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The #Patriots waived QB/WR Malik Cunningham.

Related players: Mac Jones, Will Grier, Bailey Zappe

It's a bit of a shocker as Cunningham was recently the team's QB2 and seemingly a step away from starting with Jones struggling. Jones is coming off a good game against Buffalo and now Zappe or Grier look to be back in line as the backup to Jones.

Reserve/Injured:
▪️ RB Eric Gray

Claimed off Waivers from Cleveland:
▪️ RB Deon Jackson

Related players: Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell, Saquon Barkley

Gray was a bigger name in the dynasty world and was running as the Giants RB4, or most recently with Barkley out as the RB3. Jackson likely takes over that role. Jackson had a nice run a season ago when Jonathan Taylor was hurt, but since then has mostly bounced around.

Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross has been charged with domestic battery.

There is also a charge of criminal property damage after a victim told a police dispatcher Ross was ‘dragging’ her through the home, according to dispatch audio and according to the post. Ross's future with the Chiefs is certainly in question, but from a fantasy standpoint, he hasn't done much since standing out in camp. Other reports say his next court date is scheduled for December.

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield landed on Monday’s estimated practice report as a non-participant because of a knee injury, but he didn’t sound like there’s any concern about his status for Thursday’s game against the Bills.

The injury report was an estimated one because the Bucs only held a walkthrough a day after their loss to the Falcons and Mayfield was spotted at their second walkthrough of the week on Tuesday. After the session, Mayfield said that the knee issue isn’t serious and that he’s confident he’ll manage it well over the next few days, the story went on to say.

Treylon Burks practiced all last week.

Burks has been dealing with a knee injury since Week 2. Burks should slide into a WR2 role on the team but it's looking like Ryan Tannehill won't suit up in Week 8. We reported earlier today the Titans could use both Malik Willis and Will Levis in Week 8 if Tannehill is unable to go. Burks will be a risky start in fantasy lineups this week.

The Cardinals are putting TE Zach Ertz on IR, sources tell me and Tom Pelissero.

Related players: Trey McBride

Ertz, who has 27 catches for 187 yards and a TD this season, suffered a quad strain on Sunday. The plan is for him to return later in the year, the post went on to say. In the meantime, McBride will officially take over the TE1 role, but may have even before Ertz's injury. McBride had six targets in Week 7 and finished with a line of 3-29-0. However, he made some waves in Week 6 when he played more snaps and finished with a line of 4-62-0. If you're struggling at the position, McBride is certainly worth a look.

A new kicker in LA: Rams are planning to sign former Colts kicker Lucas Havrisik off the Browns’ practice squad, per sources.

Earlier today, the Rams released Brett Maher, who missed two field goals and an extra point in Week 7 against the Steelers.

Titans’ HC Mike Vrabel told reporters that he expects both QBs, Malik Willis and Will Levis, to play against the Falcons if Ryan Tannehill doesn’t.

For what it's worth, Tannehill is not practicing Tuesday due to an ankle injury. One can perhaps assume Levis has a chance to take on a bulk of the snaps with Willis coming in as a change of pace or even in the red zone, similar to a Taysom Hill-type role. But for now, the news leaves just about anything as a possibility. Outside of deeper leagues, superflex leagues and deep dynasty leagues, it's probably a situation to stay away from it at all possible, at least until we get a better idea of how the situation could play out.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison tells @svp it was indeed cramps that forced him out briefly. “A little Gatorade break.”

Addison finished the night with 123 yards and 2 TDs in his MNF debut. He had the ball ripped out of his hands for an INT early in the game, but later returned the favor in what turned out to be a long TD catch. He should be fine for Week 8.

Jordan Love has thrown three touchdowns and six interceptions during the Packers recent losing streak, but head coach Matt LaFleur showed no doubts about the quarterback’s ability during his Monday press conference. LaFleur said Love has done enough “to show me that it’s all right there” and that it will be a collective effort to get the offense where it needs to go.

Related players: Sean Clifford

Injuries have made for a lot of shuffling of the parts around Love so far this year, the story said. However, it also pointed out Love needs to make plays under any circumstances. It's unlikely the Packers move in another direction as Clifford is the team's backup, a surprise draft pick out of Penn State this past season who is actually a year older than Love. The Packers get the Vikings in Week 8 and it should be a favorable matchup, despite the Vikings holding off the 49ers on MNF in Week 7.