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Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown has been officially ruled out and will not travel with the team to Brazil for Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a hamstring injury. Overshown missed practice all week alongside safety Malik Hooker, cornerback Cobie Durant, and safety P.J. Locke, all of whom were similarly ruled out due to injuries sustained early in the season.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday after missing Wednesday's session due to an ankle injury. The return provides a welcome boost to the Steelers secondary alongside veteran defensive back Jalen Ramsey, who also returned following a rest day. While several teammates remain limited or sidelined, Dean's return aids the defense as they prepare for a divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Chicago Bears 38-year-old third-string quarterback Case Keenum is prepared to step in and start Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles if necessary. With Caleb Williams dealing with a hamstring injury and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, Keenum stood out as the only quarterback on the 53-man roster to practice Wednesday, bringing 66 career starts of experience to a severely depleted Bears quarterback room.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is positioned to handle a major workhorse role if teammate Kyle Monangai remains sidelined by his current knee injury. With the Bears also dealing with major quarterback injuries to Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the backfield may need to rely heavily on Swift's production.
Las Vegas Raiders edge defender Kwity Paye missed Thursday’s practice ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints due to an undisclosed reason after not being listed on Wednesday's report. Paye has recorded eight tackles, two sacks, and five quarterback hits across two games this season. If he cannot play, Malcolm Koonce and Patrick Johnson are expected to see increased defensive reps on the edge.
Las Vegas Raiders receiver Cody White emerged as the surprise star of a 26-14 upset over the Chargers, catching two touchdowns on just seven offensive snaps. The 27-year-old practice squad call-up, who has more career tackles than catches in his seven-year career, was elevated from the practice squad after contributing heavily on special teams. After previous stints across multiple teams and winning a Super Bowl with Seattle, White is proving his resilience.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Jaelan Phillips returned to full practice participation on Thursday after missing the previous session due to a back injury. His return provides a positive boost for the Panthers defense as they prepare for upcoming matchups, contrasting with teammate Jalen Coker who remained sidelined with an ankle issue alongside several other players on the injury report.
Running back Kenneth Walker III has been highlighted among analyst Mike Clay's top predicted anytime touchdown scorers for Week 3. However, Chiefs coach Andy Reid stated that one of the main objectives for Sunday's game against Miami is to reduce Walker's workload 'a little bit.' Walker enters the slate as a focal point for offensive production, looking to deliver strong scoring output and impact the game despite his touches being slightly managed.
Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves was fined $8,847 by the NFL for an offensive demonstration after miming popping the top off a can to drink from it following a touchdown by Tyler Warren against the Chiefs. The league deemed the celebration to be in poor taste, mirroring a fine given to 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk for a similar beverage-related post-play celebration during Week 2.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett referenced wide receiver Michael Wilson while defending teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. from mounting criticism following a Week 2 loss to Seattle. Brissett pointed out that Wilson, who recently signed a $25 million contract extension, also caught just two passes in the game without facing the same public scrutiny. The remarks underscored the uniquely high expectations placed on Harrison as a former high draft pick.
Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. enters Week 3 facing growing scrutiny after a slow start. Through two games, Harrison has secured one catch on four targets, being shut out entirely in a Week 2 loss to Seattle. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett defended Harrison by noting high expectations surround the former top prospect, while acknowledging the entire offense must improve to help the young wideout silence his early-season doubters.
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch emphasized the immense value of quarterback depth, pointing to backup Mac Jones behind franchise starter Brock Purdy. Amid a wave of injuries to young quarterbacks across the league like Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart, Lynch stressed that having an experienced backup ensures the team is well-insulated against misfortune, drawing historical comparisons to legendary quarterback rooms.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough enters his first home game as team captain leading the NFL in passing yards with 662, completions with 62, and passing yards per game at 331. Shough has shown remarkable fourth-quarter poise to help the Saints to a 1-1 start. Despite facing a tough matchup against the Raiders without starting left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., Shough aims to continue his high-level play and deep-ball efficiency while limiting turnovers.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will miss his third consecutive game on the commissioner's exempt list. A judge denied a request to permanently seal evidence, including surveillance video from a May incident. Jacobs recently pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and received a deferred judgment for criminal damage to property. The ongoing NFL investigation awaits potential access to the surveillance footage, which could impact further league disciplinary action.
Following a sluggish offensive start for the Pittsburgh Steelers, analyst Bryan DeArdo pitched a blockbuster trade idea that would send wide receiver DK Metcalf, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., and a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a first-round pick and wide receiver Jameson Williams. While a deal of this magnitude remains speculative, it highlights the mounting offensive struggles in Pittsburgh and the team's need to re-evaluate its roster trajectory.
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil has faced severe scrutiny following a disappointing start to the 2026 season. Ranked near the bottom by analytics services, analysts suggest potential changes for Sainristil include moving him to free safety to utilize his ball skills, converting him back to wide receiver, benching him to reset mentally, or exploring a trade to give the former top-60 draft pick a fresh start elsewhere under head coach Dan Quinn.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell (knee) was not spotted during the media-viewing portion of Thursday's practice, David Furones reports. After being listed as a limited participant Wednesday, Bell appears to have taken a step back. Fellow rookie third-round pick Caleb Douglas is also sidelined with an ankle injury, leaving the Dolphins banged up at wide receiver behind top option Malik Washington ahead of Sunday's upcoming matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner opened up about the team's early-season struggles against the run, noting that the defense is adjusting to a new system, schemes, and a heavily depleted depth chart due to injuries. The Niners' rushing defense currently ranks 17th in success rate, but Warner emphasizes that the unit's style of play will continue to improve as new combinations of players mesh together and gain conditioning over the course of the season.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to miss significant time due to a serious elbow injury sustained in Week 2. The latest setback adds to his early-career injury history, drawing comparisons to Robert Griffin III and leaving fantasy managers searching for replacements while creating uncertainty regarding the team's quarterback depth. Meanwhile, the offensive line faced heavy scrutiny for walking toward the sideline while the star QB was down.
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Jared Verse has recorded five tackles, two tackles for loss, and one quarterback hit across his first two games while playing 79 snaps. As the key piece of the Myles Garrett trade, Verse has struggled to make a major impact or string his pass rushes together. Ahead of Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers, analysts emphasize that Verse needs to develop a more diverse pass-rush plan to help bolster Cleveland's defense.
