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10/3/22
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NFL Week 4 News and Notes
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Tagovailoa Questionable for TNF
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (back, ankle) is questionable to play Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Tuesday. McDaniel said he hopes to make a decision before Thursday, but it could be a game-time decision. Backup Teddy Bridgewater would get the start if Tagovailoa can't go.
The Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills on Sunday to go to 3-0. Tagovailoa appeared to have suffered a head injury. Still, McDaniel said on Tuesday that his quarterback passed concussion protocols and was cleared by the team's medical staff to return to the field.
Jets Place OT Fant (Knee) on IR
The Jets placed offensive tackle George Fant on injured reserve on Tuesday. The Jets signed offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi from the Texans practice squad to add depth to their offensive line.
Lions Place Walker (Ankle) on IR
Lions place safety Tracy Walker on injured reserve after he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Walker is a leader for the Lions and has been called a “significant loss” by coach Dan Campbell.
Bengals' Reader (Knee) to Miss Time
Bengals defensive lineman DJ Reader could miss a month or more of the season, according to NFL Media. He suffered a knee injury in the Bengals' first win of the season against the Jets in Week 3. Reader is a former fifth-round pick out of Clemson and made 15 starts for a Bengals team that made it to the Super Bowl just a season ago.
Steelers' Fitzpatrick Enters Protocol
Steelers star defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick entered concussion protocol following an injury suffered Sunday, according to NFL Media. Fitzpatrick was off to a hot start on the season, recording 2 interceptions in his first 3 games played.
Giants WR Shepard Tears ACL
Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard will miss the entire regular season following a torn ACL suffered in the Giants 23-16 loss to the Cowboys on Monday Night Football, Giants coach Brian Daboll told reporters. The Giants were already without former first-round pick Kadarius Toney in their last contest. The loss of Shepard makes a thinning wide receiver group even thinner.
Titans Sign LT Clark
The Titans signed Le’Raven Clark from the Eagles practice squad on Tuesday. Clark adds depth to the Titans offensive line after losing Taylor Lewan for the season.
Could Golladay Be Traded?
Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay is available via trade and has been for some time, according to Albert Breer. Reports indicate the Giants were willing to eat a significant portion of Golladay's considerable remaining salary to get out from under the embattled receiver's long-term contract. Despite being named a Pro Bowler in 2019 with the Detroit Lions, Golladay has struggled in New York. In 15 starts over 2 seasons with the Giants, he's recorded only 1 game with more than 100 yards receiving and has yet to record his first touchdown.
Allen Expected Back at Chargers Practice
Chargers star wide receiver Keenan Allen is expected to return to practice this week after dealing with hamstring issues, according to ESPN. Allen missed the team's Week 3 loss to the Jaguars, but the Chargers will be hoping to have him back for their Week 4 matchup in Houston against the Texans.
Browns' Garrett Discharged From Hospital
Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett was discharged from the hospital on Monday night, NFL Media reported on Tuesday morning. Following practice on Monday, Garrett was involved in a single car crash. He sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Garrett reportedly crashed his 2021 Porsche after swerving on a wet road to avoid an animal, causing the car to flip multiple times. A female passenger who was in the vehicle also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Lions Receive Good News on St. Brown
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St.Brown received "encouraging" news about his ankle injury, NFL Media reported. Brown suffered the injury in the team's Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. If St.Brown does miss time, it won't be for long.
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