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Zack Baun LB | PHI
Eagles' Zack Baun: Leads Eagles with nine tackles
Baun logged nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defense during the Eagles' 24-20 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.
Baun was one of four Eagles players to play all 61 defensive snaps in Thursday's regular-season opener, with the 2020 third-rounder leading the way in the tackling department. He established himself as an integral piece of the Eagles' first-team defense in 2024, when he cracked 100-plus tackles in a season for the first time in his six-year NFL career. Baun and the Eagles will hit the road in Week 2 in a Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 14.
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Malik Hooker FS | DAL
Cowboys' Malik Hooker: Logs nine tackles Week 1
Hooker tallied nine tackles (four solo) during the Cowboys' 24-20 loss to the Eagles on Thursday.
Hooker tied with Kenneth Murray for the most tackles on the Cowboys, and the duo each played all 63 defensive snaps in Thursday's regular-season opener. Hooker played 1,008 defensive snaps last season and will operate as an every-down safety alongside Donovan Wilson in 2025. The Cowboys host the NFC East rival Giants on Sunday, Sept. 14.
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Xavier Worthy WR | KC
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Exits Friday's game
Worthy is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Chargers in Sao Paolo, Brazil due to a shoulder injury.
Worthy was a victim of some friendly fire on the Chiefs' opening possession when he was sideswiped by TE Travis Kelce on an underneath route. He remained down for a bit before making his way to the sideline in visible pain. After team trainers checked him out, Worthy then made his way to the locker room.
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Barryn Sorrell DE | GB
Packers' Barryn Sorrell: Questionable to play Week 1
Sorrell (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The rookie fourth-rounder has been limited in practice all week while tending to a left knee injury. If healthy, Sorrell is expected to serve in a rotational role at defensive end and could see additional work on defense if the Packers elect to limit Micah Parsons' (back) snap count.
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Blake Fisher OT | HOU
Texans' Blake Fisher: Ready to roll for season opener
Fisher does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
Fisher suffered an ankle injury during the preseason and began the week as a limited participant in practice. However, he engaged in a full session Friday and will be ready to serve as a depth tackle against the Rams.
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Ben VanSumeren RB | KC
Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Suffers torn patella tendon
VanSumeren was diagnosed with a torn patella tendon Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
VanSumeren suffered the injury on the opening kickoff of Philadelphia's Week 1 matchup against the Cowboys. He was placed on injured reserve earlier Friday and will be sidelined for the rest of the season.
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Malcolm Roach DT | DEN
Broncos' Malcolm Roach: Won't suit up vs. Titans
Roach (calf) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Tennessee, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Roach popped up on Denver's injury report with a calf issue Thursday before missing practice Friday, and now he'll have to sit out Sunday. In his stead, Jordan Jackson could see an increased snap count on the defensive line in Week 1.
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Dominick Puni OT | SF
49ers' Dominick Puni: Ready to face Seahawks
Puni (knee) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Puni practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday before logging a full session Friday. He'll be ready to suit up and should start at right guard in Week 1 against Seattle.
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Ahkello Witherspoon CB | WAS
Rams' Ahkello Witherspoon: Good to go vs. Texans
Witherspoon (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus Houston, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Witherspoon popped up on the Rams' injury report with a knee issue Thursday, but it was apparently minor and won't stop him from suiting up in Week 1. With Christian Kirk ruled out for Sunday with a hamstring issue, Witherspoon figures to be lining up mostly against Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins when he's on the field.
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Yetur Gross-Matos DE | SF
49ers' Yetur Gross-Matos: Cleared for Week 1
Gross-Matos (knee) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Gross-Matos did not practice Wednesday or Friday, but he got in a limited session Thursday. That's enough for him to suit up, and he should have a rotational role along the San Francisco defensive line.