NFL Player News

Ertz is not being elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's matchup against Carolina, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

After being signed to the Eagles' practice squad Sept. 22, Ertz was elevated three straight weeks and produced a 3-22-0 receiving line on eight targets. However, he's reached the maximum with the three elevations and would need to be signed to Philadelphia's active roster in order to suit up again on game day. Ertz may no longer be needed due to Dallas Goedert returning to action in Week 5. Plus, Grant Calcaterra (back) and Eli Stowers (quadriceps), both of whom are still on IR, are on the verge of being activated.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday that the 49ers may activate Kirk (calf) from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

The 49ers officially listed Kirk as questionable for Week 6 after opening his practice window this week, which allowed him to log limited practices Thursday and Friday. Shanahan hinted Saturday that Kirk has a chance to make his 49ers debut Monday, and a call on that front could be contingent on the health of top wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles). With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) sidelined for the foreseeable future and three other WRs on IR, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins are the only healthy options at the position on the active roster.

Evans (ribs) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Washington, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Evans worked to the side during each of the 49ers' last two practices while nursing injuries to his ribs and Achilles. That was enough for him to draw the questionable tag for MNF, and there's also a chance that Christian Kirk (calf) will be activated from injured reserve before the game, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. Deebo Samuel (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins and tight end George Kittle would all carry heaver workloads in the passing game if Evans joins Samuel on the sidelines for Week 6.

Williams (hamstring) is expected to start Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Williams is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game, and his status may not be officially announced until the Bears release their list of inactive players about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. However, it looks like the third-year quarterback will be back on the field after missing the Bears' last three games due to a torn right hamstring that he suffered in Week 2 against the Vikings. Given Williams' return, Tyson Bagent will likely serve as the Bears' backup while Case Keenum moves down to the QB3 role.

Cooper (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Cooper is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, but he's likely to be cleared to play given his activation from IR. The rookie fourth-rounder has missed the Jets' last four games due to an ankle injury, but he could be thrust into a prominent role offensively given the absence of Adonai Mitchell (finger).

Lane (wrist) was activated from injured reserve by Baltimore on Saturday.

Although Lane is still listed as questionable, his activation from IR puts the rookie wide receiver on track to return for Sunday's game against the Browns. Lane was one of the Ravens' standout players during training camp, so he could be featured prominently in the offense alongside Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman in his return.

The Patriots activated Brown (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, but he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Even though he's still questionable, the fact that Brown was activated from IR indicates that the veteran wide receiver will be on the field for Sunday's AFC East showdown. Brown has fully recovered from a right ankle sprain that he sustained in Week 1 against the Seahawks, and he will serve as Drake Maye's top target in the passing game.

The Eagles placed Hurts (calf) on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

After prior reports indicated that a stint on injured reserve wasn't necessary, Hurts will now go on IR after multiple consultations with doctors. He'll be required to miss at least four games, and while Week 11 against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 22 is the earliest he can return, Schefter notes that Hurts' move to IR has the veteran quarterback sidelined "indefinitely." Tanner McKee will be the Eagles' starting QB for as long as Hurts is out of action, and rookie fifth-rounder Cole Payton will step into the Eagles' backup role.

Evans (ribs/Achilles) was working off to the side during the opening portion of Saturday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Evans been working to side for each of the 49ers' last two practices while recovering from rib and Achilles injuries, the latter of which is a new issue for the veteran wide receiver. The 49ers will announce injury designations following Saturday's practice, at which point Evans' status for Monday night's game against the Commanders will be more clear. Deebo Samuel (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so if Evans is also sidelined, then the 49ers' top wideouts would be Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins.

Burks (shoulder) doesn't have a designation for Monday's game in San Francisco.

Burks practiced a limited capacity during the entirety of Week 6 prep due to a shoulder issue, but it won't stop him from being available Monday. Fellow WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is listed as questionable, and if he's inhibited or sidelined this week, Burks will stand to benefit in the Commanders' passing game. In four contests this season, Burks has notched five catches (on 11 targets) for 86 yards and two touchdowns.