NFL Player News

Tuipulotu (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Tuipulotu was limited in practice all week due to a hip injury, but the fourth-year pro has been cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season opener and will be the Chargers' second starting edge rusher opposite veteran Khalil Mack. Tuipulotu posted a career-high 13.0 sacks across 16 regular-season games in 2025.

Green (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Browns.

Green injured his elbow while on punt coverage in the first quarter, and the injury is severe enough that he won't return to Sunday's contest. Danny Striggow will be the primary rotational option at defensive end behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker in Green's absence.

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

Beck will be the emergency third option behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew. Beck will only enter the game if both active quarterbacks cannot continue to play. The rookie out of Miami will likely fill this role for the first few weeks of the season.

Brownlee (calf) has been cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Titans, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Brownlee was carted from the sideline to the locker room after sustaining a calf injury. However, the third-year pro has cleared tests and been given the green light to return against the team that drafted him in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Kaliakmanis (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Commanders' emergency third quarterback against the Eagles on Sunday.

As the emergency third quarterback, Kaliakmanis is prohibited from playing in Sunday's game unless both Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota were to leave the contest due to injury, illness or ejection. Kaliakmanis was a seventh-round selection of the Commanders in the 2026 NFL Draft after spending the last two years of his college career at Rutgers.

Burks (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Burks appeared in eight of the Commanders' final nine games of the 2025 regular season after being released by the Titans in October. However, the 2022 first-rounder will join Luke McCaffrey (coach's decision) in street clothes Sunday, with the Commanders opting for five active wide receivers for game day. Burks' next chance to play is Week 2 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Joly (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Joly will sit behind Greg Dulcich, Will Kacmarek and Seydou Traore. The No. 4 option at tight end will likely find himself the odd man out frequently throughout the season as he acclimates to the NFL in his first year.

McCaffrey (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

McCaffrey, a third-round selection of the Commanders in 2024 NFL Draft, appeared in 26 regular-season games over the first two years of his NFL career. However, he'll be a healthy scratch for Sunday's regular-season opener, with the Commanders carrying five active wide receivers for Week 1. McCaffrey's next chance to play is Week 2 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 20.

The Ravens announced that Lane has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts due to a wrist injury.

The rookie's early exit could force the Ravens to finish the season opener with just three receivers; Devontez Walker (groin) and Elijah Sarratt (coach's decision) are inactive for the contest, while Zay Flowers is questionable to return after tweaking his hamstring in the first half. Lane had a quiet showing in his injury-shortened NFL debut, finishing the day with an 11-yard reception on three targets.

Bishop (knee) is back on the field for the start of the second half against the Texans on Sunday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Bishop went to the blue medical tent during the first half due to a knee injury. He's been cleared to return for the second half and will resume his spot on defense as the starting strong safety.