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Porter (back) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons but isn't expected to play, Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.

Porter spent the entirety of training camp and the preseason on the PUP list before being added to the 53-man roster Aug. 30. Though the cornerback was able to take a questionable tag into the weekend after practicing in a limited fashion Wednesday through Friday, his 2026 debut looks as though it may have to wait until Week 2. In addition to working his way back from the back injury, Porter's standing with the Steelers is on shaky ground after the two sides were embroiled in a contract dispute for much of the summer. With Porter and Steelers unable to come to terms on an extension, Rapoport and Schefter relay that the 26-year-old could be a trade candidate.

Kamara (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit, isn't in line to play in the season opener and is instead slated to make his 2026 debut Week 2 at Baltimore, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Kamara departed a joint practice with the Cowboys on Aug. 18 early and was diagnosed with an MCL sprain that was expected to sideline him for one month. While he followed up back-to-back limited sessions to begin Week 1 prep with a full practice Friday, the Saints will exercise caution with the 10th-year pro and allow him another week to get healthier. In Kamara's anticipated absence Sunday, New Orleans will roll with Travis Etienne as its lead runner, with Kendre Miller and practice-squad call-up CJ Donaldson the other candidates for backfield reps.

Odunze (calf), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Odunze made an early exit from practice Sept. 3 due to a right leg injury that was confirmed as a calf issue upon the Bears posting their first Week 1 practice report Wednesday. He proceeded to log three consecutive limited sessions, and Rapoport's report implies Odunze won't be among the team's inactives for the regular-season opener. Chicago will post such a list approximately 90 minutes before a 1 p.m. ET kickoff, and if he's active, Odunze will join Luther Burden as the top wide receivers available to quarterback Caleb Williams.

Love (ankle) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game at the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Love initially suffered a high-ankle sprain during preseason Week 1, and after practicing in a limited fashion from Wednesday through Friday, he entered the weekend as questionable to suit up. Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reported Friday that Love was trending toward making his debut Sunday, and Rapoport's report indicates that the rookie third overall pick indeed will avoid the Cardinals' list of Week 1 inactives. Such a decision will become known about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but considering his lack of activity over the last month, Love may well be eased into his first NFL action while working in tandem with fellow running back Tyler Allgeier.

Washington is unlikely to agree to a contract extension with Jacksonville before the start of the season, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

With no extension imminent, Washington appears set to play out the current season without a new deal in place. The Jaguars wide receiver is coming off a career year, and Wolfe's report indicates talks explored a contract in Michael Wilson's range (three years, $75M) before stalling for now. Washington is in the final season of his four-year rookie contract, and it's still possible an extension gets worked out after Week 1.

Jackson and the Ravens aren't expected to agree on a contract extension before 2027, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Jackson's current contract runs through the end of 2027, but there was always a possibility he and Baltimore would negotiate an extension this summer. Instead, the star quarterback is likely to play out the 2026 campaign under his current deal, with extension talks likely to resurface following the season. Jackson has spent all eight years of his career to this point with the Ravens, earning three first-team All-Pro selections -- but no Super Bowl appearances.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said that Jason Sanders will be elevated from the practice squad for Week 1 and will handle kicking duties over Grupe in Sunday's season opener versus the Titans, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

After releasing Sanders at the end of the preseason and then claiming Grupe off waivers from the Colts on Aug. 31, Grupe appeared on track to open the regular season as the Jets' kicker. However, the Jets retained Sanders as a member of their practice squad and will use one of his elevations to have him kick for the club in Week 1. How Sanders performs against the Titans could determine whether he or Grupe handles the kicking job heading into a Week 2 matchup with the Packers. As a member of the Saints and Colts last season, Grupe converted 29 of 37 field-goal attempts (78.4 percent) over 16 games.

Toohill announced his retirement Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Eagles' 2020 seventh-round pick played six years, logging regular-season games for the Eagles, Commanders and Bills before retiring. The defensive end finished his career with 100 tackles (55 solo), including 8.0 sacks, three passes defensed and one touchdown.

The Falcons placed Williams (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Williams was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers due to his ankle injury. The offensive tackle will evidently need more time to recover and now must miss at least four games before he is eligible to return from IR. Jake Matthews will likely get the start at left tackle in Williams' absence.

The Patriots signed Jones to a contract Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Jones will provide the Patriots with another big space eater in the middle of the defense after the team struggled to defend the run in Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks. Jones will likely share snaps with fellow nose tackle Cory Durden until the former grows more accustomed to the Patriots' defense. The team placed A.J. Brown on injured reserve in a corresponding move.