Several Week 1 Sunday lineups will be shaped by late injury calls, with Alvin Kamara and Joey Porter Jr. ruled out while Cooper Rush, Za’Darius Smith and Rome Odunze are set to suit up.
Week 1 Sunday injury report: Kamara, Porter ruled out
Game-day status updates
- Jeremiyah Love is expected to play against the Chargers despite carrying a questionable designation because of an ankle injury.
- Cooper Rush will start against the Steelers after dealing with back spasms during the weekend. He is active for the Week 1 matchup.
- Za’Darius Smith, listed as questionable with a shoulder issue, is available to face Pittsburgh.
- Rome Odunze is active and expected to play against Carolina after being listed as questionable with a calf injury.
- Xavier Woods will not play against the Panthers because of a groin injury.
- Alvin Kamara has been declared inactive for the game against the Lions. The running back had been questionable with a knee injury.
- Joey Porter Jr. is inactive against Atlanta after being listed as questionable because of a back issue. Porter has not practiced and is pursuing a new contract with Pittsburgh.
Key Week 1 absences
- Alvin Kamara: inactive, knee
- Joey Porter Jr.: inactive, back
- Xavier Woods: inactive, groin
SEO Title: Week 1 NFL Injury Report: Alvin Kamara, Joey Porter Jr. Out
SEO Description: Sunday NFL injury updates for Week 1, including active status for Cooper Rush, Za’Darius Smith and Rome Odunze, plus absences for Alvin Kamara and Joey Porter Jr.
