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Rice, who is continuing to serve a suspension for the first six games of the season, will be able to return to Chiefs team facilities in Week 4, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Rice won't be eligible to practice while he remains suspended, but he can take part in meetings and stay involved with the team as he gears up for a return Week 7 versus the Raiders on Oct. 19. The 0-2 Chiefs have solely missed Rice's presence in the first two games of the season, with his absence being further magnified by the loss of fellow receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who will be sidelined for a second straight game Sunday against the Giants after suffering a labrum tear three snaps into Kansas City's Sept. 5 loss to the Chargers.

Egbuka (hip/groin), who remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, is in line to play but is expected to have his snap count monitored, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Due to his pair of injuries, Egbuka was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday before returning to the field Friday as a limited participant. While Egbuka's capped session looks like it'll be enough for him to gain formal clearance to play when Tampa Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Egbuka profiles as a shakier fantasy option than normal after producing an 8-96-3 receiving line on 13 targets through his first two games. While the Buccaneers aren't placing a set number on the amount of snaps Egbuka will play, Schefter suggests that the rookie could end up being limited depending on how he feels as the game unfolds.

Hampton (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Hampton was added to the injury report Saturday and was ruled out shortly thereafter. He's primarily contributed on special teams through two games while tallying one tackle.

Burford (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Burford suffered a knee injury in the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Saints. He had already been ruled out for Week 3, but he will now be sidelined for at least the next four matchups.

Gipson was waived by the Giants on Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Gipson was waived for the second time in the last 10 days. He did not appear in any games with the Giants and will now look for his next opportunity around the league.

The 49ers elevated Turner from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Turner has spent the entire 2025 season on San Francisco's practice squad, but he has the chance to be active due to Jordan Watkins (calf) being sidelined. Turner would likely contribute primarily on special teams if active.

Wirfs (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Jets but has a "strong chance" at making his season debut Week 4 versus the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

After practiced in a limited fashion throughout Week 3, Wirfs is expected to take a step forward in activity in Week 4 by participating in drills with the Buccaneers' other starters. So long as his surgically repaired right knee holds up well in practice during the upcoming week, Wirfs should be ready to step back in at his usual spot at left tackle. Graham Barton will protect quarterback Baker Mayfield's blind slide for the third straight game Sunday, but he'll shift back to center once Wirfs rejoins the lineup.

Van Ginkel (concussion), who remains listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Van Ginkel suffered a concussion in Minnesota's Week 1 win over the Bears and was sidelined for the team's Week 2 loss to the Eagles. He took part in practices throughout Week 3, turning in limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday. Assuming he was cleared by an independent neurologist following Friday's session, Van Ginkel will be removed from the NFL's concussion protocol and should be able to play Sunday without any restrictions.

The 49ers elevated Martinez from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Martinez served as the backup quarterback to Mac Jones in Week 2. His status is a bit more in question for Week 3 , as Brock Purdy (toe) is officially listed as questionable despite not being expected to start.

Thomas (foot), who remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, is planning to play, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.

Thomas is recovering from a Lisfranc injury and didn't play in the Giants' first two games, but he's seemingly trending toward making his debut after a week of limited practices. The Giants are still keen on taking a cautious approach with the standout left tackle, whose availability ahead of the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff will be determined based on his activity in a pregame workout. If Thomas is ultimately held out or is limited Sunday, Marcus Mbow or James Hudson would be the main candidates to replace him at left tackle.