NFL Player News

Huff (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

The pass rusher has missed the last two two games due to a hamstring strain, so even his limited participation in practice can be considered a step in the right direction. With Mykel Williams (ACL), Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), Nick Bosa (knee - ACL) and Tarron Jackson (undisclosed) all on injured reserve, the 49ers could really use Huff on Sunday against the Rams.

Floyd has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Indianapolis in Berlin, Germany due to a hamstring injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Floyd suffered a hamstring injury Sunday against New England and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday this week. With the Falcons scheduled to fly to Berlin, Germany on Thursday night ahead of Sunday's game against Indianapolis, Atlanta decided to have Floyd stay home and thus have already ruled him out. Arnold Ebiketie could be in line for more defensive snaps than usual Sunday in Floyd's absence.

Winters (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

The linebacker played through the knee injury in Week 9 and was limited in practice Thursday. Winters will have one more chance to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams. The third-year pro has played on nearly every defensive snap this season for the 49ers.

Bethune (thigh) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

The middle linebacker's status remains unclear ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup with the Rams. Bethune has taken over the starting role in the wake of Fred Warner's season-ending ankle injury in Week 6, playing every defensive snap in each of the last two games and making 10 or more stops in each of the last four contests.

Harrison (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Harrison has missed Atlanta's past two games due to a knee issue. He promisingly logged a full practice Wednesday but was a limited participant one day later. Harrison's participation level Friday should help clarify his odds of returning to action Sunday in Berlin, Germany against Indianapolis.

Johnson (back) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The cornerback was estimated to be a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Johnson is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. The starter has played on a majority of the defensive snaps in every game he's suited up for this season, though he did miss two early on with a groin injury.

Bates (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Bates first hurt his knee in Week 8 against Miami. He was able to play through the injury this past Sunday against New England and didn't miss a defensive snap. Bates then opened this week with a full practice session but was back on the injury report due to the knee issue as a limited participant Thursday. The Falcons are flying to Berlin, Germany on Thursday night for their Week 10 matchup against Indianapolis but will still hold a practice Friday, per Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site. Bates' level of participation in that session should determine whether he'll head into the weekend with an injury designation.

Baker (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The safety was estimated to be a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Baker will have one more day to practice fully ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks. The veteran has played on every defensive snap this season for the Cardinals.

Wilson (ribs) did not participate in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

The linebacker was also estimated to be a non-participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Wilson injured his ribs in Arizona's win over Dallas on Monday night. At the moment, the middle linebacker, who played on nearly every defensive snap across the first seven games of the season, does not appear to be on track to play Sunday against the Seahawks.

Jackson (concussion) returned to practice in a limited capacity Thursday.

Jackson landed in concussion protocol following Sunday's Week 9 victory over the Lions. He didn't practice at all Wednesday but was able to log a limited session Thursday. Jackson will need to clear concussion protocol to have any chance of suiting up this Sunday versus the Ravens.