NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, Oct. 28 Oct 28, 2024
Published: Oct 28, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Updated: Oct 28, 2024 at 07:02 PM
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INJURIES
LB Troy Andersen (knee) is considered day to day, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters.
DEPTH CHART NEWS
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters he is still evaluating who will be the team’s starting quarterback for their Week 9 game against the Saints. Second-year player Bryce Young started Sunday’s loss to the Broncos after Andy Dalton suffered a sprained thumb during a car crash last week.
INJURIES
LT Braxton Jones, who suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s loss to Washington, might miss a week or two but it isn’t considered a major injury, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. DE Montez Sweat wasn’t on the field for the final Hail Mary play because of a shin injury, head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters Monday.
INJURIES
WR Tee Higgins (quad) is considered day to day after getting hurt in Friday’s practice, head coach Zac Taylor told reporters. Higgins missed Sunday’s loss.
DEPTH CHART NEWS
QB Jameis Winston will remain the Browns’ starter, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday.INJURIES
LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) is out of the hospital and doing better, per Stefanski. CB Denzel Ward is in the concussion protocol, per Stefanski.
SUSPENSIONS
DE Sam Williams is serving a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Williams was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon in Frisco, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2023. Williams has been on injured reserve all season after tearing his ACL in training camp.
INJURIES
LB Malcolm Rodriguez suffered an ankle sprain that has him considered week to week and it’s likely he will miss Week 9, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
INJURIES
QB Jordan Love is considered day to day after an MRI on Monday revealed he suffered a strained groin, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported. Pelissero adds that Love, who exited Sunday’s win over the Jaguars early in the second half, has a shot at playing in Week 9.
INJURIES
WR Christian Kirk had surgery on his broken collarbone Monday and will miss the remainder of the season, head coach Doug Pederson announced.WR Brian Thomas Jr.’s MRI did not show anything more severe and he’s considered day to day with a contusion to the left side of his chest, per Pederson. There is a chance Thomas could play in Week 9, Pederson added.
TRADES
OLB Josh Uche is being acquired via trade from the Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.INJURIES
TE Jody Fortson was placed on injured reserve.
OTHER NEWS
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday his heart monitor was removed last week and he will be evaluated to determine the next step. Harbaugh dealt with a heart rhythm abnormality during his team’s game against the Broncos on Oct. 13.
OTHER NEWS
CB Tre’Davious White was granted permission to explore a trade, coach Sean McVay told reporters. White, 29, has not played in the Rams’ last three games.
INJURIES
S Jevon Holland (knee) is not expected to miss significant time or undergo surgery, head coach Mike McDaniel said. Holland could potentially be available for their Week 9 game against the Bills and will be evaluated throughout the week.
INJURIES
QB Drake Maye is in the concussion protocol, head coach Jerod Mayo announced Monday.TRADES
OLB Josh Uche is being traded to the Chiefs in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.
INJURIES
QB Derek Carr (oblique) is expected to return to practice on Wednesday, head coach Dennis Allen told reporters. Carr has missed the past three games, but Allen said the team is optimistic Carr will be available for their Week 9 game against the Panthers.
INJURIES
QB Justin Fields (hamstring) will be inactive and the team’s emergency third QB on Monday, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. Fields’ hamstring injury is minor, but the team is playing it safe with the bye week upcoming. WR Roman Wilson placed on injured reserve.SIGNINGS
RB Jonathan Ward signed to active roster from practice squad.GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
WR Brandon Johnson ROSTER CUTS
RB Aaron Shampklin
INJURIES
RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) could have his 21-day practice window opened next Monday, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced.WR Deebo Samuel (ribs, oblique) is considered day to day, per Shanahan.
INJURIES
WR DK Metcalf (knee), who missed Week 8’s loss to the Bills, could be back this week, head coach Mike Macdonald conveyed, adding he was “optimistic” he would play.
INJURIES
CB Tykee Smith, who was ruled out of Week 8, remains in the concussion protocol, head coach Todd Bowles announced.
