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NFLFriday Injury Whiplash: Metcalf Cleared, Freiermuth Questionable for Steelers
DK Metcalf has been cleared to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, but the Steelers suddenly added tight end Pat Freiermuth to the injury report with a questionable calf issue.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLRavens Activate Rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane Just in Time for a Gritty AFC North Rock Fight
Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane is returning from Injured Reserve after a Week 1 wrist fracture, stepping into a tough divisional matchup against the Browns without Lamar Jackson.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NFLBaker Mayfield Out Again, Giving the Jalon Daniels Experience One More Week
Baker Mayfield will miss his third consecutive game with a dislocated thumb, leaving undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to start against the Steelers before a potential Week 7 return.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NFLJosh Jacobs Returns to Save the Packers' Backfield While Micah Parsons' Knee Keeps Us Waiting
Josh Jacobs is set to return for the Packers against the Lions, but Micah Parsons won't be back from his ACL tear until at least November.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NFLA.J. Brown is Back to Ruin the Jets' Weekend
The Patriots are expected to activate star WR A.J. Brown off IR for Sunday's game against the Jets, giving New England a massive offensive boost while New York limps in without Breece Hall.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
NFLEagles Refuse to Put Jalen Hurts on IR Despite Indefinite Blood Clot Absence
Jalen Hurts is sidelined indefinitely with a superficial blood clot, but the Philadelphia Eagles are opting not to place their franchise quarterback on injured reserve.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
NFLLamar Jackson Ruled Out Again as Ravens Prepare for Browns
Lamar Jackson will miss his second straight game with an ankle sprain as the Baltimore Ravens prepare to face the Cleveland Browns.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
NFLThe NFL Medical Tent is Getting Crowded: Updates on Penix, Williams, Hurts, and Jacobs
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler provided crucial injury updates on Michael Penix Jr., Caleb Williams, Jalen Hurts, and Josh Jacobs, shaking up the outlook for several NFL backfields.InjuryAnalysis
NFLEagles Backfield Down to Duct Tape and Dameon Pierce as Saquon Barkley Ruled Out
Saquon Barkley will miss his second straight game with a hamstring strain, leaving the struggling Philadelphia Eagles with a severely depleted backfield against the Carolina Panthers.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
NFLSaquon Barkley Ruled Out as Eagles Offense Hits Rock Bottom
Saquon Barkley has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers with a hamstring injury, leaving a 2-3 Eagles team without their star running back and starting quarterback.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
NFLJosh Jacobs Escapes the NFL's Shadow Realm Just in Time for Week 7
The NFL is removing Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs from the Commissioner Exempt list, making him eligible for Week 7 while keeping his investigation open.SuspensionRoster MoveBetting
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