NFL Player News

Pearsall (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

However, Pearsall was able to run on the side for a second week in a row, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. With no on-field work to speak of so far this week, Pearsall seems hard-pressed to play Sunday versus the Rams, but a return to drills in some capacity Friday could set him on a course for his next game action Week 11 or beyond.

Purdy (toe) remained limited at Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

GM John Lynch told KNBR San Francisco on Thursday morning that Purdy is handling more and more work on a weekly basis as he seeks his first game action since Week 4 due to a turf toe injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan then relayed on KNBR on Thursday afternoon that Purdy is drawing closer to a return, and the 49ers ultimately will make a decision on that front Friday. It's unclear if Purdy will start Sunday against the Rams if he's cleared, but Shanahan consistently has been naming the starter between Purdy and Mac Jones when the team's final injury report needs to be posted, so that at least should become known sooner than later.

Reynolds (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

Reynolds has recorded back-to-back limited practices after missing Week 9 with a hamstring injury. If he can maintain or improve his participation level Friday, the 29-year-old running back could be on track to return in Week 10. Reynolds would very likely be set for light duty should he suit up, as he's seen scant action behind the star running back duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

Saylors (back) did not participate in practice Thursday.

Saylors did not appear to suffer an injury in Detroit's Week 9 matchup against the Vikings, but he was limited in practice Thursday. Should the 25-year-old reserve running back and kickoff returner be unable to return to practice Friday, he will be at risk of missing Sunday's matchup against Washington.

McManus (right quadriceps) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Three days removed from coach Matt LaFleur giving McManus a vote of confidence as the Packers' placekicker, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, McManus had no practice limitations for the first time since tweaking his right quad during Week 6 prep. Since sitting out Weeks 6 and 7, McManus hasn't exactly been crisp, making four of seven field-goal attempts and all four point-after tries. The Packers still have two kickers on their active roster -- also, Lucas Havrisik -- but it appears McManus will log a third consecutive appearance Monday against the Eagles.

Watson (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Watson was joined by fellow WRs Matthew Golden (shoulder) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) as limited, while Savion Williams wasn't able to practice at all to begin Week 10 prep due to a foot injury. Watson's restrictions Thursday likely are related to maintenance of the right knee that suffered a torn ACL in Week 18 of last season, but in his two appearances during the 2025 campaign since being cleared to play, he's struck for six catches (on eight targets) for 143 yards and no touchdowns. Watson will have two more chances to practice fully this week before the Packers potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Monday's contest against the Eagles.

Brown (elbow) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

Brown was a new addition to the injury report Thursday. However, the 27-year-old does not appear to be too concerned with the injury designation, saying his elbow is "good", per Joe Person of The Athletic. The sixth-year pro plays a crucial role on Carolina's defensive line, and he's recorded 31 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and five passes defensed in the team's first nine games of the season.

Brown (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday.

Brown sat out the Eagles' last game Week 8 versus the Giants due to a hamstring injury, but after the team's Week 9 bye, he was back on the practice field without limitations and thus will be available for Monday's visit to Green Bay. In the two games prior to the aforementioned DNP, Brown totaled 10 catches (on 15 targets) for 201 yards and two touchdowns.

Johnson (leg) has been activated off the Raiders' reserve list and is expected to play Thursday versus Denver.

Johnson is set to make his season debut for the Raiders after missing the first half of the season with a leg injury suffered in training camp. The 30-year-old figures to be in the mix of a safety group which includes Jeremy Chinn, Tristin McCollum and Isaiah Pola-Mao.

Barkley (groin) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Barkley tweaked his groin at the end of a 28-yard run in the Eagles' last game Week 8 against the Giants, but after the team's Week 9 bye, he has no practice restrictions whatsoever. He thus is poised to resume leading Philadelphia's backfield Monday at Green Bay on the heels of his first 100-yard effort on the ground this season (150, to be exact).