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TransactionWeek 2Active
Saints elevated WR Kevin Austin Jr. and LS Scott Daly to their active roster for Sunday's game vs. the Ravens.
Elevated
WR Kevin Austin Jr. and LS Scott Daly
Team
Saints
2 more facts on the full report
Kevin AustinWR Scott DalyLS, CHI 2 more players or teams on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026
Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down
TransactionWeek 2Active
Cowboys elevated LB Justin Barron and LB Curtis Robinson from their practice squad for Sunday's game vs. the Commanders.
Player 1
Justin Barron
Position 1
LB
4 more facts on the full report
Justin BarronLB, DAL Curtis Robinson
TransactionWeek 2Active
Jaguars elevated LB Jalen McLeod and QB Nick Mullens to their active roster from their practice squad for Sunday's game at Denver.
Players
Jalen McLeod, Nick Mullens
Movement
Elevated to active roster from practice squad
2 more facts on the full report
Jalen McLeodDL, JAX Nick Mullens
InjuryWeek 2Out
Steelers downgraded WR Michael Pittman Jr. to out for Sunday's game vs New England due to his foot injury.
Player
Michael Pittman Jr.
Position
WR
4 more facts on the full report
Michael Pittman Jr.WR, PIT New England Patriots
InjuryWeek 2Injured reserve
Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. placed on Injured Reserve with ankle sprain
Player
Omar Cooper Jr.
Team
Jets
4 more facts on the full report
Omar Cooper Jr.WR, NYJ New York Jets
InjuryWeek 2
Giants CB injuries update ahead of Monday night vs. Rams: Paulson Adebo placed on injured reserve Friday with knee injury, Deonte Banks did not practice Friday with calf injury, Greg Newsome III limited practice Friday with rib injury.
Paulson Adebo
placed on injured reserve Friday, knee
Deonte Banks
no practice Friday, calf
3 more facts on the full report
Paulson AdeboDB, NYG Deonte Banks
InjuryWeek 2Active
Aaron Donald planning to play Monday night; Puka Nacua missing practice Friday.
Status
planning to play Monday night
Also
Puka Nacua missing practice Friday
Aaron DonaldDL, LAR Puka NacuaWR, LAR 1 more
PerformanceWeek 2Active
Aaron Donald told reporters the plan is for him to play Monday night against the New York Giants.
Player
Aaron Donald
Team
Rams
2 more facts on the full report
Aaron DonaldDL, LAR Los Angeles Rams
InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Chargers list WR Ladd McConkey as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders due to his rib injury.
Injury
rib injury
Status
questionable
1 more fact on the full report
Ladd McConkey
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Texans ruled out WR Nico Collins due to his hamstring injury.
Player
Nico Collins
Team
Texans
3 more facts on the full report
Nico Collins
InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Bengals list QB Joe Burrow as questionable for Sunday's game at Houston due to his back injury.
Player
Joe Burrow
Team
Bengals
4 more facts on the full report
Joe Burrow
InjuryWeek 2Out
Eagles rule out Jonathan Greenard due to pec injury for second straight week.
Player
Jonathan Greenard
Team
Eagles
2 more facts on the full report
Jonathan GreenardDL, PHI Philadelphia Eagles
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Joey Porter Jr. is out vs. Patriots for the second consecutive week. Michael Pittman Jr. is questionable after missing practice Thursday and Friday.
Status
OUT vs. Patriots
Timeline
second straight week
2 more facts on the full report
Joey Porter Jr.
InjuryWeek 2DoubtfulUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Saints.
Player
Zay Flowers
Team
Ravens
3 more facts on the full report
Zay Flowers
PerformanceWeek 2Active
All Bears players clear the injury report and are available for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Team
Bears
Status
All players cleared off injury report
2 more facts on the full report
Chicago Bears Minnesota Vikings
InjuryWeek 2DoubtfulUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Raiders list TE Brock Bowers as doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Chargers due to his knee injury.
Injury
knee injury
Status
doubtful
2 more facts on the full report
Brock Bowers
Depth chartWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Vikings rule out Kyler Murray for Sunday's game vs. Bears. Carson Wentz to start.
Status
Ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the Bears
Starter
Carson Wentz
Kyler Murray
InjuryWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Raiders TE Brock Bowers returns to practice from knee injury.
Player
Brock Bowers
Team
Raiders
2 more facts on the full report
Brock Bowers
