2025 NFL Week 3 Buzz: Brock Purdy Returns to Practice, Ladd McConkey Misses It

Who's starting, who's hurt, and who's on the move? 

NFL news is nonstop, and we're breaking it all down week by week this season.

Here's the latest on what's happening around the league entering Week 3:

Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey missed practice on Wednesday because of a bicep injury. After a breakout rookie season, McConkey has 11 catches for 124 yards through two games this season. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka missed Wednesday's practice with a hip and groin injury. Egbuka was drafted 19th overall by the Buccaneers and hasn't wasted any time making his mark on the NFL. He has 96 receiving yards and three touchdowns through two games. Egbuka's production has been integral to the Buccaneers as WR Chris Godwin has missed the first two games of the season, and will continue to miss time. 

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy missed Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, nursing both a shoulder and toe injury. But on Wednesday, he reportedly returned to practice in a limited fashion, and has a "chance" to play, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, in the 49ers' Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Purdy is seemingly ahead of schedule, as the 49ers had estimated his timeline would be between 2-5 weeks until he could return.

The Los Angeles Chargers will be without one of their top pass rushers for a bit, but not for as long as some initially feared. Khalil Mack will be placed on injured reserve, although his elbow injury isn't season-ending, ESPN reported. Still, the Chargers won't have Mack for at least four games due to the ailment, ruling him out for matchups against the Broncos, Giants, Commanders and Dolphins.

The Washington Commanders will begin their preparation for Sunday's game