NFL Player News

Williams won't return to Sunday's contest versus the Vikings due to a hamstring injury.

Williams appeared to suffer a non-contact injury to his right leg as he scrambled inside Minnesota's 10-yard line in the middle of the fourth quarter. He was in visible pain afterward, needed assistance to get to the medical tent and then was carted to the locker room before the nature of the health concern was revealed. Its severity isn't yet known, but for as long as Williams is sidelined, Tyson Bagent will direct the Bears offense.

Gipson is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Gipson took a hit to the head and is undergoing testing for a possible concussion. Princely Umanmielen, Jeremiah Moon and Thomas Incoom as all in line for more defensive snaps in Gipson's absence.

Brooks exited Sunday's game against the Falcons in the fourth quarter due to a groin injury and is questionable to return, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Brooks carried five times for 16 yards and caught his lone target for minus-5 yards before he was seen heading to the locker room with a trio of Panthers staff members, according to Mike Kaye of ESPN.com. It's not clear when Brooks might have sustained the injury, but he received his final carry of the afternoon with 11:58 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Panthers should provide more details on Brooks' condition shortly, but even if his injury is only a minor concern, he'll likely be done for the day while Carolina is sitting on a sizable lead.

Taylor (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Taylor suffered a rib injury in the second half of Sunday's contest. While the starting right tackle is absent, Michael Jerrell is set to fill in on the Falcons' offensive line.

Jones (knee) returned to Sunday's contest at Chicago, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.

Jones briefly left Minnesota's Week 2 matchup in the fourth quarter, but now that he's back in the game, he'll attempt to build upon his 23 carries for 105 yards in the team's first outing with Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve.

Melton is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets due to a stinger.

Melton went without a reception on his lone target before sustaining the stinger.

Pettus (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Pettus exited the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury. The safety will not reenter the contest, leaving Jaylen Reed and Kevin Byard as the two healthy safeties for the Patriots.

Pineiro (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Pineiro drew the questionable tag due to an illness, but he's been cleared to play in Sunday's home opener. He went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts and connected on all three of his extra-point tries during the 49ers' Week 1 win over the Rams.

Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Watkins will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive game, and his next chance to play is Week 3 against the Cardinals on Sept. 27. Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson will lead the 49ers' wide receiver group in Week 2.

Jones exited Sunday's game against the Bears in the fourth quarter due to a knee injury and is questionable to return.

Jones carried 18 times for 85 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game before he headed to the medical tent to get his knee checked out, per Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune. The Vikings were already without Jordan Mason (thumb) after placing him on injured reserve Wednesday, and if Jones is unable to finish the Week 2 contest, the team would be left with Demond Claiborne and DeeJay Dallas as its healthy backfield options.