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Follow verified NFL developments for Tuesday, October 6, with dated updates, injury context and links to earlier coverage.
Surtain and Moss are out against the Chargers; Bryant is on injured reserve, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey has joined Denver’s active roster.
Tyler Smith is questionable for Thursday after a full-participation listing in Wednesday’s walkthrough. His return to the lineup is unconfirmed.
Dan Quinn confirmed Lane will miss the season with a fractured and dislocated ankle. Washington placed the receiver and returner on IR October 6.
The receiver dislocated his ankle on a 55-yard catch in the 30–27 win over the Raiders and faces three to four months of recovery, leaving a narrow path back for the postseason.
Dell, Braden Smith and Kayden McDonald returned to practice Wednesday. Houston still must make separate decisions on their activation.
Emanuel Wilson scored twice in his first start as Seattle built a 27–6 lead, and Uchenna Nwosu’s strip-sack ended a late Los Angeles comeback.
Atlanta ran for five touchdowns to tie a club record and moved into a share of first place in the NFC South, but lost Za’Darius Smith and Jake Matthews to injuries.
Carolina’s second-year receiver came within one catch and nine yards of two franchise records, and the defense stopped Detroit on fourth-and-13 to seal the win.
The former Saints first-round pass rusher asked Chicago to release him from its practice squad after playing 12 snaps against the Jets, ending a nine-season career with 25 sacks.
