NFL Player News

Simpson (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Simpson was working through a groin injury during Week 2 prep. The seventh-year pro has been given the green light to play Sunday and will start at left guard.

Brown (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Brown did not play in the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Seahawks due to a knee injury. He was limited in practice in all three sessions during Week 2 prep to draw the questionable tag, but the Ole Miss product has been given the green light to play Sunday.

Bako-Bewele (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Bako-Bewele was questionable with the same knee injury for the Week 1 loss to the Vikings, and he played in that game. The right tackle will suit up and work through the issue for Sunday's game as he did in Week 1.

Stalbird (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Stalbird was tagged as questionable after not practicing all week, and he will observe Sunday's game in street clothes. He's currently working through a shoulder injury, and his next opportunity to play is Week 3 against the Raiders on Sept. 27.

Banks (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Banks was limited in practice throughout Week 2. The starting left guard has recovered from his knee injury enough to suit up for Sunday's game.

Killebrew (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Killebrew entered the league's concussion protocol following the Buccaneers' Week 1 loss to the Bengals. He was listed as questionable for Week 2, but after being evaluated by an independent neurologist, Killebrew has been cleared to play in Sunday's home opener.

Fautanu (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Fautanu drew the questionable tag for Week 2 after posting a DNP/LP/FP practice log. The third-year pro was cleared to play after going through pregame warmups and will once again start at left tackle.

Lindstrom (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Lindstrom was tagged as questionable for Sunday's NFC South tilt, and the veteran offensive lineman has been given the green light to play after passing the league's concussion protocol following an evaluation from an independent neurologist.

Trapilo (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Trapilo managed to recover from his knee injury in time for Sunday's game. Unfortunately for the reserve offensive lineman, it didn't matter, as the team decided to leave the tackle inactive for Sunday's contest anyway.

Ponds (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Ponds didn't play Week 1 due to a calf injury, but he'll be a healthy scratch for Week 2 after being cleared from the team's injury report. The rookie second-rounder's next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 3 against the Lions next Sunday. Jarvis Brownlee will continue to operate as the Jets' slot corner.