Fantasy Pulse

Saturday roster moves: Buffalo elevated wide receiver Greg Dortch and running back Frank Gore Jr. from the practice squad for Sunday at Houston. Dortch also has return experience; Gore adds running-back depth.

Still unresolved: Ty Johnson (hamstring), Jordan Hancock (quad) and T.J. Sanders (knee) remain questionable. The elevations do not establish a new injury ruling or confirm either elevated player will be active.

Saturday roster move: Miami elevated edge rusher Clelin Ferrell from the practice squad for Sunday at Las Vegas. The team has not announced his snap allocation.

Unchanged injury picture: Ronnie Harrison Jr. (hamstring), Will Kacmarek (calf), Seydou Traore (thumb/Achilles) and Dante Trader Jr. (hamstring) remain without game designations after full Friday practices. Chris Bell’s starting assignment and the situational Jaylen Wright/Ollie Gordon II backup plan remain the existing offensive context.

Now official: New England placed A.J. Brown on injured reserve and signed defensive tackle DaQuan Jones on Saturday. Both moves were reported, rather than team-confirmed, in the morning Pulse.

Return eligibility: The team confirms Brown must miss the Steelers, Jaguars, Bills and Raiders games. Week 6 against the Jets on Oct. 18 is his earliest eligible return, not a guaranteed recovery date.

Role watch: Saturday team-site analysis points to Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams for outside-receiver work, with Efton Chism III a deeper activation and slot/blocking/return watch. These are projections, not announced snap or target allocations.

Saturday transactions: The Jets placed Tim Patrick (groin) on reserve/injured and elevated Jason Sanders from the practice squad. Patrick’s status changes from a Week 1 absence to IR; Sanders now has the transaction needed for his previously announced Week 1 kicking assignment.

Unchanged: Joseph Ossai (foot) remains out. Kene Nwangwu (back) and D’Angelo Ponds (calf) remain doubtful. Breece Hall (groin), Isaiah Davis (knee) and Kenyon Sadiq (groin) remain without game designations.

Saturday elevations: Baltimore elevated wide receiver Chris Moore and linebacker Carl Jones Jr. from the practice squad for Sunday at Indianapolis.

Smaller moves: The Ravens also signed linebacker Jamon Johnson to the practice squad and released cornerback Lardarius Webb Jr.

Unchanged injury rulings: Devontez Walker (groin) remains questionable. Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and Teddye Buchanan (knee) remain out. Zay Flowers has no game designation.

Saturday roster moves: Cincinnati elevated tight end Tanner Hudson and linebacker Joe Giles-Harris for Sunday against Tampa Bay. Both are standard practice-squad elevations and automatically revert Monday.

Unchanged injury rulings: Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and DJ Turner II remain without game designations. Shemar Stewart (knee) remains doubtful; no new Saturday ruling was published in the checked injury report.

Saturday roster moves: Cleveland elevated linebacker Nathaniel Watson and cornerback D’Angelo Ross from the practice squad for the Jacksonville opener.

Unchanged: Teven Jenkins (back) remains out, with rookie Austin Barber set to start at right guard. Parker Brailsford (thumb) remains questionable. No new decision on a Taylen Green game-day package was verified in this sweep.

Saturday roster move: Pittsburgh elevated defensive back Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad for Sunday against Atlanta. He will revert after the game.

Unchanged injury picture: Joey Porter Jr. (back) remains questionable. DeShon Elliott remains on IR, and Pittsburgh’s final report still has no offensive game designation.

Small role note: Saturday team-site reporting says rookie Germie Bernard has been learning every receiver position. That is development context, not a confirmed workload. The same commentary assumes Dylan Cook starts at right tackle; it does not announce the decision.

New roster move: Houston announced a standard practice-squad elevation for safety George Odum on Saturday. He adds defensive and special-teams depth.

Smaller note: The team’s Saturday preview highlights punter Kai Kroeger’s Houston regular-season debut. That is relevant in leagues using punters and to field-position context, without changing the skill-position lineup.

Still current: Kayden McDonald is on IR. Trent Brown and Wade Woodaz remain without game designations; no new injury restriction was verified.

