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  • Bryce Young QB | CAR

    Panthers' Bryce Young: Expected to start again in 2024

    The Panthers eventually expect to restore Young as their starting quarterback, though a timeline for him to reclaim the job from veteran Andy Dalton hasn't been established, sources tell Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

    Young was sent to the bench after completing 31 of 56 pass attempts for 245 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions while taking six sacks in the Panthers' first two games, non-competitive losses to the Saints and Chargers. Though Young has now gone just 2-16 as a starter since entering the NFL as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Panthers apparently aren't yet ready to pull the plug on developing the 23-year-old. According to sources familiar with the situation, Rapoport relays that Young's removal from the starting role is "viewed as a timeout" for the young signal-caller and "not a season-long benching." Young has reportedly handled his demotion well and has continued to work in practice this week as the scout-team quarterback, and the Panthers are hopeful that at least one game of watching from the sideline will be beneficial. Head coach Dave Canales will likely provide an update on the team's plans at quarterback following Dalton's first start Sunday in Las Vegas.

  • Justin Herbert QB | LAC

    Chargers' Justin Herbert: Game-time call, but should play

    Herbert (ankle) is preparing to play Sunday against Pittsburgh, but the Chargers continue to list him as questionable and aren't expected to make a decision on his status until after pregame warmups, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Herbert is dealing with a right high-ankle sprain that resulted in him taking part in just one limited practice during Week 3 prep. The veteran quarterback appears intent on suiting up against the Steelers, but the Chargers aren't likely to allow him to play if his ankle doesn't hold up during warmups. Herbert's status remains in limbo, so fantasy managers who roster and plan to start him should be prepared with a backup option if he's ultimately ruled out ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Easton Stick would likely take over as the Chargers' starting signal-caller if Herbert isn't able to play, though Taylor Heinicke is also on the roster and could factor in.

  • Malik Willis QB | MIA

    Packers' Malik Willis: Expected to start Sunday

    Willis is likely to start at quarterback for the Packers in Sunday's game against the Titans with Jordan Love (knee) listed as questionable but not expected to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Love practiced in a limited fashion all week and was labeled as questionable on Friday's injury report, but he looks set to sit out at least one more game while recovering from an MCL sprain in his left knee. Willis may have made that decision a little easier with his performance last week, when he completed 12 of 14 passes for 122 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions while leading the Packers to a victory against Indianapolis. Assuming Love is inactive ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Sean Clifford would step in as the backup to Willis.

  • Jordan Love QB | GB

    Packers' Jordan Love: Likely to sit out Sunday

    Love (knee) remains listed as questionable but isn't expected to play in Sunday's game against Tennessee, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Love was a limited practice participant all week and was deemed questionable Friday upon the release of the Packers' final injury report, with head coach Matt LaFleur indicating that the quarterback could be a game-time decision. However, Pelissero reports that while Love is "getting closer" to being able to return, he'll likely be held out for a second straight contest. If that is indeed the case, Malik Willis will get another start, with Sean Clifford serving as his backup.

  • Bryce Young QB | CAR

    Panthers' Bryce Young: Drawing trade interest

    Young has received trade interest from several teams despite Panthers coach Dave Canales saying the organization doesn't intend to move the second-year quarterback, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Young has struggled thus far in 2024, completing just 31 of 56 passes for 245 yards and a 0:3 TD:INT while rushing five times for 18 yards and a touchdown through two games (both losses). Carolina decided to bench Young for Week 3 in favor of veteran Andy Dalton in hope of getting the team's offense going, but Canales said this week that trading the 23-year-old is not currently a consideration for the Panthers. Still, it's not surprising that other organizations have reached out to gauge Young's availability, as the Alabama product has undeniable talent and pedigree as the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

  • Tim Boyle QB | TEN

    Dolphins' Tim Boyle: Signed to Fins' active roster

    The Dolphins signed Boyle off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

    Boyle signed with the Dolphins' practice squad Aug. 29 after failing to make the Texans' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. He'll join Miami's active roster and is expected to serve as the emergency quarterback Sunday against the Seahawks behind starter Skylar Thompson and backup Tyler Huntley.

  • Taysom Hill QB | NO

    Saints' Taysom Hill: Downgraded to doubtful

    Hill (chest) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

    Hill was hospitalized last week due to a chest injury, so it would have been a bit surprising for the versatile player to be available the following week. Assuming the veteran doesn't play, both Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau figure to see plenty of opportunities against a porous Eagles defense.

  • Sean Clifford QB | CIN

    Packers' Sean Clifford: Elevated again

    Clifford was elevated to the Packers' active roster Saturday, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports.

    The elevation does not preclude a status update for Jordan Love, who practiced all week and is listed as questionable (knee) for Sunday's matchup against the Titans. In the event Love does get ruled out, Clifford would be the backup to Malik Willis, who performed well enough in the Week 2 win over the Colts.

  • Justin Herbert QB | LAC

    Chargers' Justin Herbert: Has shot to play

    Herbert, who is reportedly dealing with a high-ankle sprain, will test out his ankle before Sunday's contest and could play against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    It's better than saying Herbert outright won't play, but the reported cadence doesn't sound too much different than what was already expected for the Pro Bowl quarterback after Herbert revealed he was dealing with a right high-ankle sprain earlier this week. Given the Chargers' run heavy approach, it's entirely possible the team will still have Herbert operate as the quarterback without putting his injured ankle at significant risk dropping back to pass repeatedly, but should the pre-game warmup reveal any struggles, it's unclear if the team will go with Easton Stick or Taylor Heinicke, who was acquired at the end of the preseason, as the backup QB.

  • Russell Wilson QB | NYG

    Steelers' Russell Wilson: Listed as questionable for Week 3

    Wilson (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers after being limited in practice this week, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Though Wilson continues to progress, noting that he's "definitely gaining ground" as he recovers from a calf injury, Justin Fields is trending toward making a third straight start at quarterback for the Steelers this weekend. Wilson has served as the team's inactive emergency third quarterback in both of Pittsburgh's first two contests, with Kyle Allen having backed up Fields thus far.

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