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The Jets waived Taylor on Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The 26-year-old defensive lineman has been inactive each of the last four weeks after playing a total of 47 defensive snaps across Weeks 1 and 2 with the Jets. He'll look for a new opportunity elsewhere.

Frazier (knee) is hopeful of returning before the end of the season, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

Frazier was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 Draft and is still waiting to make his regular-season NFL debut after opening the season on the reserve/PUP list. Frazier projects to serve as interior offensive-line depth when he returns to the field.

Paschal (undisclosed) remains without a clear timetable for return, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

Paschal has yet to play this season and remains on the reserve/non-football injury list. It's still unclear what injury he's dealing with, but Paschal is eligible to return to practice at any moment. The 25-year-old defensive end appeared in 14 regular-season games last season, making 10 starts, and recorded 21 tackles (15 solo), including 2.0 sacks.

Thomas underwent surgery on his broken forearm but could return from injured reserve when eligible in Week 9 versus Minnesota, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

Thomas suffered the injury on special teams in Week 3 against the Ravens. He'd previously been dealing with a broken hand on the same side. Thomas is a special-teams asset and reserve safety for the Lions.

Coach Dan Campbell said Maddox (hamstring) will not return prior to the Lions' Week 8 bye, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Maddox will miss next Monday night's date with the Bucs, and Detroit will then head into its bye week. The 29-year-old cornerback was injured in the Lions' Week 5 win over the Bengals. He's played 43 snaps apiece on defense and special teams through five appearances this season.

Bryant caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 13-11 win over the Jets.

Bryant's two targets Sunday were his first targets since Week 2. The rookie wideout played 35 of the Broncos' 60 offensive snaps in the contest, tied for the second most wide receiver snaps with Troy Franklin while playing behind Courtland Sutton (48). Bryant's 58 percent snap share was his highest mark of the season, so it's possible the Broncos will look to get him more involved as the season progresses. Nonetheless, the 22-year-old Illinois product remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Giants.

Coach Dan Campbell said Davenport (chest) will not return ahead of the Lions' Week 8 bye, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

Davenport was injured in Week 2 and remains on injured reserve. "He's doing well," Campbell said of Davenport. "He's getting better. ... But I don't see him being ready before the bye for sure." In his lone healthy game this season, Davenport started and logged 69 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 1 versus Green Bay.

Coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday the Lions are hopeful to get Rodriguez (knee) back at practice following the Week 8 bye, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

Rodriguez suffered a torn ACL in Week 13 last season and underwent a second, cleanup procedure on the knee over the summer, delaying his return to action. He remains on the reserve/PUP list, but it sounds like a November return could be in the cards for the veteran linebacker and special-teams standout.

Washington caught zero passes on two targets during Monday's 24-14 win over the Bills.

Washington caught three of six targets for 33 yards while playing 95 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps during Week 1. Since then, his role has diminished. He missed Weeks 2 and 3 due to a concussion and caught one of three targets for 19 yards while playing 52 percent of the offensive snaps during his return in Week 4. Coming off a Week 5 bye, Washington saw more playing time in Week 6, likely due to Darnell Mooney (hamstring) being unavailable, and finished second among WRs in snaps behind Drake London. However, Washington finished with a season-low two targets and failed to catch a pass for the first time this season, save for the games he was inactive. As long as Mooney is dealing with an injury, Washington is a candidate for heavy snaps, but he's yet to take advantage of the opportunity.

Franks rushed once for two yards during Monday's 24-14 win over the Bills.

Coming into Monday's game, Franks had played only four offensive snaps through four games and hadn't come close to touching the ball. However, in the second quarter of the contest, Franks entered the game at quarterback during a 3rd-and-1 play, took the snap and got two yards to convert a first down. He also got the Bills to jump offside later in the game in a similar situation. Franks started his career as a quarterback but has since transitioned to being a special-teams ace and a depth tight end. His fantasy value remains non-existent, but he could siphon a touchdown or two if he ends up getting more looks at the goal line.