NFL Player News

Turpin (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Turpin continues to work through a rib injury that he sustained in Week 6 against the Packers. The injury will sideline him for a second consecutive week, and his next chance to play is Week 9 against the Colts on Sunday, Nov. 8. Tyler Goodson and Jonathan Mingo will continue to serve as the Cowboys' returners on kickoffs and special teams in Turpin's absence.

Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Thompson didn't play a snap in Week 6 against the Chiefs despite being active for the contest due to a lingering quadriceps injury. He'll be inactive for Sunday's game, so KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Theo Wease and Derius Davis are all candidates for a bump in offensive snaps. Thompson's next chance to play is Week 9 against the Texans on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Wayne (knee) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Wayne was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but his ability to practice in full Friday was enough for him to avoid an injury tag for Sundays' AFC East showdown. Wayne made his Dolphins debut against the Jets in Week 7, when he played 16 snaps (10 on offense, six on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Friday that Downs will perform his usual role Sunday against Jacksonville in spite of the fact that he requested a trade this week, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

It's been a tumultuous week for the Colts, who traded away two stalwarts in left guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Downs requested a trade shortly thereafter, but the team has yet to meet that request. Indianapolis has reportedly fielded trade offers for Downs, but despite the lingering uncertainty of his future with the team, there doesn't appear to be a desire to hold him out Sunday or reduce his role. Alec Pierce (heel) is remaining on IR for at least another week, so Downs is set to work as one of QB Daniel Jones' top targets against the Jaguars.

Covey (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Covey was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury that he sustained during the opening kickoff of Monday's 38-21 loss to the Cowboys. With Dameon Pierce (undisclosed) on injured reserve, Elijah Mitchell figures to handle most of the return duties in the absence of Covey, whose next chance to play is Week 9 against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Lambert-Smith is likely to drop down the wideout pecking order Sunday versus the Rams, as Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports that both Ladd McConkey (concussion) and Tre' Harris (hamstring) are set to return to action.

McConkey missed most of Week 6, and Harris sat out that contest altogether. As a result, Lambert-Smith logged an 87 percent offensive snap count, which he turned into his first five catches and 39 yards of the season on nine targets. However, the Chargers' bye week has provided enough time for McConkey and Harris to recover, so Lambert-Smith will probably go back to a very minor role on offense.

Gould (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 8 tilt against Jacksonville.

Gould suffered a concussion Week 6 against Tennessee and didn't play last Sunday versus Minnesota. Though he logged full practice sessions both Thursday and Friday this week, it appears he hasn't yet been cleared to suit up by an independent neurologist. As such, Gould will have to sit out another contest, which will primarily impact Indianapolis' plans for the return game.

Ridley (hip) is officially questionable for Sunday's matchup against Cincinnati.

Ridley didn't play last week due to a hip injury, but he was able to upgrade to full practice participation this Friday. Although Tennessee hasn't cleared him to suit up against the Bengals just yet, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports that the veteran wideout is set to play. Ridley's expected return is especially timely given that No. 1 wideout Carnell Tate (shoulder) has been ruled out.

Shaheed (knee) didn't practice Friday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Shaheed suffered a knee injury in the first half of this past Sunday's win against the Chiefs and wasn't able to return. Since then, head coach Mike Macdonald told Brady Henderson of ESPN.com that the "early returns are positive" on Shaheed, but with no on-field work yet this week he likely will need to mix into drills Saturday to have a chance to play Monday versus the Bears.

Carnell Tate (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, leaving Ayomanor and Wan'Dale Robinson as the top wide receivers in the passing game, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Tate has been the bright spot in what otherwise has been a dreadful Titans passing game this season, so the absence of the rookie fourth overall pick means Ayomanor, Robinson and running back Tony Pollard are all in line for more targets from second-year quarterback Cam Ward. Ayomanor saw a season-high seven targets in Week 7 against the Browns, but he reached that mark five times during his rookie year in 2025 and is capable of handling a larger role, even if Calvin Ridley (shoulder) is available. Through seven regular-season games, Ayomanor has 10 catches (on 21 targets) for 177 yards and a touchdown.