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Steelers Rule Out Michael Pittman Jr. vs. Patriots After Foot Injury
The Steelers downgraded WR Michael Pittman Jr. from questionable to out for Week 2 against New England after a foot injury kept him out of the final two practices.
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Jets to Place Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. on Injured Reserve After Ankle Sprain
The Jets are expected to place first-round rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve after his Week 1 ankle injury, guaranteeing at least a four-game absence.
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Nico Collins Not Expected to Play vs. Bengals After Grade 1 Hamstring Strain
Texans WR Nico Collins missed Friday practice and is not expected to play against Cincinnati after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain earlier in the week.
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Cooper Rush to Start for Falcons vs. Panthers as Michael Penix Jr. Is Ruled Out
Cooper Rush will make his second straight start for Atlanta against Carolina, while Michael Penix Jr. is ruled out and Tua Tagovailoa is doubtful for Week 2.
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D’Angelo Ponds Set for NFL Debut as Jets Rule Out Minkah Fitzpatrick, Omar Cooper vs. Packers
Jets rookie CB D’Angelo Ponds is set to make his NFL debut against Green Bay while Minkah Fitzpatrick, Omar Cooper Jr. and Joseph Ossai are out for Week 2.
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Avonte Maddox Leaves Lions-Bills on Crutches as Detroit Awaits Foot Injury Tests
Lions DB Avonte Maddox left the Bills game with a left foot injury and was seen on crutches in a boot afterward, leaving Detroit awaiting Friday testing in an already depleted secondary.
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Jalen Carter Returns to Eagles Practice in Wrist Cast, Says He’ll Play vs. Titans
Eagles DT Jalen Carter returned to limited practice Thursday wearing a cast on his injured wrist and said he expects to play against the Titans in Week 2.
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DJ Moore Ruled Out With Shoulder Injury, Stinger Against Lions
Bills WR DJ Moore left Thursday night’s win over the Lions with a shoulder injury and stinger after landing hard in the end zone and was ruled out after undergoing X-rays.
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Commanders Rule Out Frankie Luvu, Chig Okonkwo for Week 2 vs. Cowboys
Washington ruled out linebacker Frankie Luvu and tight end Chig Okonkwo for Sunday at Dallas, forcing changes on both sides of the ball in Week 2.
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Kyler Murray Ruled Out vs. Bears as Vikings Turn to Carson Wentz in Week 2
Kyler Murray has been ruled out for the Vikings’ Week 2 game against the Bears, leaving Carson Wentz to start with J.J. McCarthy as the backup.