NFL Player News

Slay (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Slay was unable to participate in practice all week due to a concussion he sustained in the Week 10 loss to the Chargers. In the cornerback's absence, James Pierre will likely once again see starting snaps.

Horton (groin/shin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Rams, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Horton's absence for a second straight game theoretically leaves more playing time for veteran wideouts Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp, though it's not yet clear how much the rookie will even be a factor once he returns to full health. Horton scored five touchdowns on 22 targets in the No. 3 receiver role for the first two months of this season. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that injured reserve is a consideration for Horton, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic.

Lewis (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

The starting slot cornerback was injured in the Jaguars' Week 9 victory over the Raiders and missed last Sunday's loss to the Texans. Lewis was ruled out after participating in no practices this week, and in his absence the slot will likely once again be covered by Jarrian Jones.

Dobbins (foot) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Dobbins hasn't practiced this week and is trending toward being ruled out later Friday, per Tomasson. If that ends up being the case, 2025 second-rounder RJ Harvey would be in line to lead Denver's backfield Sunday against the Chiefs, with Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin available to work in complementary roles.

Harrison (knee/ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Harrison didn't practice all week due to a knee and ankle injury and is now in line to miss his first game of the season. The 2023 first-rounder has served as the starting right tackle for the Jaguars, and in his absence Cole Van Lanen will likely be named the starter for Sunday's contest.

Schultz (shoulder/illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing without limitations Friday.

Schultz didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but will be available Sunday after Friday's full session. He followed the same practice regimen Week 9 and performed well against the Broncos, catching six of eight passes for 77 yards. Schultz has at least five catches in six of his last seven games.

Gardeck (chest) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.

Gardeck was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, and being cleared of injury designation indicates he has moved pas his chest injury in time for Sunday's game. The starting outside linebacker has played in every game of the Jaguars' 2025 campaign, totaling 28 tackles (19 solo), one pass defensed and one forced fumble through 200 defensive snaps. The 31-year-old is also a special-teams contributor, having logged 164 special-teams snaps this season, and his continued presence on the field will benefit the Jaguars in multiple phases of the game.

Head coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Walker will dress Sunday against the Browns in the absence of Rashod Bateman (ankle), Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Walker hasn't played since Week 5, but Bateman's injury will give the 2024 fourth-round pick an opportunity to see the field Sunday. Walker figures to fill a depth role, though he scored two touchdowns against the Browns in Week 2.

Bond (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens after practicing fully Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Bond -- who was inactive Week 10 -- was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but a full session Friday paves the way for the wideout to be available to face Baltimore in Week 11. That said, with Cedric Tillman back in the starting WR mix alongside Jerry Jeudy, and TEs David Njoku and Harold Fannin both commanding their share of targets on a weekly basis, Bond doesn't have a clear path to steady volume in Cleveland's offense.

Mitchell could see added opportunities Sunday against the Browns, as Justice Hill (toe) was ruled out Friday.

Derrick Henry is the clear leader in Baltimore's backfield, but the speedy Mitchell should get some chances in a change-of-pace role. Mitchell's averaging 6.2 yards per carry on a limited sample of 15 rushes in 2025, as opportunities have been hard to come by behind Henry and Hill.