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Saturday, September 26

Julian Love Ruled Out For Week 3 Matchup Against Washington Commanders

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Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Julian Love will miss the Week 3 road game against the Washington Commanders due to a calf injury. Compounding Seattle's secondary depth issues, Ty Okada remains out with a hamstring injury and Nick Emmanwori is still working back from offseason ankle surgery. In response, the Seahawks elevated safety Maxen Hook from the practice squad, while former Colts safety Rodney Thomas is expected to start his third straight game.

Pittsburgh Steelers Place Rookie Guard Gennings Dunker On Injured Reserve

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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive guard Gennings Dunker has been placed on injured reserve due to an MCL sprain in his knee, sidelining him for an expected four to six weeks. Dunker first appeared on the injury report on Thursday with the knee designation. To fill his spot on the 53-man roster, the Steelers signed running back Travis Homer, while also temporarily elevating running back Lew Nichols and defensive back Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad.

Jonathan Greenard Questionable For Eagles Debut Following Pectoral Injury

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Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears due to a pectoral injury. After missing the first two games of the season, Greenard was a full participant in Saturday's practice and expressed optimism about playing. However, coach Vic Fangio noted he may not be ready for a normal workload, meaning he would likely join a rotation featuring Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie, and A.J. Epenesa.

Detroit Lions Place Safety Thomas Harper On Injured Reserve With Ankle Injury

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Detroit Lions safety Thomas Harper has been placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury sustained in Week 2, forcing him to miss at least the next four games. Despite initially wearing a walking boot and hoping the injury wasn't long-term, Harper was unable to practice. With multiple defensive backs sidelined, the Lions are shifting Christian Izzen to safety and elevating veterans like Jalen Mills and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga from the practice squad for Week 3.

Alec Pierce Placed On Injured Reserve With Aggravated Heel Injury

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has been officially placed on injured reserve due to a heel and ankle injury he aggravated in Week 2 against Kansas City, starting the clock on a potential return. Pierce is expected to miss at least four games and could be sidelined until midseason. With X-rays negative, the team relies on Josh Downs and Keenan Allen while signing Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Anthony Gould to bolster the active roster.

Ivan Pace Jr. Questionable and Traveling Separately for Buccaneers Game

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. did not travel with the team to Florida and has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pace will need to make his own travel arrangements to join the team in Tampa. An undrafted player in 2023, Pace has seen limited defensive snaps over the first two games while contributing heavily on special units for a Vikings squad looking to extend their seven-game winning streak.

Why It Makes Little Sense For The Seahawks To Trade Quarterback Drew Lock

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With Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returning as starter, Drew Lock returns to the backup role, prompting speculation about a potential trade. However, trading Lock is considered a risky move for a Super Bowl contender, especially with developmental backup Jalen Milroe not yet ready for regular snaps. Furthermore, Lock's expiring contract makes a rental trade unlikely to yield more than an early day-three pick, whereas letting him leave in free agency could net a 3rd or 4th round compensatory pick.

Laken Tomlinson Signed to Packers 53-Man Roster From Cowboys Squad

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The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran offensive guard Laken Tomlinson off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad to their 53-man roster to bolster a struggling, injury-depleted offensive line. Tomlinson, 34, brings extensive experience, having started 162 of 173 career regular-season games across stints with Detroit, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, and Houston. He has not appeared in a game yet in 2026. Green Bay must keep Tomlinson on their active roster for three weeks.

Adonai Mitchell Listed as Questionable for Week 3 With Finger Injury

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New York Jets starting wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions due to a finger injury. The injury compounds ongoing receiver depth issues for the Jets, who already have three other wide receivers currently sitting on injured reserve. In response to these offensive personnel shortages, the team has elevated veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard from the practice squad to bolster the active roster.

Sterling Shepard Elevated From Practice Squad by Injury-Saddled Jets

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The New York Jets are elevating veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard from the practice squad for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions to provide an immediate boost to a shorthanded offense. Shepard joins the team as receiver woes continue, with starting wide receiver Adonai Mitchell listed as questionable with a finger injury and three other Jets wideouts currently on injured reserve. Last season with Tampa Bay, Shepard hauled in 39 passes for 371 yards and one touchdown.

