miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury. He was a limited practice participant in Week 7 prep, so he could be available to return for Week 8 against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 1. Aeneas Peebles and John Jenkins are both in line for more defensive snaps in Washington's absence.

Claiborne (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Claiborne is a healthy scratch for Week 7 due to the return of Jordan Mason. Mason has recovered from his thumb injury and is all set to resume his role as the backup running back to Aaron Jones, making Claiborne largely obsolete for the Vikings' offense.

Spears (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Browns.

Beginning during Week 3 prep, Spears has experienced practice restrictions most weeks due to first an ankle injury and currently a knee issue. He's been able to suit up for each of the last four games but played second fiddle to Tony Pollard out of the Titans backfield, turning eight carries and 11 catches (on as many targets) into 47 yards from scrimmage. Now that Spears is confirmed to be unavailable, though, the active RBs behind Pollard on Sunday are Julius Chestnut, Michael Carter and Kalel Mullings.

Mayfield (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Following a three-game absence, Mayfield returned to practice this week as a full participant from Wednesday through Friday. Tampa Bay still elected to list him as questionable heading into Sunday, but Mayfield's availability was never in any peril after he experienced no setbacks with his dislocated right thumb throughout the week. Though he'll be back under center for the first time since Week 3, Mayfield will be wearing a specialized glove on his right hand that offers added support to the injured joint in his thumb, per Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site. Mayfield will be returning to the lineup without his top target at his disposal, as wideout Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) has been ruled out.

Sarratt (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Saratt will be sidelined for six of the Ravens' first seven games of the regular season. His next chance to play is Week 8 against the Bills on Nov. 1, but it looks like the rookie fourth-rounder won't have a role in the offense unless another receiver were to miss time.