Who’s beginning, who’s damage, and who’s on the transfer?
NFL information is nonstop, and we’re breaking all of it down week by week this season.
This is the newest on what’s taking place across the league getting into Week 9:
Vikings add to QB room
Minnesota signed quarterback John Wolford to its observe squad, per NFL Media. This transfer comes within the wake of Carson Wentz needing season-ending shoulder surgical procedure and J.J. McCarthy having not performed since Week 2 as a result of a high-ankle sprain. Wolford was with the Los Angeles Rams from 2019-22, making a mixed 5 begins (common season and postseason). His most up-to-date stints have been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars, however Wolford hasn’t appeared in a regular-season recreation since 2022.
Bears signal veteran security
Chicago signed defensive again C.J. Gardner-Johnson and is elevating him to the energetic roster, per ESPN. Gardner-Johnson spent the 2024 season with the Philadelphia Eagles, reeling in six interceptions and successful Tremendous Bowl LIX. He was traded to the Houston Texans the next offseason however lower after three video games. Shortly after signing with the Baltimore Ravens, Gardner-Johnson was launched once more.
By three video games performed this season, he has totaled 15 mixed tackles. By signing with the Bears, Gardner-Johnson reunites with Dennis Allen, who was the security’s defensive coordinator with the New Orleans Saints from 2019-21 and now holds the identical place in Chicago.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in line to play
After lacking three video games with a hamstring harm, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is wholesome and expects to play Thursday towards the Dolphins. Jackson practiced in a restricted style final week, however was unable to swimsuit up for Baltimore’s Week 8 recreation towards the Bears. The Ravens have been capable of deal with enterprise, and can look to start out a much-needed win streak with Jackson again within the lineup.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels to observe this week
After lacking Week 8 with a hamstring harm, Daniels seems to be on observe to play after being cleared to renew working towards following a very good rehab session on Sunday, Commanders coach Dan Quinn introduced Tuesday.
Daniels has missed three video games this season as a result of harm, together with his newest absence coming after he injured his hamstring within the Week 7 loss to the Cowboys. Washington faces the Seahawks, who’re coming off a bye, in Week 9.
The Patriots introduced that 27-year-old cornerback Marcus Jones has signed a contract extension. The deal is for 3 years, per the Boston Globe, and can preserve Jones from getting into free company this summer season when his rookie deal was set to run out.
A 3rd-round draft choose by New England in 2022, he has totaled 36 tackles, two interceptions, 9 move breakups and a sack via eight video games whereas being on the sector for 76% of the defensive snaps. The 2 picks have already tied his profession excessive from his rookie season. The 9 breakups are one shy of equaling his profession finest.
Jones’ efforts as a punt returner earned him AFC Particular Groups Participant of the Week after returning a punt 87 yards for a landing within the Patriots’ 42-13 win over Carolina in Week 4. He completed that recreation with a single-game franchise document 167 yards on three punt returns, topping the 156 return yards by Mike Haynes towards Buffalo in 1976.
A regarding replace on Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco’s well being
The Chiefs’ depth at operating again has been a query all season. Now, a notable harm has threatened to change their beginning lineup, and probably the workforce’s method to the commerce deadline.
Pacheco is at present being thought of week-to-week after sustaining an MCL sprain throughout Monday night time’s victory over the Commanders, per NFL Community. The RB limped off the sector late within the recreation after taking a tough hit to his leg. Pacheco completed the sport with 12 carries for 58 yards.
Rams anticipating Week 9 return for 2 offensive starters
The Rams may very well be near welcoming again two key items in extensive receiver Puka Nacua and offensive lineman Rob Havenstein.
Nacua (ankle) and Havenstein (knee) are anticipated to observe and play in Week 9, in keeping with head coach Sean McVay. Nacua’s harm sidelined him for Week 7, whereas Havenstein final performed in Week 4.
McVay additionally introduced WR Tutu Atwell might be positioned on injured reserve with a hamstring harm. Atwell’s absence for, at the very least, the subsequent 4 video games might show vital to the offense given his function as a deep risk.
Jets nonetheless mulling QB change getting into bye
Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor?
Getting into New York’s bye week, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn remained noncommittal to Fields as his beginning quarterback for when the workforce returns from its break. Even after a wild, 39-38 comeback victory, the primary of the season, Sunday at Cincinnati.
“I believe you already know what my reply’s going to be on that,” Glenn mentioned Monday when requested if Fields can be the starter towards the Browns on Nov. 9, per AP. “That is the bye week and we’re going to concentrate on us. And, pay attention, I’ve time to make that call. Once more, that’s one of many good issues of the bye week.”
Glenn laughed and added: “However severely, man, this offers us an opportunity to essentially simply hone in on the nice, dangerous and ugly and attempt to get these issues labored out as a result of we all know we have now a methods to go.”
Fields, who has but to throw an interception in seven begins, went 21 of 32 for 244 yards and a landing, together with 31 yards on 11 rushes. He additionally threw a move and had a run for 2-point conversions.
“I believe he performed the sport precisely like we see him enjoying for us to win the sport,” Glenn mentioned. “There are nonetheless some issues inside that recreation that he is aware of he has to enhance on, and that’s going to be each recreation. We’re going to all the time be vital of ourselves. …
“However, yeah, he did a extremely good job for us (Sunday). I assumed he managed that recreation very well.”
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor introduced Monday Flacco (shoulder) and Hendrickson (hip) might be labeled as “day-to-day” heading right into a Week 9 assembly with the Bears.
Hendrickson re-aggravated a hip harm that beforehand sidelined him for one recreation throughout Sunday’s loss to the Jets. Flacco’s harm additionally occurred in Week 8, however the veteran QB was capable of end the sport.
Vikings QB room trending towards Week 9 shakeup
J.J. McCarthy’s return to the lineup may very well be imminent, with the second-year QB re-joining the Vikings for observe Monday. Notably lacking from the session, nonetheless, was Carson Wentz, who has been nursing a left shoulder harm since Week 5.
Wentz, Minnesota’s starter the final 5 video games, may very well be in peril of lacking time after the QB was in noticeable ache through the Week 8 loss to the Chargers. For McCarthy, taking the observe discipline is encouraging as he continues working his manner again after being sidelined with an ankle harm he suffered in Week 2.
Judkins obtained the designation after exiting Sunday’s loss to the Patriots early with a shoulder harm. The Browns are on a bye and can face the Jets following the break.
Payments DT Ed Oliver going through prolonged absence
The Payments’ protection has battled accidents all 12 months, however this one could have a long-term affect. Head coach Sean McDermott introduced Oliver suffered a torn bicep in Sunday’s win over the Panthers, and might be out indefinitely after present process surgical procedure.
Saints making QB change?
Spencer Rattler’s second-half benching in a brutal loss to the Buccaneers has probably opened the door for a brand new beginning quarterback.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore advised reporters he is undecided on whether or not Rattle or rookie Tyler Shough will begin towards the Rams in Week 9. Shough changed Rattler after New Orleans’ first drive of the third quarter; the QBs every tossed an interception, and have been sacked a mixed 5 instances whereas totaling 32 completions on 51 move makes an attempt for 227 yards and 0 touchdowns.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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