Depth chartWeek 2Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday vs. Carolina with Jack Strand as backup; Michael Penix Jr. ruled out.
Starter
Cooper Rush
Backup
Jack Strand
2 more facts on the full report
Cooper Rush
InjuryWeek 2Out
Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.
Status
Ruled out
Game
Sunday against the Carolina Panthers
Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons 1 more
InjuryWeek 2ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) has returned to practice Friday
Injury
hamstring
Status
returned to practice Friday
Zay FlowersWR, BAL Baltimore Ravens
ContractWeek 2
Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers at impasse over extension contract structure and guaranteed money guarantees.
Player
Joey Porter Jr.
Team
Steelers
4 more facts on the full report
Joey Porter Jr.DB, DAL T.J. Watt
InjuryWeek 2QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Bills WR DJ Moore suffered a shoulder injury Thursday night and is day-to-day.
Injury
shoulder injury
Severity
doctors do not consider serious
2 more facts on the full report
DJ Moore
PerformanceWeek 2
Josh Allen records 9+ pass and rush TDs with no turnovers in first two games of season.
Player
Josh Allen
Stat Line
9+ Pass/Rush TD and no turnovers
2 more facts on the full report
Josh AllenQB, BUF Buffalo Bills
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Lions ruled out DB Avonte Maddox due to a foot injury; Bills ruled out DJ Moore due to a shoulder injury.
Avonte Maddox
Ruled out due to a foot injury
DJ Moore
Ruled out due to a shoulder injury
Avonte MaddoxDB, DET
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Bills ruled out DJ Moore due to a shoulder injury.
Injury
shoulder injury
Status
ruled out
DJ MooreWR, BUF Buffalo Bills
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
DJ Moore (shoulder and stinger) is questionable to return. He was taken into the locker room for X-rays.
Injury
shoulder and stinger
Status
questionable to return
1 more fact on the full report
DJ MooreWR, BUF Buffalo Bills
InjuryWeek 2Out
Ed Oliver injured his hip during warm-ups and is out for tonight's game vs. the Lions.
Player
Ed Oliver
Team
Bills
2 more facts on the full report
Ed OliverDL, BUF Buffalo Bills
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Raiders TE Brock Bowers did not practice again due to last week's knee surgery. Chargers WR Ladd McConkey also did not practice due to rib injury, making availability for Sunday unlikely.
Player
Brock Bowers
Team
Raiders
3 more facts on the full report
Brock Bowers
InjuryWeek 2Questionable
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey did not practice for the second straight day due to a rib injury, making it unlikely he will be available for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders.
Player
Ladd McConkey
Team
Chargers
4 more facts on the full report
Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC Los Angeles Chargers

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Players in the news

Ezekiel ElliottRB
Javonte WilliamsRB, DAL
Taylor MotonOL, CAR
Grant CalcaterraTE, PHI
Landon DickersonOL, PHI

Teams in the news

Dallas CowboysDAL
Philadelphia EaglesPHI
Carolina PanthersCAR
Las Vegas RaidersLV
Baltimore RavensBAL

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Lamar Jackson
questionable
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ankle injury
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Ravens
49ers
Caleb Williams

LB, DAL

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

QB, JAX

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

DB, NYG

3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

WR, LAC

Los Angeles Chargers

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

WR, HOU

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

QB, CIN

Cincinnati Bengals

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

DB, DAL

Michael Pittman Jr.WR, PIT

3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

WR, BAL

Baltimore Ravens

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

TE, LV

Los Angeles Chargers

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

QB, MIN

Carson WentzQB, MIN

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

TE, LV

Las Vegas Raiders

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

QB

Jack StrandQB, ATL

3 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

DL, PIT

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

WR, BUF

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

DJ MooreWR, BUF

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

TE, LV

Ladd McConkeyWR, LAC

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 17, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down