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The 30-second version
- NFLRams star pass rusher Myles Garrett is on track to return from injured reserve for Sunday's game at Washington.
- NFLCommanders rule out receivers Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks for Sunday's game against the Rams.
- NFLSeahawks guard Quenton Nelson will miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.
The 5-minute version
W vs Eagles · Sun, Nov 1 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| WSH | 3 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 27 |
Record2–4–1
3rd in the NFC East
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 PM ET vs Rams
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Rams star pass rusher Myles Garrett is on track to return from injured reserve for Sunday's game at Washington.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported that Garrett is on track to be activated, and he has practiced all week. Garrett has missed most of the season with a knee injury and had arthroscopic surgery after being placed on injured reserve. Turf Show Times, a fan blog, reported that the Rams also placed cornerback Jaylen Watson on season-ending injured reserve.
Sources: CBS Sports · ESPN · Hogs Haven · Turf Show Times
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Commanders rule out receivers Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Brown is dealing with a calf injury and Burks with a foot injury, and Burks did not practice all week. Burks is Washington's third-leading receiver with 233 yards and two touchdowns on 12 catches, while Brown has nine catches for 94 yards. According to Hogs Haven, Terry McLaurin was lost for the year with a torn patellar tendon, and NFL Network reports that Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett is expected to be activated off injured reserve for the game.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · Hogs Haven
Bills are floated as a trade suitor for Commanders safety Nick Cross, per Buffalo Rumblings.
This fan blog's trade-candidate series names Cross, 25, a 2022 third-round pick who signed a two-year, $13 million deal with Washington in March. The article says the trade deadline is November 10 and that Cross has played at least 54 snaps in each game he has been available for this season.
Source: Buffalo Rumblings
Around the NFL
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Seahawks guard Quenton Nelson will miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.
Nelson, acquired from the Colts on Oct. 27 for a 2027 third-round and 2028 fifth-round pick, has played one game for Seattle. Coach Mike Macdonald said he is week-to-week and will not go on injured reserve. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Nelson will have surgery to clean out cartilage in his knee.
Sources: NY Post Sports · Yahoo Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN
Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement from the reserve list remains stalled after a Friday meeting with the 49ers.
Aiyuk, his agent Drew Rosenhaus and the 49ers met Friday without resolving the situation, and Rosenhaus said the matter is to be continued. ProFootballTalk reports Aiyuk arguably owes the 49ers upwards of $13 million, and the NFL has not yet reinstated him. Aiyuk told ESPN he is back to 100% and looking to get reinstated, and Kyle Shanahan said he couldn't care less about the meeting.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Niners Nation
Ravens acquire QB Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to Arizona.
Arizona receives a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick, and the trade is finalized after Arizona restructured Brissett's deal. SB Nation reports Baltimore will owe Brissett $2.4 million, while Revenge of the Birds, a fan blog, reports the Cardinals covered $2.7 million to move him after he requested a trade. To make room, Baltimore waived quarterback Austin Reed.
Sources: CBS Sports · Revenge of the Birds
Trevor Lawrence leads Jaguars past short-handed Ravens 33-10 in Baltimore.
According to ESPN, Jacksonville never trailed in the win. Joe Fagnano started at quarterback for Baltimore.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports
Giants RB Cam Skattebo is doubtful for Sunday's game at Philadelphia with a hamstring injury; WR Malik Nabers is full go.
Skattebo missed a fourth straight practice, and Devin Singletary would be New York's primary back if he cannot play. Skattebo leads the Giants with 98 carries for 418 yards. Nabers, who missed Thursday's practice with a knee issue, has no injury designation after returning to full participation. WR Charlie Jones is questionable with a hand injury, according to Big Blue View. For Philadelphia, Saquon Barkley is listed with an injury designation but is expected to play, and DeVonta Smith is out.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Big Blue View
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