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  • Packers' Javon Hargrave: Will suit up Sunday

    Hargrave (knee) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Minnesota, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

    Hargrave was limited at practice all week by a knee issue, but it won't keep him off the field in Week 1. To the extent that the veteran's stamina and health allows, he figures to see plenty of work on Green Bay's defensive line in 2026.

  • Buccaneers' Rueben Bain: Cleared to make NFL debut

    Bain (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's regular-season opener against Cincinnati.

    Bain, whom the Buccaneers selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, opened Week 1 prep as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. However, he practiced without restrictions Thursday and Friday, which was enough for him to shed the injury designation and look toward making his NFL regular-season debut Sunday. Bain and Yaya Diaby are projected to be the Buccaneers' starting edge rushers, with Al-Quadin Muhammad, Anthony Nelson and David Walker all working in rotation.

  • Jakobe Thomas SAF | MIN

    Vikings' Jakobe Thomas: Looking good for Sunday

    Thomas (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Packers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

    Thomas missed some practice earlier in the week due to an illness, but he was a full participant Friday and should be available in Week 1. Exactly how much playing time he'll get, if any, is still up in the air.

  • Harrison Smith FS | MIN

    Vikings' Harrison Smith: Set to play Sunday

    Smith is set to suit up Sunday, but his role has not yet been decided, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

    Smith was a limited participant in Friday's practice as the safety rested and recovered from the conditioning he has been regularly performing since signing with the team Sept. 5. The 37-year-old defensive back's role Sunday will likely be limited as the team eases him back into action.

  • Buccaneers' Christian Rozeboom: Questionable for Week 1

    Rozeboom (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Rozeboom was a limited participant in all three practices this past week due to a foot injury. He's demonstrated durability over the past four years, playing in all but two regular-season games in that span, but his status for Week 1 may not be known until the Buccaneers release their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Rozeboom doesn't play, SirVocea Dennis would be the top depth option at inside linebacker behind Alex Anzalone and rookie second-rounder Josiah Trotter.

  • Saints' Audric Estime: Ruled out versus Detroit

    Estime (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

    It's unclear when Estime suffered the thigh injury, but he didn't practice at all this week after leading the Saints in rushing in the preseason finale two weeks ago. If Alvin Kamara (knee) is unable to go against Detroit, Kendre Miller would serve as the RB2 behind Travis Etienne.

  • DJ Turner CB | CIN

    Bengals' DJ Turner: Will play vs. Bucs

    Turner (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay.

    Turner was a limited participant at practice again Friday, but it looks like he'll be okay to suit up in Week 1 anyway. He projects for a huge role in Cincinnati's secondary in 2026, the final year of his rookie contract.

  • Oscar Delp TE | NO

    Saints' Oscar Delp: Out for Week 1

    Delp (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

    Delp didn't practice at all this week after initially suffering the injury last month. The third-round rookie will have to wait to make his regular-season debut. Juwan Johnson and Noah Fant will handle tight-end duties for New Orleans.

  • Falcons' Za'Darius Smith: Questionable for Week 1

    Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Smith is dealing with a shoulder injury but was able to practice in full Friday, and he has a chance of suiting up in Week 1. However, if Smith can't play, the Falcons will need to lean on depth during Sunday's contest, and Cameron Thomas and Jared Ivey would likely see an increased snap share opposite Samson Ebukam.

  • Falcons' Billy Bowman: Won't suit up Sunday

    Bowman (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Bowman is still being limited in practice as he recovers from the Achilles tear he sustained in November. The safety is not quite ready to get back on the field, but if he keeps stringing together practices, he may be able to suit up for the Falcons' Week 2 showdown with the Panthers.

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