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Nwangwu (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Nwangwu picked up the injury in the first quarter and is being evaluated by trainers to determine the severity of the injury. Arian Smith would figure to join Xavier Gipson on kick returns if Nwangwu is unable to return.

Mack registered one solo tackle and a quarterback hit during the Chargers' 27-21 win over the Chiefs on Friday.

Mack's lone tackle came on the Chiefs' second offensive play in the first quarter, when he took down Xavier Worthy (shoulder) for no gain on a rushing play. Mack opted to delay his retirement from the NFL for at least one season after re-signing with the Chargers in March, and the veteran edge rusher will play a key role in the Bolts' defense, especially following the departure of Joey Bosa to the Bills.

Daniels is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 1 game against Indianapolis due to a pectoral injury.

Daniels departed in the first quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. Kion Smith has entered the game at right guard in Daniels' stead.

Wharton exited Sunday's game against the Jaguars and is being evaluated for a concussion, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wharton may have taken a hit to the head during the Panthers' first defensive series of the first quarter. Jaden Crumedy would be slated to see an increased number of rotational snaps at defensive end behind A'Shawn Robinson and Derrick Brown if Wharton is not cleared to return.

Gordon (hamstring) was added to the Bears' injury report Sunday and is questionable for Monday's matchup against Minnesota.

Gordon dealt with a hamstring issue through much of August but wasn't initially on Chicago's injury report this week. That changed Sunday, however, as Gordon was added to the report and deemed questionable for the regular-season opener. If he's not able to suit up Monday, Nick McCloud could be asked to step into more defensive snaps than previously anticipated.

Reed (foot) remains listed as questionable but is in line to suit up Sunday against the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Among Packers skill-position players, Reed's status for Week 1 was the biggest lingering concern for the team, but the wide receiver will play through the Jones fracture in his left foot that has bothered him for roughly one month. Confirmation of his availability for Sunday's game will come in about 90 minutes before the contest's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, when Green Bay will release its inactive list.

Grandy (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Grandy will be a healthy scratch for Week 1 while the Bengals go with Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson as the backup tight ends behind Mike Gesicki. Grandy's next opportunity to see regular-season action is Week 2 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Jackson registered three solo tackles and a pass defense during Friday's 27-21 win over the Chiefs.

Jackson made a critical pass deflection on a Patrick Mahomes' pass to Hollywood Brown late in the second quarter, which forced the Chiefs to settle for a 59-yard field goal two plays later. Jackson played 45 of 61 defensive snaps Friday, which was more than fellow starter Cam Hart (39). Next up for Jackson and the Chargers is a second-straight AFC West bout against the Raiders on Monday, Sept. 15.

Thomas (foot) is inactive for Sunday's clash against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

This was the expected outcome after Thomas was deemed doubtful for the contest on Friday's injury report. The veteran offensive tackle was able to participate in practice in limited fashion Wednesday and Friday, but he and the team don't want to risk re-injury while he continues to ramp up to full participation. With Thomas out Week 1, James Hudson is slated to start at left tackle.

Hutchinson could be a candidate to get starter-level snaps in Sunday's season opener versus the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per Rapoport, the 2023 sixth-rounder has impressed behind the scenes, and with Christian Kirk (hamstring) sidelined, the snaps that don't go to top pass catcher Nico Collins are up for grabs. In that context, Hutchinson, along with rookie wideouts Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, should have added opportunities Sunday. The Texans' Week 1 snap counts will thus be telling, but Hutchinson is a player to monitor, especially if Kirk misses additional time.