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Patriots | A.J. Brown's injury listing clarified as knee/ankle on Wednesday report Wed Oct 28, 04:43 PM
The Patriots informed reporters on Wednesday that WR A.J. Brown's injury on the team's Wednesday injury report should be listed as knee/ankle. Brown was limited in Wednesday's practice ahead of the Week 8 game at Miami. Aside from a lengthy list of players on injured reserve, it was 'maybe the healthiest Wednesday report' the Patriots have had 'in a long time.'
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday because of an ankle injury. The Patriots visit the Dolphins in Week 8 on Sunday.
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Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday because of a hamstring injury.
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Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury and rest. Chase had not been present at the start of Wednesday's practice. The Bengals host the Titans on Sunday.
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Jets WR Garrett Wilson said on Wednesday that he has not asked to be traded and will not ask the team to deal him before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. "Yeah, I want to be here," Wilson said. "I want to win games. That's the one thing we've been missing on here. I love it here. Do I love it more than I love winning? Nah, to be completely honest. But I'm hopeful." Wilson, who was targeted three times with two catches for 26 yards in Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Dolphins, said his on-field frustration with QB Geno Smith was not directed at each other, and Smith said Wednesday, "I'm looking to get him the football, as much as I can. But I have to be mindful of the defense as well."
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Titans WR Calvin Ridley (hip) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing Sunday's game against the Browns. Ridley did not practice Thursday or Friday last week and was listed as questionable for that game before sitting out. The Titans play at the Bengals on Sunday.
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Chargers WR Tre' Harris (hamstring) is expected to practice on Wednesday, head coach Jim Harbaugh said. Harris injured his hamstring against the Broncos and was ruled out for the Week 6 game at Kansas City.
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Chargers WR Ladd McConkey remains in the concussion protocol but will practice on Wednesday, head coach Jim Harbaugh said. McConkey was ruled out of the Week 7 game against the Chiefs with a concussion.
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The reporter believes the Jaguars are "more open than ever to listening to trade offers" for WR Brian Thomas Jr. ahead of the trade deadline. He added that Thomas' trade value is "complicated," a topic he discussed with Daniel Popper in an early trade deadline preview.
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Packers WR Matthew Golden (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Week 8 game against the Panthers. Golden was estimated as a non-participant on Tuesday's injury report.
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Panthers WR Jalen Coker (shoulder) did not receive a game status and will play Thursday night against the Packers.
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Bills WR DJ Moore was on the practice field Wednesday wearing a red non-contact jersey, joining the wide receivers for a drill with QB Josh Allen. Head coach Joe Brady had said Wednesday that "it will be nice to get" Moore back on the field.
| Footballguys view: Moore has been dealing with a shoulder injury (AC joint sprain) and was inactive against the Raiders in Week 6. A Week 7 bye helped Moore get more time to get right. Let's see what his practice status is this week, Friday specifically, as the Bills prepare for a big game versus the Ravens. |
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown said on Wednesday that he is sometimes still trying to get his explosiveness back since his right high-ankle sprain. "Yeah, sometimes. Sometimes I see it and sometimes I'm pushing through. But none of that stuff really matters. I'm out here, so...." Brown said.
| Footballguys view: Brown caught 3-of-6 targets for 48 yards in the Patriots' Week 7 loss to the Bears. He's not quite himself, and the chemistry he has with Drake Maye is a work in progress. Against the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, we've got Brown in the WR2 range. Fantasy GMs won't be too confident, but they don't want to miss out if/when Brown has a breakout week. |
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Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase was "not currently present" for Wednesday's practice, as spotted by Trags. The Bengals host the Titans on Sunday.
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Bills WR DJ Moore is set to return to the field on Wednesday, head coach Joe Brady said. "It will be nice to get him back on the football field today," Brady said. Moore, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury, was inactive against the Raiders before the bye, and Brady said afterward that the "hope and intent" was for him to return after the bye week.
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The Browns are "less likely" to move WR Jerry Jeudy at the moment, per sources. The Steelers, Cleveland's Week 8 opponent, are among the teams looking for wide receiver help ahead of the trade deadline.
