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Jones (knee) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.

Jones didn't practice both Thursday and Friday due to a knee injury, and he'll now be forced to miss at least Chicago's next four contests after his placement on IR. While he's sidelined, expect Ozzy Trapilo to serve as the Bears' top reserve offensive tackle.

Gordon (groin/calf) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.

Gordon had already been ruled out for the Bears' Week 8 matchup against the Ravens, but he'll now be forced to miss the team's next four contests due to groin and calf injuries. The Washington product has appeared in just two games this season, recording six total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. Nick McCloud is expected to operate as Chicago's top slot corner until Gordon returns from injury.

Rucci was elevated to the Dolphins' active roster Saturday.

The Wisconsin product's elevation provides Miami with much-needed depth at tight end, as both Darren Waller (pectoral) and Julian Hill (ankle) are sidelined for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. Rucci has yet to appear in an NFL game after posting 11 catches for 125 yards and no touchdowns during his final collegiate season in 2023.

Yankoff (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Chiefs, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Yankoff likely sustained a hamstring injury during Friday's practice, and the issue now appears serious enough for him to miss Monday night's contest. The UCLA product has appeared in all seven of Washington's games this season, failing to record an offensive stat while playing 184 total snaps (140 on special teams, 44 on offense). While he's sidelined in Week 8, the Commanders' tight-end room will likely consist of Zach Ertz, John Bates and Ben Sinnott.

Zappe was elevated to the Browns' active roster Saturday.

Zappe's elevation to the Browns' active roster provides depth at quarterback, as Shedeur Sanders (back) will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Western Kentucky product started one game for Cleveland in 2024, completing 16 of 31 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. If Sanders is unable to play in Week 8, Zappe is expected to backup Dillon Gabriel.

Lewis (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

The 30-year-old sustained a groin injury in Colts' Week 7 win over the Chargers and didn't practice all week, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Lewis is now in line to miss his first game of the season after posting seven total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, through Indianapolis' first seven contests. Rookie JT Tuimoloau is expected to serve as the Colts' top reserve edge rusher while Lewis and Samson Ebukam (knee) are both out in Week 8.

Hendrickson (hip) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Although the 30-year-old sat out Friday's practice due to the hip injury, his absence for that session appears to be mostly maintenance-related. The veteran edge rusher remains an integral part of Cincinnati's defense, recording four sacks among his 15 total tackles to go with one forced fumble over six appearances this season.

The Jets announced that Fields will start at quarterback sunday against the Bengals after Tyrod Taylor was ruled out due to a knee injury, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Fields' grip on the starting job looked to be loosening after he was benched at halftime during the Jets' Week 7 loss against the Panthers, when he completed six of 12 passes for 46 yards while turning four carries into 22 yards. Fields and Taylor opened Week 8 prep splitting reps with the first-team offense, and while head coach Aaron Glenn had initially declined to name a starter for Week 8, Taylor's knee injury is severe enough for him to not travel with the team to Cincinnati. Fields and the Jets offense will be without top wideouts Garrett Wilson (knee) and Josh Reynolds (hip), while Breece Hall (knee) and rookie tight end Mason Taylor (quadriceps) are listed as questionable for the contest. Undrafted rookie Brady Cook is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster to serve as the Jets' backup quarterback in Taylor's absence.

Taylor (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Head coach Aaron Glenn opted not to name a starter throughout Week 8 prep, but Taylor's absence due to a knee contusion means Justin Fields will be under center for Sunday's road game, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, while Brady Cook is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster. Taylor started the week splitting first-team reps with Fields, but the former's knee injury is severe enough for him to not travel with the team to Cincinnati. The Jets are on a bye for Week 9, so Taylor will have more time to recover and return for Week 10 against the Browns on Sunday, Nov. 9, though whether he starts against Cleveland will largely depend on Fields' performance in Week 8.

McLaurin (quadriceps) doesn't have a designation in advance of Monday's game against the Chiefs.

McLaurin's return in Week 8 will end a four-game absence due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained against the Raiders in Week 3. He and fellow wideout Deebo Samuel (heel) were full participants in practice all week, and their returns will boost a Commanders offense that will have Marcus Mariota serve as the starting quarterback in the absence of Jayden Daniels (hamstring). With McLaurin and Samuel back in the fold, there will be less targets to go around for the likes of Chris Moore, Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey and Zach Ertz.