NFL Player News

Noel (hamstring) is not listed on the Week 1 injury report Wednesday.

Noel dealt with hamstring and finger issues early on in camp but is ready to go for Sunday's season opener against Buffalo. The second-year wideout is competing with Xavier Hutchinson for snaps behind Nico Collins and trade pickup Kayshon Boutte.

Walker (groin) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter isn't sure if Walker will be available for Week 1 versus the Colts, though his limited participation in Wednesday's practice is at least keeping hope alive. The 25-year-old appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Ravens in 2025, totaling six catches for 136 yards and three touchdowns. If Walker can't get on the field for the opener, it could mean more targets for Rashod Bateman.

Mitchell (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Mitchell returned to practice earlier this week, and a limited session to open the week gives him a good chance to take the field Sunday against the Cardinals. Mitchell is expected to serve as the big-play complementary back behind Omarion Hampton this season. He's worthy of a bench stash in most fantasy leagues.

Murphy (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Murphy was injured during training camp, but it appears he will be on the field for Week 1 against the Buccaneers, barring a setback. Murphy is coming off a productive 2025 campaign, appearing in 17 regular-season games, starting 10 of them, and accruing 52 total tackles and 5.5 sacks.

White (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Commanders' initial Week 1 injury report Wednesday.

White had been tending to a hamstring issue since mid-August, but his ability to avoid the practice report entirely Wednesday indicates he's put the injury behind him. Meanwhile, Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) was limited to kick off Week 1 prep, leaving one big question mark in Washington's backfield ahead of Sunday's game in Philadelphia.

Croskey-Merritt practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday due to a groin injury.

Croskey-Merritt initially suffered an undisclosed injury in an Aug. 22 practice that coach Dan Quinn clarified as to the running back's lower body not long after. While the running back was able to return to the practice field Sept. 1, Croskey-Merritt's activity level wasn't known until this week. He still has some work to do ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup at Philadelphia, while fellow RB Rachaad White (hamstring) avoided the Commanders' injury report entirely Wednesday.

The NFL is deliberating over whether Wright is eligible to sign and play with a team for the upcoming season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Wright was one of a number of NFL rookies who explored a return to college after being deemed eligible to play for a fifth year by a federal appeals court. He was waived by the Browns on Aug. 23 and had an agreement in place to play at LSU, but Wright was ultimately not signed to LSU's 105-man roster. Wright spent time with both the Eagles and Browns during training camp, and he has garnered interest from other NFL teams looking to add depth to the tight end position for the upcoming season, though the Ole Miss product would likely sign with a practice squad if given the green light to play in the league.

Kraft (knee) is not listed on the Packers' Week 1 injury report Wednesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Kraft has been working in full pads for weeks, so it's no surprise. He's ready to go for Sunday's game against the Vikings and is a top-five TE1 for fantasy in that matchup.

Hill (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay.

Hill battled a hamstring issue throughout the preseason, though his absence from Wednesday's injury report suggests he will be good to go for Week 1 versus the Buccaneers. The 2022 No. 31 overall pick appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Bengals during the 2025 campaign, compiling 88 total tackles and one interception.

Coleman (foot) is not listed on the Bills' Week 1 injury report Wednesday.

Coleman was in a walking boot last month but returned to practice last week and is ready for Week 1 against the Texans. Listed as a starter on the unofficial depth chart, Coleman will be part of the rotation at wide receiver for Buffalo. He doesn't carry much redraft fantasy value and is a better best-ball selection in an offense that again has a lot of mouths to feed.