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Panthers | Xavier Legette returns to practice from injured reserve Wed Nov 11, 12:39 PM
Panthers WR Xavier Legette returned to practice on Wednesday. Legette was placed on injured reserve in early October with a knee injury, and the team said Monday it would open his 21-day practice window this week.
| Footballguys view: Legette returns to a full practice on Wednesday, so there's a chance he suits up in Week 10. Fantasy GMs can leave him on the waiver wire for now as there's not a clear-cut (and fantasy relevant) role for him currently in the Panthers' passing game. |
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Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said QB Malik Willis would be the starter once he comes back. QB Kyle McCord had received sporadic team reps in practice over the first nine weeks of the season, but that will increase significantly as he prepares to start.
| Footballguys view: Willis is seeking second opinions on the groin injury that landed him on IR, according to Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley. The Dolphins turn to McCord for the time being, and if Willis needs season-ending surgery, he could be the starter for the rest of the 2026 season. |
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The Panthers opened the 21-day practice window for RB Jonathon Brooks on Wednesday as he works back from injured reserve. Brooks is set to return to the practice field this week and has three weeks to practice. He would still need to be added back to the active roster to appear in a game.
| Footballguys view: Go ahead and stash Brooks on your bench if you play in a deeper league. He's practicing in full on Wednesday, so there's a chance Brooks could get back out there in Week 10. He's a talented but oft-injured back who will get on the field as a change-of-pace back behind Chubba Hubbard. The talent is there for him to do more, but perhaps a limited role can keep him healthy for the first time *checks notes* ever with the Panthers. |
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Titans rookie WR Carnell Tate (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday as Tennessee began preparations for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Jaguars. Tate had earlier been ruled out of the Titans' game at the Bengals with the shoulder injury.
| Footballguys view: Tate suffered the injury three weeks ago, and it still needs more rest. It's Wednesday, but the team is coming off a bye, and that's a sign Tate may not be ready for Week 10. Let's see if he can practice on Thursday or Friday. |
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Browns head coach Todd Monken said on Wednesday that he anticipates rookie WR Denzel Boston (toe) being back in practice on Thursday. Boston was not expected to practice Wednesday. The Browns host the Texans on Sunday.
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Colts HC Shane Steichen, asked whether WR Alec Pierce (heel) has a chance to return this season, would not commit to one. "We'll see. Like I said last week, he's still in that rehab process, and I'm not going to put a timetable on return," Steichen said. Pierce remains on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: The Colts are looking for help at the position after trading away both Keenan Allen and Josh Downs. However, they're not going to rush Pierce back into action - especially in a lost season. Pierce has been on IR since Week 3, and there's no telling if he's going to be cleared to play anytime soon. |
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Titans QB Cam Ward has the backing of Mike Borgonzi as the team's quarterback of the future. Borgonzi gave a firm yes when asked if he is confident Ward will be the QB going forward and in the future.
| Footballguys view: What else is he going to say? Coming out of a Week 9 bye, we'll see if Ward can build some momentum off the last game he's played. Ward completed 26-of-40 attempts for 304 yards and had two touchdowns in the Titans' 43-36, Week 8 loss to the Bengals. If he does start to produce more as a passer, Ward will pay off the hope the Titans have for him. He's far from a polished passer, but the tools are there for Ward to at least be a solid starter when fully developed. |
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Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) did not participate in practice on Wednesday, which was a rest day. Burks is expected to play Thursday night against the Giants. He was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.
| Footballguys view: Burks got one day of practice in this week as the team prepares for a game against the Giants on Thursday night. Burks could be out there for his usual number of snaps, but we only see him as a 'what the heck' flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 10. |
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Browns WR Denzel Boston is not expected to practice on Wednesday due to a toe injury.
| Footballguys view: Toe injuries can linger, and they need time to heal. Boston caught 6-of-7 targets for 98 yards in the Browns' Week 9 loss to the Saints. He did that with Shedeur Sanders under center, and now Deshaun Watson is back as the Browns' starter. If Boston is able to play against the Texans on Sunday, we like him as a flex option for Fantasy GMs. |
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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said on Wednesday that he thinks rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. will be "just fine." The Jets host the Bills on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Cooper was limited on Wednesday with an ankle problem he's been dealing with since Sunday's game. The rookie had 58 yards in the Jets' Week 9 loss against the Chiefs. He might be limited to kick off the week of practice, but it sounds like the rookie receiver could be nearing a full participation later in the week. |
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Jets WR Garrett Wilson, coming off a concussion, will return to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday. Wilson was ruled out for last Sunday's Week 9 game at the Chiefs with the concussion. The Jets host the Bills on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Wilson has to go through the league's concussion protocol, something he'll try to do this week. Jets HC Aaron Glenn said he's "very hopeful" that Wilson is able to play in Week 10 against the Bills. Circle back on Friday to check his status. |
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The Kansas City Chiefs released WR Nikko Remigio.