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The Commanders formally placed WR Terry McLaurin on injured reserve on Wednesday after he suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in a Week 6 loss to the 49ers. WR Van Jefferson was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move, chosen over rookie WR Jaden Bradley as a more veteran depth option. The beat writer expects WR Treylon Burks to man the X position and rookie WR Antonio Williams to see a significant increase in his snap count.
| Footballguys view: The move with McLaurin is now official, and it means he's missed seven games last year and will miss 12 games this season. He's got a $34 million cap hit in 2027, but there is a potential out for the team after this year (which brings $25.5 million in dead cap). The Commanders will turn to Antonio Williams for some of the downfield work McLaurin would do. |
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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice will practice on Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid said. Reid said everyone on the active roster will practice, including Rice. Rice missed last Sunday's loss to the Seahawks with a hamstring strain.
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Commanders WR Stefon Diggs is being held out of practice on Wednesday but will be "full-go" on Thursday, head coach Dan Quinn said. Quinn said going forward this likely will be the case for Diggs each week, and that it was not related to the hand injury Diggs appeared to suffer against the 49ers.
| Footballguys view: It's what many veterans do around the league, we're just left to wonder what ailment Diggs is dealing with. He's out on Wednesday but we're expecting a full participation on Thursday. That means Diggs is good to go for the Week 8 game against the Eagles. We like him in the WR2/flex range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Commanders WR Stefon Diggs will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Dan Quinn said. Quinn added that Diggs will be a full participant on Thursday. The reason for Wednesday's absence was undisclosed.
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Titans WR Carnell Tate is not practicing on Wednesday because of a shoulder injury, head coach Robert Saleh said. Tate spent time in the medical tent during Sunday's game against the Browns before walking out with his helmet on. The Titans visit the Bengals in Week 8.
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Colts WR Josh Downs has received trade interest from multiple AFC teams, including the Steelers. A deal is not considered likely this week, but the expectation is that a trade will eventually happen, per sources.
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Colts WR Josh Downs is requesting a trade from Indianapolis, according to sources. WR-needy teams had already called the Colts about Downs, who was described on Tuesday as 'a name that could be dealt' as the team listens to offers on everyone.
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) was practicing on Wednesday while wearing a black non-contact jersey. Egbuka was ruled out for last Sunday's game against the Panthers. Head coach Todd Bowles called him 'questionable' for Week 8 on Monday and said the team would know more after practice.
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Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle aggravated his previous chest injury on a reverse in last Sunday's game against the Cardinals, sources said. His status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs will be determined at a later time, and his availability will be based on how practice goes.
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Ravens WR Rashod Bateman checked in at No. 18 on ESPN's list of the league's top 25 possible trade candidates ahead of the deadline, compiled by Matt Bowen and Jeremy Fowler. They estimated Bateman's chances of being traded at 15% and listed the Commanders and Chiefs as potential fits. "Bateman has long been a bit miscast in Baltimore," Fowler wrote, adding that "rookie Ja'Kobi Lane is well-positioned for WR2 status in Baltimore." Bateman has 266 receiving yards through seven games this season.
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WR-needy teams have called the Colts about WR Josh Downs, according to several league sources. Downs is "a name that could be dealt as well," with the Colts agreeing to trade DT DeForest Buckner to the 49ers on Tuesday.
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The Raiders activated second-year WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. from injured reserve on Tuesday, releasing DT Jonah Laulu in a corresponding move. Thornton's practice window opened October 7, and the 21-day evaluation period was approaching its Wednesday deadline. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak repeatedly indicated Thornton needed to demonstrate he was ready to contribute, and the team declined to activate him for Sunday's loss to the Rams.
