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10/16/23
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Ari's NFL News Tracker: Latest Updates, Rumors from Around the League
This article will provide you with all the news and updates across the NFL. Updates will be made throughout the day, so check in regularly for more news and rumors. The times listed are EDT.
Monday, Oct. 16
Anthony Richardson Likely Out For Season
Indianapolis Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson is likely to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, team owner Jim Irsay told ESPN.
Richardson was diagnosed with an AC Joint sprain after the team's Week 5 game against the Titans, and the expectation was he'd miss four to six weeks. However, further testing showed surgery was the best course of action. Richardson is expected to make the final decision in the near future.
The Colts will turn to Gardner Minshew for the rest of the season with Richardson out. Minshew started Sunday's game against the Jaguars and finished 33-of-55 for 329 yards, a touchdown, three interceptions and a lost fumble. Jacksonville won 37-20. — 9:15 p.m.
Bills RB Damien Harris Out Of Hospital
Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris was taken off the field in an ambulance and transported to a local hospital after suffering a neck injury during Buffalo's 14-9 win over the New York Giants on Sunday night.
Coach Sean McDermott said on Monday that Harris suffered a neck sprain and is in concussion protocol, but he has since been released from the hospital and will be fine.
Harris has served as Buffalo's backup running back behind James Cook. Harris has carried the ball 23 times for 94 yards and a touchdown this season. — 4:45 p.m.
Lions RB David Montgomery To Miss Time
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery left Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of a rib cartilage injury and did not return.
Coach Dan Campbell said Montgomery will miss some time, and the team is still determining if he'll be placed on Injured Reserve, which would sideline him for the next four games.
Montgomery is Detroit's leading rusher with 94 carries for 385 yards and six touchdowns in five games. Detroit has already been without rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs for the past two games due to a hamstring injury. However, Campbell sounded optimistic about Gibbs' return sooner rather than later.
Craig Reynolds served as the lead back once Montgomery left Sunday's game. The Lions travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in Week 7. — 4:45 p.m.
Justin Fields Doubtful For Week 7
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields suffered a dislocated thumb on his right throwing hand during Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and coach Matt Eberflus said that Fields would be doubtful to play in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
“It’s really going to come down to grip strength,” Eberflus said. “There’s natural swelling that occurs with this injury. We should know more at the end of the week.”
Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent is in line to make his first career start. Bagent completed 10 of 14 passes for 83 yards and a rushing touchdown, but he also had a costly fumble that was returned for a Vikings touchdown.
Eberflus also announced that right guard Nate Davis suffered a high ankle sprain, and cornerback Terell Smith has mononucleosis. Both players will miss some time. — 4:45 p.m.
Trevor Lawrence Has Knee Injury
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is dealing with a knee injury suffered late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Coach Doug Pederson said that Lawrence is "sore" but declined to tell reporters if Lawrence would play on Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints. Veteran backup C.J. Beathard would start if Lawrence can't go. Lawrence has not missed a start in his NFL career.
Pederson also said right guard Brandon Scherff (ankle), left guard Walker Little (knee) and wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) are day-to-day, while cornerback Tyson Campbell (hamstring) will likely not play against the Saints. — 4:45 p.m.
