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Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury and is facing a multi-week stay on the sideline. Shipley's absence compounds mounting backfield issues for Philadelphia alongside injuries to Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, leaving the team thin at running back as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby remains on injured reserve as the team deals with an extensive injury report ahead of their Week 6 game against the Carolina Panthers. With fellow running backs Saquon Barkley and Will Shipley also sidelined due to injuries, the Eagles are relying on alternative backfield options like Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele to shoulder the offensive rushing load.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Dameon Pierce is tracking to lead the team's backfield depth chart for Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers. With starting running back Saquon Barkley sidelined by a hamstring injury and backups Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley also unavailable, Pierce and Carson Steele are poised to handle the primary rushing workload while Philadelphia navigates severe backfield attrition.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels is lined up to make his third consecutive start this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With starting quarterback Baker Mayfield remaining sidelined due to a dislocated right thumb, Daniels will continue to command the Buccaneers offense as Mayfield works through his recovery timeline and tests his throwing grip with a smaller splint.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday as he recovers from a foot injury and dislocated toe sustained in Week 2. Head coach Mike McCarthy noted Dowdle is close to returning and is tentatively expected to play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Upon his return, Dowdle is projected to share backfield touches, which will impact teammate Jaylen Warren's workload and fantasy outlook moving forward.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after recording a career-high 188 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns against the Colts, becoming the sixth player in NFL history with an 80+ yard receiving and 50+ yard rushing TD in the same game. Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Warren remains the featured back as teammate Rico Dowdle works his way back from a foot injury, though a backfield split looms upon Dowdle's return.
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was a full participant in Wednesday's practice for the first time since suffering a severe knee injury on December 21, 2024. General Manager Nick Caserio stated that, barring a setback, Dell is nearing a return and should be activated this week or next week after the team opened his 21-day practice window on October 5. Before his injury, Dell caught 98 passes for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first 25 career games.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, putting behind him the quadriceps injury that forced him to miss Week 4 following a Week 3 setback. Benefiting from a Week 5 bye, Coker is on track to return this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Through three games, he has built a strong rapport with quarterback Bryce Young, catching 18 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns on 22 targets.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to hold down the number one spot in NFL quarterback power rankings and is closing in on the league lead in passer rating. Former 49ers quarterback coach Brian Griese noted that Purdy playing at an MVP level is no surprise and believes there is still room for further improvement. Purdy's stellar steady play anchors a 49ers squad that continues navigating major roster injuries throughout the 2026 season.
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice despite a right high-ankle sprain sustained Sunday against the Raiders. While initial reports expected a multi-week absence, his practice participation suggests he might avoid missing extended time. If he sits Sunday against the Jets, Rhamondre Stevenson will take a larger share of touches with Corey Kiner as the top complement.
Rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. has been designated to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window and logging limited participation for the New York Jets. Cooper has been sidelined since Week 1 with a high-ankle sprain sustained after catching a 30-yard pass against the Tennessee Titans. Head coach Aaron Glenn expressed excitement about getting the first-round pick back, with a potential return this weekend against the Patriots.
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion is progressing in the five-step concussion protocol and was a limited participant Wednesday after sustaining a helmet-to-helmet hit from Minkah Fitzpatrick. Concepcion needs clearance from an independent neurologist to play Sunday against the Ravens. The No. 24 overall pick has 18 catches for 149 yards and four punt returns this season.
New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor continues to anchor the position as teammate Kenyon Sadiq remains sidelined in concussion protocol, solidifying Taylor's role in the passing attack ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq remains in concussion protocol and was a limited participant Wednesday after exiting Sunday's win over the Browns. Sadiq needs to clear protocol and gain independent neurologist clearance to play against the Patriots. He has recorded 14 receptions for 146 yards and one touchdown this season, with Mason Taylor serving as top pass-catching tight end if Sadiq is unavailable.
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a foot issue. The rookie second-round pick is making his first career appearance on the injury report but is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens. Boston leads the team with a 16-330-3 receiving line on 29 targets through five games.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was a limited practice participant Wednesday for the second consecutive week due to a back injury. Kamara played through the issue last Sunday against the Vikings, earning a 27 percent snap share and turning five touches into six yards from scrimmage amid an active backfield committee.
Jaleel McLaughlin stands as one of the primary healthy running backs on the Cleveland Browns' active roster alongside Audric Estimé, with teammates Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, and Raheim Sanders currently sidelined or limited due to injuries.
Audric Estimé provides backfield depth for the Cleveland Browns, operating alongside Jaleel McLaughlin as healthy active roster options while running backs Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, and Raheim Sanders deal with various injuries.
Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders remains on injured reserve dealing with a hip injury, leaving Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime as the healthy running backs on the active roster while teammates deal with injuries.
The Cleveland Browns designated running back Dylan Sampson for return from injured reserve, opening a 21-day evaluation window following a left knee injury in Week 1. However, Sampson was sidelined for Wednesday's practice. Head coach Todd Monken previously suggested Sampson has a shot at playing Sunday versus the Ravens if he logs at least one full practice this week.
