Last updated: September 30, 2026, 2:13 PM ET
Injuries & Roster Moves
The Green Bay Packers placed wide receiver Jayden Reed on injured reserve Wednesday, and he will undergo season-ending neck surgery. To bolster their beleaguered offensive line, the Packers signed veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal. The Buccaneers placed wide receiver Jalen McMillan on injured reserve and added quarterback Sean Rypien as Baker Mayfield deals with an injury. The Panthers are facing a secondary crisis after placing starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR with quad and other ailments. The Patriots set a dubious franchise record by placing guard Greg Van Roten on IR, exceeding their allotted designations for the 2025 season. Ravens starting center Jovaughn Gwyn is expected to miss two to three months with a broken leg. The Bengals cut wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams after he muffed a punt in the loss to the Steelers. The Giants released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. amid his ongoing struggles. Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey said he has a broken wrist and his status for Thursday night’s game is uncertain.
Quarterback Updates & Trades
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice in a limited capacity, leaving his Week 4 status uncertain. The Commanders also ruled out guard Sam Cosmi and safety Nick Cross for their London game. The Bears face a quarterback decision after Case Keenum stepped up against the Eagles, but Tyson Bagent is now healthy. The Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a fifth-round pick after Jaxson Dart was lost for the season, a move Bill Barnwell analyzes for its potential impact. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he is “aligned” with quarterback Dak Jones and vowed to improve after his gaffes in the Rio loss.
Fantasy & Analysis
For fantasy managers, Braelon Allen and Zach Charbonnet are worth adding as running back injuries mount. The Week 4 panic meter is rising for Justin Herbert and Drake Maye, with more QB trades possible. The start-sit decisions for Week 4 urge managers to follow their feelings but not ignore the facts. Matchup rankings highlight Tyler Warren and Jalen McMillan among those to upgrade. Ben Solak thinks Brock Bowers is emerging as the new JSN and that the Rams need another trade. The Week 4 Power Rankings show the Raiders rising and the Patriots falling, with every team’s fantasy surprise included. The Broncos’ fourth-quarter heroics are analyzed for resilience, luck, or purposeful skill.
Player Safety & CTE
A survey of over 30 NFL players reveals they grew up knowing about CTE but still choose to risk it to play. Players offered mixed views on whether they would take a test that could diagnose CTE in the living. Former star wide receiver Antonio Brown’s hearing for his expected plea deal has been postponed to Oct. 28.