NFL Player News
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Ben Bartch OT | SF
49ers' Ben Bartch: Ruled out for Week 9
Bartch (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Bartch has been on injured reserve since Week 3 and returned to practice Wednesday. He logged limited sessions throughout the week but will have to wait until at least Week 10 for a potential return.
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Spencer Burford OT | SF
49ers' Spencer Burford: Could return for Week 9
Burford (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Burford has been sidelined since Week 3 but has been practicing for the last two weeks. He practiced in full all week leading up to Sunday's matchup against the Giants, suggesting he should be in line to return. However, Burford officially remains questionable and his status will not be clear until shortly before kickoff.
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Perrion Winfrey DT | DAL
Cowboys' Perrion Winfrey: Ruled out for Week 9
Winfrey (back) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Winfrey has yet to play this season after sustaining a back injury in late August. The 2022 fourth-round pick's 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday, and he will stay on the injured reserve through Monday's contest. Winfrey's next chance to return to the field will come during Week 11, when the Cowboys challenge the Raiders on Monday Night Football.
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Art Green CB | NYG
Giants' Art Green: Lands on IR
Green (hamstring) was placed on the reserved/injured list Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Green suffered the injury in Week 8 against the Eagles and had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers. He'll miss a minimum of four games total, with his first chance to return coming in Week 13 against New England.
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Alijah Clark SAF | DAL
Cowboys' Alijah Clark: Ruled out for Week 9
Clark (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Clark did not log a practice this week due to the rib injury he suffered in last Sunday's 44-24 loss against the Broncos. The Cowboys' safety carousel will continue this week, with a number of other defensive backs potentially filling the role. Markquese Bell, C.J. Goodwin, Trikweze Bridges or Kaiir Elam all have a shot to be the third starting strong safety in as many weeks for the Cowboys defense.
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Rico Payton CB | NYG
Giants' Rico Payton: Could return for Week 9
Payton (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Payton landed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury in late August and could be in line to make his season debut. He would likely contribute primarily on special teams, though the Giants will be without both Cor'Dale Flott (concussion) and Paulson Adebo (knee). Payton officially remains questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, so his status will not become clear until shortly before kickoff.
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Alex Palczewski OT | DEN
Broncos' Alex Palczewski: Late addition to injury report
Palczewski (illness) was added to the injury report Saturday and is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Palczewski has missed three straight games due to an ankle injury, but he moved beyond that issue in preparation for Sunday's game. Per Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post, Calvin Throckmorton or Alex Forsyth will be options at left guard if Palczewski is unable to play.
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Jaire Alexander CB | PHI
Eagles' Jaire Alexander: Dealt to Philly
Alexander was traded from the Ravens to the Eagles in exchange for a late-round pick swap Saturday.
Alexander had a minimal role in Baltimore after signing with the team this offseason, as he was a healthy scratch for the last two games. Per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Alexander has worked hard behind the scenes and is ready to contribute, something he may have the chance to do more of with the Eagles.
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Ty Summers LB | DET
Lions' Ty Summers: Elevated for Week 9
Summers was elevated from the Lions' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Summers has primarily contributed to the Lions as a special teamer this season, playing 12 snaps in the Week 5 contest against the Bengals and 14 in the Week 6 contest against the Chiefs. The linebacker has likely been elevated to fill a similar role in Sunday's divisional matchup with the Vikings, but he will also be the primary backup to Jack Campbell at middle linebacker due to the absence of Zach Cunningham (hamstring).
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Jordan Elliott DT | SF
49ers' Jordan Elliott: Looks likely to suit up
Elliott (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Giants, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Elliott looked unlikely to suit up in Week 9 after not traveling with the team to New York due to personal reasons. However, he's now expected to play through an ankle injury, though his official status remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.