NFL Player News

McConkey (ribs), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, is "trending in the right direction" ahead of the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Official word on McConkey's status will arrive when the Chargers post their inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff, but unless he experiences a setback with his cracked rib while warming up Sunday, the third-year wideout is on track to suit up. Schefter relayed earlier Sunday that McConkey will wear a flak jacket to protect his injured rib if he does wind up playing.

Jones (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Jones will end up missing each of the Panthers' first two games of the regular season due to a back injury. The positive news is that he was a limited participant in all three practices during Week 2 prep, and an increase in participation would put him on track to play against the Browns on Sept. 27. Trevis Gipson and Princely Umanmielen will both see more defensive snaps for as long Jones is sidelined.

Granson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Granson is a healthy scratch for a second consecutive game, and his next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 3 versus the Giants.

Dodson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Dodson was signed to the Panthers' active roster this past Monday after originally inking a deal to the team's practice squad Sept. 1. He will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's NFC South showdown, and his next chance to play is Week 3 against the Browns on Sept. 27. Claudin Cherelus, Isaiah Simmons and Jackson Kuwatch will provide depth at inside linebacker behind starters Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke.

Green (coach's decision) is inactive as the emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Green will once again serve as the third option behind Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. The quarterback can only enter the game if both players ahead of him cannot continue to play in Sunday's game due to injury, illness or ejection. The sixth-round rookie is likely set to fill this role for the remainder of the season unless either Watson or Sanders misses time.

Williams (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

It's unknown when Williams may have sustained the elbow injury, though it may have occurred during the 23-10 loss to the Jets in Week 1. Williams was limited in practice during the week and was listed as questionable heading into the meeting with Philadelphia. However, the 23-year-old won't be out there in Week 2, meaning Owen Pappoe is projected to take on an expanded role.

King (coach's decision) is inactive but serving as the Panthers' emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

For a second consecutive week, King will be the emergency QB3 while Kenny Pickett backs up Bryce Young. That means King is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Young and Pickett leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Miller (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday in Baltimore.

Miller served as the No. 2 RB behind Travis Etienne in Week 1 with Alvin Kamara inactive due to a knee issue, but with Kamara back in action Sunday, Miller will be a healthy scratch. That leaves CJ Donaldson as the active third backfield option behind Etienne and Kamara in Week 2. Miller's next chance for game action is next Sunday against the Raiders.

Sanders (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Sanders will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive week, with the Panthers going with four active tight ends in Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans, Darren Waller and Feleipe Franks for Sunday's NFC South tilt. Sanders' next chance to play is Week 3 against the Browns on Sept. 27, though there doesn't appear to be a clear path to playing time for the 2024 fourth-rounder at this time.

Mukuba (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Mukuba did not participate in Thursday's practice with a left knee injury. The free safety quickly upgraded to limited participation Friday in anticipation of Sunday's contest. Mukuba is now all set to suit up as a starter in the Eagles' secondary next to strong safety Marcus Epps.