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The Falcons released K Nick Folk and signed K Jake Moody on Wednesday. Moody was signed off the Ravens' practice squad, where he had filled in at kicker after Tyler Loop was placed on injured reserve. Atlanta hosts the Chiefs on Sunday.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson will start Sunday's Week 10 game against the Texans over QB Shedeur Sanders.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Todd Monken named Watson his starting quarterback for the Texans game on Wednesday. Monken had said on Monday that he was not ready to name a starter. |
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Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) was upgraded to full practice participation on Tuesday. Burks missed last Sunday's loss to the Rams with the foot injury but is moving toward a return to the lineup.
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Raiders DE Maxx Crosby stayed in Las Vegas through Tuesday's trade deadline after the team made clear it wanted to keep him. Multiple league sources indicated there was minimal talk regarding Crosby, giving potential suitors little reason to believe a call would get far. "We say no a lot more than we say yes," general manager John Spytek said. The Raiders traded QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings on Tuesday but view Crosby, who has continued to express his desire to spend his entire career with the team, as a big part of their future and an asset to help the transition to rookie QB Fernando Mendoza.
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The Rams did not add a wide receiver before Tuesday's trade deadline, a day after head coach Sean McVay said WR Puka Nacua will likely be placed on injured reserve with PCL and MCL injuries to his right knee plus turf toe from Sunday's game against Washington. Rams WR Jordan Whittington was activated after the deadline. With Nacua out and WR Davante Adams not likely to return until the end of the month, QB Matthew Stafford's receiving corps will feature Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield and Whittington, along with the team's tight ends.
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49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk was not traded or released on Tuesday. He figures to remain with the 49ers until his two-week unpaid roster exemption expires on November 23.
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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was estimated as a full participant following Tuesday's walkthrough. Daniels was also estimated as a full participant on Monday ahead of Thursday night's game at the Giants.
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Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) was upgraded to limited on Washington's estimated injury report on Tuesday. The team held a walkthrough and will have its first full practice of the week on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's game at the Giants.
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The Philadelphia Eagles released RB Jaydon Blue.
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The Los Angeles Chargers released TE Hayden Rucci.
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Bills GM Brandon Beane on Tuesday called newly acquired S Amani Hooker "a true starter, a Day 1 impact." Beane said there was no external pressure from other teams making trades, citing Jacksonville as an example, but just pressure from himself to give the team the best chance to win.
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The Rams made no trades before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET NFL trade deadline despite losing WRs Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, DT Poona Ford to a season-ending triceps injury and CB Jaylen Watson to shoulder surgery. Los Angeles was limited by its salary cap space and has only four selections in the 2027 NFL Draft. Instead, the Rams brought back WR Xavier Smith, signing him off the 49ers' practice squad, leaving QB Matthew Stafford throwing to a receiving corps featuring Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield and rookie CJ Daniels. WR Josh Downs, a reported Rams target, was traded to the Chiefs.
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The Cardinals placed QB Gardner Minshew II on injured reserve on Tuesday, ending his season after he hurt his arm (reportedly tearing his UCL) in Sunday's loss in Seattle. Rookie QB Carson Beck will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Rams. The Cardinals signed veteran QB Josh Johnson and rookie QB Joey Aguilar to back up Beck. Minshew completed 38-of-53 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns in two appearances and is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the season.
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The Cardinals placed QB Gardner Minshew II on injured reserve on Tuesday. Minshew suffered an elbow injury and reportedly tore his UCL. Arizona also officially signed QBs Josh Johnson and Joey Aguilar.
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The Vikings are re-signing WR Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad. Beckham's release from the active roster was largely procedural, opening a roster spot for newly reacquired QB Kirk Cousins.
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Eagles TE Dallas Goedert was not traded at the deadline.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic's Zach Berman believes Goedert's contract is structured to allow for a post-June 1 release, so trading him at the deadline would have carried cap ramifications from accelerated charges. |
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Jets WR Garrett Wilson was not traded by Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. He was among a group of notable players who stayed with their teams through the deadline.
