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According to Yates, the restructuring of McGlinchey’s deal frees up $11 million in cap space for the Broncos, who are now roughly $18 million under the cap after a busy day of moves. McGlinchey started all 16 games he appeared in for the Broncos, who he joined last offseason on a five-year, $87.5 million deal. While he’s dealt with a number of injuries throughout his career, McGlinchey continues to offer stability at right tackle and should have plenty of good years left just 29 years old.

The 2019 first-round pick failed to practice at any point this week in preparation for the team’s Week 4 Monday Night Football game and was ultimately held out with the release of inactives. The Titans, for the most part, remain relatively healthy heading into their clash with the Dolphins.

It was reported earlier that Mostert was not expected to play in this game despite his best efforts to get on the field. The veteran running back will now eye a Week 5 return, but we can expect another busy day for De’Von Achane against the Titans.

It appears increasingly likely that Week 7 is the targeted return date for Kupp. The Rams didn’t place Kupp on injured reserve, but he has spent a full four weeks away from football after missing Week 5 and with the team’s bye on tap for Week 6. Of course, this is all speculation, but if the Rams weren’t confident in Kupp returning in less than four games, they would have placed him on injured reserve. There’s clearly some hope he’ll be back after the bye. For now, it will be the likes of Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell, and Demarcus Robinson leading the Rams’ passing game against the Packers.

Richardson “has a shot to play” in Week 5 against the Jaguars, per Pelissero. It’s good news for the Colts’ QB1, who attempted to play through the injury but lasted just one play — which came on a questionable read option that Richardson kept and gave himself up on rather quickly. The Colts release their first injury report on Wednesday. Richardson’s status will be one to monitor throughout the week, but if he can’t go, it will be Joe Flacco making his first start of 2024.

If the Colts felt it necessary, they could place Taylor on short-term IR, where he’d be required to miss at least four games. However, the team doesn’t seem interested in exercising that option right now, but we’ll see if that changes later in the week. The team said on Sunday night that Taylor had a mild high-ankle sprain, seemingly downplaying the severity of the injury. The Colts play the Jaguars in Week 5 and release their first injury report on Wednesday. His name will be one to watch on the report as the week progresses. If Taylor can’t go, Trey Sermon would become a priority add on waivers this go-around.

The hits keep coming for McCaffrey and the 49ers, who said McCaffrey was expected back “at least by early November” just yesterday. While that may still be possible, the nature of McCaffrey’s injury sounds rather serious. McCaffrey went to Germany last week to get treatment for his Achilles tendonitis, but at that time, it was assumed only to be an issue in one of his legs. Jordan Mason will continue to handle the workload for the 49ers while McCaffrey is away, although he’s rumored to begin running on grass later this week.

Beathard lost the Jaguars’ QB2 job to Mac Jones and was released with an injury settlement at the end of camp. Now apparently recovered from the groin injury he suffered in the preseason, Beathard is hoping to re-enter the space has a backup. The Giants haven’t dealt with any reported injuries to their quarterback room, but even at full strength, there are improvements that can be made. Beathard has thrown for 3886-19-14 in his career and is 3-10 as a starter. If he signs with the Giants, it will likely be as a member of their practice squad with a chance to be elevated later if needed. Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, and Tommy DeVito are all currently on the team’s 53-man roster.

Njoku returned to practice on Thursday of last week, but was a surprise DNP on Friday ahead of another missed game. Njoku’s practice participation will be one to watch ahead of Week 5’s matchup against the Commanders. He has not played since Week 1.

Speaking Monday, McCarthy said Parsons will “be challenged to play this week.” The Cowboys hesitated to rule out Parsons after he went down during Thursday night’s Week 4 matchup against the Giants, but it sounds like they more or less know what his availability will be for Week 5. Whether or not Parsons lands on injured reserve will be the thing to watch for, as his landing on IR would require him to miss at least four games. With DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) also out for the next several weeks, the Cowboys are suddenly very thin at pass-rusher. They’ll likely make a few roster moves in the coming days to account for their losses.

The Falcons only held a walkthrough, but it would border on unbelievable for Palmer to be cleared ahead of Thursday Night after picking up a concussion on Sunday. Sterling Sheppard will likely operate as Tampa’s third receiver on TNF, with Cade Otton also a threat for more targets.