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Daniels (elbow) is expected to return to action for the Commanders in "three weeks or sooner," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn had already noted Friday that Daniels wasn't in consideration for a stint on injured reserve, but Rapoport's report offers a clearer timeline for the third-year quarterback's return to the lineup. Marcus Mariota will start Sunday's game against the Seahawks and will most likely continue to direct the Commanders offense in Week 4 versus the Colts, but Daniels could be a realistic candidate to rejoin the lineup thereafter. Rapoport notes that whenever he returns, Daniels will wear a brace to protect the dislocated elbow on his left (non-throwing) arm.

Williams, who is ruled out for Monday's game against the Eagles, has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which doctors consider a 3-to-4-week injury, Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport of ESPN report.

Williams sustained the injury in last Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Vikings and was unable to practice in any fashion this week. Head coach Ben Johnson had previously been terming Williams as week-to-week, but Schefter and Rapoport's report offers some clarity on what potential recovery timeline the third-year quarterback might be facing. The report notes that the 3-to-4 range is merely an estimated for Grade 2 strains, so if Williams proves to be a quick healer, it's possible that he can return to action for Chicago sooner than expected. At the very least, the Bears will have to get by with either Tyson Bagent (concussion) or Case Keenum as their starting quarterback versus the Eagles.

The Giants signed Haener from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

In the wake of Jaxson Dart's serious left knee injury that will sideline him for the rest of the regular season, Jameis Winston will get the first chance to be New York's starting QB on Sunday against the Titans, and Haener's standing as the only other signal-caller on the roster implied that he'd serve as the backup in the initial contest without Dart. Whether or not that'll last beyond Week 3 remains to be seen, but Haener does have NFL experience under his belt, as he completed 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards, one touchdown and one interception and rushed 11 times for 22 yards in eight appearances (one start) as a member of the Saints in 2024.

Ewers is set to be the backup quarterback for the Jaguars in Sunday's game against the Patriots, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

With quarterback Nick Mullens not receiving a practice squad elevation, Ewers is set to be the backup in Week 3. The quarterback was a healthy scratch for the first two games of the 2026 season as the Jaguars utilized Mullens as the primary backup to Trevor Lawrence, but the 23-year-old will now fulfill the role the team traded for him to fill.

The Chargers signed Uiagalelei from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

With backup quarterback Trey Lance (groin) still nursing a lingering injury, Uiagalelei is set to be the backup quarterback to Justin Herbert for Sunday's game against the Bills. The quarterback is set to suit up for his first game of the 2026 regular season, though he will likely not see any snaps unless Herbert is forced to exit the contest due to injury.

O'Connell (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

O'Connell is in the midst of an ongoing personal matter that will have him sidelined for consecutive weeks. It remains to be seen how much longer the reserve quarterback will be out. Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza will once again be the only two active quarterbacks on game day.

Bagent (concussion) was a full participant in Saturday's practice but is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Eagles.

Bagent progressed enough through the league's concussion protocol to participate in Saturday's practice without limitations. However, he'll need to be symptom free over the next couple of days and pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist before being cleared to play. Caleb Williams (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so if Bagent cannot play, then Case Keenum would be the Bears' starting quarterback Monday.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Eagles.

As expected, Williams will not be active for Monday Night Football due to a right hamstring injury he sustained during the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Vikings. Tyson Bagent was a full participant in Saturday's practice but is listed as questionable, as he's still in the league's concussion protocol. If Bagent is unable to play, then Case Keenum would serve as the Bears' starting QB for Week 3. Williams' next opportunity to play is Week 4 against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Bagent (concussion) will be back at practice Saturday after progressing through the league's concussion protocol, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

With Bagent back on the field after missing practice time earlier in the week, Chicago regains depth at quarterback. His return is a welcome one for the Bears given that Caleb Williams is rehabbing from a hamstring injury, though Adam Schefter of ESPN notes that Bagent needs to go consecutive days without symptoms before being fully cleared to play. If Bagent is given the green light to play and Williams is ruled out, then the former would start against Philadelphia while Case Keenum serves as the backup.

Williams (hamstring) will not participate in Saturday's practice, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Suns-Times reports.

Head coach Ben Johnson was mum on Williams' status for Monday's game against the Eagles, and that status will be more clear once Philadelphia announces its injury designations following Saturday's practice. However, given that Williams will end up missing all three practices due to a hamstring injury, it's more likely that the third-year quarterback will not suit up for Week 3, with an eye toward returning for Week 4 against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4. The good news for the Bears is that Tyson Bagent cleared the league's concussion protocol, and he would serve as the starter with Case Keenum as the backup if Williams is ruled out.