NFL Player News

McMillan (knee) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

McMillan has been sidelined all week after suffering a knee injury at some point prior to Monday's practice. The wide receiver has been wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg, and at this point, the team hasn't expressed a significant level of concern about the injury. McMillan will be battling with rookie Ted Hurst and second-year wideout Tez Johnson (groin) for targets behind expected leaders Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka in the wide receiver room this season.

The 49ers waived Dowell on Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dowell signed a reserve/future deal with the 49ers in January, making it through a week of training camp before being waived. The 2023 Titans seventh-round pick was waived so the 49ers could sign offensive lineman Kion Smith in a corresponding move after injuries sustained by Vederian Lowe (ankle), Carver Willis (concussion) and Nick Zakelj (upper body). If Dowell clears waivers, he will become a free agent able to sign with any team.

Miller (back) did not participate at the Saints' training camp practice Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Miller was able to log a limited session Wednesday, but he took a step back Thursday, ultimately spending the day on the sidelines as he continues to nurse a back injury. Head coach Kellen Moore described the running back as "day-to-day" ahead of Friday's practice session.

Nabers (knee) participated in team drills at Thursday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

This news needs to be taken with a grain of salt considering it was more of a walkthrough than a full-fledged practice, but Nabers continues to make progress in the later stages of his rehab from last season's ACL and meniscus tears in his right knee that he suffered Week 4. It remains to be seen if the Giants will clear him for preseason action, but he does seem to be on pace for a return early in the 2026 campaign, perhaps as early as Week 1 against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.

Greenlaw (undisclosed) was a participant in Thursday's training camp session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Greenlaw missed Wednesday's session with an undisclosed issue, but he's promptly returned to the field. The veteran linebacker returned to the 49ers, with whom he spent the first six seasons of his career, this offseason on a one-year deal after a one-year, injury-shortened stint with the Broncos, and he's expected to start at left outside linebacker in 2026.

Odighizuwa (undisclosed) was a participant in Thursday's training camp session, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Odighizuwa missed Wednesday's practice, but was promptly back in action for Thursday's session. The defensive end reclaimed his snaps with the first-team defense and looks to be over whatever was previously ailing him.

Bonitto (leg) participated in Thursday's training camp session, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Bonitto left Tuesday's session with an apparent leg injury, and it was initially unclear when the star edge rusher would be ready to return. Considering his participation Thursday, it's now evident Bonitto was only dealing with a minor injury.

Quarterback Geno Smith mentioned Woods as a standout player in training camp, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

The 2022 Colts third-round pick re-signed with the Jets in early March and has made an impression on the team's new quarterback. With first-round rookie Kenyon Sadiq (abdomen) unable to practice for the time being, Woods has been making his case to climb the depth chart. Mason Taylor and Jeremy Ruckert are also contending for the depth chart slotting, however, so Woods will presumably need to keep up his current level of play to have a chance of cracking the 53- man roster.

Valentine (hamstring) will not practice the remainder of the week Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Coach Matt LaFleur says that the cornerback's hamstring issue is not a long-term concern, implying Valentine could see the field again as soon as next week. While the starting cornerback is out, Brandon Cisse and Benjamin St-Juste should see more reps with the first-team defense.

Sweat (undisclosed) left Thursday's training camp session early due to injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Sweat headed into the Bears' facility with a trainer but walked on his own as he exited the field. There is no confirmed injury or prognosis for the starting defensive end yet, so it is unclear whether he will need to miss any time. Jeremiah Martin and Austin Booker will likely see increased reps with the first-team defense if Sweat misses any time.