NFL Player News

Van Roten (thigh) was designated to return from injured reserve by New England on Wednesday, Matt Legros of Patriots Wire reports.

Van Roten has been on injured reserve since Sept. 29 while recovering from a thigh injury, and the team opened his 21-day practice window. If the offensive lineman is unable to be activated in that time frame, he will be forced to remain on IR for the rest of the year.

Herring (neck) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Herring was injured in Sunday's loss to the Patriots and didn't return to the contest. He's produced nine tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, across seven appearances this season.

Adams (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Cardinals on Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Adams has been on IR since Oct. 10 while recovering from an ankle injury, but he had his 21-day practice window opened by Arizona on Wednesday. The offensive lineman will now either be activated from IR in that time frame or remain sidelined for the rest of the year.

Thompson (hamstring) has not had his 21-day practice window opened yet, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Thompson is still working his way back from a hamstring injury that forced the team to place him on injured reserve in late September, and he is not ready to return to practice quite yet. In his absence, P.J. Locke (concussion), Malik Hooker and Markquese Bell are poised to continue to operate as the Cowboys' primary safeties for the time being.

Jones (knee) is out for the rest of the season, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Jones underwent right knee surgery Tuesday, and as a result, he will be forced to miss the remainder of the 2026 campaign. In his absence, Theo Benedet (shoulder) will continue to operate as the team's primary option at left tackle moving forward.

Payne (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Jets on Wednesday, Amana Vogt of the team's official website reports.

Payne has been sidelined since early August while recovering from a bone bruise, and he was able to return to practice Wednesday, logging a full practice. The Jets opened the safety's 21-day practice window, and it may not be long before the rookie is able to make his NFL regular-season debut.

Ossai (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

It was Ossai's first practice since Week 5 due to a sprained ankle. The offseason pickup has appeared in three games with the Jets this season, recording nine tackles (five solo) on 107 defensive snaps. Ossai will be looking to provide some more juice to the New York pass rush once cleared to return.

Smith (ankle) was a limited participant at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.

Smith was less than 100 percent to open the week after recording two total tackles (one solo) during the team's 16-0 win over the Falcons in Week 8. The safety may have picked up an ankle injury in the contest, and he will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday night's contest against Chicago.

Sigle (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Sigle hasn't played since Week 4 due to a high-ankle sprain. He started each of the first four games of the season and logged 26 tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, on 238 defensive snaps during that span. Sigle appears to be nearing a return to action.

Muhammad (toe) was a limited participant at the Bears' walkthrough practice Wednesday.

Muhammad missed the team's Week 8 win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football while nursing a toe injury that he suffered a week prior. The cornerback has now picked up where he left off at practice last week, logging a fourth straight limited session, and he will have two more chances to practice in full before Sunday's contest versus the Buccaneers.