NFL Player News

Banks (toe/knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Banks has sat out the Packers' last two games with toe and knee injuries, and his availability for Week 5 is now also in serious doubt. Unless he's able to practice in some capacity Friday, he'll probably be on track to be sidelined Sunday versus the Bears.

Thomas (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thomas has been dealing with a groin issue for the past few weeks, but he's yet to miss an offensive snap this season. Despite beginning Week 5 as a DNP and logging a limited session Thursday, it seems likely the standout left tackle will be able to suit up Sunday against the Commanders.

McDonald (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

The Texans designated McDonald for return from injured reserve Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated to the 53-man roster. While the rookie isn't a lock to suit up Sunday versus the Titans, he's heading in a positive direction toward making his NFL debut after missing the first four games of the 2026 campaign.

The 49ers cut Pettis (calf) from their practice squad with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Pettis spent training camp with Buffalo but didn't make the 53-man roster. He joined San Francisco as part of the practice squad in late September and then suffered a calf injury. Now that he's reached an injury settlement with the club, Pettis will be free to seek work elsewhere once healthy.

Matthews (groin) was limited during Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Matthews injured his groin in Monday's win over the Saints and didn't return. He was listed as DNP in Wednesday's estimated report, though his limited participation Thursday is an encouraging sign heading into Sunday's meeting with Baltimore. If Matthews can't get out there in Week 5, Michael Jerrell could continue to see more action.

Watson (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Watson was able to practice Thursday for the first time since dislocating his shoulder in Week 3 at Denver. Whether he'll be available for Week 5 appears to be a live question, and the Rams' official injury reports Friday and Saturday should provide more insight on that front.

Powers-Johnson (groin) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Powers-Johnson suffered a groin injury against New Orleans in Week 3 and didn't practice at all last week. The third-year offensive lineman didn't play against Kansas City this past Sunday, but now that he's returned to full practice participation, it seems likely Powers-Johnson will be able to suit up Sunday in New England.

Landman (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Landman played 57 of the Rams' 61 defensive snaps in Sunday's game at Philadelphia, so it's not clear when he hurt his shoulder. He'll probably need to return to practice Friday or Saturday to have a shot at suiting up Monday versus the Bills.

Neal (hamstring) was a limited participant at Seattle's practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Neal was added to the injury report with a hamstring injury Thursday after opening the week as a full participant Wednesday. The cornerback's status for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers is now a little murky, and he'll have one more chance to practice before Week 5.

Sanders (appendix) practiced in full Thursday.

Sanders missed Week 1 due to a knee injury and then had an appendectomy. He logged two limited practices last week but didn't play versus New England on Sunday. However, with a full practice under his belt to begin Week 5 prep, Sanders is a good bet to suit up Monday night against the Rams.