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Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said S P.J. Locke (foot) could need a "few weeks" to recover after exiting Sunday's 37-20 win over the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Schottenheimer revealed that Locke tore his plantar fascia in his right foot, which looks set to keep him sidelined for at least the Cowboys' Week 3 matchup with the Ravens in Brazil. With Locke out and Malik Hooker on the mend from a forearm injury, the Cowboys' depth at safety is already being tested early in the season.

Ward is dealing with groin tightness after Sunday night's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.

Ward exited the game with groin discomfort in the second half, but he appears to have avoided a significant injury. The cornerback's status at the team's first practice of the week Wednesday will provide more clarity towards his availability for Week 3 versus the Texans.

Williams caught all six of his targets for 34 yards and added a 14-yard carry during the Jets' 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday. He also returned three punts for two yards and five kickoffs for 124 yards.

Williams saw minimal action during the Jets' Week 1 win over the Titans, but his usage on both offense and special teams jumped significantly in Week 2 due to the absences of Kene Nwangwu (back) and Omar Cooper (ankle, IR). Williams ended up playing 61 of 74 offensive snaps (82.4 percent), tied with Adonai Mitchell for second-most among Jets wide receivers behind Garrett Wilson (65 snaps), and Williams' six catches were a career high. Williams drew a lot of praise from the Jets' coaching staff during training camp, and it appears the third-year pro will operate in a key role on offense while contributing on special teams as a returner. Up next for the Jets is a Week 3 road tilt against the Lions, whose defense has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers through the first two games of the 2026 regular season.

Hollins caught both of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 20-3 victory over Pittsburgh.

After leading the Patriots with 51 receiving yards on four catches in the team's season opener, Hollins had a more subdued performance versus the Steelers. The veteran wideout was nonetheless on the field often, logging 39 of New England's 55 offensive snaps -- most among the club's wideouts (Romeo Doubs was second with 37 offensive snaps). Although Doubs and DeMario Douglas were listed as the Patriots' starting wideouts, Douglas logged just 26 offensive snaps, so Hollins may have at least temporarily leapfrogged him in the pecking order.

Muse (shoulder) was a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Muse likely sustained his shoulder injury in the Falcons' loss to the Panthers on Sunday. The tight end was listed as limited, meaning there is a chance he could work through the injury and upgrade to full participation by Wednesday to dodge an injury designation ahead of Thursday night's game against the Packers.

Melton (toe) is considered to be day-to-day ahead of Week 3, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Melton sustained a toe injury on his left foot in the second half of the team's 31-7 loss to Seattle on Sunday, and he was unable to return to the contest. He appears to have avoided a major injury, and his status at practice Wednesday will shed a better light on his chances to play Week 3 at San Francisco.

Donald is active for Monday's game against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

It was anticipated that Donald would suit up Monday, and he will officially do so for the first time since January of 2024. Donald is expected to be limited to around 30 snaps, so while he will be in uniform it appears he will not handle a full workload.

McFadden (neck) is inactive for Monday's game against the Rams, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

McFadden was limited in practice all week by a neck injury, but he's ultimately been ruled out for Monday's game after going through pregame warmups. He played solely on special teams during the Giants' Week 1 win over the Cowboys, but his absence means Jack Kelly will be the primary depth option at inside linebacker behind Tremaine Edmunds and rookie first-rounder Arvell Reese. McFadden's next chance to play is Week 3 against the Titans on Sept. 27.

Johnson (neck) may be forced to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Johnson suffered a neck injury in the second half of Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Seahawks, and he was unable to return to the contest. Head coach Mike LaFleur outlined Monday that it is a significant injury for the cornerback, placing doubt on his availability for the rest of the campaign. In Johnson's absence, Garrett Williams (Achilles) will likely start opposite of Denzel Burke in Arizona's secondary, once healthy.

Dorlus (thumb) was a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Dorlus was listed as questionable to return after exiting Sunday's loss to the Panthers early with a thumb injury. The starting defensive lineman still appears to be dealing with the issue, but if he continues to log limited or full practice sessions Tuesday and Wednesday, there is a strong chance the 25-year-old will suit up for Thursday night's primetime game against the Packers.