NFL Player News

Goedert (knee) was held out of Thursday's practice.

Goedert previously sat out Weeks 3 and 4 due to a sprained MCL in his right knee, but he's been able to handle 69- and 81-percent snap shares the last two games while compiling a 12-99-0 line on 17 targets. Thursday's DNP may be for maintenance of the previous injury, but his status nonetheless will be monitored as the week continues to get a sense of the tight end's chances to play Monday versus the Cowboys.

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

That's two straight limited sessions to begin the week for Dulin after he missed the Colts' past two games due to a hamstring issue. The veteran wideout appears to be making progress in his recovery, as he didn't practice at all during Week 5 and Week 6 prep. Dulin's likelihood of returning for Sunday's matchup in Minnesota should gain clarity with the release of Friday's injury report and game designations.

Edwards (hamstring) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup against New England.

Edwards is still working his way back from a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 5 against the Packers, and he will now be forced to miss a second straight contest. In his absence, Noah Sewell will stand to draw the start at middle linebacker versus the Patriots.

Woodson (shoulder) is officially active for Thursday's game against the Bears.

Woodson has been nursing a nagging shoulder issue since picking it up back in Week 2 versus the Steelers, but he'll tough it out for the fourth straight contest in Week 7. He projects to start at safety next to veteran Kevin Byard on Thursday.

Wicks (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Wicks made a very brief exit late in this past Sunday's loss to the Panthers but was able to return. With an ankle injury being cited as the reason for Thursday's absence, the nature of the injury has been revealed. Both Wicks and No. 1 WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were DNPs to kick off Week 7 prep, so the situation bears watching to see if either of them will be able to play Monday against the Cowboys.

Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive but will operate as the Bears' emergency third quarterback for Thursday night's matchup against the Patriots.

Keenum will serve as the No. 3 QB for the second straight week while Tyson Bagent slots in as the primary backup behind starter Caleb Williams. Keenum will only be eligible to enter the contest if both Williams and Bagent are forced out of the game.

Morton (coach's decision) is inactive and designated as New England's emergency third quarterback for Thursday's matchup versus Chicago.

This has become the routine for Morton, who has worked as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback every week so far this season. The role has yet to land the rookie QB any game reps, and he'll be eligible to enter Thursday's contest only if both quarterbacks ahead of him (Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito) are forced to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Elliss (chest) is officially active for Thursday's game at Chicago.

Elliss was able to practice at full speed during the week despite the chest issue he was tending to, and it won't hold him out of action on gameday either. He's on the fringe of the IDP radar in some formats for a Week 7 matchup against a run-first Bears offense.

Washington (foot/back) downgraded to DNP on Thursday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

After being limited in Wednesday's practice, Thursday's downgrade is an ominous sign for Washington's availability Sunday against the Rams. If the rookie running back is unable to play, Ashton Jeanty and Dylan Laube would be in line to handle most of the backfield work for Las Vegas.

Byard (chest) is officially active for Thursday's game at Chicago.

Byard dealt with a minor chest issue during the week that stuck him with a 'questionable' tag Wednesday, but as expected, he'll be available for Week 7. He figures to play a near-every down role against a run-heavy Chicago offense.