Washington Commanders quarterback Jaden Daniels will make an in-game decision after returning to practice after injuring his ribs in Week 7.
“We’re going to take the next 48 hours to see how he feels, but he really stepped up today,” Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said.
Daniels was ejected in the first quarter of last week’s game against the Carolina Panthers after taking several hard shots after running with the ball on Washington’s first drive of the game. He grabbed his ribs as he stood up after being tackled and was in pain on the sideline working with an athletic trainer.
Daniels, who has been listed as questionable, told reporters Friday that he feels fine and “I want to play, but it’s not my decision.”
Deebo Samuel practicing after being hospitalized with pneumonia
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping their receiver room isn’t depleted going into Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. With Brandon Aiyuk already out for the season, Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings could be out, and tight end George Kittle is likely to play.
Samuel was hospitalized with pneumonia on Sunday, but is recovering. He practiced Thursday, which is a good sign, but head coach Kyle Shanahan wasn’t ready to declare Samuel available for the Cowboys game.
“Well, the fact that he was able to go out there and try something is good news to me,” Shanahan told KNBR’s Tom Tolbert and Adam Copeland. “I remember getting pneumonia in my early 20s, and about a week later I couldn’t even walk down the stairs.
“So, there are different types of levels of that. He’s doing much better, but what I’ve learned is that pneumonia is a little different. Although he had a little bit of unusual symptoms. “He was able to practice today, so I hope he continues to improve and I hope he can help us on Sunday.”
Jennings is suffering from a hip injury and is not a candidate for going on injured reserve, but he is listed as questionable and likely won’t suit up this week.
“We’re hopeful that he’ll be back after the bye week,” Shanahan said of Jennings. “We haven’t ruled him out for this week yet, but he’s definitely questionable. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t come back after the bye week.”
Meanwhile, Kittle, who is dealing with a sprained foot, participated in Thursday’s practice in limited numbers.
Tua Tagovailoa cleared to return against Cardinals
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol and is scheduled to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.
Tagovailoa returned to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday and played the full game, including contact, on Thursday. This will be his first practice since suffering a concussion in Week 2, and his third time in two years.
After his status was upgraded, Tagovailoa met with an independent neurological consultant and was cleared from the concussion protocol to return to action.
Tee Higgins doubtful with quad injury
On Friday, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was added to the team’s injury report with a quadriceps injury. He has been limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Higgins missed the first two weeks of the season with a hamstring injury. We will monitor his condition over the weekend and determine if he is able to play.
Toe injury plagues Bucky Irving
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were without running back Bucky Irving for the second day in a row during Thursday’s practice, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday.
The rookie running back has played a key role in Tampa’s offense this season. Irving has gained 351 yards on the ground and scored three touchdowns in three of the past four games.
If Irving is unavailable for the game against the Atlanta Falcons, Ratchard White and Sean Tucker will take over the backfield duties.
Here is the rest of the Week 8 injury report: (Players will be added as teams release their reports.)
philadelphia eagles
T. Melki Becton (concussion): Out
TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring): Out
DT Byron Young (hamstring): Out
cincinnati bengals
baltimore ravens
RB Rasheen Ali (ankle): Out
RB Keaton Mitchell (knee): Out
CB TJ Tampa (ankle): Out
CB Marlon Humphrey (knee): Questionable
CB Jalin Armor-Davis (hamstring): Questionable.
WR Zai Flowers (ankle): Questionable.
DT Travis Jones (ankle): Questionable
CB Nate Wiggins (shoulder/illness): Questionable
cleveland browns
RB Jerome Ford (hamstring): Out
S Ronnie Hickman Jr. (ankle): Out
T Jedrick Willis (knee): Out
LB Jordan Hicks (elbow/triceps): Out
G. Wyatt Teller (knee): Questionable
tennessee titans
CB Rajarius Snead (quad): Out
T. Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring): Out
LB Cedric Gray (shoulder): Out
QB Will Levis (right shoulder): Questionable
RB Tyje Spears (hamstring): Questionable
DT T’Vondre Sweat (hip): Doubtful
detroit lions
WR Jameson Williams (suspended): Out
G Christian Mahogany (illness): Absent
DE Joshua Paschall (illness): Out
arizona cardinals
DT Roy Lopez (ankle): Out
DL Darius Robinson (Calf/Personal): Out
CB Sean Murphy Bunting (neck): Out
T. Kelvin Beacham (groin): doubtful
miami dolphins
new york jets
G Aliyah Bella Tucker (ankle): Out
S. Tony Adams (hamstring): doubtful
DL Leki Fotu (knee): Out
S. Ashtyn Davis (concussion): Out
WR Allen Lazard (chest): Questionable
T. Morgan Moses (knee): Questionable
TE Kenny Yeboah (abdominal): Questionable
new england patriots
WR Jarrin Polk (concussion): Out
G. Rayden Robinson (ankle): Out
DT Daniel Ekuare (abdomen): Questionable
CB: Jonathan Jones (shoulder/personal): Doubtful
G Michael Jordan (ankle): Questionable
T. Vederian Rowe (ankle): Questionable
LB Requon McMillan (back): Doubtful.
