NFL Player News

White is a quietly big name in the transfer market now. Though he only earned 3.5 sacks last season, he racked up a whopping 19 tackles for loss. Only nine players in the entire country had more. At 6-foot-4 and 267-pounds, he is built perfectly to be a strong side end and could contribute for a number of Power Five teams right now. Whether or not White will have to sit upon transferring this year is unclear, but if nothing else, he will be a good addition for a team in 2021.

We won’t know what Bateman’s injury is until the Ravens drop their first injury report of Week 6 later today, but head coach Jesse Minter wasn’t worried. He downplayed the issue and told reporters he expects Bateman to play this week. Barring a setback, Bateman will remain a deep-cut FLEX option for Week 6 versus the Browns.

Minter confirmed that Jackson would not practice today. He did not practice once last week before being ruled out on Friday. Jackson appears to be on the wrong side of questionable after missing today’s session, though Minter did note that Jackson is the caliber of player who can suit up on Sunday despite missing all three practices. If he can’t go, Tyler Huntley will draw the start. With Cincinnati and Buffalo on deck after Cleveland this week, the Ravens may opt to give Jackson one more game off before getting him back in the lineup for a pair of must-win games.

Smith could end up being listed as a limited participant, but this will likely result in a DNP. That said, the fact that he is out there working with the training staff is a good sign. Smith attempted to play through his hamstring injury back in Week 3, posting a 6/65 receiving line before apparently suffering a re-injury. He has not played since, but has a chance to suit up in Week 7 against the Panthers.

Technically, a limited session is possible, but we expect to see Barkley listed as a non-participant since he skipped warmups. Barkley still has a chance to face the Panthers this week, but ideally, he would be out there right now, beginning his ramp-up period. Eagles RBs Dameon Pierce and Carson Steelers are on the active roster, while RB Jaydon Blue currently sits on the practice squad.

Simmons has been held out of practice for roughly two months while dealing with a bulging disc in his lower back. Kansas City’s starting left tackle has yet to play a snap this year while dealing with the back injury. Head coach Andy Reid said the team will “ease him back in, but on a limited basis.” There is currently no timetable for when Simmons will return. Undrafted Khalil Benson has been serviceable as the team’s starting left tackle, but Simmons will ultimately be a notable upgrade whenever he returns to action. Benson is still expected to start this week versus the Chargers.

The Eagles desperately need offensive line health. Dickerson’s return cannot come soon enough. New Eagles C Drew Kendall (knee) was not seen practicing today, though Dickerson has officially resumed practicing in some capacity, which is great news. He was seen taking the field with his teammates this afternoon. The Eagles also opened DB Jakorian Bennett, TE Grant Calcaterra and TE Eli Stowers’ (hamstring/quad) practice windows.

Hill continues to rehab his surgically repaired knee, following a multi-ligament, season-ending injury in 2025, “with the goal of being on a team in the immediate future.” Earlier today, Hill was found “liable for two of 10 counts related to domestic violence and awarded his estranged wife $500,000 in compensatory damages.” He could face a suspension from the league if he signs with an NFL team. Chiefs players recently said they would be in favor of bringing Hill back to Kansas City.

Kubiak also shot down the idea of the Raiders resting Jeanty for a week, despite it being reported earlier today that the Raiders were considering giving him a week off to recover at some point. Jeanty has been dreadfully inefficient this year, averaging a meager 3.3 yards per carry, though the team’s subpar offensive line also deserves some of the blame. For fantasy purposes, his workload has been the big draw. He is averaging 22 touches per game through five weeks. Even if the foot and ankle injuries continue to bother him, Jeanty has to be treated as a mid-range RB2.

Late last week, Fowler’s colleague, Kevin Seifert, reported that Mason is expected to return in Week 7 as well. Add him if he is available. Mason is not involved much as a receiver, but his expected rushing workload makes him a reliable FLEX with RB2 upside.

Charbonnet’s return from ACL surgery has been going well. He is currently practicing with his teammates, though the quick turnaround time for this week’s Thursday Night Football game against the Broncos is too short for Charbonnet to properly ramp up. The Seahawks need a reliable player in the backfield and Charbonnet has coach Mike Macdonald’s trust. He will likely get all he can handle whenever he retakes the field.