KEY thursday media updates
***Ian Rapoport reported Carson Wentz could miss multiple weeks -- possibly into October -- as the Eagles plan to rehab their quarterback until he's near full health. The team hasn't corroborated the report and Doug Pederson bristled when reports broke about Nick Foles starting in Week 1. Nothing has changed here. The Eagles may say they're waiting until Wentz is 100% -- that's an anatomic impossibility for months. You'll know Wentz is close when the team clears him for contact. And regardless of what's been said, I believe the health and play of Nick Foles will play a role in the team's decision making.
***Doug Baldwin responded well to the last two weeks of workouts and fully practiced again on Thursday. The Seahawks commonly rest injured veterans later in the week. Allowing Baldwin to work suggests he's healthy enough to see a full workload this week.
***Marlon Mack returned to practice but remains unlikely to play.
***The first practice report for the Monday night teams was released today. Marshawn Lynch was limited with a groin injury. He's likely to play but tomorrow's practice will be telling.
***Joey Bosa did not practice today and Anthony Lynn is now raising concern about Bosa's foot injury. What was initially "not serious" Lynn is now calling "tricky" and saying "it's possible...he might not be with us."
WEDNESDAY MEDIA UPDATES
***The first practice participation report of the 2018 season was released today. It's more notable -- thankfully -- for who isn't listed.
Andrew Luck, Saquon Barkley, LeSean McCoy, Rex Burkhead, Chris Thompson, Matt Breida, Jamaal Williams, Ty Montgomery, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham Jr, Mike Evans, Rishard Matthews, Jamison Crowder, Delanie Walker, Jordan Reed, Evan Engram, David Njoku, George Kittle, Jesse James, and Gerald Everett are not listed.
Zack Martin and La'el Collins are not listed. Neither are Everson Griffen, Roquan Smith, or Casey Hayward.
It's a refreshing start to the 2018 season. Unfortunately, it's unlikely to last. Enjoy it before the battle of attrition begins.
***Doug Baldwin fully participated in practice on Wednesday. The Seahawks frequently rest players late in the week, so don't overreact if Baldwin has his reps managed as the week progresses. Seattle's Friday injury status report will be informative if Baldwin has a DNP later this week. For now, it's a great sign the team put no early week restrictions on him.
***While Rex Burkhead is fully practicing and not listed, the Patriots continue to recondition Sony Michel deliberately. Bill Belichick was strangely informative on Wednesday, saying Michel was getting better each day but remained behind. There's a chance Michel will be active this week but he's not yet game ready.
***Austin Seferian-Jenkins aggravated a core muscle strain this week and did not practice Wednesday. This means he's attempting to play through a sports hernia injury. Depending on the location and severity of the injury, he may have difficulty finishing the season.
THURSDAY NIGHT INJURY EXPECTATIONS
Here are the key offensive players listed on the practice participation or game status report for Thursday Night Football:
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***Carson Wentz and Alshon Jeffery are out this week. I'll have more on the status of both players on Monday in the Week 2 Injury Rounds column.
***Jay Ajayi was limited on Monday but fully practiced on Tuesday and Wednesday and is not listed on the Eagles' game status report. He is expected to see a full workload this week.
***Nelson Agholor was limited by an undisclosed injury as the preseason ended. He has fully practiced this week and will not be limited.
***Brandon Graham spent nearly all of the preseason on the PUP list while completing his recovery from offseason ankle surgery. He fully practiced but may rotate more than usual while he reconditions.
EARly week PRACTICE PARTICIPATION & EARLY EXPECTATIONS
The Wednesday and Thursday practice participation reports are our first chance to see which players each NFL team are limiting in practice after the previous week's games. Players limited in mid-week practice aren't necessarily in danger of missing that week's game. But they all need to be watched closely.
*Note: Monday night players with asterisk practice Thursday/Friday/Saturday.
