Jaguars TE Brenton Strange (hip) heads to IR

The future is now in New Orleans, with the Saints making rookie QB Tyler Shough their starter.

Spencer Rattler now heads to the bench, while the second-rounder moves to the forefront in a decision coach Kellen Moore informed them of today.

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The stats say Shough was worse than Rattler last week against the Bucs after taking over, but the Saints are making the switch. With the Saints not going anywhere, it makes sense for the team to see what they have with their second round pick from this past spring. Reports out of camp from spring and summer from some who follow the team said the competition wasn't really close, and Rattler was the better option. Now the question becomes how does this decision affect some of the other weapons on the team. It's probably at least a slight downgrade until we see otherwise.

If J.J. McCarthy can't stay healthy, Max Brosmer will merit the next look.

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McCarthy is expected to resume his role as the starter Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Brosmer will be his backup, the story said. The story also pointed out, together, they have thrown a total of 49 NFL passes and played 122 regular-season snaps. We keep hearing the Vikings are high on Brosmer, but he is an undrafted rookie after all. This week, with McCarthy expected to start, Brosmer appears to be an injury away from getting into the game with Wentz now out for the season. The Vikings will likely bring in another QB, but it's not impossible that Brosmer could be forced into action sooner than later.

A Packers teammate of quarterback Aaron Rodgers is set to join up with him in Pittsburgh.

According to multiple reports, the Steelers will sign wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Valdes-Scantling worked out for the team on Monday.

Valdes-Scantling appeared in five games for the 49ers earlier this season and was released from their injured reserve list earlier this month, the story said. Of course, it's a reunion between QB Aaron Rodgers and MVS from their days with the Packers, and the Steelers are likely hoping there is still some chemistry.