NFL Player News

Higbee (hip) isn't practicing Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Higbee missed last Thursday's loss to the 49ers, opening up more playing time for Davis Allen and Colby Parkinson -- a duo that combined for three targets while each handling route shares below 50 percent. Rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson had a 21-yard reception in the game, but he played just two other snaps.

Johnson (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Johnson also tended to an ankle injury last week, but he was able to suit up for this past Sunday's win against the Giants and logged a typical 85 percent snap share on his way to two catches (on four targets) for 17 yards. He'll have a pair of practices to get back to full this week or else risk entering the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game versus the Patriots.

Bowers (knee) isn't practicing Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Bowers, who was inactive for this past Sunday's 40-6 loss to the Colts after logging DNPs last Thursday and Friday, now has two more chances to practice before the Raiders submit their Week 6 injury designations. If he's limited or out this weekend, Michael Mayer -- who has cleared concussion protocol -- would be in line to see an expanded role this weekend versus the Titans.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Kittle (hamstring) won't be available to play Sunday against the Buccaneers but could return from injured reserve for the 49ers' Week 7 game against the Falcons, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Kittle is eligible to have his 21-day practice window at any point, but Shanahan hinted that the 49ers' preference may be to wait until Week 7 to clear the tight end to resume on-field work. While Kittle has been sidelined, Jake Tonges has handled the majority of pass-catching opportunities at tight end while splitting time at the position with blocking specialist Luke Farrell. The duo should continue to share snaps at tight end against Tampa Bay.

Sanders (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.

This marks Sanders' first on-field activity since he sustained a high right-ankle sprain Week 3 against the Falcons. He may need to practice fully by Friday in order to enter the weekend without a designation for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys. In three games this season, Sanders has hauled in 11 of 14 targets for 92 yards and no touchdowns.

Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Mayer has cleared the concussion protocol and is on track to practice in full, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Mayer has missed back-to-back games but now appears on track to return for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, while starting tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is considered week-to-week and could be rested in advance of the Raiders' upcoming bye in Week 7. With that context, Mayer could be positioned for a start at home against Tennessee, while Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon should handle reserve reps at the position.

Calcaterra (oblique) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Giants.

The 2022 sixth-round pick from SMU sustained an oblique injury in the Eagles' Week 5 loss to the Broncos, limiting him to just seven offensive snaps. He didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his first contest of the 2025 season. While Calcaterra is sidelined Thursday night, Kylen Granson is expected to operate as Philly's No. 2 tight end.

Sanders (ankle) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Sanders is practicing for the first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain Week 3 versus the Falcons. After having missed the last two games, it appears the second-year pro could have a chance to return for Sunday's matchup against Dallas. If cleared to play Week 6, Sanders will rejoin Tommy Tremble atop the depth chart at the tight end position.

Muse signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday.

Muse failed to make the Eagles' initial 53-man roster in late August but has since found work with the Cardinals' practice squad. The 2022 seventh-round pick from South Carolina last played with the Vikings in 2024, making four appearances and logging 64 total snaps (47 on special teams, 17 on offense).

Reiman (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

The second-year pro from Illinois was carted off the field with an ankle injury during the Cardinals' Week 5 loss to the Titans and was expected to miss the remainder of the season, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. With Reiman sidelined for the rest of the year, Elijah Higgins and Travis Vokolek are expected to serve as Arizona's top reserve tight ends.