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Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was injured in the second half Monday night.

Washington ruled him out with a concussion.

Related players: Brian Robinson, Jeremy McNichols, Nick Bellore

Ekeler will likely land in protocol making his availability in question for Week 4, which is an away game in Arizona in the later window of Sunday's action. Robinson should see a bigger role if Ekeler can't go, and in Week 3, McNichols did see one carry and could end up with some touches if Ekeler has to miss Week 4.

Eagles are listing WR A.J. Brown as officially out for Sunday’s game versus the Saints.

Related Players: DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Britain Covey

With Brown ruled out, Smith is once again locked into a WR1 role here in Week 3. Dotson and Covey can be left off fantasy lineups, as the former earned only one target last week, while the latter was nothing more than a dump-off option, earning a 1.4 aDOT on six targets.

The Chargers have listed QB Justin Herbert (Ankle) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Related Players: Easton Stick, Taylor Heinicke

Herbert has been on the injury report a couple of times as we head into the third game of the season, yet has taken all 51 dropbacks for the 2-0 Chargers. Their offense has been very efficient, though most of that has come through the run game, rendering Herbert un-startable in fantasy, regardless of game-day designation.

#Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said CJ Gardner-Johnson “tweaked something” on Wednesday. As per usual, he wouldn’t rule him or A.J. Brown out for Sunday yet.

Related Players: DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Britain Covey

If Brown is out, Smith is once again locked into a WR1 role here in Week 3. Dotson and Covey can be left off fantasy lineups, as the former earned only one target last week, while the latter was nothing more than a dump-off option, earning a 1.4 aDOT on six targets.

Justin Herbert will be listed on today's injury report with an ankle injury. Practice status TBD.

Related Players: Easton Stick, Taylor Heinicke

Herbert has been on the injury report a couple of times as we head into the third game of the season, yet has taken all 51 dropbacks for the 2-0 Chargers. Their offense has been very efficient, though most of that has come through the run game, rendering Herbert un-startable in fantasy.

The Dolphins are placing QB Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve in order to give him ample time to progress through the stages of concussion protocol and meet with outside neurologists.

Related players: Skylar Thompson

We just reported a story where Tua hadn't been ruled out yet, and some around the league thought he had a chance to play in Week 8. As unrealistic as that seemed, the door seemed to be open. However, this obviously shuts that door, and is a more realistic, and safer, outcome for the QB. The earliest Tagovailoa could return is Week 8 against the Cardinals, but the Dolphins are committed to placing no timeline on him as he works through a deliberate process and eventual return to play, the post went on to say.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has not yet been ruled out of the Week 3 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. During an appearance on 93.3 KJR Seahawks radio, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports said, "There are some around the league who think he may play in Seattle this weekend."

Related players: Skylar Thompson

It would seem unrealistic to see Tua back on the field this quickly, but this report at least leaves the door open. He would need to pass protocol, and then beyond that there are obvious questions about rushing him back that soon given his history. This will be worth monitoring for the rest of the week. The Dolphins-Seahawks game is a later game on Sunday. We're sure to hear more about Tua's progress through protocol as the week goes on.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown told ESPN that he does expect to miss a couple of weeks due to the hamstring injury he suffered Friday.

Related players: DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, Britain Covey

Owners can expect him to now be out for Week 3, but perhaps Week 4 is possible given the Eagles bye week comes in Week 5. This will be something to monitor. The hope is Brown is back for Week 4, which is an early game at the Bucs. The Eagles have an early game in Week 6 as well, home against the Browns. Smith should be the team's WR1 with Brown out and newly acquired Dotson should start to see more reps. Wilson is a rookie who really stood out this summer and could end up seeing some snaps as well. Covey played well in Week 2.

Not enough information yet to determine if Tua Tagovailoa is going on IR, according to McDaniel.

Related players: Skylar Thompson

The post went on to say the decision has not been discussed with Tagovailoa. It may be a glimmer of good news as far as Tua's status goes, but owners should still be prepared to be without him just in case this ends up being long term. Thompson will likely be a popular pickup given the talent around him alone.

Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the Dolphins will be signing quarterback Tyler Huntley from Baltimore’s practice squad.

Related players: Tua Tagovailoa, Skylar Thompson

With Thompson expected to start with Tua out, Huntley doesn't have experience in the offense as the now backup QB. The piece went on to say C.J. Beathard, who knows the Miami offense from his time in San Francisco, was on the short list. Others, like former Dolphins backup quarterback Mike White, were not, the story added. Huntley, of course, was Lamar Jackson's backup, even making the Pro Bowl. He was signed by Cleveland, but eventually cut and was back in Baltimore as the QB3 behind Josh Johnson.