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Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was added to the injury report and did not practice Friday due to a hip issue, with unclear connection to prior psoas soreness. Nacua’s backup Jordan Whittington also sat out with a quad injury, while several Rams players were limited as the team prepared for their next game.
Porter Jr. remains at the center of a bizarre Steelers saga, listed as limited with a non-injury conditioning designation ahead of Week 2, fueling questions about his readiness and commitment. With no clear path to playing and the distraction persisting, a trade could be looming to end the stalemate, echoing past holdout-era tensions.
Chargers wideout Ladd McConkey (ribs) was spotted working off to the side with a trainer and did not practice Thursday, leaving his Week 2 availability in doubt until Friday’s update.
Zay Flowers did not participate in Wednesday's Ravens practice due to a hamstring issue; an MRI will determine the severity and the team may hold him out for Week 2 against the Saints, though the injury is not believed to be serious. Flowers had a 5-150-1 line in Week 1, and if he sits, Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews would be the top targets for Lamar Jackson.
Mercedes led the long-run pace in Friday practice for the Spanish GP, with George Russell quickest and Max Verstappen just 0.13s behind after tyre and stint adjustments; Ferrari and McLaren lagged by up to nearly a second, Norris had technical issues, and Madrid’s new surface is pushing questions about tyre degradation and setup shifts ahead of Saturday — Mercedes’ strong final-sector performance hints at a potential long-run edge despite an overall mixed picture.
Mercedes led Friday practice at Madring amid high track temperatures and front-left tyre wear, with Russell and Antonelli trading fastest times and degradation implying possible multi-stop strategies for the Spanish GP; Verstappen battled power-steering issues, Norris suffered gearbox trouble, and teams will use FP2 data to refine setups ahead of FP3 and qualifying.
Detroit’s Thursday practice listed three Lions as limited (EDGE Derrick Moore with a hamstring, DL Mekhi Wingo with a groin, and DB Christian Izien with a groin), keeping Moore’s Sunday availability uncertain. Several others returned to full work, including LB Jimmy Rolder, LB Trevor Nowaske, CB Ennis Rakestraw, CB Keith Abney, and S Thomas Harper who appears set to play. The Saints’ Thursday injury report had not yet been released at the time of the update.
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa appeared to suffer back discomfort during Thursday's practice in individual drills, briefly sitting on the grass and not throwing again in the portion open to media. The issue follows a back problem from training camp, and his Week 1 participation is expected to be noted as limited on the injury report. Michael Penix Jr., though medically cleared, will be inactive for Week 1 as he continues his ACL recovery, leaving Cooper Rush as the primary backup and undrafted rookie Jack Strand in the mix.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is slated to practice on Wednesday after suffering an ankle sprain on Aug. 23. Coach Klint Kubiak expressed optimism about his potential availability for the season opener but did not reveal how much he will participate. The first Raiders injury report of the week will indicate whether Jeanty will be a full or limited participant.
Jonathan Greenard returned to Philadelphia Eagles practice ahead of Week 1 against the Washington Commanders after missing training camp with a pec strain, and he was limited in his first day back; avoiding the reserve/PUP list suggests a quicker return and could bolster the Eagles’ pass rush alongside young contributors like Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, A.J. Epenesa and Arnold Ebiketie, while rookies Eli Stowers and Markel Bell also returned to some practice.
The 49ers listed Nick Bosa (knee) and George Kittle (Achilles) as limited participants in Tuesday’s practice, with Bosa’s Week 1 involvement still unclear and Kittle’s status more uncertain after Achilles surgery. Several other players were also limited or did not practice, signaling a cautious start as San Francisco prepares for the season.
Christian McCaffrey was not seen in the early portion of Monday’s practice for the 49ers in Australia ahead of their Week 1 opener against the Rams. NBC’s Matt Maiocco noted the absence could reflect a planned ramp-up after his summer “tightness,” with McCaffrey later resuming drills and being projected to be ready for the season opener. Nick Bosa was also not spotted early in practice, and San Francisco continues to monitor health and workload as it prepares for the opener.
Friday’s Monza practice showed the 2026 powertrain overhaul isn’t as dire as feared but is still slower than 2025 and energy deployment remains in flux. Russell led FP2 but about 2.7 seconds slower than last year’s pace, with a top speed around 336 km/h and energy recovery still limited. Ferrari looked strong in the corners but short on straight-line pace; Red Bull and Mercedes remain contenders while McLaren appears off the pace. The midfield is tight (Alpine, Haas, Williams, Audi) and strategy will hinge on track temps and energy management, with a one-stop likely if temperatures stay cool and two stops feasible if it gets hotter. Qualifying will be decisive for the running order, and Antonelli faces grid penalties while Bearman showed pace in FP2.
BBC Sport’s live updates from Monza cover the Italian Grand Prix weekend, with Kimi Antonelli extending his championship lead to 59 points as FP1/FP2 unfold; Hamilton and Russell trade fastest laps, Colton Herta’s Cadillac stalls triggering a red flag amid scorching 33C temperatures that prompt a heat-hazard designation; Isack Hadjar is out with a wrist injury and Liam Lawson steps in, Norris and Colapinto sign new contracts, and the stage is set for a tight battle into qualifying.
Ja'Marr Chase avoided a serious left-leg injury after a Tuesday practice, saying a hyperextension would have allowed him to continue. The star receiver, who followed a 2024 triple crown with a four-year, $161 million extension and posted solid numbers in 2025, did so even as Joe Burrow missed nine weeks with a turf-toe injury earlier in the season. While losing Chase would be costly for Cincinnati, this update suggests he’s healthy heading into the season.