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Report: Raiders placing Brock Bowers, Jeremy Chinn on IR

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The Las Vegas Raiders are placing tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on season-ending injured reserve, ESPN reported Wednesday.

The Raiders (2-13) are on a nine-game losing streak with two games remaining at home against the New York Giants on Sunday and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18.

Bowers has been battling a knee injury throughout most of his second NFL season yet still leads the team in receptions (64), receiving yards (680) and receiving touchdowns (seven) in 12 games (eight starts).

Bowers, 23, was selected to his second Pro Bowl this week. He made the All-Pro first team as a rookie in 2024 with 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five TDs in 17 games (16 starts).

Chinn has been dealing a back injury for most of December but has started all 15 games. He ranks second on the team with 114 tackles to go along with one sack and two forced fumbles.

Chinn, 27, has three interceptions, seven sacks and 555 tackles through 86 career games (82 starts) with the Carolina Panthers (2020-23), Washington Commanders (2024) and Raiders.

–Field Level Media

Cowboys activate CB Trevon Diggs from IR

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The Cowboys activated cornerback Trevon Diggs from injured reserve Saturday, making him available to play for the first time in more than two months when Dallas hosts the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

In a corresponding move, cornerback DaRon Bland, who is expected to have surgery on his left foot, was placed on injured reserve.

Diggs has been out since the Cowboys’ Week 6 loss to the Carolina Panthers. At some point later that week, Diggs sustained a concussion in an “accident at his home.” Head coach Brian Schottenheimer and owner Jerry Jones have not shared details of the incident or described how Diggs was injured.

On Oct. 25, Diggs was placed on IR to help strengthen a right knee problem.

Diggs said last week he expected to play in what was ultimately a 34-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 14, but Schottenheimer held him out, saying the Cowboys first wanted to see consistency in “everything” from Diggs.

Schottenheimer seemed more pleased with Diggs’ progress when talking to reporters Friday.

“I’ll say this, when you look at Trevon this week, what I’ve loved the most about him is he’s having fun playing football,” Schottenheimer said. “He’s smiling, running around, but he’s, to his credit, he’s having a really good week.”

The 27-year-old Diggs has 18 tackles in six games (four starts) this season.

He was activated from the physically unable to perform list in August after missing the final six games last season with a left knee injury. The two-time Pro Bowl selection previously sustained a torn ACL in practice two games into the 2023 campaign.

In 64 games (61 starts) since Dallas drafted Diggs in the second round in 2020, he has recorded 20 interceptions, 63 passes defensed, 233 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles. He was named first-team All-Pro in 2021, when he led the league with 11 interceptions and returned two of them for touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

Chiefs rookie LT Josh Simmons (wrist) headed to IR

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Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons underwent surgery on his wrist and is headed to injured reserve, head coach Andy Reid announced Wednesday.

Simmons appeared to sustain the injury last Thursday after running back Kareem Hunt’s attempted chip block caught his teammate’s wrist and pinned it into a Dallas Cowboys defender.

“Josh Simmons ended up having surgery on that wrist for a fracture and a dislocation,” Reid said. “He’ll go on to IR, and then we’ll just see about the recovery on that, where it goes from there.”

The move will sideline Simmons at least for the next four weeks. The Chiefs (6-6) have five games left in the regular season.

Wanya Morris or Jaylon Moore likely will start at left tackle in place of Simmons, who started all eight games in which he has played this season.

Simmons, 22, missed four games due to a personal matter. He was selected by the Chiefs with the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State.

–Field Level Media

Patriots rookie LT Will Campbell (knee) headed to IR

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New England Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell will be placed on injured reserve with a knee sprain, head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Wednesday.

Campbell, the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, sustained the injury this past Sunday and was carted off the field during the third quarter of New England’s 26-20 victory over the host Cincinnati Bengals.

The blind-side protector of quarterback Drake Maye will sit out Patriots’ next four games as a result of the transaction.

Vrabel said Vederian Lowe, who was a starter last season, is expected to assume Campbell’s spot.

Campbell, 21, is eligible to return for New England’s regular-season finale against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots (10-2) are riding a nine-game winning streak and positioned for a strong playoff seed.

Campbell has started all 12 games this season, while Lowe has yet to start while appearing in all 12 games.

–Field Level Media

Oct 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Cowboys put CB Trevon Diggs (concussion) on IR

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The Dallas Cowboys placed cornerback Trevon Diggs on injured reserve Saturday, which will require him to miss at least four games.

Diggs already had been ruled out by the Cowboys (3-3-1) for their game Sunday at the Denver Broncos (5-2).

Diggs sustained a concussion in an “accident at his home” last week and was ruled out for the Week 7 win over the visiting Washington Commanders. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer and owner Jerry Jones have not shared details of the incident or described how Diggs was injured.

The 27-year-old Diggs has 18 tackles in six games (four starts) this season.

He was activated from the physically unable to perform list in August after missing the final six games last season with a left knee injury. The two-time Pro Bowl selection previously sustained a torn ACL in practice two games into the 2023 campaign.

In 64 games (61 starts) since Dallas drafted Diggs in the second round in 2020, he has recorded 20 interceptions, 63 passes defensed, 233 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles. He was named first-team All-Pro in 2021, when he led the league with 11 interceptions and returned two of them for touchdowns.

