NFL Player News

Badie (thumb) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Seattle, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Badie suffered a thumb injury in the first half. He has just one carry for six yards in this contest, so his absence could mean a few additional snaps for J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey.

Johnson (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Johnson popped up on the Bills' injury report with a hamstring issue Wednesday, and it was still bothering him at practice Thursday. Whether he ends up carrying an injury designation into the weekend might depend on his activity Friday, which will be his last chance to practice ahead of Sunday's game at Las Vegas. If he can go in Week 6, he'll be looking to build off the four-catch, 72-yard performance he managed in Week 5 against the Rams.

Valdes-Scantling (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Valdes-Scantling was limited Wednesday, though his full participation Thursday suggests he will be good to go Sunday versus the Chiefs. The 32-year-old has appeared in three games for Los Angeles in 2026, catching two passes (five targets) for 22 yards.

Palmer (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Palmer was sidelined in Week 5 against the Rams because of a shoulder injury he picked up during practice, and now his status for Week 6 is in jeopardy. He'll probably have to manage a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend, and with DJ Moore tending to an AC joint sprain, Palmer's availability for Sunday's game at Las Vegas will garner extra attention from fantasy managers.

Parkinson (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Parkinson was able to play through his shoulder injury in Week 5 versus the Bills, but it still appears to be bothering him as Sunday's game versus the Cardinals approaches. He'll now look to repeat what he did a week ago and upgrade to full participation at practice Friday and avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Jones was signed from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Jones was released by the Seahawks Tuesday but was signed to the practice squad. He is now back on the 53-man roster for the Week 6 meeting with Denver and is expected to see the most action on special teams, which has been the norm all season.

Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Thompson has appeared in just two games for the Chargers this season. He practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, though he has some hurdles to clear before getting the green light to play Sunday versus the Chiefs.

Mariota (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Mariota was forced to miss the Commanders' contest versus the Giants in Week 5 after spraining his MCL in Week 4 versus the Colts, and now his availability for Monday's game at San Francisco is in doubt. Unless he's able to return to practice in some capacity Friday or Saturday, rookie seventh-rounder Athan Kaliakmanis projects to continue to operate as Jayden Daniels' primary backup in Week 6.

James (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

James has missed the Chargers' last two games because of a hamstring injury. He hasn't practiced all week, so chances are he is heading toward a third consecutive absence. If James can't suit up for the Week 6 meeting with the Chiefs, Tony Jefferson and Genesis Smith may remain more involved.

Nixon (groin) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Nixon sat out Wednesday's practice session because of a groin injury, but he was able to get back on the field in a limited capacity Thursday. Whether he ends up carrying an injury designation into the weekend may depend on his activity Friday, when Green Bay will release its final injury report of the week.