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Hunter tallied five total tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble during Monday night's 20-19 loss to the Buccaneers.

The second-year Texan was wreaking havoc on Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers' offensive line in Week 2, as Hunter's four quarterback pressures turned into a game-leading 2.0 sacks. He's now logged 14.0 sacks across 19 regular-season contests with Houston. Expect Hunter to continue starting opposite Will Anderson to form one of the league's most frightening pass-rush duos ahead of a Week 3 matchup against the Jaguars.

Coach Andy Reid said that Worthy (shoulder) will practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

It remains to be seen how the Chiefs list Worthy's participation level, but this aligns with a previous report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that the wideout -- who was inactive Week 2 -- is trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Giants. In the absence of both Worthy (limited to three snaps in Week 1) and Jalen Royals (knee, also set to practice Wednesday), Hollywood Brown, Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster have led Kansas City's WR corps early this season.

Anderson recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Monday night's 20-19 loss to the Buccaneers.

The 2023 first-round pick from Alabama was causing problems for the Buccaneers' offensive line, pressuring Baker Mayfield nine times during Monday night's affair. Anderson has had a productive start to the 2025 season, recording eight total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through two games. He's expected to continue getting after the quarterback in Week 3, when the Texans play the Jaguars.

To'oTo'o logged 11 total tackles (seven solo) in Monday night's 20-19 loss to the Buccaneers.

The third-year linebacker from Alabama has had a productive start to his 2025 campaign, having now recorded 17 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended through just two games. To'oTo'o and Azeez Al-Shaair appear to be one of the NFL's scariest inside linebacker tandems, and the two are expected to continue making plays as the Texans travel to Jacksonville in Week 3.

Al-Shaair recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo) and one pass defended in Monday night's 20-19 loss to the Buccaneers.

The 28-year-old linebacker was one of two Texans to register double-digit stops in Monday's loss, finishing second on the team behind Henry To'oTo'o's 11 tackles. Al-Shaair was among the league's most productive inside linebackers in 2024, recording 70 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, four passes defended and two forced fumbles over just 11 regular-season contests. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing offenses as the Texans play the Jaguars in Week 3.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Brown (groin) will not practice Wednesday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Brown was ruled out due to a groin injury early during last Thursday's loss to the Packers, but per Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site, Quinn said he's now "more encouraged than I was Monday," when he called the No. 3 receiver a longshot to suit up Week 3. That said, Brown will almost certainly need to resume practicing in at least a limited fashion Thursday and/or Friday for any chance of being cleared for Sunday's game against the Raiders, a game for which quarterback Jayden Daniels (knee) also looks uncertain.

Jones (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Jones sustained a hamstring injury during the Commanders' Week 2 loss to the Packers, and the issue now appears serious enough to land him on IR. The Auburn product has played 41 total snaps (20 defensive and 21 on special teams) so far this season, recording two total tackles. In his stead, Noah Igbinoghene is expected to serve as Washington's top reserve corner.

The Steelers signed Leal from their practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

The 2022 third-round pick from Texas A&M has appeared in 28 regular-season games for the Steelers over his NFL career, recording 33 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and four passes defended. Now back with the team's active roster, Leal is expected to play a depth role on Pittsburgh's defensive line.

Loudermilk (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Loudermilk's move to IR comes as no surprise after he sustained a high ankle sprain in the Steelers' Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. The 27-year-old played 45 total snaps (35 defensive and 10 on special teams) this season prior to injury but failed to record a stat. In Loudermilk's absence, newly signed DeMarvin Leal is projected to play a depth role on Pittsburgh's defensive line.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Daniels (knee) won't practice Wednesday but "had a good rehab session today and threw out on the field," Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Daniels is considered day-to-day after suffering a knee sprain during last Thursday's loss to the Packers. He now has two chances left to upgrade to at least limited practice activity before being tagged with a tentative injury designation for Sunday's home matchup against the Raiders. Backup Marcus Mariota will step up under center in the event that Daniels isn't cleared to suit up Week 3.