NFL Player News

Howard (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Denver.

Howard was deemed questionable to return late in the second quarter before being ruled out in the third period. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up next Sunday against Jacksonville. Blake Fisher has stepped into Howard's spot at right tackle.

Kmet won't return to Sunday's contest at Cincinnati due to a concussion, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Kmet paid a visit to the sideline tent in the second quarter and then went to the locker room before the Bears announced that he was being checked for a concussion. With a head injury confirmed, he'll be out until he gains clearance from an independent neurologist. Rookie second-round pick Colston Loveland is set to lead Chicago's TE group during Kmet's absence.

Harris has a shin injury and will not return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.

The linebacker did not record a stat before leaving the contest. Harris has played more on special teams than defense this year.

Stroud (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Before sustaining a concussion and being replaced by Davis Mills, Stroud completed six of his 10 pass attempts for 79 yards and carried twice for 12 yards. Stroud will now look to clear concussion protocol ahead of next Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Jones hurt his shoulder during Sunday's contest in Detroit.

After a three-yard run at the start of the third quarter, Jones went to the medical tent and has remained there since then. He was sitting on nine carries for 78 yards and two catches (on two targets) for 20 yards at the time he exited. Jordan Mason is poised for more work for as long as Jones is on the sideline.

Collins (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Collins appeared to sustain the injury early in the third quarter, and it is severe enough for him to not return to Sunday's contest. Jalin Hyatt and Ray-Ray McCloud should see more offensive snaps in Collins' absence.

Johnson (groin) is inactive for Sunday's clash against Kansas City.

Johnson first appeared on Buffalo's injury report Friday with a groin injury. He entered the weekend deemed questionable to suit up Sunday but ultimately isn't going to be able to play. Cam Lewis is set to start in the slot in Johnson's stead.

Bennett (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Rams' emergency third quarterback against the Saints on Sunday.

As the emergency third quarterback, Bennett is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Matthew Stafford and Jimmy Garoppolo leave due to injury, illness or ejection.

Boutte (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Boutte, who didn't catch his only target prior to his departure from the contest, will target a potential return to action next Sunday against the Buccaneers. In his absence versus Atlanta, Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins are on hand to lead New England's Week 9 WR corps.

Golden suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's game versus the Panthers.

In a span of a few minutes, the Packers announced injuries for Golden and top TE Tucker Kraft (knee). When Golden went to the locker room in the third quarter, he had two catches (on three targets) for nine yards.