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Packers WR Matthew Golden was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.
| Footballguys view: It is the second straight day Golden was estimated as DNP after also being listed that way on Monday. Golden was hurt in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Lions but returned and finished the game, so there's reason for some optimism. The Packers will file their final injury report for Thursday night's game on Wednesday. |
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Panthers WR Jalen Coker (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's injury report after he was limited on Monday.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers held another walk-through on Tuesday because of the short week, so the report was a projection. The final report with game statuses for Thursday's game at Green Bay comes on Wednesday. Still, a positive trajectory (even estimated) is a good sign. We'll follow up after the injury report is released on Wednesday. |
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Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter's snaps will not change dramatically after his best two-way game, head coach Liam Coen said on Monday. "Just keep chomping away at it," Coen said. "We're not going to over-rotate to a good game. There are a lot of games left in the season."
| Footballguys view: Hunter caught four passes for 59 yards and a touchdown and intercepted Texans QB C.J. Stroud in the end zone in the Week 6 loss to Houston, and Coen added that "last week you saw his impact and effect on games where he is playing more." It's going to take some time for fantasy investors to get a feel for how consistent Hunter's offensive opportunities might be. But with Brian Thomas Jr. struggling (and possibly being a trade candidate), proactively adding Hunter on a speculative basis makes sense. |
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Colts WR Keenan Allen is among the Indianapolis names to watch ahead of the trade deadline. The Colts are willing to listen to offers on everyone after agreeing to trade G Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: Allen has emerged as one of the Colts' most consistent offensive performers in recent weeks. He's been mentioned in reports suggesting the Bills would be interested. Allen is no longer the elite receiver he once was, but he is still a good veteran option and could be a safety net for Josh Allen. Stay tuned. |
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Colts WR Josh Downs is among the Indianapolis names to watch ahead of the trade deadline. The Colts are willing to listen to offers on everyone after agreeing to trade G Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: ESPN's Adam Schefter points to Downs, DeForest Buckner, and Grover Stewart as players who could potentially be on the move. Downs has fallen short of expectations this season, but that seems more due to overall circumstances than any shortcomings on his part. We'll see if he draws legitimate interest. |
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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that he is hopeful WR Mike Evans (Achilles) will be back for the team's Week 9 game against the Raiders.
| Footballguys view: Evans was ruled out on Friday and missed Sunday's Week 7 game at Atlanta. We spoke with USA Today's Kyle Madson over the weekend, and he said the team expected Evans and Deebo Samuel to both be ready after the bye. Madson added that De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson could return soon as well. |
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Panthers WR Jalen Coker (shoulder) was listed as limited on Monday's injury report. The Panthers held only a walk-through on Monday, so the report is an estimate, as they prepare for Thursday's Week 8 game at Green Bay.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers held only a walk-through on Monday, so the report is an estimate as they prepare for Thursday's Week 8 game at Green Bay. This is a new injury for Coker, so we'll be following up as needed, likely all the way through Thursday's kickoff. |
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Packers WR Matthew Golden (shoulder) was among seven players on Green Bay's estimated injury report on Monday.
| Footballguys view: The Packers did not practice but released an estimated report because of the quick turnaround for Thursday's Week 8 game against the Panthers. Golden was hurt in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Lions but returned and finished the game. We'll be following up on his progress as needed, right up through Thursday's kickoff. |
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Cardinals WR Jalen Brooks had surgery on Monday to repair the wrist he injured late in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, when he was tackled at the Denver 1-yard line at the end of a 35-yard catch. "Have to get an emergency surgery on my wrist. I don't need any phone calls. Just Prayer. I'll be done for the season," Brooks posted. He played in all seven games without a start, catching five of 17 targets for 81 yards, and his targets had increased after the Cardinals traded WR Marvin Harrison Jr. WR Simi Fehoko, who has mostly played special teams, will now fill Brooks' role on offense.
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Cowboys WR George Pickens took a hit to his right shoulder from Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell during Monday night's game in Philadelphia. Pickens has been dealing with a shoulder issue the last couple of weeks. He had no injury designation for the game after being a full participant in Friday's practice.
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49ers WR Deebo Samuel is expected back after the team's bye, though it is not guaranteed, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday, as relayed by Cam Inman.
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Packers WR Christian Watson is not on the team's first injury report of the week, released Monday ahead of Thursday's Week 8 game against the Panthers. Watson had been dealing with an ankle injury but carried no injury designation for Sunday's loss to the Lions.
