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Coach Mike Vrabel didn't have an update on Brown (ankle) after Wednesday's loss at Seattle in which the wide receiver left early due to injury, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Brown exited early in the third quarter after his right ankle was rolled up on by a Seahawks defender as he was attempting to gather in a pass from QB Drake Maye. Brown eventually was ruled out later in the second half, ending Week 1 with three catches (on four targets) for 26 yards. He likely will undergo a battery of tests to hone in on the extent of the injury, especially after being spotted in a walking boot postgame, per Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald.

Smith-Njigba brought in eight of 11 targets for 122 yards and a touchdown in the Seahawks' 13-10 win over the Patriots on Wednesday.

The reigning Offensive Player of the Year endured a relatively difficult first half after making a 13-yard catch on the second play from scrimmage, losing starting quarterback Sam Darnold to a hip injury after the first drive of the game and experiencing some trouble separating from Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez. However, JSN picked up the pace significantly as No. 2 signal-caller Drew Lock got into a rhythm, recording key third-down catches on consecutive second-quarter possessions and then delivering a dynamic 45-yard catch-and-run touchdown in the fourth quarter following Drake Maye's first interception. Smith-Njigba also subsequently managed a timely 11-yard grab on the drive that culminated with Jason Myers' go-ahead field goal that served as the final points for either side, and the star receiver ultimately delivered game-high totals in receptions, receiving yards and targets. Any extended absence on Darnold's part would stand to affect Smith-Njigba's week-to-week upside, but the standout receiver's chemistry with Lock as Wednesday's game unfolded was encouraging.

Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's contest versus Seattle.

Brown will remain sidelined until the conclusion of the team's regular-season opener after suffering a right ankle injury in the third quarter. In the wideout's absence, running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been quarterback Drake Maye's favorite target against the Seahawks.

The Cowboys hosted Charles for a tryout Wednesday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Charles reached an injury settlement with the Panthers in early August. The offensive guard has recovered from his calf injury and is ready to take another shot at an NFL roster. The Cowboys chose to sign Laken Tomlinson instead, but Charles could still be considered by the Cowboys or other franchises.

The Packers signed Bankston to the practice squad Wednesday.

Bankston was waived by the Giants on Aug. 29 but will now get another opportunity with the Packers, albeit as a member of the practice squad. The 23-year-old capped off his final collegiate season by amassing 635 yards and five touchdowns off 114 carries, adding 31 catches for 397 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games at New Mexico in 2025.

Allen (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement by the Vikings on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Allen is now a free agent and will be cleared to sign with an NFL team once he recovers from his injury. He appeared in 50 games across four collegiate seasons at UNC, amassing 136 total tackles, 22 passes defended, 0.5 sacks and three interceptions.

The Patriots waived Iton (undisclosed) from injured reserve Wednesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Iton reverted to the Patriots' injured reserve on Aug. 31 after clearing waivers. The defensive tackle likely thinks he can contribute to another team in 2026 and has reached a settlement with New England to become a free agent. Once Iton recovers from his undisclosed issue, he will be free to sign with any organization.

The Rams waived Johnson (undisclosed) from injured reserve Wednesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Johnson reverted to the Rams' injured reserve on Aug. 31 after clearing waivers. The cornerback is now a free agent and can sign with any franchise once he recovers from his undisclosed injury.

The Chargers waived Campbell (leg) from injured reserve Wednesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Campbell reverted to the Chargers' injured reserve on Aug. 31 after clearing waivers. The wide receiver is now a free agent and will be able to sign with any team once he regains his health.

Brown (ankle) is questionable to return Wednesday against the Seahawks, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Brown suffered a right ankle injury on the Patriots' opening drive of the second half, and his availability for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas could see an uptick in usage at wide receiver.