New roster move: Indianapolis elevated cornerback Kenneth Harris from the practice squad for Sunday against Baltimore.

Still current: Alec Pierce has no game designation after a week of limited practices. Austin Ajiake remains questionable with a hamstring injury. The elevation is not an announcement that another Colts cornerback is out.

New roster move: Jacksonville elevated quarterback Nick Mullens from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against Cleveland. The announcement does not change Trevor Lawrence’s starting assignment.

Still current: LeQuint Allen Jr. remains questionable with a hip injury. Jakobi Meyers has no game designation. Cole Van Lanen’s potential starting role remains separate from his injury-report clearance.

New roster moves: NBC Sports and Titans Wire report that Tennessee elevated linebacker Mohamoud Diabate and safety Erick Hallett for Week 1. These add depth with Cedric Gray already ruled out with a concussion.

Still current: Keldric Faulk has no game designation. Diabate’s elevation does not establish that he, Anthony Hill Jr. or James Williams Sr. will inherit all of Gray’s snaps.

New reporting: A to Z Sports reports that Marvin Mims Jr. practiced fully Saturday and has no game designation for Monday. At our check, Denver’s official report still displayed Thursday/Friday full participation without its Saturday entry, so the final team posting remains a verification checkpoint.

Still current: No new Denver roster move or confirmed change to the Dobbins/Harvey/Coleman workload was found in the team’s latest announcements.

Final game rulings: Josh Simmons (back) and Chamarri Conner (knee) are out for Monday. Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy have no game designation after full Saturday practices.

Smaller changes: Chris Jones (calf) missed Saturday practice but has no game designation. Andy Reid described the rest as precautionary, according to Saturday reporting. L’Jarius Sneed was limited Saturday and is also without a game designation. Trey Smith, Jack Cochrane, Ashton Gillotte and R Mason Thomas finished full and cleared.

New contract: Las Vegas announced a multiyear extension for Michael Mayer on Saturday. The team’s accompanying feature identifies Mayer as the lead tight end for the opener with Brock Bowers out.

Still current: Bowers remains out with a knee injury; Ashton Jeanty has no game designation. The extension does not establish a guaranteed target total or a return date for Bowers.

Afternoon check: The official news and transaction pages, final injury report and targeted Saturday reporting did not provide a new confirmed roster or injury change.

Still current: Tuli Tuipulotu (hip) is questionable and Deane Leonard (abdomen) is out. Keaton Mitchell has no game designation. A possible cornerback elevation remains a projection until announced.

Saturday roster move: Dallas signed Israel Abanikanda from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to replace Malik Davis on injured reserve, according to Cowboys On SI, which links the team’s announcement. This completes the roster addition that was only a possibility in our morning edition.

Backfield impact: Abanikanda joins Javonte Williams and Emari Demercado. Williams remains the lead back. The signing does not confirm Abanikanda’s game-day active status, his place ahead of Demercado, or a set workload.

Injury wording updated: The Cowboys revised their report to say Davis’s hip injury requires surgery Saturday. Their earlier version said Friday evening. Tyler Smith remains on IR, with T.J. Bass replacing him; the other final-report clearances are unchanged.

Reported Saturday addition: New York is signing receiver and special-teams contributor Dalen Cambre from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. SNY reports the move, and Big Blue View independently confirmed it with a source after Art Stapleton’s initial report.

Nabers watch: Malik Nabers remains questionable with a knee injury despite three full practices. Adding another receiver does not rule him out. Theo Johnson, Andrew Thomas, Shelby Harris, Bryan Hudson and Patrick Ricard still have no game designation.

Still pending: Reports also expect a Braxton Berrios elevation, but the official team transaction log has not yet confirmed Saturday’s elevations. Keep an expected move separate from a completed one.

Availability changed: Philadelphia downgraded Eli Stowers from questionable to out with quadriceps and hamstring injuries Saturday, then placed him on injured reserve. The quadriceps issue is additional to Friday’s hamstring listing.

Tight-end depth: Stowers joins Grant Calcaterra on IR. The Eagles list Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins as their three remaining tight ends on the active roster. Jonathan Greenard remains out with a pectoral injury.

