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Schefter made the disclosure on Monday morning’s Get Up. The quarterback market is already drying up for Fields, and we haven’t even reached the legal tampering period. With Russell Wilson now in Pittsburgh, Baker Mayfield back in Tampa Bay, and the Bears unlikely to keep Fields, Atlanta and Minnesota feel like the most logical landing spots for the former No. 11 overall pick. However, a lack of interest could make a starting gig tough to come by for Fields in 2024. Fields threw for 2,562-16-9 in 13 games for the Bears last season, and added another 657 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Initially expected to cost teams a second or third-round pick on the trade market, it’s possible teams would rather take their shots on free agency or in the draft to improve their quarterback position rather than use a Day 2 pick on Fields.

Rapoport specifies Lawrence suffered a mid-foot sprain and will miss at least four weeks while recovering. If placed on the injured reserve/return list, Lawrence must miss four games. With the Cowboys’ bye week scheduled for Week 7, the team could choose to keep him on the 53-man roster with the hope that he returns in time for Week 9 instead.

Hubbard has yet to be listed with a hamstring injury this season so the announcement comes as a surprise. Hubbard is evidently expected to play through the issue but the injury-riddled defensive line is now unequivocally a defensive weak point.

Bosa’s absence is a brutal loss for the Chargers’ defense. He ranks second on the team in both quarterback pressure (four) and NFL sacks (4.0).

Chargers RT Joe Alt (knee) is also listed as questionable, leaving the Chargers’ offensive line in a tough position heading into this divisional game. Backup T Trey Pipkins III (foot) will play through his injury after practicing in full Friday.

Head coach Doug Pederson called Engram doubtful this morning. He was officially listed as out on the injury report later in the day. Brenton Strange will take his spot in the lineup once again. Strange has five grabs for 77 yards and a score in two starts this year. He is a low-end TE2 option for fantasy purposes.

Alexander is off to a hot start this year with two interceptions, one of which he took to the house, and four pass breakups so far. He has also held his own against Justin Jefferson in the past, making his status for Week 4 all the more concerning for Packers fans. Jefferson has topped 60 yards once in six career games versus Green Bay.

Kraft has been having his practice reps managed because of the shoulder injury, but it’s not something that will prevent him from suiting up unless things worsen. With Jordan Love potentially returning, Kraft could be on the menu as a TE2 streaming this week. Fantasy managers will want to make sure Love is active before putting Kraft in their lineups. Luke Musgrave (quad) is also good to go.

Reed has been a mainstay on the Packers’ injury report this year but has yet to miss any time. He was never at risk of doing so this week. With Jordan Love likely to return, Reed will jump back into the WR2 ranks for his matchup with Minnesota.

Love was limited in practice throughout the week. He was also listed as questionable last week, though he obviously did not end up playing. A Week 4 return looks probable after a trio of limited practices. The Packers understandably took the air out of the ball with Malik Willis under center. They will likely stick with a run-first approach in Love’s first game back, but his return will still boost the fantasy outlooks of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Christian Watson. Love himself will sit on the QB1/2 border if he gets cleared for action.

The results of McCaffrey’s treatment remain to be determined but Wagoner adds, “Kyle Shanahan today said that with McCaffrey ‘we’d like to start hitting his rehab here harder on Monday.’” The rehab ramp-up seems positive but no updates were given on McCaffrey’s expected return-to-play date.