NFL Player News

Nabers didn't practice Thursday due to a knee injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Nabers opened Thursday's session working on the side with trainers, and afterward he told Art Stapleton of USA Today, "I'll be good," as it pertains to his status for Week 9. In any case, the reason for Nabers' absence is a knee issue, which could be related to the right ACL tear that ended his 2025 season in Week 4. He'll have one more chance to prove his health Friday, at which point the Giants may tag him with a designation for Sunday's game in Philadelphia.

St. Brown (ribs) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

St. Brown maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough as he navigates a rib injury, which was likely the reason for his brief time on the sideline this past Sunday against the Vikings. He thus has one more chance to get back to full Friday, or else he'll be at risk of entering the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Miami.

Samuel (hamstring) did not participate in the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel hasn't played or practiced since sustaining a hamstring injury in San Francisco's Week 5 win over the Seahawks. He'll likely require at least some ramp-up period upon returning to practice, and GM John Lynch indicated Thursday that Samuel is expected to sit out Sunday's game against the Raiders. Samuel's likely to be formally ruled out on Friday's injury report.

Evans (Achilles) did not participate in the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Evans' absence Thursday comes as no surprise considering GM John Lynch stated earlier in the day that Evans is unlikely to return Sunday against the Raiders. Barring an unexpectedly quick recovery, Evans will sit out a second consecutive game sandwiched around San Francisco's Week 8 bye before possible returning in Week 10 at Dallas. At 6-1, the 49ers can afford to take a cautious approach with the top option in their injury-riddled wide receiver room.

Wilson (concussion) did not practice Thursday.

Wilson remains in concussion protocol and has not practiced either day thus far this week. He was placed in protocol midweek, which makes it an uphill climb for him to be cleared for Sunday's game at the Chiefs. If Wilson can't clear protocol, fantasy managers can expect more targets for Adonai Mitchell and Omar Cooper.

Egbuka (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

After missing Wednesday's practice, Egbuka was back in the mix in full on Thursday. The second-year wideout has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, but appears to be on track to return Sunday in Chicago. Getting Egbuka back in the fold would be a boon for a Buccaneers' passing game which has yet to hit its stride this season.

Nabers (undisclosed) said Thursday, "I'll be good," for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Art Stapleton of USA Today reports.

Nabers was spotted working with the Giants' training staff during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, one day removed from not being on the team's initial Week 9 injury report. The reason for his likely practice restrictions isn't known but will be revealed once New York posts its second injury report of the week.

Wilson (ribs) remained in a yellow non-contact jersey at Thursday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Wilson has been wearing said jersey the past two weeks due to what he noted are two broken ribs. He still played through the pain this past Sunday in Dallas, despite exiting for a spell in the middle of the contest, ending Week 8 with eight catches (on 15 targets) for 111 yards and one touchdown and one carry for 17 yards. Thursday's injury report will unveil Wilson's activity level.

Collins (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of BowTieSports.com reports.

Collins remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened two weeks ago. He's yet to play in a game this season.

Wicks (ankle) wasn't present for Thursday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Wicks continues to sit out drills for a third straight week due to an ankle injury. If he goes down as a non-participant again Thursday, he'll have only one more opportunity to practice this week, or else he'll be at risk of missing a third consecutive contest Sunday against the Giants.