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Editorial sports image for Commanders Rookie RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt Ruled Out for Monday Night FootballNFL

Commanders Rookie RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt Ruled Out for Monday Night Football

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt will miss Monday night's game against the 49ers with a lingering groin injury, leaving a banged-up backfield scrambling for answers.InjuryFantasyRoster MoveRead article
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Friday 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
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Capitals Place Pierre-Luc Dubois on IR, Pausing a Frustrating Start

The Washington Capitals have placed center Pierre-Luc Dubois on injured reserve, interrupting a slow start to his season and testing the team's depth down the middle.InjuryRoster Move
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Ravens 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
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John Tavares Out Week-to-Week, Testing the Maple Leafs' Roster Depth

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury following a collision against the Sabres, scrambling the team's top-six forward group.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
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Baker 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
Editorial sports image for Josh Jacobs Returns to Save the Packers' Backfield While Micah Parsons' Knee Keeps Us WaitingNFL

Josh 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
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A.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
Editorial sports image for Eagles Refuse to Put Jalen Hurts on IR Despite Indefinite Blood Clot AbsenceNFL

Eagles 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
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Julian Strawther's Six-Week Absence is a Brutal Blow to the Nuggets' Thin Bench

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther will miss at least six weeks with a left knee sprain, testing the team's depth and shaking up the betting markets.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
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Lamar 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
Editorial sports image for The NFL Medical Tent is Getting Crowded: Updates on Penix, Williams, Hurts, and JacobsNFL

The 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
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Zach Hyman Returns as Oilers Finally Clear Out the Medical Ward

Zach Hyman is set to return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup against the Utah Mammoth, with Jake Walman and Colton Dach also likely to play.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview