NFL Player News

Wallace (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Wallace sat out Cleveland's contest versus the Steelers in Week 4 due to a knee injury, and now his availability for Week 5 is up in the air too. He'll probably need to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance of playing Sunday against the Jets.

Lewis (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Lewis failed to suit up for the Bears' Week 4 win over the Jets due to a hip injury. The slot cornerback went from a DNP on Friday to full practice Wednesday, signaling he is likely preparing to play in Sunday's game against the Packers.

Carlies didn't practice Wednesday due to a rib injury.

Carlies injured his ribs toward the tail end of the Colts' Week 4 win over the Commanders in London, logging five tackles (three solo) and an interception before leaving the game late in the third quarter. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice, but if he's not cleared to play against the Steelers on Sunday, rookie second-round pick CJ Allen could end up serving as his primary replacement.

Gabriel (back) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, coach Todd Monken did not say Wednesday that there was any imminent activation planned for Gabriel, so it seems like the Browns may use most of the 21-day practice window they opened Tuesday to ultimately determine whether he'll be activated. Cleveland already has three healthy quarterbacks on its active 53-man roster, and Gabriel projects to land behind starter Deshaun Watson and 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders on the depth chart if he is eventually activated.

Dulin didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury.

Dulin missed two consecutive games due to an ankle injury before being cleared to play against the Commanders in Week 4, when he caught three of six targets for 29 yards. He's now working through a different lower-body injury, but he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's road game against the Steelers.

Enagbare (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Enagbare didn't suit up for the Week 4 loss to Chicago. His presence at practice Wednesday, even in a limited capacity, is a positive step in the right direction. However, if Enagbare doesn't play in Week 5 against the Browns, Joseph Ossai may be more involved once again.

Young (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Young was unable to play against the Jaguars this past Sunday due to a knee injury that he picked up against the Steelers in Week 3. He's opened the week with a limited session, and if he can upgrade to a full practice participant over the next two days, then the rookie fourth-rounder would be in line to return against the Dolphins this Sunday. Young's availability would be even more crucial if one or both of Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) or Tee Higgins (groin) were unable to play against Miami.

Johnston was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury.

The Chargers' receiving corps is banged up at the moment, with all of WR Ladd McConkey (foot, DNP on Wednesday), WR Brenen Thompson (quadriceps, LP) and TE Charlie Kolar (forearm, LP) dealing with health concerns, and WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) and TE David Njoku (fibula) on IR. Johnston has had every opportunity to produce this season, with at least a 75 percent snap share in all four games, but he so far has just nine touches for 111 yards from scrimmage and no TDs. Assuming McConkey isn't able to play Sunday versus the Broncos and Johnson suits up, the latter could be the unquestioned No. 1 pass catcher for QB Justin Herbert.

Hendrickson (finger) did not practice Wednesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Hendrickson was spotted with a large cast on his right hand during Wednesday's practice, which he observed from the sidelines in street clothes. He's recovering from right finger surgery that forced him to miss Week 4 against the Titans, and if he cannot practice over the next two days, then Hendrickson would likely be held out of this Sunday's road game against the Falcons.

McConkey (foot) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

McConkey attempted to play through a foot injury in Week 4, but when he exited this past Sunday's loss at Seattle in the third quarter, he had no catches among his two targets. Coach Jim Harbaugh told Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com on Monday that McConkey is "week-to-week," so his lack of activity to begin Week 5 prep lines up with that assessment. Friday's injury report ultimately may provide clarity on McConkey's status for Sunday's game against the Broncos.