NFL Player News

Franklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks.

The rookie fourth-round pick will have to wait until at least Week 2 against the Steelers to make his NFL debut. Franklin reportedly made good progress during training camp and the preseason, but he enters his first professional campaign behind Courtland Sutton, Josh Reynolds, Marvin Mims and Devaughn Vele in the wideout pecking order.

Lockett (thigh) is active for Sunday's game versus the Broncos.

A thigh injury plagued Lockett since mid-August, and he managed back-to-back limited practices to begin Week 1 prep before capping it with a full session Friday. While he entered the weekend listed as questionable, both the wide receiver and coach Mike Macdonald expressed optimism that Lockett would be able to suit up Sunday. Indeed, that has come to pass, meaning Lockett will join DK Metcalf and second-year pro Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the Seahawks' top trio of wide receivers for quarterback Geno Smith.

Olszewski aggravated a groin injury in warmups and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Olszewski's absence likely won't have an affect on the Giants' plans at receiver in Week 1, but his return skills will be missed in the season opener.

Scott (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

The 2023 fourth-round pick secured the Bears' fourth receiver spot after catching six passes for 99 yards and returning two kickoffs for 49 yards in the team's final preseason game. That said, he remains behind DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze on the depth chart. Scott caught 17 passes for 168 yards and no scores as a rookie.

Pryor (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Patriots.

Pryor was promoted from the practice squad Saturday due to Tee Higgins (hamstring) and Ja'Marr Chase (illness) being questionable. However, with Chase ultimately suiting up, Pryor will remain on the sidelines for Week 1.

Baker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

With Baker a healthy scratch Sunday, DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn, Tyquan Thornton and Kayshon Boutte are available to handle the Patriots' Week 1 wideout duties.

Washington (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Washington's NFL regular-season debut will be put on hold after he was a healthy scratch for Week 1. The Falcons elevated Chris Blair from their practice squad Saturday. Blair will join Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge as depth wideouts behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney versus Pittsburgh.

Metchie (coach's decision) is inactive Week 1 against the Colts.

Matchie was targeted in each of Houston's preseason contests, but when push came to shove, he was simply too far down on the depth chart in a loaded wide receiver room. With Sunday's inactive designation, it appears even the likes of Xavier Hutchinson and Steven Sims have surpassed Metchie, as both will be active for the season opener.

Hopkins (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Hopkins suffered a knee injury early in training camp but managed to practice in limited fashion throughout the week leading up to this matchup. He wore a sleeve on his leg Thursday before ditching any support by Friday. Despite the progress, he may have his reps limited in Week 1, but Hopkins will be ready to take the field as the 2024 season kicks off.

Jackson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The second-year pro is behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell on the Vikings' depth chart. Last year, Jackson caught two passes for nine yards across 79 offensive snaps and seven games. The wide receiver signed a reserve/future contract with Minnesota in January.