NFL Player News

Barkley (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

While Barkley was out last week, Devontae Booker took on a 72-percent snap share and 16 touches in a 38-11 loss to the Rams. Though he hasn't yet returned to practice since suffering a sprained left ankle, Barkley will have an extra day on the schedule to help him try to avoid a third straight absence, with the Giants facing the Chiefs on "Monday Night Football" in Week 8.

Gibson (shin), though listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, said Friday that he's confident he'll play this weekend, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

The running back acknowledged suffering a painful aggravation of his injury last weekend, but he said it didn't affect his play once he returned to the field against Kansas City. He now plans to tough it out for what will be at least a fourth straight week playing through a stress fracture, though it's possible J.D. McKissic gets more work if Gibson runs into trouble again. Fantasy managers should check back in before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, as it's possible the team views Gibson as a game-time decision, even if the player himself isn't worried about his status.

Williams (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Williams was also listed as doubtful for Atlanta's Week 5 game against the Jets and went on to sit that one out. Despite having an extra week to recover during Atlanta's Week 6 bye, the rookie defensive back and kick returner will most likely miss a second consecutive game barring an unexpected improvement in his hamstring's health.

Gibson (shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Gibson aggravated the stress fracture in his shin during last week's loss to the Chiefs, though game script may have been the larger factor in his season-low 40 percent snap share. His missed practice Wednesday was another potential sign of trouble, but Gibson then bounced back with limited participation Thursday and Friday, seemingly preparing to play through the injury again. Fantasy managers should nonetheless consider him questionable ahead of Washington's 1 p.m. ET kickoff in Green Bay this Sunday, with J.D. McKissic and Jaret Patterson being the team's backfield alternatives.

Penny (calf) took part in Thursday's practice, signaling that the Seahawks have designated him for a return from injured reserve, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

The 25-year-old was back on the field for the first time since Sept. 12, when he injured his calf in the Seahawks' season-opening win over the Colts. According to Ty Dane Gonzalez of SI.com, Penny was a full participant in the portion of Thursday's practice that was open to the media, which seemingly bodes well for the running back making good on head coach Pete Carroll's prediction that he'll be available to play Monday against the Saints. Meanwhile, Chris Carson (neck) is stuck on IR through Week 9, and the next man up out of the backfield, Alex Collins (groin) didn't practice Thursday and is uncertain to suit up this week. As such, Penny could find himself with a decent-sized workload Week 7, assuming the Seahawks are comfortable reinstating him from IR prior to the deadline for roster moves.

Murray (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The Ravens' final Week 7 injury report will reveal whether Murray has any chance to play Sunday against the Bengals, but following a full week of DNPs, he's trending toward missing the contest. If so, Hensley indicates that Devonta Freeman could get his first start at RB for Baltimore, with Le'Veon Bell also in the mix and Ty'Son Williams a candidate to suit up this weekend after being inactive in Week 6.

Barkley (ankle) isn't practicing Friday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

He's missed every practice for a second straight week and thus appears likely to sit out Sunday against the Panthers. The same goes for wideouts Kenny Golladay (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle), whereas Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton (hamstring) suited up for Friday's practice. With Barkley out last week, Devontae Booker handled a 72-percent snap share and took 16 touches for 69 yards.

Gibson (shin) is going through positional drills during Friday's practice, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Gibson sat out Wednesday's practice but returned as a limited participant Thursday, and it appears he's working in that capacity again Friday, at a minimum. The 23-year-old may not be able to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with the Packers, but he appears on track to play even if he officially ends up listed as questionable.

Kelly had two carries for 13 yards in Thursday's 17-14 win over the Broncos.

Kelly was added to the active roster off the Browns' practice squad, as both Nick Chubb (calf) and Kareem Hunt (calf) were sidelined. The 25-year-old was on the field for three snaps and served as the third back behind D'Ernest Johnson and Demetric Felton. Chubb, who has missed two games but isn't on injured reserve, could return to action Week 8 against the Steelers. If he does, Kelly is unlikely to remain on the active roster for that contest.

Felton had two carries for 13 yards, caught all three of his targets and gained 21 yards, and returned two punts for 13 yards in Thursday's 17-14 victory over Denver.

As expected, with both Nick Chubb (calf) and Kareem Hunt (calf) unavailable, Felton was used on offense more than any previous game. The rookie back played a season-high 22 snaps and picked up the first rushing attempts of his career. Meanwhile, D'Ernest Johnson served as the lead back and will remain ahead of Felton on the depth chart leading into Week 8 against the Steelers. By then, Chubb may be ready to play, which would push Felton down to third in the pecking order.