Who’s starting, who’s hurt, and who’s on the move?
NFL news is nonstop, and we’re breaking it all down week by week this season.
Here’s the latest on what’s happening around the league entering Week 8:
Miami placed tight end Darren Waller on injured reserve due to a pec strain. Waller, a 2020 Pro Bowler, missed the first three games of the season due to a hip injury. Through four games, he has totaled 10 receptions for 117 yards and a team-high four touchdowns for the 1-6 Dolphins.
Who will start at QB for the Jets?
New York head coach Aaron Glenn didn’t reveal on Oct. 22 who will start at quarterback for the team’s Week 8 road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, saying he didn’t want to give the opposition a “competitive advantage.” Justin Fields has made six starts for the Jets but has thrown for just 845 yards and four touchdowns. Backup Tyrod Taylor started in place of Fields in Week 3 with the latter dealing with a concussion. Taylor has thrown 69 passes this season, boasting a 73.3 passer rating. The Jets (0-7), who are last in the NFL in passing (143.4 yards per game), are the only team in the NFL without a win this season.
Raiders not trading star
Despite the team being 2-5 and coming off a 31-0 shutout at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs – which saw them pick up just three first downs – the Raiders informed star defensive end Maxx Crosby that he won’t be traded, per NFL Media. Crosby, a four-time Pro Bowler, has totaled four sacks, one forced fumble, one interception and 28 combined tackles this season. Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension with the Raiders in March.
The Vikings will be without their starting quarterback again in Week 8 when they take on the Chargers. J.J. McCarthy will miss another game due to the ankle sprain that’s kept him sidelined since he suffered the injury in the Vikings’ Week 2 loss to the Falcons, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Tuesday.
There had been some optimism that McCarthy would return for Thursday’s game against the Chargers. However, O’Connell said that the short week was too quick a turnaround in order to get him ready to play.
With McCarthy out, Carson Wentz will make his fifth start. The Vikings have gone 2-2 in the four games with Wentz.
In other news, Minnesota has designated Aaron Jones to return from injured reserve. Jones has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 2.
The recently retired defensive end announced on Oct. 21 that he’s returning to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. Graham, who played for the Eagles from 2010-24, was part of two Super Bowl triumphs in Philadelphia (2017 and 2024 seasons). Last season, the now-37-year-old totaled 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and 20 combined tackles in 11 regular-season games. Graham, a 2020 Pro Bowler, is third in Eagles history in sacks (76.5) and forced fumbles (23) and 14th in solo tackles (359.0). The 5-2 Eagles host the NFC East-rival New York Giants in Week 8.
The Houston Texans’ No. 1 wide receiver suffered a concussion in the team’s Week 7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN. Collins, who had four receptions before leaving the game with a head injury in the fourth quarter, has totaled 26 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns this season. Houston has a home matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said that the Texans will “evaluate” Collins “as the week goes on.”
After previously requesting a trade before the start of the 2025 season, Meyers, in the midst of a contract year, doubled down Tuesday on his preference to be moved ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline.
“Oh, for sure,” said Meyers when asked if he still wants a trade, per ESPN. “But, I’m a professional at the end of the day. I’m just trying to play good football.”
Raiders brass attempted to negotiate a new contract with Meyers in the offseason but were unable to strike a deal. His trade request came after the stalled talks but was eventually rescinded.
Currently sitting in last in the AFC West, the Raiders (2-5) could be sellers at the deadline and Meyers could be on the block. The veteran WR should draw interest in the coming weeks despite missing his first game of the season in Week 7 with knee and toe injuries.
Daniels exited Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys after suffering a hamstring injury in the third quarter.
On Monday, Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced the star quarterback underwent an MRI and it was determined Daniels avoided a long-term injury. Quinn remained coy, however, on his status for Monday’s game against the red-hot Chiefs, meaning his status will be worth monitoring as the week continues.
Quinn also announced pass rusher Dorance Armstrong will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury.
Emeka Egbuka to play in Week 7
Emeka Egbuka was not listed on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ inactives list ahead of Monday Night Football, meaning the star rookie wide receiver will take the field against the Lions.
Egbuka’s mild hamstring strain suffered in Week 6 cast doubt on his availability, but a pre-game workout following one limited practice on Saturday will evidently be enough to keep him in the lineup.
A day after benching Fields during Sunday’s loss to the Panthers, New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters he’s undecided on whether Fields will remain QB1 or Tyrod Taylor will take over going forward.
“That’s something I want to continue to look at,” Glenn said. “I want to make sure I make the right decision.” The winless Jets (0-7) play the Bengals (3-4) on Sunday.
Fields went 6-of-12 for 46 yards, and rushed four times for 22 yards before he was benched to start the second half. Taylor, meanwhile, went 10-of-22 for 126 yards and tossed two interceptions.
On the season, Fields has hardly lived up to his two-year, $40 million contract. He’s yet to throw an interception, but has completed 63.7% of his passes (86-of-135) for just 845 yards and four touchdowns to go with 42 carries for 257 yards and three TDs.
In other news, Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner’s status for Week 8 is in question after the team placed him in concussion protocol, per Glenn.
Michael Penix day-to-day with foot injury
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday Penix will be listed as day-to-day after sustaining a bone bruise in his foot during Sunday’s loss to the 49ers.
Penix appeared to suffer the injury in the fourth quarter after a sack. The second-year quarterback had a noticeable limp following the play but still managed to finish the game.
After missing the Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, Bowers (knee) and Meyers (knee/toe) are expected to be ready to return following Las Vegas’ Week 8 bye, head coach Pete Carroll announced.
Bowers has missed the Raiders’ last three games after playing through the injury since Week 1. Week 7 was Meyers’ first missed game this season.
Bryce Young sidelined with ankle injury
Young will miss the Carolina Panthers’ Week 8 matchup against the Bills, and potentially longer, after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in Sunday’s win over the Jets, according to head coach Dave Canales.
Young was 15-of-25 for 138 yards and a touchdown before he suffered his injury while getting sacked in the third quarter. Veteran Andy Dalton will start in Young’s place.
Waller is considered week-to-week after suffering a pectoral injury in Week 7, but is not expected to require surgery. The Miami Dolphins tight end was not targeted during Sunday’s loss to the Browns.
The Indianapolis Colts will be without Ebukam for the foreseeable future after the pass rusher suffered a MCL injury during Sunday’s win over the Chargers, per ESPN.
Two defensive linemen activated for MNF
The Houston Texans and Detroit Lions will add reinforcements ahead of their respective matchups on Monday Night Football.
Houston activated defensive lineman Denico Autry (knee) from the reserve/PUP list for tonight’s game against the Seahawks; Week 7 will be Autry’s first action this season.
For Detroit, defensive lineman Alim McNeill (knee) will make his season debut against the Buccaneers.
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