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Cisco (pectoral) is expected to undergo surgery to address a torn pectoral suffered during Sunday's win over the Bengals, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Cisco appears to have suffered a severe pectoral injury, potentially one that could endanger his availability for the rest of the season. The Jets are on bye Week 9, so further information on the starting safety's health may not arrive until the team officially begins preparation to face the Browns in Week 10. Across eight regular-season appearances, Cisco has racked up 41 tackles (26 solo), one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.

Reid tallied seven tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, in the Saints' loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Reid finished second on the team in tackles behind Demario Davis' 11 during the blowout loss. Reid has now racked up 34 tackles (22 solo), including 0.5 sacks, across his first eight outings. The 28-year-old will look to keep producing during the team's Week 9 matchup versus the Rams.

Young recorded four tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, in New Orleans' loss versus the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Young was one of the Saints' few bright spots during the blowout loss, as he was involved in two of the team's three sacks of Baker Mayfield. The 2020 first-round pick has gotten off to a hot start since making his debut in the Week 6 loss to the Patriots, logging eight tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, across his first three outings.

The Steelers are expected to place Elliott (knee) on IR due to an injury he sustained during Sunday's loss to the Packers, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called Elliott "week-to-week" Tuesday, and the team also acquired Kyle Dugger in a trade with New England to provide additional depth at safety. Both developments are signals that Elliott's knee injury will require time on the sideline. Once officially placed on IR, Elliott will be ruled out for a requisite minimum of four games.

Pennel will visit Kansas City for a tryout Wednesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

The Bengals granted Pennel's request to be released Tuesday, and the veteran defensive tackle is wasting no time as he seeks a new opportunity in the league. Across eight regular-season appearances with Cincinnati, Pennel made 15 tackles (four solo).

Lattimore logged one pass defensed, an interception, during Washington's loss to the Chiefs on Monday.

Lattimore didn't record a single tackle during Monday's loss despite playing 100 percent of defensive snaps. That marks the first time across eight regular-season appearances this year that Lattimore has been held without a stop, though his playmaking ability remained on display when making a first-quarter interception of Patrick Mahomes, on a pass intended for Hollywood Brown. The veteran cornerback remains locked into an every-down role heading into a Week 9 matchup against Seattle.

Ramsey logged four tackles (three solo) during Pittsburgh's loss to Green Bay on Sunday.

Ramsey played every defensive snap for the Steelers during the loss. The 2016 first-round pick has now racked up at least four tackles in five of his seven outings this season. He will look to keep producing in the team's Week 9 matchup versus the Colts.

Newton recorded four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble during Monday's loss to the Chiefs.

Newton put together his best game of the season from a statistical standpoint during Monday's loss, one of the lone bright spots for the Commanders. He was briefly forced out of action due to an ankle issue Monday but managed to retake the field. The second-year defensive tackle will continue to progress in his development while operating as the top reserve man behind Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw versus Seattle in Week 9.

Martin made two tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Washington's loss to the Chiefs on Monday.

Martin's performance was one of the few bright spots for the Commanders during Monday's loss, as the veteran defensive end brought his statistical totals across eight regular-season appearances to 20 tackles (nine solo), including 3.5 sacks. The eighth-year veteran, now on the seventh team of his NFL career, is already within striking distance of tallying new career-best totals across the board in his inaugural campaign with the Commanders. He'll work to keep up his momentum Week 9 at home against Seattle.

Reaves made seven tackles (six solo) during Monday's loss to Kansas City.

Reaves tied his second-best mark on the year in terms of total tackles Week 8. Across eight regular-season games, the veteran safety has already compiled a career-high 40 tackles (25 solo), including 1.0 sacks, plus two passes defensed. He retains a fair fantasy floor in IDP formats heading into a Week 9 home matchup against the Seahawks.