Chargers WR Ladd McConkey misses Thursday practice, seen limping

Oct 01, 2026

McConkey did not practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday by a foot injury. ESPN’s Kris Rhim also observed McConkey leaving the locker room with a noticeable limp, suggesting his downgrade was more than routine workload management.

Fantasy Impact:

The downgrade and visible limp make McConkey’s Friday participation especially important. If he cannot play, Johnston and Harris would become the Chargers’ primary WR options, while Davis would be a candidate for additional slot reps. Thompson has also missed both practices this week, leaving Los Angeles short on healthy depth. Johnston and Harris would enter the flex and DFS conversation, while Gadsden could receive additional short-area targets. McConkey managers should prepare a late-window replacement.

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49ers promote Brandin Cooks to active roster

Nick Wagoner

2 hours ago

49ers signed WR Brandin Cooks to the 53-man roster. They have brought WR Malik Turner back to the practice squad to take his place there.

Awaiting word on corresponding move but did not see WR KhaDarel Hodge (knee) during early open portion of practice.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooks is likely not a standard-league waiver target, but his promotion puts him within striking distance of an immediate role. If Evans cannot play, San Francisco would be left distributing WR snaps behind Samuel among Watkins, Cowing, and Cooks, with Hodge potentially no longer on the roster. Cooks’ experience could help him earn routes quickly, making him a viable salary-saving DFS consideration and a name to monitor in exceptionally deep leagues. If Evans plays, Cooks will likely be limited to a rotational role, but there's also no telling how many snaps Evans will actually be tasked with.

Bears add D’Andre Swift to injury report with knee issue

Bears

2 hours ago

Bears RB D’Andre Swift did not practice Thursday because of a knee injury.

Swift was not listed on Wednesday’s report, making this a new late-week issue ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jets. Chicago has not provided any additional information about its severity.

Related Players: Kyle Monangai, Roschon Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

Friday’s practice will be critical because Swift went directly from an unlisted Wednesday to a Thursday DNP. Any participation would improve his chances of playing, while another absence would put his Week 4 availability in legitimate doubt. Monangai already holds a substantial complementary role and would become a strong volume-based fantasy play if Swift cannot face New York.

Saints placing Travis Etienne on injured reserve

Nick Underhill

2 hours ago

Travis Etienne is going to IR

Related Players: Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, CJ Donaldson, Ulysses Bentley

Fantasy Impact:

Etienne can be moved into an IR spot and will miss at least four games. Kamara becomes the most dependable fantasy option in the backfield, with Miller positioned for a meaningful increase in early-down opportunities. Donaldson could remain involved, while Bentley initially profiles as practice-squad insurance. The Saints’ Week 8 bye stretches Etienne’s minimum absence through the end of October.