NFL Player News

Nacua (hip) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Nacua now hasn't practiced for the past week due to a hip injury, though head coach Sean McVay has alternatively called the issue "soreness in his groin." Ian Rapoport of NFL Network even reported Thursday morning that Nacua didn't seem to be making much progress in his recovery from the concern, leaving his status up in the air for Sunday's game at Denver. Nacua will have one more chance to mix into drills Friday, after which the Rams could make a ruling on his availability for Week 3. If Nacua isn't able to suit up this weekend, Davante Adams again will be the unquestioned top pass catcher for QB Matthew Stafford.

Campbell (ankle) is inactive for Thursday Night Football against the Falcons, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

The defensive lineman exited Green Bay's win over the Jets early last Sunday due to an ankle injury, but he returned to practice on a limited basis Tuesday and Wednesday. The issue, though, appears to still be serious enough to hold Campbell out for Thursday's matchup.

Strand (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Packers.

Strand saw some action in relief of Cooper Rush in the 34-3 loss to Carolina in Week 2. However, he didn't play well, throwing for 59 yards and one interception off 8-for-15 passing, adding two carries for 16 yards. With Michael Penix (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) back in the mix, and Rush serving as the emergency signal-caller, Strand's services won't be needed in Week 3.

Bigsby (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Bigsby was spotted in sweats during the open portion of Thursday's session, and now the reason for his absence has become known. Both Bigsby and fellow reserve RB Will Shipley (foot) were DNPs to kick off Week 3 prep, while Saquon Barkley, who suffered a stinger this past Sunday in Tennessee, was limited. Because all three are banged up to some extent at this point in the week, the overall situation will be watched to get a sense of who among the three may be able to play Monday at Chicago.

Hargrave (concussion/knee) is active for Thursday Night Football against the Falcons, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

The defensive tackle entered the day with a questionable tag after practicing on a limited basis during the week leading up to the game. Hargrave had to be cleared by an independent neurologist for full contact to have a chance to play Thursday night, and it appears that he has gotten that clearance. The veteran should be ready to start at nose tackle.

Bowman (Achilles) is available for Thursday's game versus the Packers.

Bowman sustained a season-ending Achilles injury ahead of the Week 12 meeting with the Saints during the 2025 campaign. It's unknown if the 23-year-old will be eased back into action. However, Bowman's return, even if it's in a limited capacity, couldn't come at a better time, considering A.J. Terrell (groin) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The 2025 No. 118 overall pick finished his inaugural year by accruing 26 total tackles (15 solo), 1.5 sacks, one interception and one pass defended in six regular-season games.

Goedert (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Goedert didn't return after departing this past Sunday's win in Tennessee due to a knee injury, and Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday that the tight end was expected to miss some time due to an MCL sprain. Thus, Goedert's lack of activity Thursday isn't a surprise, but the team has yet to officially rule him out for Monday's contest at Chicago. Assuming Goedert is inactive Week 3, Johnny Mundt, E.J. Jenkins and perhaps newcomer Zach Ertz, who is on the practice squad, will be manning tight end for the Eagles.

Smith didn't practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury.

Smith was spotted in sweats and not pads like most of his teammates during the media-access portion of Thursday's session, and now the reason for his lack of activity has become known. His status will be watched closely Friday and Saturday to get a sense of his odds to play Monday at Chicago.

Rush (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game versus Green Bay.

Rush started for Atlanta in the team's first two games of the 2026 campaign. However, the signal-caller struggled overall, throwing for 229 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions while completing just 56.4 percent of his attempts. With Michael Penix (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) back in the equation, Rush will be inactive against the Packers, though he will be available in an emergency situation.

Barkley (stinger) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Barkley missed most of the first half of the Eagles' Week 2 win at Tennessee due to a stinger, but he returned in the second half and ended the contest with five touches for 20 yards from scrimmage. He told Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer on Thursday that an MRI on his left shoulder "went well," and during the corresponding session he was spotted wearing a protective device on his shoulder and neck area, per Zach Berman of The Athletic. Barkley is actually the healthiest of the running backs on Philadelphia's active roster, as both Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and Will Shipley (foot) were held out of drills entirely to begin Week 3 prep. The overall situation bears monitoring in the coming days to see who among the trio will be available Monday in Chicago.