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TransactionWeek 3Signed
Eagles are signing former Colts DB Kenny Moore II to their practice squad.
Player
Kenny Moore II
Transaction
Signed to practice squad
Previous Team
Colts
New Team
Eagles
Kenny Moore IIDB, PHI Indianapolis Colts Philadelphia Eagles
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 22, 2026, 1:17 PM EDT
Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down Permalink: Eagles are signing former Colts DB Kenny Moore II to their practice squad.
TransactionWeek 3Signed
Eagles sign TE Zach Ertz.
Signed with
Eagles
Zach ErtzTE, PHI Philadelphia Eagles
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab),
TransactionWeek 3Injured reserve
Falcons placed CB A.J. Terrell Jr. on injured reserve.
Player
A.J. Terrell Jr.
Team
Falcons
Position
CB
Move
Placed on injured reserve
A.J. Terrell Jr.DB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
InjuryWeek 3Out
Cardinals starting cornerback Will Johnson could miss the rest of the regular season after suffering a neck injury against the Seahawks.
Player
Will Johnson
Team
Cardinals
Position
starting cornerback
Injury
neck injury
Opponent
Seahawks
Status
could miss the rest of the regular season
Will Johnson
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Giants QB Jaxson Dart suffered a sprained MCL during Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Injury
sprained MCL
Game
Monday night 28-6 loss to Los Angeles Rams
Jaxson DartQB, NYG Los Angeles Rams
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Giants officially rule out QB Jaxson Dart.
Status
officially ruled out
Jaxson DartQB, NYG New York Giants
InjuryWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Malik Nabers has returned to play after being questionable with a shoulder injury.
Player
Malik Nabers
Team
Giants
Injury
shoulder injury
Status
questionable to return, then returned
Malik Nabers
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
Giants say WR Malik Nabers is questionable to return tonight due to a shoulder injury.
Injury
shoulder injury
Status
questionable to return tonight
Malik NabersWR, NYG New York Giants
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 2Out
Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury and was replaced by Jameis Winston.
Injury
left knee
Status
walked off field on own
Replaced by
Jameis Winston
Jaxson DartQB, NYG Jameis WinstonQB, NYG
InjuryWeek 2Out
Colts WR Alec Pierce aggravated heel injury will rehab rather than have surgery.
Injury
Heel injury that was surgically repaired
Action
Will attempt to rehab the ailment rather than have surgery
Timeline
Slated to be out several weeks, could return midseason if all goes well
Alec PierceWR, IND Indianapolis Colts
TransactionWeek 2SignedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Eagles re-sign tight end Zach Ertz to practice squad with intent to promote to active roster after losing TE Dallas Goedert.
Signed with
Eagles practice squad
Intent
Promote to active roster
Also
Dallas Goedert lost
Dallas Goedert
Depth chartWeek 2Active
Aaron Donald officially active tonight vs. the Giants for the first time in three seasons.
Player
Aaron Donald
Team
Rams
Status
Active
Opponent
Giants
Timeline
First time in three seasons
Aaron Donald
PerformanceWeek 2Out
Puka Nacua officially is inactive for the Rams tonight.
Status
Inactive
Team
Rams
Puka NacuaWR, LAR Los Angeles Rams
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
TransactionWeek 2Signed
Zach Ertz signs with Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.
Signed with
Eagles practice squad
Also
Dallas Goedert suffered sprained MCL
Zach ErtzTE, PHI Dallas GoedertTE, PHI Philadelphia Eagles
InjuryWeek 2Injured reserveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Chargers place tight ends David Njoku and Charlie Kolar on injured reserve.
Players
David Njoku (fibula) and Charlie Kolar (forearm)
Team
Chargers
Status
Injured reserve
David Njoku
InjuryWeek 2Out
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert likely to miss a few weeks with sprained MCL suffered Sunday vs. Titans.
Player
Dallas Goedert
Team
Eagles
Injury
sprained MCL
Suffered
Sunday vs. the Titans
Timeline
likely to miss a few weeks
Dallas GoedertTE, PHI
Depth chartWeek 2Active
