NFL BUZZ - SEPTEMBER 30th RAPID FIRE

Here’s all your NFL news from around the league for 9/30, pulled together from some of the most reliable sources in the game. Everything you need in one snapshot, so you don’t have to spend your night searching for it yourself. My mission is simple: make your life easier and leave the hard work to me. Now enjoy!

🦬 Buffalo Bills

• HC Joe Brady said he isn't concerned about a potential Josh Allen injury. Allen was able to practice Wednesday.

🐬 Miami Dolphins

• Jaylen Wright was limited Wednesday with his foot injury, making his progress worth monitoring as Miami sorts through its backfield.
• 👀 Jarquez Hunter and Carlos Washington will compete this week to determine Miami's No. 3 RB for Week 4. (Omar Kelly)
• Rookie WR Caleb Douglas did not practice Wednesday because of an ankle injury.

🐦‍⬛ Baltimore Ravens

• Lamar Jackson was initially absent from the visible portion of Wednesday's practice before officially being listed as limited. (Brian Wacker/team injury report)

🏈 New England Patriots

• HC Mike Vrabel pushed back on a report suggesting friction between him and Drake Maye, pointing out that Maye's presence was part of the reason he accepted the Patriots job. (Mark Daniels)

✈️ New York Jets

• Kenyon Sadiq was limited in Wednesday’s practice with a back injury.
• 🚨 Breece Hall (thigh), Mason Taylor (thumb) and Adonai Mitchell (finger) are all considered week-to-week and did not practice Wednesday. Hall’s continued absence keeps the Jets’ backfield situation firmly on the fantasy radar.

🐻 Chicago Bears

• 🚨 Caleb Williams did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough because of his hamstring injury.
• Chicago has made its Week 4 quarterback decision, but HC Ben Johnson declined to publicly reveal who will start. (Courtney Cronin/Ben Johnson)

🐂 Houston Texans

• 📈 Nico Collins returned to practice as a limited participant as he works back from his hamstring injury. (Jonathan M. Alexander/team injury report)
• 👀 Woody Marks could be headed for more work. Dan Graziano's sense is that Houston plans to increase Marks' involvement, while GM Nick Caserio separately acknowledged that Marks has an opportunity to earn additional touches after showing improvement as both a runner and receiver.

🟡 Pittsburgh Steelers

• 🚨 Rico Dowdle has officially been ruled OUT for Week 4 because of his toe injury.
• Jaylen Warren is positioned for another massive workload with Dowdle unavailable after handling a 91.3% opportunity share in Week 3. (Nick Farabaugh)

🐏 Los Angeles Rams

• 📈 HC Sean McVay said Puka Nacua is expected to play in Week 4 as he works through his hip/groin issues.
• Terrance Ferguson did not practice Wednesday after his initial low-ankle sprain progressed into a medial-ankle sprain. His Week 4 availability remains uncertain. (Jeremy Fowler)
• Fellow TE Colby Parkinson also missed Wednesday's practice with knee and shoulder injuries. The Rams now have multiple injuries to monitor at tight end. (Adam Caplan/Rams practice report)

🏔️ Denver Broncos

• 📈 Jaylen Waddle practiced FULLY Wednesday despite being listed with foot and ankle injuries. That's an encouraging development after Waddle was spotted wearing a walking boot following Sunday's game.

⚡ Los Angeles Chargers

• Ladd McConkey was limited in Wednesday's practice.
• Keaton Mitchell was limited Wednesday with an ankle injury and was later spotted in the locker room wearing a walking boot on his left foot. Mitchell said he was “ok.” (Kris Rhim)

🐾 Carolina Panthers

• Jalen Coker is considered day-to-day with a quad injury after working off to the side Wednesday. He was officially listed as a nonparticipant. (Dave Canales/Joe Person)
• 🚨 Xavier Legette is week-to-week with a knee injury and also missed Wednesday's practice.
• 📈 Bryce Young practiced fully, and HC Dave Canales said Carolina is confident he'll play in Week 4.

