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Wright (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Wright was considered doubtful for this contest after missing practice Friday due to a foot issue and a stinger. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 4 against the Vikings. In the meantime, Ollie Gordon could see more involvement behind De'Von Achane.

With Tyler Nubin (calf) inactive, Washington will start at safety against the Titans on Sunday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Nubin was not cleared by medical staff to play Sunday, so Washington and Jevon Holland will be the Giants' starting safeties for Week 3, with Jason Pinnock and Elijah Campbell providing depth at the position. Washington has two tackles (one solo) through two regular-season games, and the last time he was a regular starter on defense was during the second half of the 2024 campaign as a member of the Ravens.

Grupe (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

The Jets have decided to elevate Jason Sanders from the practice squad, leaving Grupe inactive for the third consecutive week. This puts the 27-year-old's spot on the team in jeopardy, however, he could be in line to start in future weeks should Sanders struggle.

Wiley (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Miami, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site site reports.

Despite being healthy, Wiley didn't see any action in the Chiefs' first two games of the 2026 campaign. That trend will continue Sunday versus the Dolphins, meaning his next opportunity to get involved will come in Week 4 against the Raiders.

Blackmon will start at outside cornerback against the Panthers on Sunday due to the absence of Tyson Campbell (ankle/hip/knee), Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Campbell will be held out of Sunday's game while nursing multiple lower-body injuries, so Blackmon and Denzel Ward will be the starting outside cornerbacks for the Browns in Week 3. Blackmon started in 11 of 17 regular-season games with the Colts in 2025 and finished the year with 64 tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and seven pass defenses (including two interceptions).

Carter (coach's decision) is inactive against the Giants on Sunday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Carter was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, but he will observe Sunday's game in street clothes after Tyjae Spears (ankle) was cleared to play. Spears, rookie fifth-rounder Nicholas Singleton and Julius Chestnut will all provide depth in the Titans' backfield behind Tony Pollard for Week 3.

Flowers (hamstring) "looked good" during a pregame workout, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, and the Ravens are still mulling whether he'll play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The field conditions in Brazil are a major factor in the Ravens' decision regarding the status of Flowers, who is nursing a hamstring injury and sat out the Week 2 loss to the Saints. He remained sidelined for the Ravens' first two Week 3 practices back in the United States before making the trip to Brazil and turning in a limited practice Friday. Flowers seemingly responded well both to that practice and during his pregame work, but he still looks to be a true game-time call leading up to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Even if Flowers gains clearance to play, the Ravens could manage his snaps to some degree.

Flott (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Flott has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained in practice during Week 2 prep. He'll start at outside cornerback opposite Alontae Taylor, with Micah Robinson serving in a depth role.

Conklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Conklin has been used sparingly through the first two games of the regular season, and the veteran tight end will be a healthy scratch Sunday against the team he played for from 2022 to 2024. Brock Wright and Jackson Meeks will provide depth at the position behind Sam LaPorta, and Conklin's next opportunity to play is Week 4 against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Schultz is in line to see an increase in targets for the second consecutive game in Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Colts due to Nico Collins (hamstring) being ruled inactive for the contest.

The veteran tight end recorded a career-high 140 receiving yards on 12 receptions (14 targets) in the Week 2 loss to the Bengals, a game that marked Collins' first absence of the season. The fact the Texans were in catch-up mode and the Bengals' defense tends to funnel production to tight ends were both mitigating factors in Schultz's atypical numbers, but Collins' second consecutive absence does create the opportunity for another busy afternoon as Houston aims to secure its first win. Additionally, the Colts have been fairly generous to tight ends over the first two games of the season, surrendering a 75.0 percent catch rate, 11.1 yards per reception and tying for the third-most receptions (15) given up to the position among teams that have played two games thus far.