NFL Player News

Locke (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Locke sustained a foot injury during the Cowboys' Week 2 win over the Commanders. The injury is severe enough for him to not play against Baltimore, and he'll look to progress enough in his recovery to be available for Week 4 against the Texans on Sunday, Oct. 4. With Malik Hooker (forearm) also ruled out, Markquese Bell figures to start alongside Jalen Thompson at safety while Caleb Downs serves as the slot corner.

Thomas (groin) did not practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thomas sustained a groin injury during the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Rams on Monday, and he's opened Week 3 prep with an LP-DNP practice log. His practice participation Friday and the subsequent injury designation announced by the Giants will provide clarity on Thomas' status for Sunday's home game against the Titans. J.C. Davis and Marcus Mbow figure to be the top candidates to start at left tackle if Thomas is not cleared to play against Tennessee.

Crownover (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

A knee injury prevented Crownover from suiting up against the Steelers in Week 2, but his ability to fully practice Thursday puts the rookie sixth-rounder on track to play against the Jaguars on Sunday. His presence gives the Patriots depth on the offensive line, which could be even more crucial for Week 3 if starting right tackle Morgan Moses (foot) is unable to play.

Melton (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

It's a step in the right direction for Melton, who missed Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury he sustained during the Cardinals' Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. The Cardinals will announce injury designations following Friday's practice, at which point Melton's status for Sunday's game against the 49ers will be more clear.

Taylor-Demerson (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Taylor-Demerson missed Wednesday's practice due to a back injury he likely picked up in the Cardinals' Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. His ability to return to practice Thursday is a positive sign in his injury progression, and Friday's injury report will provide more clarity on Taylor-Demerson's status heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Whittington (quadriceps) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Whittington sustained the quad injury in Week 1 against the 49ers and hadn't practiced since that game before Thursday. Now, he's trending in the right direction as Sunday night's showdown with Denver approaches. Whittington caught one pass for eight yards on the 25 offensive snaps he played in the Rams' season opener.

Height (hand) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Height has missed each of the first two practices of Week 3 prep after undergoing hand surgery Tuesday. His status for Sunday's game against the Cardinals will become more clear once the 49ers release their injury designations following Friday's practice. Nick Bosa (calf/knee) is also working through lower-body injuries, leaving Keion White, Khalid Kareem and Ogbo Okoronkwo currently as the only healthy pass rushers on the 49ers' active roster.

Parkinson (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

The tight end also had to miss Wednesday's walkthrough. Parkinson played on 77 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 1 and 71 percent in Week 2, but now he appears to be in jeopardy of missing the Rams' Week 3 matchup with the Broncos. Fellow tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle) upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited Wednesday, and Davis Allen, Tyler Higbee and Max Klare are also healthy options at the position.

Bosa (calf/knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

It's the second day in a row in which Bosa has been held out of practice due to knee and calf injuries. His practice participation Friday will provide more clarity on his status ahead of Sunday's NFC West showdown against the Cardinals. Romello Height (hand) is also working through an injury, so Ogbo Okoronkwo and Khalid Kareem could operate in expanded roles against Arizona, depending on the statuses of both Bosa and Height.

Cooper is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Falcons.

Cooper was checked on by trainers in the blue medical staff late in the third quarter before being taken to the locker room, where he'll be evaluated further for a possible concussion. Isaiah McDuffie is in at inside linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin in Cooper's absence.