NFL Player News

Lenoir (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Lenoir opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a quadriceps injury but earned the questionable tag for Week 8 after logging a limited session Friday. He's gone through pregame warmups without issue and has been cleared to suit up against Houston. Lenoir has 26 tackles (19 solo) and two pass defenses through the first seven games of the regular season.

Walker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Walker wasn't able to suit up for the Raven's last contest versus the Rams during Week 6 due to an oblique injury but is now clear of any injury designation. This season Walker has secured three targets for 60 yards and two touchdowns, with both scores coming against the Browns. The wide receiver will have to wait till Week 9 to keep building his case as a reliable depth option for the team.

Young (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Young didn't return to last Sunday's win at the Jets after his right ankle was twisted while taking a sack late in the third quarter. He eventually was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and unsurprisingly wasn't able to mix into drills this week before the Panthers listed him as doubtful for Week 8 action. On Friday, the team announced Andy Dalton as its starting quarterback for Sunday's game, per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, and with Young officially unavailable, Hendon Hooker will serve as Carolina's backup signal-caller for at least one contest. Considering high-ankle sprains typically require multi-week absences, Young likely is in danger of sitting out next Sunday at Green Bay.

Winston (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Giants' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Winston will once again serve as the Giants' emergency quarterback. He'll only see the field Week 8 if both Jaxson Dart and Russell Wilson leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

DeVito (coach's decision) will serve as the Patriots' inactive third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Browns.

DeVito will continue as the emergency third quarterback behind starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs. DeVito will be permitted to see the field Sunday only in the event that both Maye and Dobbs are taken out of the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Gano (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

As expected, Gano will return to action in Week 8, marking his first appearance since suffering a groin injury during pregame warmups ahead of Week 3 against the Chiefs. The veteran kicker was a perfect 9-for-9 during the first two weeks of the season, including 5-for-5 on field-goal attempts. However, only one of those makes was from beyond 40 yards.

Sanders (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Sanders was added to the Browns' injury report with a 'questionable' designation Saturday due to back tightness, and he'll sit this one out and target a return to action after his team's Week 9 bye. In his absence Sunday, practice-squad elevation Bailey Zappe will serve as starting QB Dillon Gabriel's top backup.

Burns (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Burns didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned in a limited capacity Friday. Despite not logging a full practice and being labeled as questionable, Burns was always expected to suit up for the Week 8 divisional matchup against the defending champs. The veteran pass rusher leads the league with 9.0 sacks, and he racked up two of those, including a season-high seven tackles, during the Giants' Week 6 upset win over the Eagles on Thursday Night Football.

Swift (groin) is listed as active Sunday at Baltimore.

For a second week in a row, Swift operated with a cap on his practice reps due to a groin injury and entered the weekend listed as questionable. On Saturday evening, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Swift was expected to play Sunday, which has come to pass. Swift is coming off back-to-back 100-yard rushing performances in which he combined for 36 touches for 313 yards from scrimmage and two total TDs. Considering the Ravens have given up the seventh-most YPC (4.7) to opposing running backs this season, he has a prime opportunity to keep up his recent hot streak Week 8.

Dugger (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Dugger appeared to sustain a knee injury during Week 8 prep, which limited his practice participation Thursday and Friday, and will ultimately sideline him for Sunday's home game. Dugger's absence means Dell Pettus, Brenden Schooler and Richie Grant will serve as the Patriots' depth options at safety behind Craig Woodson and Jaylinn Hawkins. Dugger will look to progress enough in his recovery to return for Week 9 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 2.