NFL Player News

Sewell (concussion) did not participate in Chicago's walkthrough Wednesday.

Sewell was knocked out of Monday's win with a concussion after accidentally being hit by a teammate. It's unsurprising that he was unable to take the field in any capacity just two days later, and he could have a tough time clearing the league's protocol in time for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against New Orleans.

The NFL's one-game suspension of Branch was upheld Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Branch was suspended for one game after getting into an altercation with multiple Chiefs players after their game in Week 6, and his appeal of the decision was unsuccessful. In his absence, Thomas Harper projects to start at safety alongside Kerby Joseph in Week 7. Branch should be eligible to return to game action in Week 9 versus the Vikings after Detroit's Week 8 bye.

Homer (calf) participated fully in Wednesday's walkthrough.

Homer practiced in full for the entire week leading up to Monday night's win over the Commanders, but he remained on injured reserve. It's unclear whether he'll be in line to return in Week 7 against the Saints, though his continued full practice participation is a positive sign.

Green (neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Green has been able to play through the neck injury for the past two weeks, so it's probably reasonable to assume San Francisco's coaches are just exercising extra caution with one of their top cornerbacks. He'll get two more opportunities to practice in full before the 49ers publish their last practice report of the week Friday.

Santos (thigh) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.

Santos was sidelined for Monday night's win over the Commanders, giving way to Jake Moody. Moody converted four of five field goals, including the game-winner, but coach Ben Johnson reiterated that Santos will retain his duties as the Bears' kicker when he's healthy, per Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune.

Watkins (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Watkins has missed the entire regular season up to this point as he's been recovering from a high ankle sprain, but it now looks like he's nearing a return to game action. He'll have two more chances to upgrade to a full practice before San Francisco releases its final practice report of the week Friday.

Van Ginkel (neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Van Ginkel missed Minnesota's last two games before its bye in Week 6, but it now appears he could get back onto the field in Week 7. He'll still probably have to upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Head coach Matt LaFleur relayed Wednesday that Oliver is still working through a hamstring injury, and his ability to return from the reserve/PUP list is "up in the air," Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

The rookie fifth-rounder opened training camp on the PUP list due to a hamstring injury, which has prevented him from participating in practices since. The injury is severe enough for Oliver to remain limited to off-field work, and there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for him to make his NFL regular-season debut.

Parkinson (concussion) logged a full practice session Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Parkinson was sidelined for Sunday's game against the Ravens while recovering from a concussion. He reportedly cleared the league's protocol prior to the contest, though his ongoing presence on the injury report suggests otherwise.

The Panthers designated Corbett (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Corbett sustained an MCL injury in his left knee in Week 2 against the Cardinals, which necessitated his placement on injured reserve. He has progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice and was limited in Wednesday's session. Even if Corbett practices in full over the next two days, he is not guaranteed to be reinstated from IR ahead of Sunday's road game against the Jets.