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Patriots WR Romeo Doubs is expected to return from injured reserve "in the near future."
| Footballguys view: Doubs is eligible to come back after New England's Week 10 game against the Lions on Sunday. It's not yet clear he will do so, however. He was placed on injured reserve in October with a shoulder injury. We'll be watching to see if his practice window is open this week, which would be the first step in his return. |
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Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks was not traded, as Miami made no moves before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline. Trade speculation had focused on the All-Pro linebacker, and the Lions and Cowboys were believed to be interested. The 1-7 Dolphins put a premium on their players, and the veterans who could have been targets appear to be players Miami plans to keep beyond this year.
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Jets RB Breece Hall, QB Geno Smith, WR Garrett Wilson, DE Will McDonald IV and CB Nahshon Wright all remain on the roster after the NFL trade deadline passed on Tuesday. The Jets' only deadline trade sent Cisco to the Lions, Darren Mougey's 15th player trade since August 2025.
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LB Daiyan Henley is in the picture to ease the workload on Broncos LBs Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad. Both have given Denver quality play this fall, but Singleton has played the most defensive snaps in football and Strnad has been on the field for 82% of the defense's snaps. The Broncos have also had injuries at every other defensive position.
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Giants QB J.J. McCarthy (hip) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy would have been limited on Monday's estimated report, and the Giants said on Monday they were "confident" he would be ready for Thursday's game against the Commanders. We'll get injury designations -- if there are any -- after Wednesday's practice. |
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The Dolphins placed DT Zach Sieler on injured reserve on Tuesday. Sieler, a three-time team captain in Miami, has 381 tackles, 37.5 sacks and five forced fumbles in 116 career games with 90 starts. He was the Dolphins' 2024 Dan Marino Team MVP.
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The Titans are keeping RB Tony Pollard despite interest from other teams, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Tennessee had told teams it did not want to trade offensive players like Pollard. Pollard ran for 117 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to the Bengals on Nov. 1. Expect him to remain the primary offensive weapon as the Titans hope to field an effective enough offense to get the best look possible at Cam Ward as they evaluate the young QB's long-term outlook. |
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Dolphins QB Kyle McCord becomes Miami's new starting quarterback after the team placed QB Malik Willis on injured reserve with a groin injury on Tuesday. McCord was acquired from the Packers last summer. QB Brady Cook is on the practice squad.
| Footballguys view: McCord was a 6th-round pick (No. 181 overall) by the Eagles in the 2025 NFL Draft. McCord led the FBS with 4,779 passing yards at Syracuse in 2024. According to ESPN's Steve Muench, "[McCord] is an effective point guard who spreads the ball around. Four Syracuse receivers finished the season with more than 60 catches ... his arm is strong enough to make every throw, and he has the touch to drop the ball in downfield." Now we'll all get an extended look. |
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The Dolphins are placing QB Malik Willis on injured reserve. Willis had been battling a groin injury that impacted his mobility, and an MRI showed it has developed into a core muscle injury that requires rest. The injury is not season-ending, but Willis will miss at least four weeks.
| Footballguys view: Kyle McCord, whom the Dolphins acquired in August from the Packers, becomes Miami's new starting quarterback. QB Brady Cook is on the practice squad. This change obviously isn't ideal. Prior to Sunday's loss to the Lions, Willis and Miami's offense seemed to be gaining traction. Going forward, the team could lean even more heavily on Ollie Gordon II and the rushing attack. |
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The Colts are trading WR Josh Downs to the Chiefs, a trade NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also reported. Kansas City sends fourth- and fifth-round picks to Indianapolis in exchange for Downs and a seventh-round pick, according to a source. The Chiefs had said they "will explore what's available" at wide receiver.
| Footballguys view: Downs, who recently requested a trade, got his wish. In his fourth season, Downs has caught 33 passes for 354 yards so far in 2026. He had 58 catches for 566 yards with four touchdowns in 16 games last year. The Chiefs have been looking for more depth at receiver and now have a new weapon in Downs. He could also play 18 games, as the Chiefs have already had their bye while the Colts don't have theirs until Week 13. |
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The Carolina Panthers released WR David Moore.