Also Saturday, the Cowboys elevated defensive back Corey Ballantine and running back Malik Davis from the practice squad for the Denver game.

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Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones (70) after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Bears place DB Kyler Gordon, OL Braxton Jones on IR

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The Chicago Bears placed defensive back Kyler Gordon and offensive lineman Braxton Jones on injured reserve on Saturday.

The Bears (4-2) also signed defensive lineman Jonathan Ford to the active roster and elevated tight end Stephen Carlson and defensive back Dallis Flowers from the practice squad for Sunday’s road game against the Baltimore Ravens (1-5).

Gordon, 25, is dealing with groin and calf injuries after missing the first four games with a hamstring injury. He has six tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery in two games (one start) this season.

Jones, 26, was limited on Wednesday but did not practice Thursday or Friday due to a knee injury. He has appeared in six games this season with four starts.

Gordon and Jones will both miss at least four games. They would be eligible to return in Week 12 against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers.

–Field Level Media

Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas Cowboys free safety Malik Hooker (28) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Cowboys place S Malik Hooker (toe) on IR

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The Dallas Cowboys placed safety Malik Hooker on injured reserve Saturday with a toe injury.

The Cowboys (1-2-1) also signed safety Alijah Clark to the active roster prior to Sunday’s game against the host New York Jets (0-4), while wide receivers Jalen Brooks and Jalen Cropper were elevated from the practice squad.

Hooker sustained the injury in the second quarter of Sunday night’s game against the visiting Green Bay Packers.

He has 20 tackles in four games (all starts) this season.

Hooker, 29, has totaled 381 tackles, 14 interceptions and four fumble recoveries in 104 career games (80 starts) with the Indianapolis Colts and Cowboys. He was selected by the Colts with the 15th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.

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Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC defensive back Jaylon Johnson of the Chicago Bears (1) catches the ball during the Satisfying Catch event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Report: Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (groin) headed to IR

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The Chicago Bears are placing two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson on injured reserve with a groin injury, NFL Network reported on Saturday.

Johnson would be required to miss the team’s next four games as a result of the reported move.

Last Sunday, Johnson aggravated the injury that limited him during the offseason. He left the game against the Detroit Lions after diving to break up a pass intended for Amon-Ra St. Brown. Johnson remained on the turf at Ford Field after the whistle and was helped to the sideline by team trainers.

Last week, Johnson described the severity of the injury that limited him throughout the offseason to “The Pivot” podcast, saying he tore his adductor muscle from the pelvic bone. He was on the non-football injury list in training camp and said the injury occurred while training.

Johnson, 26, has recorded 216 tackles and seven interceptions — including one returned for a touchdown — in 71 career games (all starts) since being selected by the Bears in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Jun 3, 2025; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (4) during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Rams place CB Ahkello Witherspoon (clavicle) on IR

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The Los Angeles Rams placed cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on injured reserve Monday after he suffered a broken clavicle Sunday in a win over the Tennessee Titans.

The veteran starter will have to miss a minimum of four games, though his timeline to return is likely longer as collarbone injuries take 6-12 weeks to heal, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Head coach Sean McVay called the situation “a big loss” for the Rams after they improved to 2-0 Sunday by beating Tennessee 33-19.

Witherspoon, 30, was in his third season in Los Angeles and started each of the first two games, recording three tackles and one pass deflection. He was injured in the second quarter against the Titans and soon ruled out for the game.

In nine NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers (2017-20), Pittsburgh Steelers (2021-22) and Rams (2023-25), Witherspoon has played in 92 games, making 64 starts. He has amassed 238 tackles, 12 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 59 passes defended, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

The Rams have Emmanuel Forbes, Cobie Durant and Darious Williams to choose from at the position. Forbes has started both games, and Williams made his season debut Sunday in relief of Witherspoon.

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Sep 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Report: 49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) headed to IR

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will be placed on injured reserve and miss at least the next four games, ESPN reported Tuesday.

The six-time Pro Bowl selection sustained a hamstring injury in the first half of Sunday’s season-opening 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

Kittle caught a 5-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to open the scoring and had four receptions on four targets for 25 yards before exiting.

Wide receiver Jauan Jennings also left the game with a shoulder injury but multiple reports Tuesday said the issue wasn’t serious. Jennings is considered questionable for the Week 2 game at New Orleans.

In addition to this Sunday’s clash with the Saints, Kittle must sit out Week 3 and Week 4 home games against the Arizona Cardinals and Jacksonville Jaguars, respectively, and a Week 5 Thursday night road game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Jake Tonges, San Francisco’s third-string tight end, filled in for Kittle and caught Brock Purdy’s deflected pass for a 4-yard touchdown with 1:34 left in Sunday’s win. Tonges finished with three catches for 15 yards.

Kittle, 31, caught 78 passes for 1,106 yards and eight TDs last season, his eighth campaign with San Francisco since being a fifth-round draft pick in 2017. He has four career 1,000-yard seasons.

Kittle became the highest-paid tight end in NFL history in the offseason when he signed a four-year, $76.4 million extension ($19.1 million average) through 2029.

–Field Level Media