Return-game addition: Britain Covey was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against Washington. He supplies receiver and punt-return experience, making the return workload worth checking even with Makai Lemon atop the earlier unofficial punt-return chart.

Afternoon recheck: No new verified injury, roster or role change surfaced in the official news, injury and transaction checks. The latest official transaction entry remains Sept. 7.

Availability still holds: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson and Daron Payne have no game designation. Nick Allegretti, Javon Kinlaw, Jordan Magee, Marcus Mariota, Charles Omenihu and Ben Sinnott remain cleared as well.

Backfield context: Croskey-Merritt’s position atop the earlier depth chart and Rachaad White’s presence behind him are unchanged. Clearance removes an injury obstacle; it does not settle how Washington divides the touches.

Contract: Chicago signed D’Andre Swift to a three-year extension through 2029 on Saturday. The commitment matters for dynasty context, but it does not set the Week 1 touch split with Kyle Monangai.

Four roster actions: The Bears signed quarterback Miller Moss to the practice squad, elevated Moss and receiver Kaden Davis for Carolina, and released defensive back Keidron Smith from the practice squad. The elevations revert after the game.

Status unchanged: Rome Odunze, Tyson Bagent, Ozzy Trapilo and Xavier Woods remain questionable. Extra quarterback and receiver depth does not itself rule anyone out. If Bagent sits, veteran Case Keenum remains the backup alternative behind Caleb Williams.

Saturday roster move: Detroit re-signed defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike to the practice squad, according to the team’s transaction log. His return follows Friday’s release, which was covered in our morning edition. A practice-squad signing does not establish a game-day elevation or active status.

Availability unchanged: Christian Izien remains questionable with a groin injury. Derrick Moore and Mekhi Wingo finished Friday full, and Keith Abney II, Thomas Harper, Trevor Nowaske, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Jimmy Rolder have no game designation.

Existing roles and absences: Tom Kennedy’s roster promotion and confirmed punt-return job remain relevant. Isiah Pacheco’s IR placement and the reserve/PUP absences of Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph are existing context.

Elevations confirmed: Green Bay elevated receiver Bo Melton and linebacker Kristian Welch from the practice squad Saturday. Melton’s possible game-day elevation from our morning report is now a completed roster move.

Contract: The Packers also announced a Tucker Kraft extension. Their announcement does not disclose terms. This is a longer-term commitment, not a newly stated Week 1 workload.

Injury decisions remain: Aaron Banks, Zach Bako-Bewele and Ty’Ron Hopper are still questionable; Warren Brinson is out. Welch’s elevation does not itself establish that Hopper will sit. Jordan Morgan, Javon Hargrave, Barryn Sorrell and Devonte Wyatt remain cleared.

Afternoon recheck: No new verified injury, roster or role change surfaced in Minnesota’s official news, final injury report and transaction log. The latest official roster entry remains the Sept. 9 Jihad Ward signing.

Availability unchanged: No player on the 53-man roster received an injury game designation. Jakobe Thomas, Jacob Thomas and Caleb Tiernan finished Friday full; Christian Darrisaw and Harrison Smith’s Friday listings involved veteran rest.

Roles still need game evidence: Kyler Murray remains the starting quarterback. Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason’s co-starter listing leaves the touch split open, with Demond Claiborne behind them. The cleared roster does not guarantee equal or high volume for both leading backs.

New quarterback concern: The Falcons disclosed Saturday that Cooper Rush experienced back spasms earlier in the day but will still start against Pittsburgh. This is a new health concern, not an announced quarterback change. Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. remain out, with Jack Strand the previously announced backup.

Roster moves: Atlanta placed tackle Cameron Williams on injured reserve and elevated outside linebacker Bralen Trice and tight end Nick Muse from the practice squad. Williams was already out for Week 1; the IR move extends that absence beyond the immediate game.

Still unresolved: Za’Darius Smith remains questionable. No new game-status designation for Rush was announced in the Saturday update.

New elevations: Carolina brought up outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon and safety Isaiah Simmons for Sunday. Moon adds to the edge rotation with Patrick Jones II out; Simmons provides defensive and special-teams depth. The moves do not establish a fixed snap share.

