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Bills Trade Zay Jones to Raiders for 2021 Fifth Round Pick
The Bills traded Zay Jones to the Raiders for a fifth round pick in 2021. The Raiders are entering their bye week, so Jones should have plenty of time to learn the offense before Week 7. Jones only played 1 snap Week 5 and had a much smaller role this season for the Bills, totaling just 7 catches and 69 yards through 5 games.
As reported by: Chris Mortensen
Saquon Barkley (Ankle) Unlikely to Play Thursday
Barkley is considered unlikely to play this week, although he hasn’t been ruled out as of mid-day Tuesday. The Giants play Thursday, so he has limited time to get healthy. Additionally, the Giants can give him 10 more days to recover if they rest him this week.
As reported by: Jordan Raanan Kyle Juszczyk (MCL Injury) Getting MRI Tuesday
Juszczyk is undergoing an MRI Tuesday for an MCL injury picked up Week 5. He is one of the most important FB’s in the NFL, although he fantasy impact is limited with 6 catches and 76 yards on the season.
As reported by: Tom Pelissero Evan Engram (Sprained MCL) Unlikely Thursday
Engram is considered unlikely to play Thursday with a sprained MCL. There are conflicting reports from various Giants’ beat writers on his likelihood to play, meaning he will need to be monitored tomorrow and Thursday night before the Giants take on the Patriots.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Tevin Coleman Active; Jeff Wilson and Jordan Matthews Both Inactive Monday Night
Tevin Coleman will make his return to action after missing the last two games. He started to practice during the bye week and appears healthy. Matthews was just signed but will be inactive. Jeff Wilson is inactive, no longer needed with the 49’ers having Coleman, Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert active.
As reported by: Matt Maiocco Other tagged players: Jordan Matthews, Tevin Coleman, Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert Antonio Callaway Active, Rashard Higgins (Knee) Inactive Monday Night
Callaway will make his debut tonight after missing the first 4 games of the season due to suspension. He will fill the WR3 spot for the Browns. Higgins will miss his 4th straight game with a knee injury.
As reported by: Nate Ulrich Other tagged players: Antonio Callaway Titans Expected to Sign Cody Parkey on Tuesday
The Titans are going to sign Cody Parkey as their kicker. This will be Parkey’s first chance to kick since being released by the Bears following the 2018 season.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Titans Release Kicker Cairo Santos
Santos was released Monday after going 0-4 on field goals Week 5.
As reported by: Jim Wyatt Phillip Dorsett (Hamstring) Out; Rex Burkhead (Foot), Julian Edelman (Chest) and Josh Gordon (Knee) Limited on Projected Practice Report
The Patriots play Thursday, so the report issued Monday was just an estimation. Dorsett will have a tough time getting healthy by Thursday, while Burkhead, Edelman and Gordon were limited, giving them a better chance to play.
As reported by: New England Patriots Other tagged players: Rex Burkhead, Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon Saquon Barley (Ankle) Limited; Evan Engram (Knee), Sterling Shepard (Concussion), Wayne Gallman (Concussion), Out in Projected Report
The Giants play on Thursday this week, meaning they did not practice and the report Monday was just an estimate. Barkley is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain and has a chance to play. Shepard and Gallman are both dealing with concussions and should be considered doubtful at best. Engram’s knee injury isn’t considered serious, but more will be known about his status on the Tuesday injury report.
As reported by: Tom Rock Other tagged players: Evan Engram, Sterling Shepard, Wayne Gallman Sterling Shepard Has 2nd Concussion of Season, Expected to Miss Significant Time
Shepard has his second concussion of the season and is back in the concussion protocol. He is likely to miss an extended period of time. He hasn’t been ruled out for Week 6 yet, but with the Giants playing Thursday, he almost certainly won’‘t play.
As reported by: Ralph Vacchiano Rashard Higgins (Knee) Doubtful; Antonio Callaway Activated For Monday Night
Rashard Higgins is not expected to play Monday night for the Browns. Antonio Callaway has been activated after serving his 4 game suspension and is expected to play tonight.
As reported by: Mary Kay Cabot Other tagged players: Antonio Callaway Patriots Release Benjamin Watson
The Patriots have released Benjamin Watson, opting to stick with Matt LaCosse and Ryan Izzo at TE.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Matt LaCosse, Ryan Izzo David Johnson (Back) Will Be Monitored, Status Unknown
The Cardinals wouldn’t rule out Johnson missing Week 6 with a back injury he picked up last week. His injury status on Wednesday will be important for his ability to play next week.
As reported by: Darren Urban Alex Erickson in Concussion Protocol
Erickson was buried on the depth chart at WR, getting only 1 target despite the injuries for the Bengals. He has entered the concussion protocol, putting his status for Week 6 in doubt.
As reported by: Marisa Contipelli