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The Colts will not trade RB Jonathan Taylor before Tuesday's trade deadline. Multiple teams offered a second-round pick and more for Taylor, but the Colts wanted a blockbuster offer to even consider a deal. "Instead, Taylor stays in Indy."
| Footballguys view: Taylor, who signed a two-year, $44 million extension in August, has cap hits over $20 million in 2027 and 2028. He's the only RB with a cap number of at least $20 million in each of the next two years, which may have been a factor for suitors. Now, with Keenan Allen (49ers) and Josh Downs (Chiefs) moving on, Taylor and Daniel Jones will apparently be part of a rebuild in Indy. The Colts have no first-rounder in the upcoming draft, because they traded it to the Jets in the Sauce Gardner deal last year. |
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In the trade for QB Kirk Cousins, the Vikings are taking on his minimum base salary for the rest of the year and a $10 million fully guaranteed roster bonus due in March. After that, Cousins' contract carries a two-year, $80 million option, which the reporter assumes will be declined. Cousins is getting paid by three teams in 2026.
Link to storyRaiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, will take over as the starting quarterback following Kirk Cousins' trade to the Vikings.
| Footballguys view: Las Vegas is 4-5, and Mendoza's first two career starts will come against the Seahawks and Broncos, two of the NFL's top defenses. While we don't have a lot to go by, it's reasonable to expect TE Brock Bowers' and RB Ashton Jeanty's roles to keep them fantasy-relevant through this shift. We'll be watching for more on any possible changes to the offense with Mendoza at the helm. |
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The Vikings acquired QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders in a trade on Tuesday, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported. Las Vegas will reportedly receive a 2027 third-round pick for the 38-year-old, who has thrown 20 touchdowns against eight interceptions in nine games this season.
| Footballguys view: The move reunites Cousins with Minnesota after QB Carson Wentz threw for just 81 yards with three turnovers in Monday's 23-6 loss to the Bills. QB Kyler Murray, the team's original starter, made six starts for the Vikings this season. Cousins' last game for the Vikings came in 2023 against the Packers at Lambeau Field, and his first game back with Minnesota could come Sunday in Week 10 against Green Bay at Lambeau Field. |
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Vikings QB Kyler Murray "moves to the bench" after Minnesota acquired QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders are trading Cousins, a four-time Pro Bowler, to the Vikings for their 2027 third-round pick, Tom Pelissero reported, with Cousins returning to Minnesota "for the playoff push." Murray has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and was ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bills, which Carson Wentz started. |
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The reporter does not "get any sense the Cowboys are interested in moving" WR George Pickens before the trade deadline. Teams have been curious and "maybe a big offer is to come," but it "seems like Dallas will hold on to Pickens," who is slated to be a free agent after the season.
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The Titans have agreed to trade S Amani Hooker to the Bills, Netflix's Tom Pelissero was first to report. Multiple reporters note Buffalo will send Tennessee a second-round pick in exchange for Hooker and a fifth-round pick.
| Footballguys view: Hooker, 28, is tied for the league lead with five interceptions in 2026 and has recorded 52 total tackles with one tackle for loss. The 2019 fourth-round pick has appeared in 103 games with 74 starts, totaling 17 career interceptions, 45 passes defensed, and five forced fumbles. |
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Commanders WR Stefon Diggs has emerged as a possible trade target for the Rams, who are exploring wide receiver options ahead of the trade deadline with WR Davante Adams on injured reserve and WR Puka Nacua expected to miss at least four games with multiple knee ligament injuries. With Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. off the trade block, the Rams may pivot to Diggs. The 32-year-old Diggs has 30 receptions for 303 yards and five touchdowns this season, and his incentive-heavy contract reportedly means an acquiring team would assume approximately $2.5 million in salary-cap obligations for the rest of the season. The Rams have limited draft capital after several offseason moves.
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The Colts traded WR Keenan Allen to the 49ers on Tuesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also reported. Indianapolis is receiving a sixth-round pick in return. Allen, a 14th-year veteran, had been a starter in the Colts receiver corps.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers wide receiver corps has been hit hard by injuries this season. WR Mike Evans (Achilles/ribs) has missed the last two games; WR Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring) has missed the last three; WR Christian Kirk (meniscus) is on injured reserve; rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) is on IR and targeting a return in December; and WR Ricky Pearsall (PCL) is out for the season. Allen enters the fray as an experienced, productive veteran capable of putting up solid numbers. A Week 10 matchup against the Cowboys is appealing, but it's not clear how involved Allen will be in this one. |
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Giants QB J.J. McCarthy (hip) was practicing on Tuesday, as head coach John Harbaugh expected. Tuesday's session is the Giants' only practice of the week ahead of Thursday night's Week 10 game against the Commanders.
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