The Broncos said Russell Wilson has passed the concussion protocol but that they will wait another week for him to return. Brett Rypien will start against the Cardinals.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith has been activated off injured reserve and will make his season debut Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks remains in the concussion protocol and will not play Sunday against the Chargers. Also among those ruled out were defensive starters Denico Autry, Kristian Fulton and Amani Hooker.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett will have surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand, coach Pete Carroll said on Friday, with the hope of returning at some point before the end of the regular season.
A sudden potential roadblock has emerged that could prevent Army star OLB Andre Carter II and other talented athletes at service academies from playing professional sports directly out of school.
The Buccaneers have ruled out several starters for Sunday’s game against the Bengals, including defensive tackle Vita Vea, while Cincinnati “feels good” about the chances of receivers Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins playing this weekend.