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Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson was placed on injured reserve this week due to an ankle injury. Combined with Colby Parkinson being inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ferguson's absence leaves the Rams thin at tight end, relying on Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Max Klare.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to knee and shoulder injuries. With Terrance Ferguson also landing on injured reserve this week, the Rams are left down to tight ends Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Max Klare for the matchup.
Max Klare and the Los Angeles Rams tight end room face a shake-up for Sunday's game against the Eagles as teammate Colby Parkinson is inactive with knee and shoulder injuries, and Terrance Ferguson landed on injured reserve. The roster moves leave Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Max Klare as the remaining active tight ends available to support the offense.
New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is inactive and will miss Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bears. Mitchell's absence sidelines a key weapon for the Jets offense, prompting the team to elevate wide receiver Sterling Shepard from the practice squad to help bolster receiving depth alongside other depleted roster spots.
New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Taylor's absence, alongside wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, leaves the Jets short-handed on offense, though fellow tight end Kenyon Sadiq is active and expected to see increased opportunities to make up for the missing personnel.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon is expected to miss several weeks after being carted off with a foot injury during Thursday night's loss to the Browns. Wearing a walking boot and street clothes post-game, Harmon faces a potential stint on injured reserve, though it is not believed to be a season-ending issue. He recorded 12 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble through his first four games of the 2026 NFL season.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen signed a two-year contract extension with the team on Saturday, Oct. 3, worth $5 million. According to reports from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter, the new deal includes $3 million in guaranteed money, securing the linebacker's future with the Bills organization through the coming seasons.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel will conclude his four-week stay on the injured reserve list following this week's games. Once Gabriel is cleared from his back injury, the Browns have a 21-day window to activate him to the 53-man roster, place him on season-ending injured reserve, release him, or trade him. General manager Andrew Berry faces a roster crunch with four quarterbacks as trade speculation swirls around the backup options.
Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is expected to play in Week 4's game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a league source. Clowney had been listed as questionable on the team's most recent injury report due to a knee issue, but he is on track to return to the field and provide an important boost to the Texans defensive front.
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Vega Ioane will make his first career NFL start at center in Week 4's game against the Tennessee Titans. Ioane steps into the starting lineup as a result of injuries that have sidelined centers Danny Pinter with a knee injury, Jovaughn Gwyn with a leg injury, and Ethan Pocic with a knee injury.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean is expected to miss a couple of weeks as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Dean attempted to play through the issue before leaving the lineup, adding to Pittsburgh's mounting defensive injuries alongside defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks stands to benefit from expanded offensive opportunities and serves as an intriguing emergency waiver-wire target for fantasy managers heading into Week 4 action.
New York Jets running back Breece Hall has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Chicago Bears due to a quad injury. Hall's absence sets up rookie Braelon Allen for a potential starting workload after Allen took the bulk of first-team reps in practice throughout the week.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Darius Slayton is a healthy scratch for Sunday's London game against the Washington Commanders. Despite the Colts missing injured receivers Keenan Allen and Alec Pierce, Slayton will sit while Josh Downs and Tyler Warren lead the passing attack.
Darius Slay is among the active roster members for the Indianapolis Colts as they prepare to face the Washington Commanders in their Week 4 international fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was elevated from the practice squad and is active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Washington Commanders in London. He fills a rotational void created by injuries to Keenan Allen and Alec Pierce.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Anthony Gould is active for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Gould provides depth to an Indianapolis receiving corps navigating injuries to key starters Keenan Allen and Alec Pierce.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deion Burks is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Washington Commanders in London. With Alec Pierce on IR and Keenan Allen ruled out, Burks serves as depth behind primary targets Josh Downs and Tyler Warren.
Kansas City Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane has been fined $12,537 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness resulting from a low block during Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. The first-round pick out of LSU committed the violation while combining with teammate Jaden Hicks on a tackle against Dolphins receiver Malik Washington, marking the first disciplinary fine of Delane's professional career.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has been placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury, ruling him out for Sunday night's matchup against the Detroit Lions and forcing him to miss at least the next four games. His absence leaves Carolina shorthanded in the receiving corps, placing greater reliance on rookie Tetairoa McMillan and the tight end room to power the passing offense.
