NFL Player News

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.

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

Raridon exited the game after hauling in a 30-yard pass from Drake Maye. The catch that caused the tight end to enter the medical tent was his only target in the contest.

Rourke (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins but will serve as the emergency third quarterback.

As the emergency third quarterback, Rourke is not allowed to play Sunday unless both starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Billings (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Seattle.

Billings was added to Thursday's injury report due to a knee injury, which is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's NFC West tilt. L.J. Collier will serve as the Cardinals' top rotational defensive tackle behind starters Roy Lopez and Walter Nolen in Billings' absence.