NFL Player News

Nelson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Despite upgrading to a limited session Friday after opening the Falcons' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, Nelson will be sidelined for the second game in a row Sunday. Michael Jerrell figures to serve as Atlanta's top reserve tackle while Nelson remains out in Week 2.

Thomas (foot) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Thomas will miss his second straight game to open the season. Look for James Hudson to draw another start on Russell Wilson's blind side in Week 2.

Cook (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at the Jets.

Cook was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring issue, but a full walkthrough Thursday and uncapped session Friday has cleared him to handle his typical role as the Bills' No. 1 running back. In a season-opening win against the Ravens, he earned 56 percent of the offensive snaps and turned 18 touches into 102 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD, while reserve RBs Ray Davis and Ty Johnson combined for four touches for 25 total yards.

Avila (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.

Avila was injured in the Rams' Week 1 win over the Texans. Beaux Limmer figures to step into the lineup at left guard for Los Angeles.

Penning (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Penning missed the Saints' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals due to a toe injury and remained sidelined throughout practice this week, so it's no surprise he'll miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Expect Dillon Radunz to continue serving as New Orleans' top left guard until Penning returns to the field.

Fuaga (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

The 2024 first-round pick from Oregon State upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. However, if Fuaga is unable to suit up against the 49ers, Asim Richards will likely serve as the Saints' top right tackle.

Worthy (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Eagles.

After coming out of a Week 1 loss to the Chargers with a dislocated right shoulder, Worthy got back on the field as a limited participant at practice Thursday and Friday, after which coach Andy Reid gave him a "slim" chance to suit up Week 2, per Jesse Newell of The Athletic. A doubtful designation implies Worthy is more likely than not to be inactive Sunday, but Kansas City doesn't need to make a decision on that front until about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With rookie fourth-rounder Jalen Royals (knee) ruled out, the Chiefs' current healthy wide receivers on hte active roster are Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton, Jason Brownlee and Nikko Remigio.

Slayton (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

A mid-week addition to the injury report, Slayton apparently didn't have any issues during Friday's practice. He handled a team-high 97 percent route share in last week's loss to Washington but somehow managed just one incomplete target on his 38 routes. Slayton should see more looks this Sunday but won't necessarily be featured even if Wan'Dale Robinson (questionable, ankle) doesn't end up playing.

Robinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Fellow Giants wideouts Malik Nabers (back) and Darius Slayton (groin) don't have injury designations, leaving Robinson and LT Andrew Thomas (doubtful, foot) as the question marks for Big Blue's offense ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff in Dallas. It looked like a good matchup for Robinson otherwise, with Cowboys slot corner DaRon Bland (foot) expected to miss multiple weeks.

Knox (hip) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at the Jets.

The Bills limited Knox's activity level at Wednesday's practice and Thursday's walkthrough due to a hip injury, but a return to all activity Friday sets him up to be available for a Week 2 AFC East matchup. Knox earned a 57 percent snap share during this past Sunday's win against the Ravens on his way to a 2-20-0 line on two targets, while fellow TE Dalton Kincaid played 50 percent of the offensive snaps and hauled in all four of his targets for 48 yards and one touchdown.