NFL Player News

Brooks (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Brooks was forced from last Sunday's win over the Bucs with the ankle injury, but the nature of his injury is still unknown. If Brooks is unable to play in Week 5 against the Bears, MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson would absorb his share of the snaps in what has been a three-man backfield to this point in the season.

Daniels (elbow) was spotted throwing during the open portion of Wednesday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Daniels has missed the last two games due to a dislocated left elbow, but head coach Dan Quinn told Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site on Monday that the quarterback likely will be a full participant this week with the intent to start Sunday against the Giants. Wednesday's practice report ultimately will reveal Daniels' activity level to begin Week 5 prep.

Diggs (undisclosed) was not on the practice field during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Losing Diggs to an injury is the last thing the Commanders need after Terry McLaurin went down in practice with a hamstring injury last week, causing him to miss last Sunday's loss to the Colts. Washington leaned on rookie Antonio Williams and veterans Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks behind Diggs against Indy.

Head coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday that Monangai's thumb injury is not an issue, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

While Johnson downplayed Monangai's thumb, he did say the running back is feeling the effects of his 30-carry workload from last Sunday's win over the Jets. The Bears could limit Monangai's snaps in practice this week, and it's fair to wonder if D'Andre Swift will step back into the clear lead role for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Packers.

Stevenson (undisclosed) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Stevenson appeared to injure his leg or knee toward the end of last Sunday's win over the Bills, but it's unclear if his absence Wednesday is related to that issue. Head coach Mike Vrabel expressed some optimism that Stevenson can still play Sunday against the Raiders. If not, TreVeyon Henderson would be set up for a potential breakout week as the clear lead back for New England, though Corey Kiner and Lan Larison could also see work out of the backfield.

Higgins (adductor) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

With Higgins having been labeled day-to-day earlier in the week, his return to practice in any capacity is a positive step for his Week 5 availability against the Dolphins. The Bengals are going to need Higgins if Ja'Marr Chase is unable to clear concussion protocol. Dohnte Meyers and Mike Gesicki would be next in line for targets, and both are sensible fantasy pickups this week.

Jackson (ankle) is not practicing Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Jackson is dealing with a sprained ankle and isn't expected to play Sunday against the Falcons. Tyler Huntley took the first-team reps at Wednesday's practice and would be in line to start against Atlanta, downgrading everyone else involved in Baltimore's offense from a fantasy perspective.

Head coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday that Mitchell (finger) remains week-to-week, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Mitchell has missed the last two games and looks on his way to missing a third straight contest. Isaiah Williams and Sterling Shepard have been rounding out three-wide sets behind Garrett Wilson, but the Jets could also get Tim Patrick (groin) back from injured reserve this week after his 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday.

Douglas (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

With Douglas still unable to practice after missing Miami's last two games, his status for Week 5 against the Bengals remains in question. Head coach Jeff Hafley's said the rookie wideout is doing better, but starting the week DNP is an ominous sign for his availability against Cincinnati. Malik Washington, Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman soaked up most of the wideout snaps last Sunday against Minnesota and would be in line to do so again if Douglas is unable to return.

McLaurin (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

McLaurin will work off to the side of Wednesday's practice after he suffered the hamstring injury in practice last week before missing Sunday's loss to the Colts in London. With McLaurin out against Indy, Antonio Williams was the biggest winner from a playing time standpoint, running 30 routes on 41 dropbacks while seeing eight targets. All three of Williams, Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks would again be in line for increased snaps behind Stefon Diggs if McLaurin is unable to suit up against the Giants.