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The Raiders designated WR Jack Bech (forearm) to return to practice from injured reserve on Monday. Bech fractured his forearm in late September, head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed at the time.
| Footballguys view: Bech has been out with a broken forearm suffered in the Week 3 victory over the Saints. Bech now has 21 days to practice before he must be added to the 53-man roster. In his second season, Bech caught five passes for 48 yards with a touchdown before suffering the injury. As a rookie in 2025, Bech caught 20 passes for 224 yards. With a lack of high-end depth at wideout, Bech, an excellent blocker, could resume a contributing role in short order. |
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Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is not expected to practice on Wednesday after coming out of Sunday's win over the Packers with an ankle injury, head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Campbell said there was optimism that St. Brown would be able to play in Sunday's home game against the Vikings, but that the wideout's practice work would be managed to keep him on track. St. Brown had nine catches for 153 yards while playing 78 percent of the offensive snaps. We'll follow this situation closely as the week progresses. |
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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) is questionable for Week 8 against the Falcons.
| Footballguys view: "They're all questionable. We're going to see on Wednesday and Thursday what they do, and I'll have a better answer for you," Bowles said of Egbuka and two other injured players. Egbuka was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Panthers after returning to practice on Friday. We'll be following up on his progress all week. |
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Cardinals WR Jalen Brooks announced on social media on Monday that he will undergo season-ending wrist surgery.
| Footballguys view: Brooks has taken on an expanded role since the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade moved him up the depth chart. He is tied for fourth on the Cardinals this season with 17 targets. Without Brooks, the Cardinals have five active wide receivers and two more on the practice squad. Michael Wilson (37), Kendrick Bourne (25), and Reggie Virgil (2) are the only members of that group with a catch this season. The other receivers are Devin Duvernay, Simi Fehoko, Shedrick Jackson (on the practice squad), and Harrison Wallace III (also on the practice squad). |
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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said on Monday that WR Garrett Wilson's sideline outburst during Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Dolphins was "overblown" by the media. It was Glenn's first comment on the incident. Glenn added that "it's going to get noisy" for the Jets.
| Footballguys view: CBS cameras caught a frustrated Wilson, targeted only three times, screaming in the direction of Geno Smith. Afterward, Wilson said he wasn't directing his ire at Smith. The target appeared to be passing-game coordinator Seth Ryan, who was seated next to the QB. "We were collaborating," said Wilson, who finished with only two catches for 26 yards, one week after a quiet game against the Patriots. The coaches spoke about the importance of getting Wilson involved in the offense, and yet it took until the third quarter before he was targeted. |
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Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that he doesn't anticipate WR Stefon Diggs taking on a larger role with WR Terry McLaurin out.
| Footballguys view: Quinn indicated the change will come with usage elsewhere and mentioned rookie WR Antonio Williams. TE Chig Okonkwo and WR Treylon Burks are also candidates to do more. McLaurin suffered a torn patellar tendon and is done for the season. |
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Commanders WR Treylon Burks is expected to be limited in practice at the start of this week, according to head coach Dan Quinn's comments on Monday. Washington returns from its bye week.
| Footballguys view: Burks move up in the rotation after Terry McLaurin went down with a knee injury during the team's Week 6 game. Burks drew six targets coming off the bench in that game, and he could continue playing a more significant role with McLaurin out for the season. We'll follow up on his status as the week progresses. In the meantime, proactively adding Burks is a good idea if there's room on your roster for a speculative play. |
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Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday that the "early returns are positive" on WR Rashid Shaheed's knee injury, speaking on Seattle Sports radio. Shaheed left Sunday's win over the Chiefs with the injury and did not return.
| Footballguys view: Shaheed had to exit Sunday's win after the first half with the injury. Shaheed is averaging 11.5 yards per punt return and 27.3 yards per kick return so far this season. He's also caught 16 passes for 163 yards and taken four carries for 39 yards with a touchdown. Seattle does have an extra day to prepare, as the club will face the Bears on Monday night in Week 8. |
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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice missed Sunday night's loss to the Seahawks with a strained right hamstring. Without him, the Chiefs' wide receivers, including Xavier Worthy, rookie Cyrus Allen and Jalen Royals, produced just six receptions for 39 yards.
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Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy caught 3 passes for 11 yards on 6 targets in Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 9.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.6.
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