NFL Player News

Parker won't return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins after sustaining a head injury on a helmet-to-helmet hit in the third quarter, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Parker was on the receiving end of a hard hit from Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott and appeared to have trouble regaining balance after he was walked off the field following the play in question. Given that he missed multiple games in 2022 with a concussion, the Patriots' decision to quickly rule Parker out for the day comes as little surprise. Prior to his exit, Parker caught one of his two targets for 14 yards.

Dortch (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Dortch sustained the injury in the week leading up to Sunday's contest and was unable to practice Friday. It'll be the first game Dortch will miss this year and he'll look to work his way back for Week 9 against the Browns.

Goodwin (back) isn't among Cleveland's inactives for Sunday's game against Seattle.

Goodwin came into the weekend with a questionable tag after logging two DNPs during Week 8 prep, but he was able to practice in a limited fashion Friday and will be able to suit up to face his former team Sunday. The veteran wideout has played a limited role on offense for Cleveland this season, tallying three catches on nine targets for 10 yards while adding 28 rushing yards on three carries.

Lockett (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday versus the Browns.

Lockett was able to play through a hamstring injury Week 7 when DK Metcalf was inactive due to rib and hip issues. After opening Week 8 prep with back-to-back missed practices because of the lingering health concern, Lockett capped it with a full session, and while the wide receiver was listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, coach Pete Carroll told Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times on Friday that Lockett was in line to play this weekend. Indeed, that has come to pass, but Lockett may have a tough time producing against a Cleveland defense that has allowed an NFL-low 47.9 percent catch rate and just three touchdowns to wide receivers in six games this season.

Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

The 2023 seventh-round pick out of South Carolina most recently played in Dallas' Week 5 game against the Chargers, but he failed to record a stat. Brooks has appeared in two games for the Cowboys this season, playing primarily on special teams (45 percent of snaps).

Heath (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings.

Heath will take a seat for a fourth straight game as the Packers look to get back into the win column in Week 8. The wide receiver will continue to wait for his next chance to be active on gameday.

Kirkwood (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Kirkwood played in the first seven games of the season as a depth wide receiver and has one catch on four targets for four yards. For Sunday's contest against the Colts, the Saints have opted to sit Kirkwood in favor of fellow receiver A.T. Perry, who will be making his first appearance of the year.

Nailor (hamstring) won't play Sunday versus the Packers, Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune reports.

Nailor will miss back-to-back games after being designated to return from injured reserve during Week 7 prep. If he doesn't return to action Week 9 versus Atlanta, Nailor will revert back to IR for the remainder of the campaign.

Dowell (coach's decision) will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Dowell will head to the bench with Treylon Burks (knee) making his return in Week 8. The wide receiver will now wait for his next chance to appear in a game with Tennessee.

Skowronek (Achilles) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys.

Skowronek will continue his trend of playing through the Achilles injury he's been dealing with for more than a month. The wide receiver has gone without a catch for four consecutive contests and he carries little to no fantasy value.