NFL Player News

Cleveland (hip) is listed among Denver's inactive players for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

The seventh-round draft choice earned his way onto the field Week 1 by virtue of a sterling rookie training camp, but he ultimately only attracted one target during a 16-14 loss to Tennessee. Cleveland has since picked up an injury, and he will not be available for second-year quarterback Drew Lock on Sunday.

Bowden is officially active for Sunday's game against the Bills, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Bowden was a healthy scratch for Week 1 after he was acquired by the Dolphins via the Raiders on Sept. 5. The Kentucky product is known for his versatility at both receiver and running back, however, he was originally listed at receiver on the team's depth chart to start the season. It's unclear what sort of role Bowden will have in the offense, especially with DeVante Parker playing despite a hamstring issue.

Pittman (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Despite failing to take part in the Colts' final practice of the week Friday due to the injury, Pittman apparently moved around well enough in a pregame workout to receive the green light to play. The rookie will likely serve as Indianapolis' No. 4 receiver Week 2, though he could struggle to match the 53 percent offensive snap share he logged in the season-opening loss to the Jaguars, when the Colts were playing from behind. He finished his first career game with two receptions for 10 yards on two targets.

Pascal (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Pascal steadily increased his practice activity throughout the week, advancing from no participation to full participation between Wednesday and Friday. Though Michael Pittman (toe) is active after entering the weekend listed as questionable, Pascal should still take on a healthy snap count while being locked into a regular role in three-wideout formations alongside T.Y. Hilton and Parris Campbell.

Parker (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Parker was forced out of Week 1's contest against the Patriots after aggravating his hamstring injury and was viewed as a game-time decision as Sunday's contest approached. The Dolphins' top wideout will be in uniform, but it remains to be seen how close to a full workload he'll see against the Bills' rugged defense in Week 2. Also in Miami's wideout mix are Preston Williams, Isaiah Ford and Jakeem Grant.

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Johnson will be a healthy scratch for a second straight game to begin his NFL career. The Minnesota product posted an 86-1,318-13 line in his senior collegiate season, so while there's potential in the future, he may need more time to develop.

Sutton (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

A sprained AC joint in his shoulder kept Sutton on the sideline in Week 1 against the Titans, but he's progressed to the point that he'll give it a go Sunday. It remains to be seen if the Broncos intend to hand their top wideout his normal allotment of snaps in his 2020 season debut, but assuming no in-game setbacks, Sutton -- who logged a 72/1,112/6 stat line last year -- will look to continue to build his on-field chemistry with second-year QB Drew Lock, while maintaining his status as a frequently targeted option in Denver's passing game.

Sutton (shoulder) is slated to suit up Sunday against the Steelers, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Sutton's Week 2 status will be officially confirmed upon the release of the team's inactives in advance of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, but Denver's top wideout is now poised to make his 2020 season debut.

Raymond is expected to serve as the Titans' No. 3 receiver Sunday in the team's game against the Jaguars, Mike Moraitis of USA Today reports.

Raymond played only 22 percent of the offensive snaps and drew two targets in the Titans' season-opening win over the Broncos, but he could be in store for a regular spot in three-receiver formations Sunday with A.J. Brown (knee) having been ruled out for the contest. Tennessee is still expected to lean heavily on a Derrick Henry-led running attack if the game script allows for it, and Corey Davis, Adam Humphries and Jonnu Smith will likely all rank ahead of Raymond as priorities in the passing game. With that in mind, it's difficult to get excited about Raymond's fantasy prospects, even with his improved playing-time outlook.

Smith is expected to start at wide receiver Sunday against the Raiders and could help fill the target void left by the absence of Michael Thomas (ankle), Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

While Smith won't be a one-for-one replacement, he'll be one of several passing-game options the Saints are hoping will step up while Thomas -- who recorded an NFL-record 149 receptions in 2019 -- misses his first game in four years. Quarterback Drew Brees is expected to lean most heavily on Emmanuel Sanders, Alvin Kamara and Jared Cook to absorb some extra target volume, but Thomas' absence should also help tertiary pass catchers like Smith, Taysom Hill, Bennie Fowler, Deonte Harris, Ty Montgomery and Latavius Murray. Smith is still difficult to trust as anything more than a punt play at receiver in DFS contests.