NFL Player News

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.

Summers (thumb) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Summers was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game. The backup middle linebacker was injured in the second half. If he is unable to return, another linebacker will likely take his place on special teams. Trevor Nowaske and Grant Stuard are prime candidates for the role.

Williams (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Williams was limited in practice all week due to a shoulder issue, and the injury is severe enough for the veteran corner to sit out of Sunday's contest. Emmanuel Forbes, Josh Wallace and recent acquisition Roger McCreary are candidates to start at outside corner opposite Cobie Durant in Williams' absence.

Kraft sustained a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Kraft was rolled up on by a teammate while attempting to block during a Josh Jacobs 15-yard run early in the third quarter. Kraft needed assistance to reach the sideline before the Packers announced the nature of the health concern. He had two catches (on three targets) for 20 yards at the time he exited.

Hunter (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Hunter will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive game as the Rams roll with a three-man backfield in Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and practice squad running back Ronnie Rivers. Hunter's next opportunity to play is Week 10 against the 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Elliss has a hip injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons.

The linebacker led the team with five tackles (one solo) at the time of his exit. Elliss came into the day with 48 tackles (22 solo), a pass breakup and a forced fumble on the year. Jahlani Tavai, Marte Mapu and Jack Gibbens are New England's other options at inside linebacker.

Taylor (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Taylor was limited in practice all week due to a shoulder issue, but the 2022 second-rounder has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He has 36 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass defenses through the first eight games of the regular season.

White (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

With Ashton Jeanty dominating the Raiders' backfield, and Raheem Mostert and Dylan Laube as the reserve backs, White is once again the odd man out on the depth chart. Coming off zero offensive snaps in Week 5, as well as absences in both Week 6 and Week 7, White seems to be destined to ride the inactive list barring injuries to the starting backs.

Thornton is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

With Thornton the odd man out in Week 9, Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, Tyler Lockett and Alex Bachman will handle the Raiders WR duties versus Jacksonville. Through seven games to date, Thornton has caught five of his 19 targets for 94 yards.