Falcons named Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback for Thursday's game in Green Bay.
Status
Starting quarterback
Opponent
Green Bay
Game
Thursday
Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Caleb Williams unlikely to practice this week with hamstring injury but not ruled out for Week 3 vs Eagles, Ben Johnson says.
Player
Caleb Williams
Injury
hamstring injury
Outlook
does not think Williams will practice this week; not ruled out for Week 3
Coach comment
called the news on Williams' hamstring "somewhat encouraging"
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Packers WR Jayden Reed injured his back Sunday; returning to Green Bay for evaluation and recovery time frame.
Injury
Back
Timeline
Team still evaluating the best treatment and recovery time frame
Status
Returning to Green Bay after spending night in New Jersey
Jayden Reed
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jayden Daniels dislocated left elbow; Marcus Mariota expected to start Sunday vs. Seattle.
Player
Jayden Daniels
Injury
dislocated left elbow
Action
Marcus Mariota is expected to start Sunday vs. Seattle
Next Step
consulting with a variety of experts over the next few days as is team protocol
Depth chartWeek 2Active
Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start Sunday versus Tampa Bay.
Status
cleared concussion protocol
Role
will start Sunday versus Tampa Bay
Team
Vikings
Kyler MurrayQB, MIN Minnesota Vikings
InjuryWeek 2Out
Saints OT Kelvin Banks Jr suffered a severe high-ankle sprain and is expected to have surgery.
Injury
severe high-ankle sprain
Status
out indefinitely
Treatment
surgery to repair it
Timeline
late in the season if all goes well
Kelvin Banks Jr.OL, NO New Orleans Saints
InjuryWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Seahawks RB Jadarian Price suffered a shoulder injury in yesterday's game; coach Mike Macdonald said it's intact and nothing serious.
Player
Jadarian Price
Team
Seahawks
Injury
shoulder issue
Initial Report
chest injury
Coach Assessment
it's intact and nothing serious, it seems like
InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Bears HC Ben Johnson expects QB Caleb Williams to be week to week with hamstring injury suffered Sunday.
Injury
hamstring injury that he suffered Sunday
Timeline
week to week
Status
underwent an MRI this morning
Caleb Williams
InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Bears HC Ben Johnson expects QB Caleb Williams to be week to week with hamstring injury suffered Sunday.
Injury
hamstring injury
Timeline
week to week
Event
suffered Sunday
Status
underwent MRI this morning
Caleb Williams
InjuryWeek 2Out
Avonte Maddox will require season-ending surgery for foot injury sustained Thursday night at Buffalo.
Player
Avonte Maddox
Team
Lions
Injury
foot injury
Type
season-ending surgery
Sustained
Thursday night at Buffalo
Avonte Maddox
PerformanceWeek 2
Travis Kelce recorded his 27th game with 100 receiving yards and a receiving TD, tying Rob Gronkowski for the most by a tight end in NFL history.
100-yard, TD games
27 (ties Rob Gronkowski for most by a Tight End)
Yards after contact
128 this season, his most through two games in his career
Travis KelceTE, KC Kansas City Chiefs
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows
49ers WR Mike Evans suffered a hip injury that HC Kyle Shanahan said was not serious and Evans could have returned in Sunday's fourth quarter if needed. WR Demarcus Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain.
Injury
Mike Evans hip injury, Demarcus Robinson high ankle sprain
Status
Mike Evans hip injury not believed serious; could have returned if needed
Also
Demarcus Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain
Mike Evans
PerformanceWeek 2
Smith-Njigba has nine receptions for 155 yards and three touchdowns, the fifth wide receiver ever with eight catches, 120 yards and a touchdown in each of his team's first two games.
Receptions
nine
Receiving Yards
155
Touchdowns
three
Historic Company
fifth WR ever with 8+ catches, 120 yards and a TD in each of first two games
Also
Stefon Diggs (2022 with Buffalo)
Stefon Diggs
InjuryWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow; x-rays showed no fracture.
Injury
dislocated his left elbow
Imaging
x-rays showed no fracture
Additional Testing
will undergo additional testing Monday
Team
Commanders
Jayden Daniels

