NFL Player News

Jefferson (knee) is expected back after the Rams' upcoming bye week, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

With that, Jefferson, who underwent a knee procedure during training camp, is a candidate to suit up for his first game of the season on Sunday, Oct. 30, when the Rams face the 49ers. At that time, coach Sean McVay indicated that he expects Jefferson to be able to contribute right away, a context that makes the wideout a worthy add (by those who have the roster flexibility to do so) in leagues where he's still available.

Osborn had three receptions for 18 yards in Sunday's win at Miami.

Osborn played on a season-low 58 percent of the offense's snaps but still had five targets. Minnesota generated just 175 yards passing as the offense sputtered early. Unfortunately, the focus on top targets Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen rarely leaves much for the third receiver in the Vikings offense.

Strachan didn't have a reception on two targets in Sunday's win over Jacksonville.

Strachan played 19 snaps on offense and went out for 13 routes, but he wasn't much of a factor. He's getting some playing time as the fourth receiver with Ashton Dulin on injured reserve with a foot injury, but it doesn't look like Strachan will be a big part of the game plan.

Kirkwood (ankle) was a non-participant on the Saints' estimated practice report Monday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Kirkwood was signed to the Saints' active roster ahead of Sunday's loss to the Saints, where he played 70 percent of the snaps on offense and made a 14-yard catch on his only target. With Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Michael Thomas (foot) also DNP's, the Saints could be light again at receiver Thursday against the Cardinals.

Thomas (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

This doesn't come as a surprise after Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reported earlier Monday that the Saints don't expect Thomas to be ready for Thursday's contest against the Cardinals. Jarvis Landry (ankle) also was labeled a DNP, while Chris Olave (concussion) wasn't listed at all. As of Monday, it appears like the rookie first-round pick will assume the No. 1 wideout role Week 7, but reports Tuesday and Wednesday should provide a clearer picture on how New Orleans' wideout corps will look Thursday.

The Colts signed Smith to the practice squad Monday.

Smith was let go from the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday after joining with the team in early September. The 26-year-old wideout has yet to play this season, and he has not caught a pass since the 2020 campaign. Smith will serve as a potential game-day elevation with wideouts Ashton Dulin (foot) and Keke Coutee (concussion) both likely to miss time due to injury.

Olave (concussion) wasn't listed on Monday's estimated injury report, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Olave has cleared the concussion protocol and should be good to go for Week 7. Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) continue to deal with lingering injuries, so Olave currently is in line to be the Saints' No. 1 wideout against the Cardinals on Thursday. Across five appearances, the rookie first-round pick has caught 25 of 42 targets for 389 yards and two scores.

An MRI revealed Brown's left foot injury won't require surgery and may sideline him for six weeks, but the wideout will get a second opinion before moving forward, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

This is certainly an encouraging development after news dropped earlier Monday that Brown may miss the remainder of the season, but the extent of his issue remains unclear. On Monday, the Cardinals traded for Robbie Anderson and activated DeAndre Hopkins to the active roster following a six-game suspension, a pair that'll join Rondale Moore and A.J. Green to cover for Brown's absence.

The Chargers elevated Bandy from the practice squad to their active roster Monday ahead of their game versus Denver, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

It will be the third consecutive week Bandy is active for the Chargers and the last time he's eligible to be elevated from the practice squad before he would have to be signed to the team's active roster in order to play. The 24-year-old wideout has two receptions for 49 yards on two targets through two games this season.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Cobb (ankle) is going to be out a while but added the veteran wideout avoided a serious injury, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The extent of the situation remains unclear, but Silverstein suggests that Cobb likely will join fellow wideout Sammy Watkins on IR. Rookie second-round pick Christian Watson (hamstring) also continues to deal with injury, leaving Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, Juwann Winfree and Amari Rodgers as Aaron Rodgers' top wideouts.