NFL Player News

Pierce was spotted without a cast on his left ankle/heel Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

It's a sign that Pierce is progressing in his recovery from a left heel injury that he aggravated during the Colts' Week 2 overtime loss to the Chiefs. The earliest he is eligible to return from injured reserve is Week 7 against the Vikings, and while Pierce opted for rehab and surgery, Boyd believes that the fifth-year wide receiver is not close to a return. Josh Downs popped up on Wednesday's injury report with a hamstring injury, so Keenan Allen could be the Colts' top wide receiver for Sunday's AFC South showdown against the Titans.

Thornton (hamstring) was a full participant at the Raiders' practice Wednesday.

Thornton has spent the entirety of the regular season on injured reserve while recovering from a hamstring injury that he suffered in early August. The wide receiver returned to practice last week, logging three full practices, but he ultimately did not play in the team's 45-17 loss to the Patriots in Week 5. Thornton will look to prove his health and be activated from injured reserve prior to Sunday's matchup with Buffalo.

Brown (ankle) was a limited participant at the Eagles' practice Wednesday.

Brown has been sidelined for each of the team's last three contests while nursing an ankle injury, but his limited session Wednesday is a step in the right direction. The wide receiver will have two more chances to log a full practice and officially move past the ankle issue prior to Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.

Thompson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Thompson has returned to limited practice after logging consecutive DNPs in the lead-up to the Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Broncos. The wide receiver did not participate in the contest and the weekend of rest appears to have boosted his recovery process. Thompson will likely need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's session to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

The Ravens signed Moore to the practice squad Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Moore opened the regular season on the Ravens' practice squad before signing to the team's active roster in mid-September. He was released from the 53-man roster Tuesday, but the veteran wideout has elected to stay in Baltimore as a member of the team's practice squad. Moore could be elevated for Sunday's game against the Browns if Rashod Bateman (shoulder) is not cleared to play.

Valdes-Scantling (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Valdes-Scantling is dealing with a rib injury that he likely suffered during the Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Broncos. The wide receiver was not given an official injury designation and has already practiced in a limited fashion during the first prep session of Week 6. This indicates that Valdes-Scantling is dealing with a minor injury and will likely be able to suit up for Week 6 against the Chiefs.

The Saints signed Austin to the practice squad Wednesday.

Austin was signed to the Saints' active roster Oct. 1 after being elevated from the practice squad for each of the team's first three games of the regular season. As such, he is not eligible to suit up for the Saints again in 2026 unless he's signed back to the 53-man roster.

Palmer (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant at the Bills' walkthrough practice Wednesday.

Palmer suffered a shoulder injury at practice and was ultimately unavailable for the team's Week 5 win over the Rams on Monday Night Football. Although the team didn't officially practice, the wide receiver's limited participation is a positive sign. Palmer will have two more chances to officially practice in full prior to Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.

Dell (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Last Wednesday, the Texans opened Dell's 21-day evaluation window, with the receiver proceeding to turn in two limited practices while sitting out another. He's now taken a step forward in his second week of practice, turning in a full session for the first time since he sustained a multi-ligament left knee injury back on Dec. 21, 2024. The Texans will likely want to see Dell turn in additional full practices before reinstating him from injured reserve, but he could have a shot at making his 2026 debut as soon as Sunday against the Jaguars in London if all goes well over the next few days. Once he's reinstated, Dell will be vying with the newly acquired Marvin Harrison as well as Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel for playing time behind No. 1 wideout Nico Collins.

Moore (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

The Bills conducted a walkthrough Wednesday after playing Monday night, but Moore would not have gotten any work in had the Bills decided to practice. Moore will have a couple chances to practice before the week comes to a close, but with Buffalo on bye in Week 7, the team could decide to hold him out again Sunday in an effort to maximize the recovery time.