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Stribling (ankle) avoided an Achilles injury Thursday against the Rams after initial tests revealed his Achilles is intact, James Palmer of The Athletic reports.

After suffering his ankle injury in the first quarter Thursday against the Rams, Stribling came back in the game in the second quarter and abruptly left again after he fell to the ground in pain while running a route. While he's avoided an Achilles injury, Stribling's ankle issue did look to be pretty serious after he had to be helped off the field and then carted to the locker room. The good news is the 49ers have 10 days before their next game. Stribling will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury.

Flournoy agreed to a one-year contract extension worth up to $6 million with Dallas on Thursday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Flournoy has been a nice find for the Cowboys after they selected him in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The wideout tallied a career-best 40 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns over 16 regular-season games last year and is set for a larger role as the team's No. 3 wide receiver in 2026. Flournoy now is in line to remain with Dallas through 2027, and he could be a great value if he proves to be productive with potentially increased opportunities during the upcoming campaign.

Stribling (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Stribling briefly exited Thursday's game in the first quarter with a left ankle injury but was quickly cleared to return after being checked out in the blue medical tent. However, on the next drive, Stribling crumpled to the ground while running a route and had to be assisted off the field by the training staff before being carted to the locker room. He's now done for the night Thursday, having recorded zero targets. Demarcus Robinson is operating as the Niners' WR3 behind Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel.

Stribling had to be helped off the field and headed back to the blue medical tent during Thursday's game against the Rams after appearing to re-injure his left ankle, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

After previously returning from an ankle issue earlier Thursday, Stribling again came up lame while running a route in the second quarter. He fell to the turf and had to be assisted off the field by the training staff. Demarcus Robinson is now operating as the Niners' clear WR3 behind Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel. Stribling didn't draw a target prior to his injury.

Stribling (ankle) returned to Thursday's game against the Rams, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Stribling spent a brief amount of time in the medical tent on the 49ers' sideline but was quickly cleared to return to the game. The second-round rookie has yet to draw a target on 18 pass attempts by Brock Purdy, and Stribling appears to be pretty clearly behind all of Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey for opportunities.

Stribling (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Stribling took a trip to the blue medical tent on the sideline near the end of the first quarter. Prior to the injury, Stribling wasn't targeted on any of Brock Purdy's 14 pass attempts. Demarcus Robinson would be in line for more work behind Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel if Stribling is unable to return Thursday.

Jones played 17 special-teams snaps during the Seahawks' 13-10 win versus the Patriots on Wednesday.

Jones' only notable involvement in Week 1 came in the third quarter when he downed a punt at New England's six-yard line, setting up a three and out. The Seahawks will be able to elevate him twice more before they'd have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to suit up.

Williams wasn't targeted in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday night.

Williams played 12 of 71 offensive snaps and ran just seven routes on 36 dropbacks by Drake Maye. He played another four snaps on special teams, returning a pair of kicks for 58 yards. With A.J. Brown (ankle) now looking at an extended absence, Williams should see a bigger role on offense behind Romeo Doubs over the next few weeks. The big-play threat will be a name to watch on the waiver wire in fantasy but isn't someone worth adding outside of deep leagues at the moment.

The Lions signed Kennedy from their practice squad to their active roster Thursday.

Kennedy initially missed the cut for Detroit's 53-man roster for 2026, but he's now back in the fold with Week 1 looming. He could be tasked with punt-return duties Sunday versus the Saints.

Thompson (hip) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Thompson's injury was previously undisclosed, but it's now known that it's a hip injury that threatens to keep him out of Week 1 action. He'll likely have to practice in full Friday to avoid taking an injury designation going into the weekend.