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Simon has entered concussion protocol and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Saints, Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Simon may have taken a hit to the head late in the second half on a kickoff return. The rookie fourth-rounder has been diagnosed with a concussion, which means he won't return Sunday and will need to pass the league's five-step protocol in order to play in Week 2 against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out from returning to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Jones hurt his hamstring while working on special teams in the first half. His ability to return for Week 2 against Denver next Sunday will likely depend on his level of practice participation during the coming week.

Sneed (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Sneed had a cleanup procedure on his left knee during the offseason, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity this past week and will play in Sunday's regular-season opener. The 2020 fourth-rounder signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract with the Titans in March of 2024 after being acquired by the Chiefs but played in just five regular-season games in his first year with Tennessee. It wouldn't be surprising to see Sneed operate on a snap count, which would give Darrell Baker more opportunities to see defensive snaps at outside corner opposite Jarvis Brownlee.

Kallerup (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against San Francisco.

Kallerup managed to make Seattle's 53-man roster after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in early May. However, he isn't likely to play much unless one or more of the tight ends ahead of him on the depth chart -- AJ Barner, Elijah Arroyo and Eric Saubert -- needs to miss time.

Watkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Watkins suffered a high-ankle sprain in the preseason. He was able to return to practice in a limited capacity this past week, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery to suit up Sunday, and his next chance to play is Week 2 against the Saints. Russell Gage was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday and will provide rotational depth at wide receiver in the 49ers' regular-season opener.

Mullings (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's season opener against the Broncos.

Mullings approached the contest listed as questionable after logging a limited practice Friday. With his Week 1 availability confirmed, he and Julius Chestnut are poised to see complementary snaps Sunday in a Tennessee backfield that's led by Tony Pollard.

Ehlinger (coach's decision) is inactive and serving as Denver's emergency third quarterback Sunday versus Tennessee.

Ehlinger is behind both Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham on the Broncos' QB depth chart, so he may be the team's emergency QB often this season. He can enter Sunday's game only if both Nix and Stidham are forced to exit due to an injury, illness or ejection.

James (finger) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

James broke his finger in early August, which limited his practice participation this past week. He won't play in Sunday's regular-season opener, but the good news for the 49ers is that Christian McCaffrey (calf) has been cleared to play, with Brian Robinson and Isaac Guerendo serving in rotation. James' next chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 14 in New Orleans.

McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

The Broncos will go with a three-man backfield of J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie, which means McLaughlin will observe Sunday's regular-season opener in street clothes. McLaughlin's next opportunity to play is Week 2 against the Colts on Sunday, Sept. 14, though he's unlikely to see any playing time -- if any -- unless there's an injury in the Broncos' backfield.

Duck (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 1 game against Indianapolis, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Duck was injured during the first half and was replaced at cornerback by Rasul Douglas, who would likely slide into a starting role if Duck needs to miss additional time. Duck recorded two tackles (one solo) and a defensed pass prior to his exit.