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The extent of the injury is unknown.

The Dolphins want to give Tua ample time to recover and progress as he goes through the concussion protocol. The earliest he could return is in Week 8 against the Cardinals, but the Dolphins have given him no official date to return. As reported earlier in the week, Tua has no plans of retiring as of now and will meet with outside neurologist before returning to play. There seems to be a decent plan in place for Tua and his eventual return.

The 34-year-old had been with the Patriots since 2017, serving as one of their defensive mainstays. However, he was released in the offseason after generating just 38 tackles and six total pressures in 2023. With both B.J. Hill and Sheldon Rankins getting injured in the Bengals’ Week 2 loss to the Chiefs, the team needed healthy bodies on the defensive line, and Guy started 111 of the 118 regular season and playoff games he played for the Patriots, so he has shown a knack for staying on the field.

Hunt was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round in 2017 and enjoyed a few successful years in their offense. He spent last season with the Browns, rushing for 411 yards on 135 carries (3.0 yards per carry), and was unable to unseat Jerome Ford, even after Nick Chubb got injured. Hunt himself underwent sports hernia surgery this offseason, so it’s unclear what the 29-year-old has left in the tank. He knows the offense, so he could get onto the field for the Chiefs relatively quickly, but he’s going to need to show enough in practice to suggest that he can be more impactful than Carson Steele or Semaje Perine. We’re still not sure he’ll be able to do that, but he can be added in deeper formats just in case.

Leota currently leads the Panthers in sacks, but he has one sack. He’s just the only one with a full sack credited to him. Leota has four total tackles and was third on the depth chart at outside linebacker, but it’s still a bit of a curious move at this point in the season.

Tomlin has refused to outright say Fields has passed Russell Wilson on the depth chart, but his actions tell us everything we need to know. Wilson is still dealing with the calf issue that forced him to miss the first two weeks of the season. Fields, in the meantime, has the team at a 2-0 record, albeit with one touchdown on the board. The former Bear has 22 carries for 84 yards this year but has done next to nothing as a passer, throwing for 273 yards in total with a lone touchdown. Fantasy managers can treat him as a low-ceiling QB2 for his upcoming game versus the Chargers.

Hill left the Saints’ Week 2 blowout of the Cowboys with a chest injury and was listed as doubtful to return. The veteran tight end, fullback, halfback, quarterback, special teamer, and many other things has played through several injuries in recent years but has rarely missed time. He appears set to continue the trend in Week 3 versus the Eagles.

Jackson dealt with a shoulder injury during training camp and reaggravated it in the Rams’ Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. He started Week 1 at center but was moved to left guard mid-game after Steve Avila went down with an injury of his own. That’s now three LA offensive linemen who have landed on injured reserve in the first two weeks of the season. Down 60 percent of their starting line and both of their superstar receivers, things are already looking bleak for the Rams.

The two touches come after the veteran change of pace back saw just one touch in Week 1, clearly indicating a workhorse situation for offseason acquisition Saquon Barkley. Gainwell likely requires an injury to Barkley to return any fantasy value moving forward.

Most were expecting the recent addition to see more usage in the absence of A.J. Brown. Ultimately, the team elected to move DeVonta Smith into a heavier perimeter snap rate while playing Britain Covey in the slot. Dotson has a long way to go to regain any semblance of fantasy value after joining the Eagles just before the start of the 2024 regular season.

Covey stepped into a secondary role in the absence of alpha wide receiver A.J. Brown. Brown’s absence shifted DeVonta Smith into heavier perimeter snaps, which paved the way for Covey to see the field in a slot wide receiver role. His fantasy value likely remains low considering a low aDOT and modest snap rate, meaning Brown managers can do better to make up for his lost production in the immediate future.