NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Sept. 8
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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)
Arizona Cardinals
INJURIES
- WR Marquise Brown (hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday against the Commanders.
- TE Zach Ertz (knee) questionable
- OL Kelvin Beachum (hand) out
Atlanta Falcons
ROSTER CUTS
- CB Cornell Armstrong was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement.
INJURIES
- RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) is questionable to play Sunday against the Panthers.
- WR KhaDarel Hodge (ankle) questionable
- CB Jeff Okudah (foot) out
Baltimore Ravens
INJURIES
- TE Mark Andrews (quad) is questionable to play Sunday against the Texans.
- CB Marlon Humphrey (foot) out
Buffalo Bills
INJURIES
- S Micah Hyde (back) was a full participant in Buffalo’s walkthrough on Friday.
Carolina Panthers
SIGNINGS
- LB Chandler Wooten was signed off the practice squad.
INJURIES
- WR DJ Chark (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game against the Falcons.
- WR Adam Thielen (ankle) questionable
OTHER NEWS
- Head coach Frank Reich had “no updates” on LB Brian Burns when asked about his status for Sunday against the Falcons. Burns returned to practice this week after missing a couple sessions, but is currently seeking a contract extension from the team. Reich did not specify who would start if Burns doesn’t play.
Chicago Bears
INJURIES
- LB Dylan Cole (hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday against the Packers.
Cincinnati Bengals
INJURIES
- QB Joe Burrow (calf) will play Sunday against the Browns, per head coach Zac Taylor.
- DE Joseph Ossai (ankle) is the only Bengals player ruled out Sunday.
Cleveland Browns
INJURIES
- DB Juan Thornhill (calf) is questionable to play Sunday against the Bengals.
- CB Denzel Ward has cleared concussion protocol and is off the injury report.
Dallas Cowboys
INJURIES
- OL Tyler Smith (hamstring) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Giants.
- OT Tyron Smith (ankle) questionable
- DE Sam Williams (foot) questionable
- S Donovan Wilson (calf) doubtful
Denver Broncos
INJURIES
- WR Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday against the Raiders.
- CB Riley Moss (abdomen) questionable
Green Bay Packers
INJURIES
- WR Romeo Doubs (hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday against the Bears.
- WR Christian Watson (hamstring) out
Houston Texans
INJURIES
- WR John Metchie III (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game against the Ravens.
- LB Blake Cashman (hamstring) out
- S Jimmie Ward (hip) out
Indianapolis Colts
SIGNINGS
- LS Luke Rhodes signed a four-year, $6.465 million extension through 2027 to become the NFL’s highest-paid long snapper, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per Rhodes’ agent. Rhodes gets $2.5 million guaranteed, including a $1.1 million signing bonus, per Pelissero. The team has since announced the news.
INJURIES
- RB Zack Moss (forearm) is questionable to play Sunday against the Jaguars.
Jacksonville Jaguars
INJURIES
- DL Tyler Lacy (hip) is out for Sunday’s game against the Colts.
- S Antonio Johnson (hamstring) out
Las Vegas Raiders
OTHER NEWS
- WR DeAndre Carter (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Broncos.
- DE Chandler Jones, who left the team for what head coach Josh McDaniels called a “private matter” earlier this week, is out Sunday. Jones posted a since-deleted social media message Tuesday claiming that he didn’t “wanna play for the Raiders” if McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler remained in control of the team.
- CB Brandon Facyson (shin) out
Los Angeles Chargers
INJURIES
- LB Chris Rumph II (hamstring) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Dolphins.
Los Angeles Rams
INJURIES
- QB Stetson Bennett (right shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday’s season opener against Seattle.
- WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) has been ruled out.
- TE Hunter Long (thigh) has been ruled out.
Miami Dolphins
INJURIES
- OT Terron Armstead (back/ankle/knee) is out for Sunday’s game against the Chargers, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported. Kendall Lamm is expected to start at left tackle, per Wolfe. The team injury report later confirmed Armstead’s status.
- CB Justin Bethel (knee) questionable
Minnesota Vikings
INJURIES
- LB Marcus Davenport (ankle) has been added to the injury report and is questionable versus Tampa Bay.
ROSTER CUTS
- RB Myles Gaskin, per the NFL transaction wire.
OTHER NEWS
- Outside linebackers coach/pass game specialist Mike Smith will miss Sunday’s game. Assistant head coach Mike Pettine will cover his in-game duties.
New England Patriots
INJURIES
- QB Matt Corral (not injury-related) is questionable to play Sunday against the Eagles.
- RB Rhamondre Stevenson (illness) questionable
- WR DeVante Parker (knee) questionable
- CB Jack Jones (hamstring) out
New Orleans Saints
INJURIES
- RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday against the Titans.
- WR Tre’Quan Smith (groin) out
- S J.T. Gray (shoulder) out
New York Giants
SIGNINGS
- K Graham Gano signed a three-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. Gano’s extension is worth $16.5 million, with $11.3 million fully guaranteed and nearly $2 million more in injury guarantees, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.
INJURIES
- WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) is doubtful for Sunday versus Dallas.
- TE Darren Waller (hamstring) has been added to the injury report and is questionable for Week 1.
New York Jets
INJURIES
- RB Breece Hall (knee) was limited in Friday’s practice.
- OT Mekhi Becton (knee/illness) DNP
- OT Duane Brown (shoulder) limited
Philadelphia Eagles
SIGNINGS
- WR Joseph Ngata (practice squad), per the NFL transaction wire.
- TE Brady Russell (practice squad), per the NFL transaction wire.
Pittsburgh Steelers
INJURIES
- DT Larry Ogunjobi (foot) is questionable to play Sunday against the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers
SIGNINGS
- DE Nick Bosa officially signed his five-year contract, the 49ers announced on Friday. Bosa looks “ready to go” and will play Sunday against the Steelers, per head coach Kyle Shanahan, who said the team has a plan for his usage.
INJURIES
- TE George Kittle (groin) is questionable to play Sunday against the Steelers.
- CB Charvarius Ward (heel) questionable
ROSTER CUTS
- LB Austin Bryant, per the NFL transaction wire.
Seattle Seahawks
INJURIES
- OG Damien Lewis (shoulder) is questionable to play Sunday against the Rams.
- CB Devon Witherspoon (hamstring) questionable
- S Jamal Adams (knee) out
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
INJURIES
- OG Cody Mauch is dealing with back spasms and will be replaced by Aaron Stinnie if he can’t play Sunday against the Vikings, per head coach Todd Bowles. Mauch is listed as questionable.
- DT Calijah Kancey (calf) will be a game-time decision, per Bowles. Kancey is listed as questionable.
OTHER NEWS
- RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn left the building with an unexcused absence on Wednesday after being demoted on the depth chart, per head coach Todd Bowles. Bowles, who also said Vaughn is back and has put it behind him, told reporters, “If somebody demoted me, I wouldn’t be happy.”
Tennessee Titans
INJURIES
- WR Treylon Burks (knee) has no game designation and will play Sunday against the Saints.
- OL Dillon Radunz (knee) questionable
- LB Harold Landry (abdomen) questionable
- CB Tre Avery (hamstring) out
Washington Commanders
SIGNINGS
- DE William Bradley-King
INJURIES
- WR Terry McLaurin (toe) is off the injury report and will play Sunday against the Cardinals.
- WR Dax Milne was placed on injured reserve.
- DE James Smith-Williams (oblique) questionable
- DE Chase Young (neck) questionable
