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Watson (biceps) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Watson sustained a biceps injury in Wednesday's practice, per head coach Kevin Stefanski. The linebacker will miss the entire 2025 season.

Polk plans to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Polk underwent a shoulder procedure earlier in the offseason as well, but it's unclear if his current issue is setback-related or a new injury. Confirmation from the Patriots has yet to happen, but at this stage it looks like the second-year wideout likely is headed to IR. Prior to Thursday's news, Polk was in contention for a depth role in New England's crowded wideout corps.

McGary (leg) will miss time due to the injury he sustained in practice Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

McGary doesn't have a return timetable and his injury is being described as an "apparent leg injury," so details of the situation are still murky. That said, the starting right tackle can definitively be ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against Dallas, and his status for the Sept. 7 season opener against the Buccaneers is up in the air.

Glasgow (lower leg) left practice early Thursday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Glasgow is being evaluated for a lower-leg injury, though the exact nature and severity of the center's injury has yet to be revealed. The Lions will open regular-season play Sept. 7 against the Packers.

Wilson (knee/ankle) will undergo season-ending surgery, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Wilson had been enjoying a strong training camp and preseason that had him on pace to easily make the 53-man roster and possibly even challenge for playing time in three-receiver sets. Instead, the 2024 sixth-round pick will miss the entire 2025 campaign after suffering a serious injury to his knee and ankle Tuesday. Jahan Dotson and John Metchie are the top candidates for playing time behind A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (groin).

Wirfs (knee) is expected to start the regular season on Tampa Bay's 53-man roster so he can participate in practice, but he likely won't play until October, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Buccaneers are expected to utilize a similar approach with both Wirfs and wide receiver Chris Godwin (PUP-ankle). Wirfs is currently on the active/PUP list. If Wirfs is sidelined for all of September, he would miss the first four games of the regular season. The Buccaneers could start backup Charlie Heck at left tackle during Wirfs' absence or slide Luke Goedeke over from right tackle to protect Baker Mayfield's blind side.

Sheffield (undisclosed) is day-to-day due to a soft tissue injury, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Sheffield didn't practice Thursday and could miss up to a week, per head coach Mike McDaniel. The cornerback should be back by the Sept. 7 regular-season opener against the Colts.

Reid (back) didn't practice Thursday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Reid is nursing a back injury ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams. He's likely to reprise his role as a depth option at linebacker for the regular season after recording 23 tackles (15 solo) last season.

Ward (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday and is considered day-to-day, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Ward got hurt in practice Tuesday but avoided a serious injury, though he looks unlikely to suit up in Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams. He'll aim to recover in time for the Sept. 7 regular-season opener against the Bengals.

Lance will start Saturday's preseason finale against the 49ers and play one or two possessions, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Lance will command the Chargers' second-team offense Saturday while the team's starters rest. Los Angeles' plan is then for Taylor Heinicke to enter in relief of Lance and play a series or two, after which DJ Uiagalelei will close out the exhibition matchup. Lance and Heinicke are in competition for the No. 2 quarterback gig behind Justin Herbert.