🪖 Washington Commanders

• 👀 Jayden Daniels returned to practice wearing a new brace on his injured left elbow. Dan Quinn said Washington will gradually increase Daniels' workload before making a decision on his Week 4 availability Friday. (Nicki Jhabvala/Dan Quinn)
• Rachaad White did not practice Wednesday because of a shoulder injury.

🦅 Philadelphia Eagles

• 🚨 DeVonta Smith did not practice Wednesday because of a hamstring injury.
• Dallas Goedert also missed Wednesday’s practice with a knee injury.

🗽 New York Giants

• J.J. McCarthy participated in his first practice with the Giants after being acquired from Minnesota.

🏴‍☠️ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• 🚨 Bucky Irving appeared on Wednesday's injury report with a glute injury after missing Tampa Bay's final two possessions in Week 3. That's notable after Todd Bowles said postgame that Irving wasn't injured. (Team injury report; Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT)
• Chris Godwin Jr. did not practice Wednesday because of his ankle injury.
• Jalen McMillan was officially placed on injured reserve with his knee injury and will miss at least four games.
• With Baker Mayfield expected to miss at least three weeks, Tampa Bay added QB Brett Rypien to its practice squad. (Adam Schefter)
• Rookie Jalon Daniels is preparing for his first NFL start in Mayfield's absence. (Sara Walsh)

🧀 Green Bay Packers

• 🚨 Jayden Reed was placed on injured reserve and will undergo season-ending neck surgery. (Adam Schefter/Matt LaFleur)
• Green Bay signed veteran G Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal, continuing an aggressive overhaul of its offensive line after also adding Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton. (Adam Schefter; Rob Demovsky)

🐆 Jacksonville Jaguars

• 🚨 Brian Thomas Jr.'s usage concerns now have an explanation. John Shipley reported that BTJ is losing playing time when Jacksonville goes into 12 personnel because Josh Cameron is considered the stronger run blocker.
• Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers remain on the field in those packages, potentially giving both additional target opportunities when Thomas leaves the field. (John Shipley)
• 👀 Teams are also monitoring Thomas' situation in Jacksonville. Jeremy Fowler reported that a trade would require a strong offer. (Jeremy Fowler)

🌵 Arizona Cardinals

• 👀 Teams are monitoring Marvin Harrison Jr.'s situation, according to Jeremy Fowler. One team estimated his potential value at a quality Day 3 draft pick. (Jeremy Fowler)

🌉 San Francisco 49ers

• 🚨 Mike Evans missed Wednesday's practice with rib and oblique injuries.
• San Francisco's skill-position injury list remains extensive, with De'Zhaun Stribling, Ricky Pearsall, Demarcus Robinson, Jake Tonges, Christian Kirk and Isaac Guerendo also dealing with injuries.

🌊 Seattle Seahawks

• 📈 HC Mike Macdonald said Zach Charbonnet could have his practice window opened Thursday as he works his way back from his knee injury.

🟣 Minnesota Vikings

• 🚨 Justin Jefferson did not practice Wednesday as he continues recovering from his ankle sprain. (Alec Lewis)
• Minnesota added RB Audric Estime to its practice squad.

🦁 Detroit Lions

• 👀 RB coach Tashard Choice said Sione Vaki is developing into a relief option for Jahmyr Gibbs, citing Vaki's improvement in pass protection, rushing and receiving.

⚔️ Tennessee Titans

• Dan Graziano reported an apparent disconnect between Cam Ward and Tennessee's coaching staff/scheme, while noting that league evaluators still believe in Ward's talent and character.
• HC Robert Saleh said Ward's footwork can revert to old habits after the pressure and sacks he endured last season.
• Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard both missed Wednesday's practice with ankle injuries. HC Robert Saleh indicated he isn't concerned about either player's Week 4 availability. (Turron Davenport)