NFL Player News

Jefferson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Jefferson suffered the injury in Week 8 against the Vikings and was unable to practice at all leading up to Sunday's game against Tennessee. Elijah Molden should log nearly all of the snaps at free safety in Jefferson's absence.

Horton (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Horton suffered the knee injury during Houston's Week 8 win but practiced both Thursday and Friday, with the latter being a full session. His status will become clear approximately 90 minutes before kickoff Sunday.

Huzzie (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Huzzie has been on the NFI list all season but has been practicing the last two weeks. He turned in three full sessions ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, so he'll likely be activated at some point heading into a Week 10 matchup against Jacksonville.

Locke (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Locke seemingly suffered the injury during Denver's Week 8 win over the Cowboys, as he began the week with a limited practice session. However, he was unable to practice Friday and will now miss his first game of the season. Locke has played almost exclusively on special teams.

Tunsil (hamstring) is considered questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Tunsil suffered a hamstring injury in Monday's loss to the Chiefs but has managed to turn in two limited practices to close the week. His status will become clear approximately 90 minutes before Sunday night's matchup against Seattle.

Havenstein (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Havenstein will return from a three-game absence to start at right tackle Sunday against the Saints. He also had the Rams' Week 8 bye to recover, so he should be returning to his regular role after logging a full practice session Friday.

Brendel (hamstring) was ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants,Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Brendel originally suffered the injury in Week 7 against the Falcons and will be set for his second consecutive absence. He has yet to practice since getting hurt.

Haynes (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Commanders, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Haynes has been sidelined since training camp with a pectoral injury and practiced in full throughout this week. However, he'll remain out for at least one more game, though he could realistically return for a Week 10 matchup against the Cardinals.

Niemann (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers,Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Niemann suffered the injury during Sunday's win over Pittsburgh, and coach Matt LaFleur suggested it could sideline him for several weeks. Niemann did not practice at all in the lead-up to Green Bay's Week 9 matchup against Carolina and will miss his first game of the season.

Tom (back) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Tom has dealt with oblique and back issues for the last several weeks, but he managed three limited practice sessions during the week. He should be in line to start his fourth straight game at right tackle in Week 9 against Carolina.