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49ers activate DE Mykel Williams for Week 5; latest on Mike Evans, Christian Kirk

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Saturday, October 10, that defensive end Mykel Williams has been activated from the reserve/physically unable to perform list, clearing the 2025 first-round pick to make his season debut in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. Williams tore his ACL midway through his rookie year and opened this season on […]

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Dolphins activate first-round DT Kenneth Grant from injured reserve

The Miami Dolphins activated defensive tackle Kenneth Grant from injured reserve Saturday as part of a series of roster moves. Grant, the 13th overall pick in the 2025 draft, is in position to make his NFL debut against the Bengals in Week 5 after missing the required four games with a toe injury he suffered […]

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Cardinals place starting right guard Isaiah Adams on injured reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed starting right guard Isaiah Adams on injured reserve Saturday with an ankle injury. The team does not believe Adams’ injury will keep him out as long as left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., who was lost for the season earlier this week, per . Third-year guard Jon Gaines II will start in […]

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Chargers place QB Trey Lance, OT Trevor Penning on IR; activate Scott Matlock, Branson Taylor

The Los Angeles Chargers placed quarterback Trey Lance and offensive tackle Trevor Penning on injured reserve Saturday, continuing a run of roster attrition for the winless club. Both will miss at least four games. Taking their roster spots, the Chargers activated fullback/defensive lineman Scott Matlock and offensive lineman Branson Taylor from injured reserve, the team […]