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Caleb Williams

Sep 22, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down Permalink: Eagles sign TE Zach Ertz.

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 22, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down Permalink: Falcons placed CB A.J. Terrell Jr. on injured reserve.

DB, ARI

Arizona Cardinals

Seattle Seahawks

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 22, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down Permalink: Cardinals starting cornerback Will Johnson could miss the rest of the regular season after suffering a neck injury against the Seahawks.

New York Giants

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 22, 2026, 5:48 AM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Giants QB Jaxson Dart suffered a sprained MCL during Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 9:58 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Giants officially rule out QB Jaxson Dart.

WR, NYG

New York Giants

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 9:09 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Malik Nabers has returned to play after being questionable with a shoulder injury.

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Sep 21, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Giants say WR Malik Nabers is questionable to return tonight due to a shoulder injury.

New Orleans Saints

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 8:31 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury and was replaced by Jameis Winston.

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 8:28 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Colts WR Alec Pierce aggravated heel injury will rehab rather than have surgery.

TE, PHI

Zach ErtzTE, PHI

Philadelphia Eagles

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 7:18 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Eagles re-sign tight end Zach Ertz to practice squad with intent to promote to active roster after losing TE Dallas Goedert.

DL, LAR

Los Angeles Rams

New York Giants

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 7:09 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Aaron Donald officially active tonight vs. the Giants for the first time in three seasons.

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Sep 21, 2026, 6:43 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Puka Nacua officially is inactive for the Rams tonight.

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 6:14 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Zach Ertz signs with Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.

TE, LAC

Charlie KolarTE, LAC

Los Angeles Chargers

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 5:26 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Chargers place tight ends David Njoku and Charlie Kolar on injured reserve.

Philadelphia Eagles

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Eagles TE Dallas Goedert likely to miss a few weeks with sprained MCL suffered Sunday vs. Titans.

Green Bay Packers

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 4:31 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Falcons named Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback for Thursday's game in Green Bay.

Opponent

Eagles

Caleb WilliamsQB, CHI Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 4:07 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Caleb Williams unlikely to practice this week with hamstring injury but not ruled out for Week 3 vs Eagles, Ben Johnson says.

WR, GB

Green Bay Packers

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 3:19 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Packers WR Jayden Reed injured his back Sunday; returning to Green Bay for evaluation and recovery time frame.

Jayden DanielsQB, WAS

Marcus MariotaQB, WAS

Washington Commanders

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 3:06 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Jayden Daniels dislocated left elbow; Marcus Mariota expected to start Sunday vs. Seattle.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 2:23 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start Sunday versus Tampa Bay.

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Saints OT Kelvin Banks Jr suffered a severe high-ankle sprain and is expected to have surgery.

Jadarian PriceRB, SEA

Seattle Seahawks

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 1:20 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Seahawks RB Jadarian Price suffered a shoulder injury in yesterday's game; coach Mike Macdonald said it's intact and nothing serious.

QB, CHI

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 12:33 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Bears HC Ben Johnson expects QB Caleb Williams to be week to week with hamstring injury suffered Sunday.

QB, CHI

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Bears HC Ben Johnson expects QB Caleb Williams to be week to week with hamstring injury suffered Sunday.

DB, DET

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 12:04 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Avonte Maddox will require season-ending surgery for foot injury sustained Thursday night at Buffalo.

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Sep 21, 2026, 8:39 AM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Travis Kelce recorded his 27th game with 100 receiving yards and a receiving TD, tying Rob Gronkowski for the most by a tight end in NFL history.

WR, SF

Demarcus RobinsonWR, SF

San Francisco 49ers

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026, 6:25 AM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: 49ers WR Mike Evans suffered a hip injury that HC Kyle Shanahan said was not serious and Evans could have returned in Sunday's fourth quarter if needed. WR Demarcus Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain.

WR, WAS

Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR, SEA

Seattle Seahawks

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026, 9:36 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Smith-Njigba has nine receptions for 155 yards and three touchdowns, the fifth wide receiver ever with eight catches, 120 yards and a touchdown in each of his team's first two games.

QB, WAS

Washington Commanders

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 20, 2026, 8:09 PM EDT

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down Permalink: Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow; x-rays showed no fracture.