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49'ers Signing Jordan Matthews, Jalen Hurd to Injured Reserve
Hurd hasn’t made his debut yet due to a stress fracture in his back. He can return in 8 weeks if healthy. Matthews will take his place on the active roster.
As reported by: Mike Garafolo Other tagged players: Jalen Hurd
Saquon Barkley (Ankle) Does Not Practice, Wayne Gallman (Neck) Limited Thursday
Barkley worked on the side while the Giants practiced, while Gallman was limited with his neck injury. Gallman is on track to play and Barkley is still holding out hope he can return. It seems highly unlikely Barkley will play if he isn’t at least limited tomorrow.
As reported by: Dan Salomone Other tagged players: Wayne Gallman Stefon Diggs at Vikings Practice Thursday
Diggs returned to practice Thursday and spoke to the media, although his answers just created more questions. He said he wants to play this week, if allowed. He also said he was sick this week when he missed practice. He said there was truth to all rumors, although he never confirmed exactly which rumors he was referencing.
Big picture, his presence at practice at least opens the door for him to play this week. This situation will need to be monitored closely.
As reported by: Andrew Krammer Patriots Signing Mike Nugent
With Gostkowski landing on the IR, the Patriots have signed veteran kicker Mike Nugent. He kicked for the Raiders last year in 3 games, going 6 for 6 on field goals with a long of 52 yards and 4 of 5 on extra points.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Stephen Gostkowski Stefon Diggs: Frustrated with Vikings, Only Available For Massive Trade Deal
Diggs did not practice Wednesday for non-injury reasons, and there have been signs of his frustration with the team. However, the Vikings do not plan to trade Diggs unless they get a massive trade offer. He status for this week is up in the air, but Diggs is the type of player that does not need to practice to perform well.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Kirk Cousins, Adam Thielen Mike Williams (Back), Travis Benjamin (Hip), Virgil Green (Groin) All Limited in Practice Wednesday
All three players missed last week, so the limited designation gives them all a chance to return for the next game. WR Dontrelle Inman just got hurt, so the Chargers will need the healthy bodies on offense.
Other tagged players: Travis Benjamin, Virgil Green Justin Jackson (Calf), Hunter Henry (Knee) Do Not Practice Wednesday
Jackson missed practice Wednesday, and with the return of Melvin Gordon, they might not feel the need to rush him back. Henry hasn’t played since Week 1 and doesn’t appear to have a real chance to return this week.
As reported by: Daniel Popper Other tagged players: Hunter Henry, Melvin Gordon Emmanuel Sanders (Quad) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Sanders was limited in practice Wednesday with a quad injury. The fact he was still able to practice in a limited fashion is promising for his chances of playing Week 5.
As reported by: Daniel Popper LeSean McCoy (Ankle) Limited in Practice Wednesday
McCoy has either been limited or missed the last two Wednesday practices and still played, so this limited designation today doesn’t mean too much. Barring a setback, he should still be playing this week.
As reported by: Matt Derrick Taylor Gabriel Remains in Concussion Protocol, Does Not Practice Wednesday
Gabriel did not practice Wednesday and remains in the concussion protocol. Because the team is playing in London this week, the Bears will have to decide if he is traveling with them tomorrow.
As reported by: Jason Lieser Julian Edelman (Chest), Josh Gordon (Knee) and Rex Burkhead (Foot) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Edelman, Gordon and Burkhead were all limited in practice Wednesday. All three played last week, so there doesn’t appear to be a significant risk of any of them missing Week 5.
As reported by: New England Patriots Other tagged players: Josh Gordon, Rex Burkhead Amari Cooper (Ankle) Limited Wednesday in Practice
Cooper was limited last week with the same ankle injury, so he is not at risk of missing Week 5.
As reported by: Michael Gehlken Stefon Diggs Missed Practice for Non-Injury Reasons
Diggs missed practice Wednesday for non-injury reasons. At this point, nothing has been confirmed outside of vague rumors, but this is an issue to monitor going forward.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Breshad Perriman (Hamstring) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Perriman had to leave early last game, so he will need to return to the practice field later this week to have a chance at playing Week 5.
As reported by: Greg Auman Chris Hogan (Knee) Placed on Injured Reserve
Hogan was placed on IR with a knee injury Wednesday, meaning the earliest he can return is in 8 games. He had 5 targets through 4 weeks, so he was not a significant factor in the Panthers’ offense.
As reported by: Jourdan Rodrigue