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Broeker (6'4/305) was a 3-star recruit, and the 35th-ranked offensive tackle, from Springfield, Illinois in the 2019 recruiting class, according to 247 Sports. offensive tackles will often transition to guard in the NFL due to a lack of athleticism or missing physical traits. Broeker made this change in college. While this process has been clearly difficult, with the remnants of the outside skills remaining and becoming a weakness inside, Broeker’s strengths are also highlighted in close quarters. Though he may be liable for a few holding penalties at the next level, Broeker allowed no sacks in 2022. The tenacity to pursue a body leverage win is a trademark to his game. He quickly gets to the second level, as exemplified by his explosive 88th percentile 10-yard split, and will put Linebackers on skates to spring his Running Back. His offensive tackle skills mean that he is actually better at keeping his feet than one might expect from a career guard. This is also apparent when he begins a play uncovered as he will be patient and pick his spots when looking for work. Despite moving from a high-profile position to one that is slightly less-heralded, Broeker racked up many accolades including All-SEC and midseason All-American honors from multiple outlets. He has many positive traits that remind me a bit of former Western Kentucky Lineman Forrest Lamp.

Brown started listed DNP on Monday, but returned to practice in a limited capacity Tuesday. He missed Week 9 against the Raiders after exiting Week 8 due to a knee injury. Cody Ford started for him in his absence, but Brown’s limited practice indicates he is trending to play Thursday against the Ravens. Wednesday’s status update will provide further clarity on Brown’s chances of playing.

Jones suffered a groin injury in practice last week and missed Week 9 against the Raiders. He has primarily been a reserve and kick return specialist this season, catching one pass for five yards and returning 14 punts and five kicks this season, including a 100-yard kick return touchdown in Week 8. Trenton Irwin will fill in Jones’ role if he misses Thursday against the Ravens.

The Enquirer’s Charlie Goldsmith reported that Taylor would not take off the table the notion of Herbert playing Thursday against the Ravens. With Zack Moss (neck) likely out for the season, the Bengals need further depth behind Chase Brown, who saw a workhorse load in Week 9. It seems the Bengals like Herbert’s abilities as a runner and “willing protector” and did a lot of scouting on him leading up to the trade deadline. If Herbert is indeed active, fantasy managers should expect him to rotate in just to spell Brown on occasion. Herbert should be left on benches for Week 10 but has intriguing FLEX value the rest of the season.

Gipson returns to the 49ers after spending the 2022-23 seasons with the team. He signed with the Jaguars for 2024, but served a suspension for violating the league’s performance enhancing substances policy. It was initially a six-game suspension, but Gipson was not reinstated after the six games. The Jaguars released him earlier in the week without Gipson having played a game for them and now he’s back with the 49ers. K Anders Carlson was released from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

He likely won’t play on Thursday after missing back-to-back practices. Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar will pick up the slack for the Baltimore TE corps against the Bengals. Likely is droppable in standard leagues.

John Harbaugh told reporters last week that Jackson would likely be taking rest days over the rest of the season, so this isn’t exactly surprising. He also refused to answer reporters who asked why Jackson did not practice today while saying that Jackson would play on Thursday. All-in-all, a four-star “get off my lawn” performance from Harbaugh. Jackson will be out there as the week’s overall QB1 against the Bengals.

It was another estimated practice day. At this point, it would be genuinely surprising if Higgins practiced on Wednesday. He has not practiced since suffering the quad injury in practice two Fridays ago. It looks like the Bengals will be without their No. 2 wideout for a must-win game against the Ravens on Thursday.

Jamie Gillian will likely be ready to return this week against the Panthers. The Giants also waived ST/DB Nick McCloud.

This opens his 21-day window to return to the field. Sean McVay noted in a media availability that Noteboom would have a chance to play this week. His practice time is worth monitoring. Warren McClendon would get the start in place of Rob Havenstein if Noteboom isn’t able to play.

He’ll miss at least four games. Tanor Bortolini figures to take over at center in Kelly’s absence, as he did earlier this year. Kelly played 100% of the snaps in Week 9 and was not listed with an injury.