Injury status unchanged: Jonathon Brooks has no game designation and was cleared without limitations. His workload split with Chuba Hubbard still needs a game check.

Additional role context: The team’s Saturday preview identifies Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke as the starting linebackers, with Lloyd wearing the green dot. It also describes growing first-team practice work for Darren Waller, while cautioning that his ramp-up may limit his snaps. These are existing roles highlighted during this sweep, not new Saturday promotions.

New reserve move: New Orleans placed Audric Estimé on injured reserve and signed tight end Treyton Welch to the active roster. Estimé was previously listed out for the opener; the IR move changes the longer-term backfield picture.

Gameday depth: Running back CJ Donaldson and receiver Kevin Austin Jr. were elevated from the practice squad for Detroit. Welch supplies tight-end depth with Oscar Delp already ruled out.

Kamara decision still pending: Alvin Kamara remains questionable after a full Friday practice. Donaldson’s elevation does not, by itself, rule Kamara out. Cameron Jordan and Delp remain out.

New confirmation: The Buccaneers elevated running back Josh Williams and safety Ifeatu Melifonwu. Williams’ promotion was only a possibility in Friday’s notebook; it is now official. He adds a running-back and kickoff-return option, while Melifonwu supplies depth behind the three safeties on the 53-man roster.

Status unchanged: Sean Tucker, Jalen McMillan and Justin Skule remain doubtful. Christian Rozeboom remains questionable. Emeka Egbuka has no game designation and was described as full-go Friday.

Final active list still matters: The elevations make Williams and Melifonwu eligible for the game. They do not automatically guarantee a place among the players active at kickoff.

New roster signal: Arizona elevated cornerback Kalen King but did not elevate running back Evan Hull. The team’s reporter views the lack of an extra back as a positive indication for Jeremiyah Love. His official status remains questionable; this is not final game clearance.

Smaller depth details: With Isaiah Adams out, Jon Gaines II starts at right guard and Hayden Conner is identified as the top reserve. No veteran offensive lineman was elevated. Garrett Williams and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson remain out.

Role update highlighted Saturday: The team’s notebook identifies Jack Gibbens ahead of Cody Simon on the Week 1 depth chart alongside Mack Wilson Sr. This adds detail missing from the morning Pulse, without establishing an every-down role.

Afternoon check: No newer verified diagnosis or return timetable was found for Davis Allen’s head injury, Kam Curl’s ankle, Nate Landman’s shoulder or Myles Garrett’s knee concern. These remain postgame issues, not final Week 2 out designations.

Usage findings unchanged: Kyren Williams retained the larger snap share despite Blake Corum receiving nearly as many carries. Puka Nacua led the target count, and Terrance Ferguson’s limited receiving involvement still makes him a risky tight-end stream.

Roster check: The latest listed transaction remains Tanner Ingle’s September 10 practice-squad elevation, already covered in the morning edition. Newer recap publication dates do not establish a new medical development.

Afternoon check: No newer verified testing result or return timetable was found for De’Zhaun Stribling’s ankle or Jake Tonges’s knee. The prior report that Stribling’s Achilles was intact does not settle the ankle diagnosis; concern about Tonges does not establish a season-ending injury.

Usage findings unchanged: Kaelon Black’s early involvement and 14 carries remain meaningful alongside Christian McCaffrey. George Kittle’s limited opening-game usage still deserves monitoring, while Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel Sr. and Demarcus Robinson all caught touchdown passes.

Roster check: The official transaction log still leads with September 10 moves involving Alfred Collins, KhaDarel Hodge and Ogbo Okoronkwo, already included in the morning edition.

Afternoon check: No new official return timetable or final Week 2 ruling was found for Sam Darnold’s hip injury. ESPN’s expectation that he will miss the Arizona game remains an attributed report; the team expects more clarity Monday.

Roles unchanged: Drew Lock remains the contingency. Jadarian Price and George Holani’s near-even opening-game snap split still limits assumptions of a workhorse role, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s target lead supports the established starting plan.

Other checks: No newly verified availability change was found for Nick Emmanwori, Ty Okada or Tory Horton. The latest transaction-log entry remains the September 10 practice-squad reversions of Velus Jones Jr. and Rodney Thomas II, already covered.