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| *Marshawn Lynch | Oak | Groin | Limited | Likely to Play | |||
| Frank Gore | Mia | Achilles | Full | DNP | Expected to Play | ||
| Marlon Mack | Ind | Hamstring | DNP | Limited | Likely Inactive | ||
| Rashaad Penny | Sea | Hand | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Sony Michel | NE | Knee | Limited | Limited | Limited Role if Active | ||
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| Doug Baldwin | Sea | Knee | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Josh Gordon | NYG | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| Will Fuller | Hou | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| *Quincy Enunwa | NYJ | Thumb | Full | Expected to Play | |||
| DeVante Parker | Mia | Finger | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| *Terrelle Pryor | NYJ | Ankle | Full | Expected to Play | |||
| *Jermaine Kearse | NYJ | Abdomen | DNP | Inactive | |||
| Curtis Samuel | Car | Illness | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
| Keke Coutee | Hou | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Awaiting Information | ||
| Jakeem Grant | Mia | Concussion | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
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Tight Ends
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| Tyler Eifert | Cin | Back | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Austin Seferian-Jenkins | Jac | Core muscle | DNP | Limited | Game-time Decision | ||
| Vance McDonald | Pit | Foot | Limited | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| Jermaine Gresham | Ari | Achilles | Limited | Limited | Limited Role if Active | ||
| Hayden Hurst | Bal | Foot | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
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| Andrus Peat | NO | Quad | DNP | Limited | Game-time Decision | ||
| Trent Williams | Was | Knee | Not Listed | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| Jack Conklin | Ten | Knee | Limited | Limited | Inactive | ||
| Daryl Williams | Car | Knee | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| Anthony Castonzo | Ind | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| *Kelvin Beachum | NYJ | Foot | Full | Expected to Play | |||
| Cordy Glenn | Cin | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | Awaiting Information | ||
| Marcus Cannon | NE | Calf | Full | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| Germain Ifedi | Sea | Ankle | Limited | Full | Likely to Play | ||
| Donovan Smith | TB | Knee | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| Denzelle Good | Ind | Knee / Wrist | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| Jermey Parnell | Jac | Knee | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| Riley Reiff | Min | Foot | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
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Offensive Guards
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| Amini Silatolu | Car | Knee | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| *Brian Winters | NYJ | Back | Full | Expected to Play | |||
| Ronald Leary | Den | Knee | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| *Kelechi Osemele | Oak | Back | Limited | Awaiting Information | |||
| D.J. Fluker | Sea | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| J.R. Sweezy | Sea | Ankle | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Josh Sitton | Mia | Shoulder | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
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Centers
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| Travis Frederick | Dal | Illness | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
| Pat Elflein | Min | Ankle / Shoulder | Limited | Limited | Likely Inactive | ||
| *Spencer Long | NYJ | Knee | Full | Expected to Play | |||
| Brandon Linder | Jac | Knee | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
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Edge Rushers
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| Joey Bosa | LAC | Foot | Limited | DNP | Game-time Decision | ||
| Whitney Mercilus | Hou | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Expected to Play | ||
| Olivier Vernon | NYG | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
| Markus Golden | Ari | Knee | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
| Shane Ray | Den | Wrist | Limited | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Derrick Morgan | Ten | Knee | Limited | Full | Likely to Play | ||
| Harold Landry | Ten | Ankle | Limited | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
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Defensive Linemen
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| Robert Nkemdiche | Ari | Foot | Limited | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| Jarran Reed | Sea | Knee | Not Listed | Limited | Likely to Play | ||
| *Steve McLendon | NYJ | Knee | Full | Expected to Play | |||
| Allen Bailey | KC | Knee | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Corey Peters | Ari | Knee | Limited | Limited | Awaiting Information | ||
| Derek Wolfe | Den | Hand | Not Listed | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Vita Vea | TB | Calf | DNP | DNP | Likely Inactive | ||
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Linebackers
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| Zach Brown | Was | Oblique | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Christian Kirksey | Cle | Shoulder | Not Listed | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Brandon Marshall | Den | Knee | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| *Avery Williamson | NYJ | Hamstring | Limited | Likely to Play | |||
| *Mark Barron | LAR | Ankle | DNP | Awaiting Information | |||
| K.J. Wright | Sea | Knee | DNP | DNP | Inactive | ||
| Darius Leonard | Ind | Ankle / Chest | Limited | Limited | Awaiting Information | ||
| Vincent Rey | Cin | Ankle | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Malcolm Smith | SF | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Game-time Decision | ||
| *Tahir Whitehead | Oak | Ankle | Limited | Likely to Play | |||
| Oren Burks | GB | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | Likely Inactive | ||
| Reggie Ragland | KC | Knee | Full | Full | Expected to Play | ||
| Rashaan Evans | Ten | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | Game-time Decision | ||
| Anthony Walker | Ind | Groin | Limited | Full | Likely to Play | ||
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