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11/6/22
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NFL Week 9 News & Notes
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Buffalo Bills CB Tre'Davious White Activated
The Buffalo Bills got back a huge piece of their defense today, activating All-Pro corner Tre'Davious White, ESPN reports. White tore his ACL midway through the 2021 NFL season and wasn't able to take the field with his contending Bills down the stretch. The Bills hope White can add even more to one of the league's top defenses, ranking third overall in total points per game per Sports Info Solutions.
Ravens Activate Pass Rushers Tyus Bowser, David Ojabo
The Baltimore Ravens continue to reinforce their defense, activating pass rushers Tyus Bowser and David Ojabo on Tuesday, according to NFL Media. Bowser is returning from a torn Achilles suffered at the end of the 2021 NFL season. Ojabo, the team's 2022 second-round pick, is making his way back from a major injury as well. The former University of Michigan star tore his Achilles at his pro-day in March 2022.
Bowser and Ojabo will both practice this week, however, their availability for Monday night's game against the Saints is still in question, with Bowser the more likely candidate to suit up.
"I think Tyus will be ready to play, for sure," said Ravens coach John Harbaugh, "...He has targeted this game, so we'll see. I'm kind of counting on him, to be honest with you."
Colts Make Coaching Change
The Indianapolis Colts fired offensive coordinator Marcus Brady on Tuesday, the team announced. Colts' coach Frank Reich will replace Brady as offensive coordinator.
"This was an incredibly hard decision, but one I felt needed to be made in the best interest of the team," Reich wrote in a statement. "I appreciate Marcus's commitment to the organization, and he made a significant contribution to our offensive success over the last five seasons. I wish him the best moving forward."
This was Brady's second season as the Colts' OC and his fifth total with the team. This comes just one week after the Colts benched starting QB Matt Ryan for first-time starter Sam Ehlinger. The Colts lost 17-16 to the Commanders in Week 8, marking the seventh game Indianapolis has scored 20 or fewer points this season.
Bengals CB Suffers Major Injury
Cincinnati Bengals CB Chidobe Awuzie suffered a torn ACL in Monday's game against the Cleveland Browns and will miss the rest of the 2022 season, Kelsey Conway reported.
Awuzie signed a three-year, $21 million dollar contract with the Bengals in 2021. He's been an important part of the Bengals' defensive improvements across the last two seasons.
Dolphins Lose Young OL
The Miami Dolphins placed left guard Liam Eichenberg on injured reserve on Tuesday, the team announced. Eichenberg was carted off the field with a knee injury in the team's win against the Detroit Lions.
In a subsequent move, the Dolphins activated offensive lineman Austin Jackson from IR. Jackson has been out since Week 1 with an ankle injury, and Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Jackson likely wouldn't return to the lineup for Week 9 despite being activated.
Jackson has experience playing left guard, so he could replace Eichenberg when he does return to the lineup.
Jaguars Claim OL Off Waivers
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced they claimed offensive lineman Blake Hance off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday. Hance has played in 17 career games, including seven with the 49ers this season, and has made eight career starts.
Hance spent the entire 2019 season on the Jaguars' practice squad.
