NFL Player News

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Parsons (knee) will be designated for return from the reserve/PUP list and will take part in individual work during Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Parsons will take part in practice for the first time in nearly 11 months, after a lengthy recovery from surgery to repair the ACL in his left knee, which he tore in a Dec. 14, 2025 game against the Broncos. Though LaFleur confirmed that Parsons has been cleared for full activity, the Packers are expected to limit the star edge rusher to individual work throughout Week 9. Parsons is then expected to advance to team work in Week 10, and if his knee continues to respond well to practice coming out of a Week 11 bye, he'll likely be activated from the PUP list to make his 2026 debut Nov. 25 versus the Rams.

When asked Wednesday when Pierce (heel) might be able to resume to practice, Colts head coach Shane Steichen noted that he "can't put a timetable on it right now," Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Steichen said that Pierce, who has been on IR since Sept. 26, is currently rehabbing his injury, but the wideout's return is clearly not imminent. At 2-6, the Colts, who are already sellers ahead of the NFL trade deadline, have little incentive to rush Pierce back. Meanwhile, fellow WR Josh Downs has asked to be dealt, a situation that further clouds the team's pass-catching corp ahead of Week 9.

Hall (quadriceps) is slated to be limited at practice Wednesday, ack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Hall, who hasn't played since Week 3, was also limited at practice last week, but Rich Cimini of ESPN.com relays via coach Aaron Glenn that the running back is "trending in the right direction" as Sunday's game against the Chiefs approaches. As for how carries might be split between Hall and Braelon Allen should Hall return this weekend, Glenn declined to elaborate, only noting that "both will play" in such a scenario.

Wilson, who is in the NFL's concussion protocol, is considered day-to-day, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

As a result, Wilson's status for Sunday's road game against the Chiefs will need to be tracked closely in the coming days. The wideout is coming off a six-catch, 83-yard effort in the Jets' Week 8 loss to the Raiders, and if Wilson ends up sidelined this weekend, added opportunities would be available for Omar Cooper, Adonai Mitchell and Isaiah Williams.

Egbuka (foot) was spotted running on the side with a trainer Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Egbuka, who last suited up for game action in Week 6, was limited at practice last Wednesday and Thursday before logging a 'DNP' on Friday. It remains to be seen what his participation level will be as the week unfolds, but if Egbuka remains sidelined Sunday night against the Bears, Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson would be in line to lead Tampa Bay's Week 9 WR corps.

McNichols, who suffered a foot injury Sunday against the Eagles that may require surgery, is out for the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McNichols was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, and what coach Dan Quinn described as a "serious mid-foot injury" will keep the running back sidelined for the rest of the 2026 campaign. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) slated to miss at least two more games, the Commanders' current healthy RBs are Rachaad White, Austin Ekeler and Robert Henry.

Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer suggests that Watson may have difficulty clearing the NFL's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

In the wake of Wednesday's news that Watson is in the protocol, the Browns' Week 9 QB situation will be worth monitoring closely as Sunday's 1:00 pm ET kickoff approaches. Key context on that front will arrive via the team's upcoming practice report, but if Watson is unable to gain clearance to play this weekend, Shedeur Sanders would be in line to get his first regular-season start.

Tyson (hamstring) is slated to resume practicing with the Saints on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

The Saints are expected to officially open the wide receiver's 21-day evaluation window as they kick off Week 9 prep ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. Given that the strained right hamstring has kept him off the field since Aug. 13, Tyson may need more than one week of practices to get himself back into playing shape, but the Saints haven't necessarily ruled the rookie first-round pick out from making his NFL debut against Cleveland. Whenever he's deemed ready to play, Tyson could immediately push Devaughn Vele for the Saints' No. 2 receiver job.

Kinlaw underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair his MCL, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Washington placed Kinlaw on injured reserve Tuesday, but it wasn't immediately known how much time the knee injury he initially sustained Week 6 would keep him out of commission. Now that Kinlaw has opted for surgery, he'll remain on IR for the Commanders' final 10 games in what amounts to another major hit to the defensive line. Washington also placed nose tackle Daron Payne on IR on Tuesday after he needed surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot.

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said Wednesday that Tuten (ankle/foot) is feeling better, but the running back's status for Thursday's contest versus the Ravens is expected to come down to a game-time decision, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Tuten was listed as a non-participant on the Jaguars' first two Week 9 practice reports, but he may be in line to take some reps during Wednesday's session. The 23-year-old looks poised to take a questionable tag into the matchup with Baltimore, but if he fares well in practice Wednesday and while working out early Thursday, he could get the green light to play on a short week. If Tuten suits up, it's conceivable that he handles a lighter workload than normal, after receiving no fewer than 15 touches in any of the Jaguars' first seven contests.