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Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Justin Skule is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Skule entered the weekend listed as doubtful due to an injury and was officially ruled out prior to kickoff at Paycor Stadium.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart is officially inactive for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Capehart joins six other Buccaneers declared out for the contest as Tampa Bay begins its 2026 campaign on the road.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara is officially inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Lions as he continues recovering from an August 18 MCL sprain. Although Kamara logged a full practice on Friday after earlier limitations, New Orleans opted for caution, targeting a Week 2 return against Baltimore. Travis Etienne will start as the primary runner, supported by Kendre Miller and practice squad call-up CJ Donaldson handling backfield depth.
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders has been officially named the primary backup quarterback behind starter Deshaun Watson for Sunday's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Todd Monken confirmed Sanders secured the No. 2 spot on the depth chart, while rookie Taylen Green was designated as the inactive emergency third quarterback. Sanders stands ready to enter if Watson is forced out of Cleveland's Week 1 contest.
Browns QB Taylen Green is inactive as the emergency third quarterback for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Todd Monken designated rookie Shedeur Sanders as the primary backup behind starter Deshaun Watson, leaving Green eligible to play only if both Watson and Sanders suffer injuries during the game. Green joins a list of Cleveland inactives that includes defensive backs Noah Igbinoghene and Toriano Pride Jr.
Bills rookie WR Skyler Bell is a healthy scratch for Sunday's season-opening matchup against the Houston Texans. Bell returned to health and performed well in the preseason finale following a summer groin injury, but Buffalo opted to make him inactive in favor of elevated veteran Greg Dortch. Bell sits out alongside inactive running back Ty Johnson as Buffalo aligns its wide receiver corps with DJ Moore, Keon Coleman, and Khalil Shakir.
Jaguars RB LeQuint Allen Jr. is active for Sunday's season opener against the Cleveland Browns despite dealing with a hip injury. Allen was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday but received clearance to fulfill his expected passing-down role in Jacksonville's backfield. While active, Allen remains primarily a functional depth option behind the lead rushing attack and offers limited fantasy football utility for Week 1 action.
Buccaneers rookie WR Ted Hurst III is expected to operate as Tampa Bay's No. 3 wide receiver in Sunday's opener against the Bengals with Jalen McMillan inactive due to a knee injury. Hurst gains a immediate opportunity for snaps behind starting wideouts Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin as the Buccaneers adapt their receiving rotation for Week 1. McMillan's knee issue was limited throughout practice, opening the door for Hurst.
Buccaneers RB Joshua Williams was elevated from the practice squad to serve as the No. 3 running back for Sunday's season opener against the Bengals. Williams' elevation comes as reserve running back Sean Tucker was ruled inactive due to a hamstring injury. Williams will provide backfield depth behind starter Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell as Tampa Bay opens its 2026 regular season campaign on the road in Cincinnati.
Lions DB Christian Izien is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the New Orleans Saints due to a groin injury. Izien joins edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein, cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, linebacker Jimmy Rolder, and defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo on Detroit's list of inactive players. His absence thins Detroit's defensive secondary depth, requiring active defensive backs to absorb additional coverage snaps for the Week 1 home matchup.
Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein is inactive for Detroit's Week 1 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The rookie was declared out alongside defensive contributors Christian Izien, Ennis Rakestraw, Jimmy Rolder, and Mekhi Wingo as part of Detroit's healthy, defense-heavy inactive list. With 48 eligible players on the game-day roster, the Lions will rely on their active defensive front rotation for the regular-season opener at Ford Field.
Saints RB Kendre Miller is active and slated for rotational backfield work in Sunday's season opener against the Detroit Lions with Alvin Kamara ruled out due to an MCL sprain. Miller will support starter Travis Etienne alongside practice squad call-up CJ Donaldson. New Orleans is maintaining a cautious approach with Kamara, elevating Miller's role in the Saints' rushing strategy as they target a Week 2 return for their veteran starter.
Bills RB Ty Johnson is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Texans due to an ongoing hamstring injury. Johnson logged a limited practice on Friday after missing earlier sessions, prompting Buffalo to elevate Frank Gore Jr. from the practice squad. Johnson ran routes on 36% of pass plays last season with a 6.7% target share, and his absence expands passing-down opportunities for starter James Cook alongside rookie Ray Davis.
Falcons WR Olamide Zaccheaus will serve as the emergency third-string quarterback for Sunday's season opener against the Steelers. With Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) and Michael Penix Jr. (knee) inactive, Cooper Rush starts backed by undrafted rookie Jack Strand. Zaccheaus, who has never thrown an NFL pass, is also third on the running back depth chart behind Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, providing crucial versatility amid roster upheaval.
Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby shut down trade negotiations with the Rams after a proposed deal sending him to the Ravens collapsed due to a failed physical. The Rams made a close offer, while the Cowboys, Eagles, and 49ers also expressed interest, but Crosby explicitly informed teams he preferred to stay in Las Vegas. The five-time Pro Bowler signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension in 2025, keeping him under contract through 2029.
Former NFL QB and current analyst Russell Wilson predicted that Bengals QB Joe Burrow could leave Cincinnati if the team does not succeed in 2026. Speaking on the "NFL on CBS" broadcast, Wilson praised Burrow's offseason mindset but suggested the franchise's recent losing seasons have taken a toll. Burrow subsequently clarified his commitment to Cincinnati, reaffirming that he intends to remain with the organization for the long haul.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List following a no-contest plea to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges from a May incident. The NFL is conducting an investigation and seeking court-sealed surveillance video from Jacobs' residence. While Jacobs must complete court-ordered conditions to defer the property charge, the league may count his time on the exempt list as time served for any suspension.
New York Giants wide receiver Braxton Berrios has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday night's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Berrios joins Dalen Cambre as practice squad elevations brought up to provide depth alongside Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney, and Odell Beckham, covering for the uncertain status of starter Malik Nabers.
New York Giants wide receiver Dalen Cambre was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The move provides depth for New York's receiving group alongside Braxton Berrios, as starting receiver Malik Nabers remains a game-time decision while working his way back from an ACL and meniscus injury.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Chris Myarick was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Miami Dolphins. Originally an undrafted free agent out of Temple in 2019, the 6-foot-5, 261-pound tight end spent two seasons with Miami and spent last season on their practice squad. Myarick was signed during training camp and will provide tight end depth with Brock Bowers ruled out.
