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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.
New England Patriots second-year kicker Andy Borregales is working to refine his fundamentals after missing manageable field goal attempts in consecutive games, including a 47-yarder in Week 2 and a 38-yarder in Week 3. Special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer emphasized that the team remains confident in Borregales as he focuses on four-quarter mental lock-in to regain his consistent kicking form.
Commanders owner Josh Harris treated a massive crowd in London by covering drinks for approximately 3,000 fans at the BrewDog bar. The generous gesture from Josh Harris took place during his day spent with supporters at the London venue, where roughly 3,000 attendees had their drinks paid for by the team owner. Harris spent time with the gathered crowd of approximately 3,000 fans during the event at BrewDog.
New York Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL last week. Burns, who recorded 16.5 sacks last season, leaves a major void in the Giants' pass rush. Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson and the coaching staff are looking to move pieces around and improve initial get-offs. Kayvon Thibodeaux will move into the starting lineup to replace Burns as the Giants prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals.
Following a stellar 2025 season as the New York Jets' primary punt returner with 396 yards and two touchdowns, Isaiah Williams has struggled to start 2026. After recording multiple fumbles in a rain game against Green Bay, his average has dropped to 6.2 yards per return, ranking him last in multiple categories. While the sample size is small, his recent lack of returns raises concerns, prompting the Jets to sign Jamaal Pritchett off the practice squad as a potential alternative option.
Undrafted rookie cornerback Kani Walker has been elevated from the practice squad and is set to make his NFL debut for the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 against the New England Patriots. The 6'2", 203-pound defender out of Arkansas impressed during the preseason, including recording an interception. Walker's elevation comes as starter Christian Benford deals with a toe injury, positioning Walker as Buffalo's primary backup at outside corner.
Chicago Bears veteran quarterback Case Keenum will return to a backup role for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets as Tyson Bagent reclaims the starting job. Keenum started in Week 3 while Bagent was in concussion protocol, engineering a 27-7 upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. In that victory, the 38-year-old threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score.
