NFL Player News

Queen (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Seattle, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Queen had to go to the medical tent during the second quarter, and he's been deemed questionable to return to the game. Cole Holcomb has entered at linebacker in Queen's stead.

Juszczyk has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Saints due to a concussion, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Juszczyk was evaluated on the sidelines after taking a hit to the head in the first half of Sunday's game, and the veteran fullback has been diagnosed with a concussion. He will not be allowed to return to Sunday's game, and he'll have to pass the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play in Week 3 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 21. Juszczyk is the only fullback on the 49ers' active roster, but tight ends Luke Farrell, Jake Tonges or Brayden Willis could be deployed as a backfield blocker for the rest of Sunday's contest.

Witherspoon (shoulder) is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The starting right cornerback did not record a stat before exiting in the second quarter. In his absence, Emmanuel Forbes will likely step forward as the Rams' "top outside corner," per Nate Atkins of The Athletic.

Van Noy is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to an ankle injury, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Van Noy appeared to suffer the injury early in the second quarter, and he has gone to the sidelines to undergo further tests to determine the severity of the issue. Tavius Robinson and rookie second-rounder Mike Green should see their defensive snap counts increase for as long as Van Noy is out of the game.

Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Cincinnati due to a back issue, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Jones departed late in the first quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. Travis Hunter will likely see more work on defense for as long as Jones remains sidelined.

Highsmith is doubtful to return to Sunday's game aginst the Seahawks due to an ankle injury, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Highsmith popped up on Friday's injury report due to an ankle injury, and it appears he may have aggravated the issue in the first half of Sunday's contest. With Highsmith likely done for the day, Nick Herbig should see a significant amount of work with the first-team defense opposite T.J. Watt.

Bartch has an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

The starting left guard suffered the injury during the first quarter. Connor Colby is the next man up on the 49ers' depth chart.

Carter (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Carter went to the locker room in the first quarter after taking a hit to the head and has been diagnosed with a concussion. He is now in the league's concussion protocol, which he will have to clear in order to play against the Packers in Week 3. Isaiah Bond fielded a punt return in the first quarter and figures to serve as the Browns' returner on special teams for the rest of Sunday's game in Carter's absence.

Ali (concussion) is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Browns, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

The running back and special-teams asset was evaluated for a possible concussion during the first quarter. Ali recorded one solo tackle before exiting. Justice Hill is next in line to take over his kickoff-return duties.

Loudermilk has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to an ankle injury, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.

Loudermilk appeared to suffer the injury in the first quarter on the same play that Seahawks' rookie wideout Tory Horton caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Sam Darnold. The Steelers are already without Derrick Harmon (knee), so Logan Lee is the next man up on the Steelers' defensive line in Loudermilk's absence.