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Brandin Cooks has moved onto San Francisco's 53-man roster. The 49ers also brought Malik Turner back to the practice squad and released KhaDarel Hodge.
Caleb Williams is out against the Jets. Chicago has not named Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum as his replacement for October 4.
Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of the 2026 regular season. Jameis Winston has taken over, and the Giants moved to add J.J. McCarthy.
DJ Moore left Buffalo’s October 4 game with a shoulder injury and did not return after an in-game downgrade to doubtful.
Rush started the September 20 loss to Carolina before Strand replaced him. Michael Penix Jr. returned the following week against Green Bay.
Josh Allen had three passing touchdowns and two rushing scores in Buffalo’s 41–31 regular-season opener at the new Highmark Stadium.
Carson Wentz started Minnesota’s September 20 win at Chicago. Kyler Murray returned in Week 3, and a later trade changed J.J. McCarthy’s status.
Aaron Donald will miss the October 4 game in Philadelphia after a back injury kept him out of practice all week.
A dated look at September 19 roster decisions, including Omar Cooper Jr.’s IR move. Zay Flowers returned in Week 3 but is questionable for Week 4.
David Montgomery scored three touchdowns in Houston’s opening loss. Week 2 brought a 20–6 defeat and a failed fourth-and-inches chance.
