NFL Player News

Sanborn (concussion) does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Sanborn was a full participant in the last two practices of the week. The 25-year-old linebacker has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's NFC East bout, and his return will mean less snaps on defense for Marist Liufau. Sanborn logged 34 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense through the first five games of the season prior to his injury.

Thomas (migraine) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Thomas appeared on Thursday's injury report due to a migraine. His inability to practice Friday indicates that he is leaning toward the doubtful side of playing Sunday, though his official status may not be known until Dallas announces its list of inactive players about 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Markquese Bell figures to be the top candidate to start at safety alongside Donovan Wilson if Thomas is not cleared to play.

Kneeland (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Kneeland was limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury that he aggravated against the Panthers in Week 6. His status for Sunday's NFC East tilt may not be known until the Cowboys announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. James Houston, Jadeveon Clowney and rookie second-rounder Donovan Ezeiruaku would be in line to see more snaps at defensive end if Kneeland is not cleared to play.

Carson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Carson has been a full participant in practice for two straight weeks, and the 2024 fifth-rounder has a chance to be reinstated from the Cowboys' injured reserve ahead of Sunday's NFC East clash. Carson opened the season on IR due to a knee injury that he sustained during training camp in late July. His return would be a welcome one for the Cowboys' secondary, given that Dallas will be without Trevon Diggs (concussion).

Mingo (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Mingo ended the week strong with a full practice Friday, and the third-year wideout has a chance to make his 2025 debut Sunday. Even if he does return, Mingo would likely work in a rotational role in the Cowboys' offense, given that CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot) have both been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC East tilt.

Arnold (shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Arnold was expected to miss Monday's game against the Buccaneers due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs. He sat out of Thursday's practice, but his ability to participate in Friday's session indicates that he is progressing in his recovery. As such, the 2024 first-rounder appears to have a chance (albeit a slim one) to play against Tampa Bay.

Reader was a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a back injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Reader may have picked up the injury during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs, which prevented him from participating in Thursday's practice. His ability to return to practice is a sign he is progressing in his recovery, and his participation in Saturday's session will shed light on his chances of playing against the Buccaneers on Monday. Reader has nine tackles (four solo) through the first six games of the regular season.

Vaki (groin) did not practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Vaki has been unable to play or practice since suffering a groin injury during the Lions' Week 3 win over the Ravens. The second-year running back has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs and appears unlikely to play against the Buccaneers on Monday, unless he returns to practice in at least a limited capacity Saturday.

Joseph (knee) did not practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Joseph has been held out of the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury that he appeared to aggravate during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs. The 2022 third-rounder would likely have to practice in at least a limited capacity Saturday in order to have a realistic chance of playing against the Buccaneers on Monday night. With Brian Branch suspended for one game, the Lions would have to turn to Thomas Harper, Erick Hallett and Jammie Robinson to step up at safety if Joseph is not cleared to play.

Williams (concussion) didn't practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

The 24-year-old running back entered the league's concussion protocol following the Bucs' Week 6 win over the 49ers. Williams has been sidelined for Tampa Bay's first two practices of the week, and he faces an uphill battle to play in Monday's road game against Detroit.