NFL Player News

Gross-Matos (knee) did not practice Wednesday, per the NFL's injury report.

Gross-Matos was activated from injured reserve prior to the 49ers' Week 16 contest against the Colts, which was his first game back from a 10-game absence due to a hamstring injury. However, the sixth-year defensive end is now working through a knee injury, and he would need to practice in full by Friday in order to avoid an injury tag against the Bears on Sunday.

Turner (illness) did not appear on the injury report Wednesday.

Turner battled through an illness in Week 16, playing a season-low 27 defensive snaps in the team's win over the Dolphins. The cornerback now appears to be back to full strength ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals.

Green (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, per the NFL's injury report.

Green was unable to play in Monday's win against the Colts due to a neck injury. He's opened the week with a limited practice and will need to practice fully by Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against Chicago. The 2024 second-rounder has accumulated 52 tackles (30 solo) and nine pass defenses through 13 regular-season games.

Wallace (shoulder) didn't participate in Carolina's practice Wednesday.

Wallace continues to battle the shoulder injury that held him out of the Week 16 win over Tampa Bay. Claudin Cherelus would make another start at inside linebacker if Wallace remains sidelined for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Bethune (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, per the NFL's injury report.

Bethune aggravated an ankle injury during the 49ers' Week 16 win over the Colts on Monday. However, his full practice Wednesday indicates that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue and puts him on track to be available for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Woolen (knee) was not listed on Wednesday's practice report, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Woolen injured his knee during the Seahawks' Week 16 overtime win over the Rams. He received an MRI on the knee Friday, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that he was a full practice participant and on track to play against the Panthers on Sunday. Woolen has accumulated 18 tackles (13 solo) and eight pass defenses (one interception) across the eight games since Seattle's Week 8 bye.

Bryant (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Bryant sustained a knee injury during the Seahawks' Week 16 win over the Rams, which kept him out of the first practice of Week 17 prep. He likely would need to log a full practice by Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Moore (elbow) was a full participant in Carolina's practice Wednesday.

Moore has been sidelined since the Week 4 loss to the Patriots but is seemingly trending toward making his return. However, the team will still have to officially activate the 30-year-old off injured reserve before he's eligible to play. Moore would resume his role as a depth receiver if he manages to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Seahawks.

St-Juste (shoulder) was a non-participant in practice both Tuesday and Wednesday.

St-Juste wasn't listed on an initial injury report shared by the Chargers on Tuesday, but he was added as DNP to one released later in the day. With another DNP designation Wednesday, it appears the veteran cornerback has a significant chance of missing Saturday's matchup against Houston. St-Juste will likely need to return to practice in some capacity Thursday to have a real chance of playing against the Texans.

Mostert (ankle) didn't participate in Las Vegas' practice Wednesday.

Mostert popped up on the injury report Wednesday after carrying the ball once for six yards and catching one pass for three yards during the Week 16 loss to the Texans. The 33-year-old's practice status throughout the rest of the week will provide more clarity toward his availability for Sunday's matchup versus the Giants. Dylan Laube would see increased playing time at both running back and kick return if Mostert ends up being unable to play.