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NFL news roundup: Vikings sign QB John Wolford to practice squad; Bears add C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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  • NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order

INJURIES

  • QB Michael Penix Jr. is day-to-day with knee bone bruise, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters. Morris added that he “feels really good” about Penix ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots. Penix was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
  • WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) was limited at practice.
  • WR Drake London (hip) limited
  • TE Kyle Pitts (ankle) limited
  • OL Storm Norton (foot) full
  • DL Zach Harrison (knee) DNP
  • LB Leonard Floyd (hamstring) DNP
  • LB Jalon Walker (groin) limited
  • S Jessie Bates (knee) limited

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  • LB Terrel Bernard (ankle) will be a full participant in Wednesday's practice, head coach Sean McDermott told reporters.
  • LB Matt Milano (pec) will be a full participant at practice, per McDermott.

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SIGNINGS

  • OL Royce Newman (practice squad)
  • DL Jonathan Garvin (practice squad)
  • DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is signing to Chicago's active roster, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. The team later announced the signing.

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  • WR Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
  • TE Nate Adkins (knee) DNP
  • LB Dre Greenlaw (quad) full
  • CB Patrick Surtain II is not expected to be placed on injured reserve, and it's possible he only misses three games with his pectoral strain, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.
  • S P.J. Locke (neck) limited


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  • TE Marcedes Lewis is signing to Denver's practice squad, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.

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  • RB Jakob Johnson (hamstring) was designated to return to practice.


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  • QB Aidan O'Connell's 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve has been opened, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. O'Connell fractured his wrist during the preseason.

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  • QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will have a full week of preparation and will be the starter for Sunday's game against the Lions, head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters. McCarthy was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
  • FB C.J. Ham (hand) did not participate at practice.
  • TE Josh Oliver has a foot sprain and will likely be re-evaluated next week, per O'Connell.
  • OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) full
  • OLB Jonathan Greenard (ankle) limited
  • OLB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) full
  • CB Jeff Okudah (concussion) DNP
  • CB Isaiah Rodgers (shoulder) limited


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  • QB John Wolford is signing to the practice squad, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. The team later announced the news. Wolford, who spent time together with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell with the Rams, has a 2-2 career record.

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OTHER NEWS

  • QB Tyler Shough will be the team's starter for the remainder of the 2025 season, head coach Kellen Moore told reporters.

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  • RB Cam Skattebo suffered not only a dislocated ankle in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, but also a fibula fracture and deltoid ligament rupture, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday, per sources. Skattebo’s injury has a six-month recovery, which means the RB should be ready to roll for OTAs and minicamp, per Rapoport. After successful surgery, the rookie was place on injured reserve on Tuesday.
  • WR Jalin Hyatt (tooth) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
  • TE Daniel Bellinger (neck) DNP
  • TE Chris Manhertz (illness) limited
  • OT Jermaine Eluemunor (pec) DNP
  • DL Chauncey Golston (neck) DNP
  • CB Paulson Adebo (knee) DNP
  • CB Art Green (hamstring) DNP
  • S Jevon Holland (knee) limited

TRADES

  • CB Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round pick are being traded to the Eagles in exchange for WR John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round selection, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The team later announced the deal.

TRADES

  • WR John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round pick are being traded to the Jets in exchange for CB Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round selection, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The team later announced the deal.

INJURIES

INJURIES

  • QB Brock Purdy (toe) will be limited in Wednesday's practice, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters.
  • WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) will not practice, per Shanahan.


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ROSTER CUTS

INJURIES

  • G Christian Haynes (pectoral) was designated for return to practice.
  • S Julian Love (hamstring) had a "bit of a setback" with his injury and his status for Week 9 is "in jeopardy," head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters.


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  • QB Jayden Daniels (hamstring) is expected to practice as a full participant this week, head coach Dan Quinn told reporters.
  • WR Terry McLaurin (quad) will not play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, per Quinn.


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