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The deal includes $10 million in guaranteed money and sends the top remaining pass rusher in free agency to a team that ranked dead last in sacks a season ago. Ngakoue will immediately enter the starting lineup and brings size and athleticism off the edge, having amassed 19.5 sacks over the previous two seasons while playing for the Colts and Raiders.

Ekeler was a vital piece of the Commanders’ game plan in Week 3, handling three carries for 35 yards and a touchdown in addition to two receptions for 22 yards and a massive 62-yard return on the opening kickoff the second half. He left in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return. Expect Brian Robinson to get the lion’s share of the backfield opportunities in his absence.

Brown’s knee appeared to give out while in pass protection and the cart was brought out to escort the veteran tackle to the locker room. Based on video and the fact he had to be carted off, it appears likely the Bengals will be without the 10-year veteran right tackle for some time.

Jones hurt his shoulder on the first drive of the game. If he’s unable to return, it would be a big loss for the Jaguars. Jones is their starting slot cornerback, and the team is already without starting cornerback Tyson Campbell and starting safety Darnell Savage. That makes things tough against Josh Allen and the Bills.

James caught a suspension for “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players.” One of the plays in question occurred in Sunday’s loss to the Steelers. It’s terrible timing considering a matchup against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Week 4.

The bigger news is that wide receiver Tee Higgins will make his season debut in Week 3 against the sieve-like pass defense of the Commanders. It doesn’t help the Bengals to have two missing defensive tackles, potentially creating a softer matchup on the ground in the heart of the Bengals defense.

Forbes was initially listed as questionable after avoiding a stint on injured reserve this week, ultimately failing to do enough throughout the week to play against the Bengals. He is now only 10 days removed from a surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb, meaning he could be at risk of missing Week 4 as well.

McCaffrey, who was placed on injured reserve earlier in the season, was already reportedly looking at a six week or more absence due to Achilles tendinitis, with the reports now coming in that he will see a specialist in Germany to further address the issue. He initially attempted to play through the ailment but was placed on injured reserve following a flare up after practice before the team’s Week 2 contest. This certainly does not sound promising for the reigning touchdown leader moving forward.

Hargrave’s most recent injury was initially reported as a contusion, with head coach Kyle Shanahan revealing to the media today that the veteran defensive tackle partially tore his tricep in the team’s Week 3 loss to the Rams. He will now miss the remainder of the 2024 regular season.

The former first-round wide receiver has failed to carve out a significant role with three different franchises during his four-year NFL career, landing now in a rather talent-deprived wide receiver room with the Chargers. The team hosted him for a visit on Monday and signed him to the practice squad the same day. He’ll at least have a chance to earn his way onto the active game-day roster in the near future.

Schultz adds that the timeline for a return remains unclear, which makes sense considering his age and history of soft tissue injuries. The 34-year-old veteran has eight catches for 109 yards and a touchdown through three games, leaving the Panthers scrambling to fill the WR2 role in his absence. Expect the offense to flow through Diontae Johnson at an increasingly steady rate moving forward.