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The New York Jets are signing veteran free-agent quarterback Trevor Siemian to the practice squad, pending a physical, according to a team source.

Related players: Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle

The story explained Siemian was with the Jets in 2019 but injured his ankle in his only start and never played another snap for them. He started four games for the Saints in 2021 and threw for 1,154 yards, 11 touchdowns, three interceptions and completed 57.4 percent of his passes. He spent 2022 with the Bears and this offseason with the Bengals. The Jets again said Wilson is their guy after this week's latest loss. The Jets only other QB option on the roster currently is Boyle, who has thrown for three touchdowns and eight interceptions in 17 career NFL games, the story pointed out.

Coach Brandon Staley said in July they would bring Quentin Johnston along slowly, and that’s held true. Staley said the slow ramp-up for their first-round pick isn’t because Johnston isn’t ready, but rather because of the talent ahead of him.

But that timeline has shifted. Mike Williams suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Sunday’s win against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chargers no longer have the luxury of keeping their first-round receiver hidden on the sidelines.

“We believe in the makeup of this guy, and now he's going to get a bigger opportunity because there are going to be more opportunities available for him,” Staley said. “So it's a great chance for him to step up.”

Related players: Keenan Allen, Josh Palmer

Allen is obviously still the top target but will probably draw more attention from defenses. Johnston will battle with Palmer for the WR2 spot but certainly has a chance to take over that role given his first-round talent. But as the story said, Johnston's play fluctuated in camp and he struggled with drops at one point. Still, if you're looking for help at the WR position, Johnston should be picked up and at least stashed for a week or two to see how he starts to fit in with this high-powered offense.

Source: Chargers WR Mike Williams has torn his ACL and is out for the season, the MRI confirmed.

Related players: Keenan Allen, Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston

It's what was feared since Sunday after the game. Williams was having a standout Week 3 before the injury happened. Williams will try to bounce back for next year at the age of 30. As for this season, rookie Johnston should be picked up this week if he's still on your waiver wire. It appears he's going to see an increased role according to those who follow the team. Palmer will also factor in give how much the Chargers throw the ball.

The Chargers fear WR Mike Williams has suffered a major knee injury.

Related players: Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Keenan Allen

No one is confirming until after the MRI, according to Rapoport, but those are the rumors leaking out. They are also saying it could be season-ending. Rapoport went on to say rookie Johnston would likely step into more playing time along with Palmer.

The Jets added kicker Austin Seibert after ruling out Greg Zuerlein for Week 2 with a groin injury.

Zuerlein was initially listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. He is now officially not going to play in Week 2. Seibert will kick for the Jets against the Cowboys. Seibert appeared in three games last season for the Lions and went 4/5 on field goals and 12/12 on extra points. He is a career 80% field goal kicker (44/55) and a 90% extra-point kicker (55/61). That includes a perfect 25/25 on field goals within 40 yards.

An MRI confirmed the Jets’ fears: Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers suffered a complete tear of his left Achilles tendon Monday night, per sources.

Related players: Zach Wilson, Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook, Michael Carter, Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman

It was the biggest fear since the injury happened during the Jets opening drive. HC Robert Saleh has already said the team will ride with Wilson, but it's a huge fantasy downgrade for the Jets WR group. The team could lean more on running backs Cook and Hall and the running game as a whole, as Hall was an obvious bright spot on Monday night. The Jets will likely bring in another quarterback, but for now the team looks primed to ride this out with Wilson at QB - and a very good defense.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has been ruled out with an ankle injury.

Related players: Zach Wilson

On the Monday Night Football broadcast, Lisa Salters reported Rodgers was seen going into the x-ray room wearing a boot, but x-rays were negative. Wilson is taking over at QB for Rodgers and would continue to start should Rodgers have to miss any more time.