NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, Oct. 2

ROSTER CUTS

• OL Ilm Manning
• DE Jacob Slade (practice squad)
• CB Kris Boyd
• CB Christian Matthew

OTHER NEWS

• QB Desmond Ridder will remain the Falcons’ starter following Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars, HC Arthur Smith announced. 

INJURIES

• CB Marlon Humphrey, who’s been out since Aug. 16 after having foot surgery, is hoping for a return this week, per head coach John Harbaugh. “I’m hopeful he’ll get back this week,” Harbaugh said. “I was hopeful he’d be back last week. If it’s not this week, it may probably be next week. He’s in the range right now. So we’ll see what happens.”

INJURIES

• OLB Von Miller (knee) will return to practice this week but they are taking it one day at a time, HC Sean McDermott told reporters.
• CB Christian Benford is day to day with a shoulder injury, per McDermott.
• CB Tre’Davious White suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday’s win over the Dolphins, McDermott announced.
• S Jordan Poyer (knee) is day to day, per McDermott.

INJURIES

• OL Teven Jenkins (leg) has been designated to return from injured reserve and was a full participant in today’s estimated walkthrough.
• DB Eddie Jackson (foot) DNP
• DB Jaylon Johnson (hamstring) DNP

OTHER NEWS

• WR Chase Claypool will remain away from the team this week as Chicago prepares for its Thursday night game versus the Commanders, per head coach Matt Eberflus. Claypool was inactive for Sunday’s loss to the Broncos.

INJURIES

• QB Joe Burrow (calf) will start this week versus Arizona despite being limited, head coach Zac Taylor said. 
• WR Tee Higgins told reporters that does not believe his rib injury sideline him for a long period, per the Athletic, and he could potentially play this Sunday against Cardinals depending on pain tolerance. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that Higgins suffered a rib fracture in Cincy’s loss to the Titans.

ROSTER CUTS

• QB Reid Sinnett (practice squad)

INJURIES

• QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) was medically cleared to play but did not feel comfortable ahead of Sunday’s loss to the Ravens, head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters.
• C Ethan Pocic (knee/chest) is considered day to day, per Stefanski.
• DE Myles Garrett is dealing with a foot injury and is considered day to day but he’s expected to be OK, per Stefanski.

INJURIES

• RB Rico Dowdle (hip) has a chance to play in Sunday night’s game versus San Francisco, head coach Mike McCarthy announced.
• LT Tyron Smith (knee) is doing better and is hopeful to be at least limited in practice this week, per McCarthy.
• OG Zack Martin (quad) also has a chance at returning this week, per McCarthy.
• LB Micah Parsons (ankle) might be limited this week but it’s not a concern, per McCarthy.

INJURIES

• RB Javonte Williams suffered a hip flexor injury in Sunday’s win over Chicago and is believed to be day to day, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.

INJURIES

• LB Julian Okwara has been designated to return from injured reserve.
• CB Emmanuel Moseley, who has yet to play this season due to knee and hamstring injuries, should see more work ahead of Week 5, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters.

SIGNINGS

• WR Trey Quinn (practice squad)

OTHER NEWS

• WR Jameson Williams will be reinstated by the league today but Campbell said Monday they will take it day to day in terms of getting him back into the fold on offense. Williams had been suspended for the first six games of the 2023 season for violating the league’s gambling policy, but last week’s amended changes made him available to be reinstated immediately.
• The Week 6 game between the Lions and Buccaneers has been flexed to 4:25 p.m. ET.

WORKOUTS

• RB James Robinson worked out for Green Bay today, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source. 

ROSTER CUTS

• P Ty Zentner

INJURIES

• RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) will have his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters. Taylor missed the first four games of the season after being placed on the team’s physically unable to perform list amid a trade request.

OTHER NEWS

• OT Cam Robinson has been reinstated by the league after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

INJURIES

• QB Jimmy Garoppolo is still in the concussion protocol but will be the starter once cleared, head coach Josh McDaniels told reporters. 

OTHER NEWS

• DT Jerry Tillery isn’t expected to be suspended for his hit on Chargers QB Justin Herbert, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Tillery was ejected for hitting Herbert as he went out of bounds during Sunday’s loss, and it will be reviewed for a potential fine, Pelissero added. 

SIGNINGS

• TE Noah Togiai (practice squad)

INJURIES

• QB Justin Herbert suffered a fractured finger on his left hand during Sunday’s win over the Raiders, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. Rapoport added that the there was also a gruesome nail injury to the finger. Herbert, who didn’t miss a snap despite the injury, should not miss time as the Chargers enter a bye in Week 5, per Rapoport. 

INJURIES

• QB Matthew Stafford suffered a hip bruise and is dealing with soreness, but is expected to practice and play in Week 5 against the Eagles, head coach Sean McVay said.

INJURIES

• LT Terron Armstead (knee) won’t play in this week’s game against the Giants, head coach Mike McDaniel announced Monday. McDaniel added that Armstead will return at some point this season, but his return will be measured in weeks not days. 

INJURIES

• C Garrett Bradbury (back) was close to playing Sunday but there’s a chance he returns this week versus the Chiefs, head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters.
• S Lewis Cine (hamstring) is expected to get limited work this week, per O’Connell. 

ROSTER CUTS

• DL Junior Aho

INJURIES

• OLB Matthew Judon suffered a torn biceps tendon in Sunday’s loss to Dallas but it’s not clear yet whether it will be season-ending, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. Judon is set for an MRI today, per Rapoport. 

ROSTER CUTS

• LB Terrell Lewis has been waived, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.

INJURIES

• TE Daniel Bellinger (knee) was ruled out of Monday night’s game against the Seahawks.
• C John Michael Schmitz (shoulder) was ruled out.

INJURIES

• G Cam Jurgens (foot) is considered week to week, head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters.

INJURIES

• QB Kenny Pickett (knee) suffered a bone bruise and a muscle strain in Sunday’s loss to Houston, which could lead to a short-term absence, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. Rapoport added that the door is open for Pickett to play this week, but the team may be cautious with an upcoming bye in Week 6.
• TE Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) will not play in Week 5 and is hoping to return after Pittsburgh’s Week 6 bye, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Freiermuth’s timeline for recovery is considered two to three weeks, per Pelissero.

ROSTER CUTS

• WR Dez Fitzpatrick

INJURIES

• QB Geno Smith (knee) returned to Monday night’s game against the Giants in the second half after suffering a knee injury.
• OG Phil Haynes (calf) was ruled out.
• OG Damien Lewis was carted to the locker room with an ankle injury.
• DE Jarran Reed was carted to the locker room with a shin injury.
• S Jamal Adams was ruled out with a concussion.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• WR Cody Thompson
• CB Lance Boykin

INJURIES

• WR Mike Evans, who exited Sunday’s win over New Orleans without returning, has no update on his hamstring injury, head coach Todd Bowles told reporters. 

OTHER NEWS

• The Week 6 game between the Lions and Buccaneers has been flexed to 4:25 p.m. ET.

INJURIES

• WR Kyle Philips has been designated to return from injured reserve.

ROSTER CUTS

• WR Mason Kinsey
• OL Xavier Newman

OTHER NEWS

• RT Nicholas Petit-Frere has been officially reinstated by the league after serving a suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

INJURIES

• RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) was limited in today’s practice estimation.
• WR Jahan Dotson (ankle) limited
• WR Curtis Samuel (quad) DNP
• CB Christian Holmes (back) DNP
• CB Benjamin St-Juste (neck) full
• DB Jartavius Martin (thumb) full