NFL Player News

Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Smith was released by the Steelers in February and was without a team until inking a deal with the Commanders on Tuesday. He's a healthy scratch for Week 3, but he should have enough time to learn the playbook and be available for Week 4 against the Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Ferguson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

A second-round selection in April, Ferguson was the third tight end off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft, going after first-round choices Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren. Despite his pedigree, Ferguson hasn't been able to earn a meaningful role with the Rams over the first two weeks of the season, playing just four offensive snaps in total. He may be in store for limited opportunities with Los Angeles as a rookie so long as the other tight ends on the roster (Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen) all stay reasonably healthy.

Cleveland (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Cleveland opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to an ankle injury. He returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday and has done enough to be cleared to play in Sunday's AFC South bout. Cleveland will start at left guard while Chuma Edoga provides depth.

White (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh.

An illness kept White out of last Sunday's game against Miami, but he was able to practice in full Thursday and Friday this week, and is thus ready to return for the battle against the Steelers. White logged 45 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps Week 1 against Las Vegas and could take on a similar workload Sunday.

Avila (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Avila sprained his ankle during the Rams' Week 1 win over the Texans. He hasn't been able to practice since and will observe Sunday's contest in street cloths. Justin Dedich started at left guard in the Rams' Week 2 victory over the Titans and will reprise that role against the Eagles due to Avila's injury.

Fiske (oblique) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Fiske saw a reduced workload during the Rams' Week 2 win over the Titans after tweaking his oblique during warmups. He opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after logging a limited practice session Friday. Fiske has tallied three tackles (one solo) and one fumble recovery through the first two games of the regular season.

Bennett (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Rams' emergency third quarterback against the Eagles on Sunday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Bennett will be the Rams' emergency quarterback for the first time this season. That means he'll be allowed to see the field Sunday only in the event that Matthew Stafford and Jimmy Garoppolo are both removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Richardson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Washington.

Richardson logged a pair of limited practice sessions to end the week and was deemed questionable entering Sunday. He ultimately won't be able to suit up for the first time this season. Richardson played exclusively on special teams during Las Vegas' first two games, so that's where his absence will be most felt while he remains out.

Parkinson (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Parkinson was not cleared to play against the Titans in Week 2 due to a shoulder injury, but has been given the green light to suit up Sunday. Parkinson will serve as the Rams' backup tight end behind Tyler Higbee while Davis Allen works in rotation.

Horn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Horn will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive week despite Xavier Legette (hamstring) being inactive. David Moore will join Tetairoa McMillan and Hunter Renfrow in the Panthers' starting offense while Brycen Tremayne and Dalevon Campbell work in rotation. Horn's next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 4 against the Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 28.