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McFadden is expected to miss "significant time" due to a foot injury that will require surgery, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

McFadden was carted off the field during the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Commanders. It was initially reported as a leg injury, and while X-rays on his leg came back negative, further tests revealed a significant foot injury that will require the 2022 fifth-rounder to undergo surgery. It's a significant loss to the Giants' defense, as McFadden led the team with 107 combined tackles across 14 regular-season games in 2024. Darius Muasau ended up playing 38 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss and figures to start alongside Bobby Okereke at inside linebacker for as long as McFadden is sidelined.

Pineiro agreed to a one-year contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

With the 49ers cutting Jake Moody on Tuesday after he missed two field goals in the season-opening 17-13 win over the Seahawks, Pineiro will step in as the team's new kicker beginning with Sunday's game at New Orleans. The third-most accurate kicker in NFL history with an 88.1 percent success rate on field-goal attempts over parts of five NFL seasons, Pineiro should bring some much-needed stability to the San Francisco kicking game. Since he'll be attached to what looks to be a solid albeit banged-up 49ers offense, Pineiro could profile as an above-average fantasy kicker right off the bat.

Kmet finished with a 31-yard reception on four targets in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.

The Bears invested a first-round pick in April's draft in tight end Colston Loveland, but at least for one week, Kmet served as the team's top option at the position. In addition to garnering the start, Kmet out-snapped the rookie by a 60-38 margin and also earned two more targets than Loveland, who finished with two receptions for 12 yards. Loveland had missed time in the spring while recovering from January shoulder surgery, so it's possible that with more practice time, he will usurp Kmet on the depth chart.

The NFL announced Tuesday that Carter will receive a $57,222 fine for misconduct during last week's 24-20 win over the Cowboys, but the defensive lineman won't face a suspension and will be available to play Sunday in Kansas City, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Carter was ejected from the season opener without participating in a defensive play after he approached the Cowboys' offensive huddle on the opening drive and appeared to spit on quarterback Dak Prescott. Because Carter didn't play a single snap Week 1, the NFL is considering the 24-year-old to have already served a one-game suspension, though he'll be fined the equivalent of one game check. Carter has waived his right to appeal the punishment and will turn his focus to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Burden caught his lone target for minus-3 yards and returned one kickoff for 44 yards in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.

The No. 39 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Burden had an underwhelming debut. He took the field for just 18 of the Bears' 67 snaps on offense, ranking fourth among Chicago receivers behind Rome Odunze (63 snaps), DJ Moore (56) and Olamide Zaccheaus (30). Burden could eventually supplant Zaccheaus for a regular spot in three-receiver sets, but quarterback Caleb Williams will first have to prove that he can support multiple pass catchers on a weekly basis before Burden emerges as a viable fantasy option.

The Browns cut Williams from the practice squad Tuesday.

The move makes room on the practice squad for defensive tackle Ralph Holley. Williams initially caught on with the Browns' scout team after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but the 2019 sixth-rounder will now look to catch on with an organization in need of backfield depth. He appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Bengals in 2024 and mostly served in a special-teams role.

The Chiefs signed Presley to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The undrafted rookie out of Baylor is back with Kansas City after being cut from the team's practice squad in late August. Presley is a candidate to be elevated to the Chiefs' active roster for Week 2 against the Eagles if Xavier Worthy (shoulder) and Jalen Royals (knee) are unable to play.

Nailor had one reception for 28 yards on three targets in Monday's win at Chicago.

While Nailor had just one catch, there were some positives for his fantasy value. He played despite a hand injury that sidelined him late in August and had his status for the start of the season in question. Nailor also started at wide receiver opposite Justin Jefferson over Adam Thielen and had more opportunities (Thielen had one target) and snaps on offense (49 of 56, compared to 32 for Thielen). It was thought Thielen might step right into the No. 2 WR role after his trade from Carolina, but Nailor didn't cede the spot so easily. Both wideouts will see their roles reduced when Jordan Addison returns from his suspension in Week 4.

Head coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday that Harmon (knee) has been ruled out for the Steelers' Week 2 contest against the Seahawks on Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Harmon is recovering from an MCL sprain that he suffered toward the tail end of training camp. The timeline for a return is 4-to-6 weeks, so the rookie first-rounder could be available to make his NFL regular-season debut Week 3 against the Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 21. Isaiahh Loudermilk started in the Steelers' Week 1 win over the Jets and will continue to serve that role for as long as Harmon is sidelined.

The Saints signed Dekkers to the practice squad Tuesday.

This is Dekkers' second stint on the Saints' practice squad after he was let go by the team Thursday. Dekkers and Jake Haener are the two quarterbacks on the practice squad and both are candidates to be elevated to the 53-man roster as an emergency third-string quarterback behind Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough.