NFL Player News

Jones (back) was a limited participant at the Panthers' practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Jones was unavailable for the team's Week 1 loss to the Bears while nursing a back injury, but he was able to return to practice this week. The linebacker will have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.

Giddens (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Giddens was a healthy scratch in Week 1, so it seems he may have hurt his knee during practice Wednesday. He'll probably have to return to practice Friday to give himself a chance at suiting up Sunday at Kansas City.

Bell (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game versus Detroit.

Bell will be inactive for another contest after being a healthy scratch for Sunday's 36-31 win over the Texans. His next opportunity to get on the field will come in Week 3 versus the Chargers.

Sanders (knee/illness) is officially listed as inactive for Thursday's game versus the Lions.

Sanders was sidelined by a knee injury in Week 1 and then came down with an illness earlier in the week, and the combination of both leaves him unavailable for Week 2. In his absence, 2024 third-rounder DeWayne Carter figures to continue to see increased work on the defensive line.

Bishop (groin) is active for Thursday Night Football against the Lions.

The safety was limited during practice sessions leading up to Thursday's game and entered the day with a questionable tag. He appears to be good to go, though, and he should be able to man his starting spot at strong safety. Bishop recorded seven tackles (two solo) across 72 defensive snaps and two special-teams snaps in Week 1 versus the Texans.

Oliver (hip) is inactive for Thursday's game versus the Lions.

Oliver injured his hip during pregame warmups and has since been ruled out. Without Oliver on the field, Landon Jackson should be in line for more snaps.

Johnson (hamstring) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Lions.

Despite being listed as limited on all three of the Bills' Week 2 injury reports, Johnson will continue to don street clothes on game days due to a hamstring issue that has bothered him since at least Aug. 24. In Johnson's absence, Ray Davis will continue to garner RB reps that don't go to starter James Cook, while Frank Gore is on hand in case one of those two leaves the game for any reason.

Reed (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Bills.

Reed has been battling a foot injury, but he will have the green light to suit up versus Buffalo after carrying a questionable tag heading into the contest. The 29-year-old was heavily involved in the 31-30 overtime win over the Saints in Week 1, amassing 10 total tackles and one pass defended.

Dulin (ankle) did not practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Dulin missed a second consecutive practice Thursday because of an ankle injury. The 29-year-old wideout was held without a catch in Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Ravens. He also saw action as a member of special teams, as expected. If Dulin can't suit up for the Week 2 meeting with the Chiefs, Seth McGowan may be even busier returning kicks.

Black was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Black did not show up on Wednesday's injury report, but he was unable to get a full session in a day later. The extent of his injury is uncertain, but his status will be updated again Friday when the 49ers release their final report before Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.