Brock Bowers Returns to Practice as Raiders Prepare for Saints Matchup

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to practice in a limited fashion this week as the team prepares to face the New Orleans Saints. Bowers is recovering from a meniscus trim surgery for an injury suffered during training camp that kept him sidelined for the first two games. Head coach Klint Kubiak and the Raiders offense are weighing his potential return against preserving him for Week 4, while his multi-positional presence continues to heavily impact opposing defensive game plans.

Christian Watson Scores 4th Touchdown of Season for Packers

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson caught a touchdown pass from Jordan Love, bringing his total to four touchdowns on the season. During a recent drive, Watson executed a quick motion under the line as an insert blocker on a successful short-yardage run. On the very next play from 1st-and-goal, Watson ran the same motion before releasing vertically to the corner, settling behind defenders in the end zone to pull in the scoring pass from a rolling Love.

Panthers Elevate Receiver Chris Moore From Practice Squad for Week 3

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The Carolina Panthers elevated wide receiver Chris Moore from the practice squad for Sunday's matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The move provides key depth at receiver with both Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette listed as questionable due to injuries. In addition, Carolina elevated running back Anthony Tyus to help absorb the roster void left by Jonathon Brooks' placement on injured reserve, while also signing linebacker Maema Njongmeta to fill another roster spot.

Panthers Place Linebacker Claudin Cherelus on Injured Reserve

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Carolina Panthers linebacker Claudin Cherelus was placed on injured reserve on Saturday after suffering a shoulder injury during Week 2. Cherelus had already been ruled out for Week 3 on Friday and must now miss at least four games. The linebacker recorded one tackle across 36 special teams snaps over Carolina's first two games of the season. To fill his spot on the active 53-man roster, the Panthers signed linebacker Maema Njongmeta off of their practice squad.

Trent McDuffie Provides Calm Leadership and Playmaking for Rams

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Los Angeles Rams All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie continues to demonstrate steady defensive leadership following an interception and three pass breakups during a 28-6 Week 2 win against the New York Giants. Acquired from Kansas City in March for a first-round pick and signed to a $100 million guaranteed extension, the 26-year-old team captain is preparing for Week 3 against Denver, aiming to record his first career interception against former rival Bo Nix and the Broncos.

Cowboys Place Safety P.J. Locke on Injured Reserve with Foot Injury

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The Dallas Cowboys placed safety P.J. Locke on injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. Locke was ruled out for Week 3 due to a foot injury and will now miss at least four games. Through two games this season, Locke made one start and recorded three tackles. To fill his roster spot, Dallas signed linebacker Justin Barron off the practice squad and elevated defensive back Reddy Stewart to provide additional special teams and secondary depth.

Hezekiah Masses Expected to Start in New Orleans

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Raiders second-year cornerback Hezekiah Masses is emerging and expected to start against the Saints following an impressive outing featuring two interceptions and improved run support. While competing with Darien Porter and Jermod McCoy in a dynamic defensive rotation under coordinator Rob Leonard, Masses brings critical ball skills and playmaking ability to a complex, multiple-look defensive scheme.

Davante Adams Faces Tough Matchup Against Broncos

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After gashing the Giants with eight catches, 195 yards, and two scores, Rams wide receiver Davante Adams faces a steep challenge against the Broncos on Sunday Night Football. Puka Nacua is doubtful, allowing cornerback Patrick Surtain to focus entirely on Adams. Advanced metrics show Adams separates well against all coverages, but Denver's defense poses a major roadblock, potentially shifting LA toward a run-heavy approach.

Michael Carter Elevated to Titans Active Roster

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The Titans have elevated running back Michael Carter from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Giants due to injuries in their offensive backfield. Carter, a 2021 fourth-round pick of the Jets, signed with Tennessee in April and returned to the practice squad after final cuts. With Tyjae Spears potentially sidelined by an ankle injury and Tony Pollard also managing an ankle issue this week, Carter provides vital backfield depth.

Erick Hallett Signed to Titans 53-Man Roster

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The Tennessee Titans signed defensive back Erick Hallett to their 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. In a corresponding move to manage their roster and address injuries in the offensive backfield, linebacker Owen Pappoe was waived. Hallett joins a Titans squad preparing for Week 3 action as they navigate various depth adjustments and injury concerns.