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The 30-second version
- NFLSaints rookie Jordyn Tyson returns to practice, his first since a right hamstring injury in August.
- NFLBrowns are preparing to start Shedeur Sanders at Saints after Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol.
- NFLSaints release kicker Daniel Carlson; practice squad kicker Charlie Smyth will handle kicking this week.
The 5-minute version
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No. 1 in the 30-second version
Saints rookie Jordyn Tyson returns to practice, his first since a right hamstring injury in August.
Tyson took a step toward a season debut Wednesday after hurting the hamstring in a joint practice against Jacksonville on Aug. 13. ESPN reports Tyson feels more explosive than ever.
Source: ESPN
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Browns are preparing to start Shedeur Sanders at Saints after Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol.
According to SB Nation, Watson did not practice Wednesday, and three other Browns starters also missed practice. Rookie receiver Denzel Boston was limited with a calf injury after coming up limping during practice. New Orleans could get receiver Jordyn Tyson and tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. back from injured reserve this week, and Alvin Kamara was held out with rest and a back issue.
Source: Dawgs By Nature
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Saints release kicker Daniel Carlson; practice squad kicker Charlie Smyth will handle kicking this week.
Coach Kellen Moore said Smyth will kick this week and that Carlson's consistency was a factor in the move. Carlson made 8 of 12 field goals in seven games this season, and all four of his misses came from 50 yards or longer.
Source: ProFootballTalk
NFC South
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Falcons | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 |
| Saints | 2 | 5 | 0 | .286 |
Around the NFL
Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.
Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports
Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.
Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.
Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company
Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.
Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation
Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation
Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.
ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain
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