OL Sidi Sow (illness): doubtful
LB Sione Takitaki (knee): doubtful
DE Keion White (ankle): Questionable.
atlanta falcons
LB Troy Andersen (knee): Out
S Justin Simmons (hamstring): doubtful
CB Antonio Hamilton (back): doubtful
C Ryan Neuzil (knee): Questionable
tampa bay buccaneers
WR Mike Evans (hamstring): Out
WR Chris Godwin (ankle): Out
DT Greg Gaines (calf): Out
S. Tykey Smith (concussion): Out
TE Payne Durham (Calf): Doubtful.
RB Bucky Irving (toe): Questionable
WR Rakim Jarrett (knee): Questionable
green bay packers
CB Corey Valentine (ankle): Questionable
C Josh Myers (wrist): Questionable.
LB Key Walker (concussion): Questionable
DT Devonte Wyatt (ankle): Questionable
jacksonville jaguars
RB Travis Etienne (hamstring): Questionable
LB Foye Oluokun (foot): Doubtful
DE Eseji Otomewo (calf): doubtful
T. Cam Robinson (concussion): Questionable
S Andrew Wingard (knee): Doubtful
indianapolis colts
DE Genard Avery (foot): Out
LB Jaylon Curries (fibula/shoulder): Out
DT DeForest Buckner (ankle): Questionable.
LB Cameron McGlone (elbow): Questionable
houston texans
LB Aziz Al Shaair (knee): Out
S Jimmy Ward (groin): Out
LB Henry Tootoo (concussion): doubtful
new orleans saints
WR Cedric Wilson Jr. (hip): Out
G Nick Saldivelli (shoulder): Out
QB Derek Carr (diagonal): Questionable
los angeles charger
WR Delius Davis (hamstring): Questionable
WR Quentin Johnston (ankle): Questionable
OLB Joey Bosa (hip): Questionable
WR DJ Chark (groin): Doubtful.
TE Will Dissly (shoulder): Questionable.
TE Hayden Hurst (groin): Questionable
WR Ladd McConkie (hip): Questionable
LB Denzel Perryman (toe): Questionable.
buffalo bills
WR Curtis Samuel (pectoral muscle): Out
LB Terrell Bernard (ankle/pectoral muscle): Out
DT Dwayne Carter (wrist): Out
RB Darrington Evans (hamstring): Questionable
seattle seahawks
T. Abraham Lucas (knee): Out
WR DK Metcalf (knee): Questionable
CB Tre Brown (ankle): Questionable
T. George Fant (knee): Questionable
DE Mike Morris (ankle): Questionable
CB Nehemiah Pritchett (ankle): Questionable
carolina panthers
WR Diontae Johnson (ribs): Out
S Jordan Fuller (hamstring): Out
S. James Robinson (knee): Out
S Nick Scott (hamstring): out
WR Adam Thielen (hamstring): Out
LB DJ Wonnum (quad): Out
QB Andy Dalton (right thumb): Questionable
RB Jonathan Brooks (knee): Questionable
CB Dane Jackson (hamstring): doubtful
OT Yosh Nijman (knee): Questionable
LB Claudine Chelers (hamstring): Doubtful
DT Jayden Krumedi (ankle): Questionable
S Sam Franklin Jr. (foot): Doubtful
OLB Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder): Questionable
LB Josey Jewell (hamstring/groin): Doubtful
RT Taylor Morton (elbow): Questionable
DE Ashawn Robinson (knee): Questionable
TE Tommy Tremble (back): Questionable
denver broncos
kansas city leaders
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring): Out
CB Jalen Watson (ankle): Out
DE Michael Danna (chest): Out
las vegas raiders
G Dylan Parham (foot): Out
WR Jacobi Myers (ankle): Questionable
TE Harrison Bryant (elbow): Questionable
LB Tommy Eichenberg (hamstring): Questionable
LB Kanai Mauga (knee): Questionable
chicago bears
S. Jaquan Brisker (concussion): Out
CB Kyler Gordon (hamstring): Out
T. Larry Bolom (ankle): Questionable
RB Travis Homer (finger): Questionable
DE Jacob Martin (toe): Questionable.
commander washington
T. Brandon Coleman (concussion): Out
QB Jayden Daniels (ribs): Questionable
DE Dorrance Armstrong (ribs): Questionable
dallas cowboys
CB Daron Brand (foot): Out
DE Micah Parsons (ankle): Out
DT Jordan Phillips (wrist): Out
TE John Stevens Jr. (knee): Out
CB Kaylen Carson (shoulder): Questionable.
LB Eric Kendricks (shoulder): Questionable
LB Nick Vigil (foot): Doubtful
san francisco 49ers
DL Kevin Givens (groin): Out
WR Jauan Jennings (hip): Out
K. Jake Moody (right ankle): Out
TE George Kittle (foot): Questionable.
S. George Odum (knee): Questionable
WR Deebo Samuel (wrist, illness): Questionable
DB Deomodore Lenior (ill): doubtful
