NFL Player News

Higgins won't return to Sunday's game against the Titans due to a rib injury.

Prior to being forced out of the contest, Higgins caught two of his four targets for 19 yards. In his absence, Trenton Irwin and Andrei Iosivas are candidates to see added WR snaps behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd.

Evans (hamstring) was downgraded to out and won't return to Sunday's game against the Saints, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Evans recorded three receptions for 40 yards on three targets before exiting the contest in the second quarter with the hamstring injury. According to Patrick Magee of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, Evans received treatment on the sideline after suffering the injury in anticipation that he might be ready to return for the second half of the contest, but he ultimately didn't feel well enough to continue. The Buccaneers are on bye Week 5, so Evans will have extra time to heal in advance of the team's next game Oct. 15 versus the Lions.

Shakir is being evaluated for a head injury and is uncertain to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Shakir went into halftime with a potential head injury and his status for the rest of the game is now in question. More information on Shakir will likely come when the third quarter starts.

Evans exited Sunday's game at New Orleans due to a hamstring injury.

It's unclear how Evans suffered his current health concern, but he had three catches (on three targets) for 40 yards prior to his departure late in the second quarter. In Evans' absence, Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins and Rakim Jarrett should see increased involvement in the Buccaneers offense alongside Chris Godwin.

London caught three of seven targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Jaguars.

After hauling in a 15-yard strike from Desmond Ridder on the Falcons' first possession of the second half, London very nearly caught a second score in the fourth quarter but couldn't get a second foot down at the back of the end zone. The second-year wideout scored only four TDs in 17 games as a rookie, so his red-zone usage early in 2023 is encouraging; however, his target volume and the erratic play of Ridder have put a firm ceiling on London's fantasy value so far. He could have a hard time breaking out in Week 5 against a Texans defense that's been easier to beat on the ground than through the air.

Kirk caught eight of 12 targets for 84 yards in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Falcons.

Kirk led the Jaguars in catches, targets and receiving yards, but it was teammate Calvin Ridley who hauled in their only offensive touchdown of the day. Had quarterback Trevor Lawrence spotted him, Kirk was open in the end zone a couple times without being thrown to. Still, with at least 80 yards or a touchdown in three straight weeks, Kirk approaches next Sunday's game against the Bills in London in good form.

Ridley caught both of his targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Falcons.

Ridley took advantage of busted coverage to haul in a 30-yard touchdown during the first quarter. Despite scoring against his old team, Ridley otherwise was largely shadowed by top Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, contributing toward a third straight game with three or fewer catches and 40 or fewer receiving yards. He'll strive to improve his volume in Week 5, when the Bills travel to London to face the Jags.

Skowronek (Achilles) is active for Sunday's game in Indianapolis, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Prior to this contest, Skowronek was contained to just one limited practice Friday due to an Achilles injury. Still, he'll gut it out Week 4 while operating as a depth wide receiver for the Rams behind Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell and Van Jefferson. Through three outings, Skowronek has gathered in two of four targets for 13 yards.

Scott could see an increased role in the Bears' offense with Chase Claypool (coach's decision) inactive Sunday against the Broncos, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Scott has been involved as a peripheral member of Chicago's receiving corps three games into his professional career, playing in around 20 percent of the team's offensive snaps. With Claypool inactive, Scott could see more time on the field in three-receiver sets, though Fishbain also mentioned the possibility the team could opt for more two-tight end sets, which would push Robert Tonyan onto the field over Scott.

Olszewski (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Texans.

Olszewski was in concussion protocols at the start of the week, but he was able to clear the league's five-step process Thursday. It's not clear if the team is just choosing to go with the safe route here regarding the Bemidji State product's health or just prefers to have someone else active. Calvin Austin will likely handle kick return duties in Olszewski's absence.