DK Metcalf has shown resilience as he participated fully in practice on Thursday, following an absence earlier in the week due to a shoulder issue. This marks his ability to play through the injury for the fourth consecutive game. However, he was ruled out for Week 9 due to a Grade 1 MCL sprain, missing the previous game against the Bills as well. Head coach Mike Macdonald indicated that Metcalf needs more time to recover, despite initial optimism about his return.

• Metcalf is managing a shoulder issue but has shown he can play through it.
• He will miss Week 9 due to a knee injury, specifically a Grade 1 MCL sprain.