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We don’t really understand this one on the surface. The Chargers are projected to have to cut a lot of salary to get under the cap in 2023, and Pipkins has had a fairly uninspiring career to this point, as he’s either been hurt or underwhelming. 2022 was the first season where Pipkins played more than 600 offensive snaps, and his PFF grade was merely 59.8 this past season. Popper posits that the team will move Jamaree Salyer inside and release Matt Feiler to free up $6.5 million in cap space. We’d probably prefer Salyer at right tackle.

His 21-day window will open this week and the team plans to let him practice on Wednesday. Expectations should be tempered based on how devastating Achilles’ injuries are and how long it has taken for the team to even get him to the point of designated to return. De’Vondre Campbell has been the secondary inside linebacker in Greenlaw’s absence next to Fred Warner.

According to Shanahan, everything went well during Purdy’s light-throwing session. It’s too early to say whether or not he’ll suit up for Week 13’s game against the Bills, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that Purdy “should be able to return” next week. We’ll see what happens in the coming days, but Monday’s reps seem to be a step in the right direction for the 49ers’ signal-caller.

The rookie guard played every snap in Week 12’s loss to the Packers, but apparently something popped up. He’d be a huge loss for the 49ers. Deommodore Lenoir (knee) is also getting an MRI for the 49ers after playing 93 percent of the snaps. This team just can’t buy a health-based break this year.

His knee “hasn’t responded” how the team had hoped. Feliciano, 33 next February, may be at the end of the line as he hits free agency after the season. He did not play at all this year.

It would be a miracle if Doubs cleared concussion protocol in three days ahead of Thursday’s game against the Dolphins. His likely absence will get Dontayvion Wicks more involved in Week 13, and perhaps make him and Christian Watson more playable WR3/FLEX ideas.

Wynn opened the season on the PUP list but is finally ready to make his return. The veteran guard has played in just 16 games over the last two seasons and started all seven games he appeared in at left guard last season. He’s expected to resume his role as the team’s starting guard and could be on the field as early as this Thursday against the Packers.

Evans, who has struggled with concussions since being drafted in 2022, will fight for playing time in a flotsam-filled Panthers CB room. Evans played 855 defensive snaps in 2023 for the Vikings, but that total was just three in 2024. He did work on Vikings special teams, a factor which figures to make him a useful back-of-roster DB for the Panthers.

He’ll be out at least four weeks. Hurst has not played a real role for the Chargers since Week 4, with just 24 snaps combined in Weeks 6-10 and a few inactives over that span as well. If for whatever reason you were holding on to him, he’s an easy fantasy football drop.

This doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Raymond suffered a foot injury in Sunday’s win over the Colts, and head coach Dan Campbell said after the game that his injury was “a little more serious” than what some other players on the team were dealing with. Monday’s report was only an estimation, but it’s probably safe to assume Raymond is unlikely to play on Thursday against the Bears.

Leonard’s practice window was opened 12 days ago. He’ll be back after missing all but five defensive snaps so far this year. They also signed Eli Apple to the active roster. It’s an infusion of DB depth ahead of Monday’s game against the Ravens.