NFL Player News

Branch (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant on the Lions' official injury report Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Branch suffered a concussion during Sunday's game versus the Vikings, and now his status for Week 9 is in doubt. He'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before he'll be allowed to suit back up for game action, and his activity at practice Thursday and Friday could give some indication of any progress he makes ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.

Proche was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday.

Proche was cut from the Browns' practice squad in mid-October, but he has now found another opportunity in Arizona. The wide receiver played in nine regular-season contests with the Titans in 2025, reeling in six of 12 targets for 65 yards, and he'll provide the Cardinals with an additional veteran depth option with Kendrick Bourne (tibia) expected to miss the rest of the year.

Jefferson was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday.

Jefferson worked out with the team Tuesday,and he has now been added to the team's practice unit. The running back played six snaps on special teams over two regular-season contests with Arizona last year, and he will now have a chance to be elevated for a contest with the team down the road this season.

Ogletree (knee) did not participate at the Colts' practice Wednesday.

Ogletree opened the week on the sideline at practice as he continues to nurse a knee issue. The tight end was able to play through the injury during the team's 42-7 loss to the Jaguars in Week 8, and he will have two more chances to return to practice before potentially giving it a go again Sunday versus the Cowboys.

Hawkins (knee) is officially listed as out for Thursday's game versus the Jaguars, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Hawkins was again unable to practice during the week, and he will be sidelined for his third consecutive game in Week 9 as he deals with a nagging knee injury. K'Von Wallace figures to continue to see increased reps in the secondary in Hawkins' stead.

Boettcher (groin) was a full participant at the Colts' practice Wednesday.

Boettcher appears to be on track to return to action Sunday versus the Cowboys after missing the team's last two contests with a groin issue. The 24-year-old will likely be back in his starting role at strongside linebacker against Dallas.

Randall (neck) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Jaguars, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Randall was not considered to be limited during Baltimore's walkthrough practice Wednesday but he's still on IR going into game-day. If he's not activated for Week 9, his next opportunity to make his regular-season debut would come in Week 10 versus the Chargers.

Robinson (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Robinson made his return to practice Wednesday, logging a limited session at the team's first gathering of the week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. The wide receiver has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 against the Dolphins, but he could be nearing a return to action.

Wiggins (illness) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Jaguars, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Wiggins did not participate during Baltimore's walkthrough practice Wednesday due to an illness, and his availability for Week 9 is now in jeopardy. If he can't suit up Thursday, it would likely mean more snaps on the boundary for veteran Chidobe Awuzie.

The Chargers designated Perryman (undisclosed) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.

Perryman has spent the entire regular season up to this point on IR with an undisclosed injury, but it now looks like he's nearing a return to game action. His activity at practice during the week will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of Sunday's game versus the Texans.