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Szmyt made his only field-goal attempt and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Ravens.

Szmyt had a few high-profile misses in Week 1 that cost the Browns a chance at victory. The stakes were lower in Sunday's blowout loss, but he did manage to convert a 38-yard field goal attempt late in the second quarter. Szmyt will need to continue proving himself, but he showed improvement in Week 2.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson considers Edwards (hamstring) week-to-week, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Johnson missed Week 1 due to a hamstring injury and apparently tweaked the issue Sunday in Week 2 versus Detroit. He exited the latter contest in the second half and wasn't able to return. Edwards hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus Dallas, but it sounds like his ability to suit up is very much in doubt. If he can't play, Noah Sewell figures to log near every-down snaps at linebacker, as he did Week 1.

Whittington secured both of his targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 33-19 win against the Titans.

With the Rams looking for insurance midway through the fourth quarter, Whittington managed to find a seam and grab a dart from Matthew Stafford for a 40-yard reception, which led to a Blake Corum rushing touchdown a few plays later. Whittington has seemingly pushed past Tutu Atwell on the depth chart, but Puka Nacua and Davante Adams will likely command the majority of Stafford's attention barring an injury. However, Whittington has shown he's capable of being a primary target (13-151-0 receiving line over two games as a starter last season), which could make him an intriguing fantasy option if Nacua (who missed six games due to injury last season) or Adams (who missed four) were to miss any time.

Mitchell-Paden reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday, per the NFL transaction log .

Mitchell-Paden was active for the second consecutive week and has held a similar role in each of Baltimore's first two games, playing around 15 offensive snaps with a handful of special-teams snaps. He was targeted in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Browns but was unable to record a catch.

Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Parkinson is making good progress in his recovery from a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Parkinson's shoulder injury prevented him from playing against the Titans in Week 2. His practice participation over the next week will provide more clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Eagles. Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson will continue to see increased snaps at tight end behind Tyler Higbee for as long as Parkinson is sidelined.

Head coach Sean McVay relayed Monday that Fiske injured his oblique during pregame warmups before Sunday's game against the Titans, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

It explains why Fiske was limited to 14 snaps (13 on defense, one on special teams) during Sunday's win. McVay told reporters that the 2024 second-rounder felt better Monday and that Fiske's injury will be monitored leading up to the Rams' Week 3 clash against the Eagles this coming Sunday.

Deguara reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL transaction log.

Deguara was active for the first time in 2025 for Arizona's Week 2 matchup against the Panthers. He logged 14 snaps and also recorded one tackle.

Milano did not participate in Monday's walkthrough practice due to a pectoral injury, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Milano logged five tackles (two solo) during the Bills' win over the Jets on Sunday, but the veteran linebacker has come out of that game worse for wear. Head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that he doesn't have a timeline for Milano's return, and the 2017 fifth-rounder is in jeopardy of missing Thursday's game against the Dolphins. Joe Andreessen and Dorian Williams would be in line to see more snaps at linebacker if Milano is not cleared to play.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Bates (groin) is a "long shot" to play Sunday versus Las Vegas, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Bates was injured in the second quarter in Thursday's loss to the Packers. Though he will have had extended time to recover, it doesn't appear the veteran tight end will be able to suit up Sunday. Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff could both see more snaps than usual against the Raiders, though Zach Ertz -- who logged 89 percent of Washington's defensive snaps Week 2 -- will likely continue to carry a heavy workload as the team's top tight end.

Karty went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and 3-for-4 on PATs in Sunday's 33-19 win over the Titans.

Karty was much busier in Week 2, connecting on a 21-yard field goal in the second quarter before adding another 21-yard make to cap off the team's first possession in the third quarter. The kicker did not attempt a field goal in Week 1, and he has yet to be tasked with trying one from a challenging distance in 2025.