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The Panthers will be without one of their key offensive players for at least four weeks.

Carolina is placing Adam Thielen on injured reserve after he suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday’s victory over the Raiders, according to multiple reports.

Related players: Diontae Johnson, Xavier Legette, Jonathan Mingo, David Moore, Chuba Hubbard

Thielen sustained the injury while catching a 31-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Thielen is expected to return to the field at some point in 2024, the story said. The rookie Legette and Mingo, along with Moore, all move up the depth chart. Legette had two catches for 42 yards and Mingo caught three for 18 in Week 3. Both players have six total catches this season. Look for Hubbard to likely remain heavily involved in the passing game, too.

Sources: Steelers RB Najee Harris is expected to be fine and is likely to be ready for Sunday’s game vs the Colts.

Related players: Jaylen Warren, Cordarrelle Patterson

Reports said Harris was seen in the locker room with a sling on his right arm on Monday. However, there doesn't seem to be any concern. We reported Monday that Warren was getting an MRI on his knee, however there has been no word about the results. If Warren can't go, look for Patterson to be more involved.

Najee Harris had a sling on his right arm in the Steelers locker room today.

Jaylen Warren is getting an MRI on his knee.

Related players: Cordarrelle Patterson, Aaron Shampklin, Jonathan Ward

There hasn't been word yet about how significant the injuries to Harris and Warren are, but at this point it's not great news. Patterson likely wouldn't carry a workload which leaves Shampkin and Ward, who are both on the team's practice squad. This could be a situation to watch closely as we go through the week. The Steelers play at the Colts in an early Sunday game in Week 4.

The Miami Dolphins might be on their third starting quarterback of the young season come Week 4.

Backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was knocked out of Sunday's 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks with what head coach Mike McDaniel described as a "pretty painful" rib injury, which puts his status for Miami's Sept. 30 game against the Tennessee Titans in question.

McDaniel said that the Dolphins would have a better idea about Thompson's injury on Monday.

Related players: Tim Boyle, Tyler Huntley

Reports said Thompson wasn't able to dress himself after the game in Week 3. Boyle and recently signed Huntley look like they could compete to start Week 4 assuming Thompson is unable to go. Huntley may not be quite up to speed yet, but that will remain to be seen. It's going to be a huge downgrade for the entire Dolphin offense. The Dolphins are the first of two Monday night games in Week 4 when they host the Titans.

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.

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.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion and was quickly ruled out during the second half of Thursday night's loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Following his exit, Tagovailoa remained at Hard Rock Stadium in the locker room and did not leave for a hospital. Head coach Mike McDaniel, who spoke with Tagovailoa on the field and in the locker room, said his quarterback was "in good spirits."

Related Players: Skylar Thompson

Thompson is very likely to get the start in Week 3 with this being one of many recent concussions for Tagovailoa. He doesn't need to be started in fantasy leagues of any size.

Bills WR Curtis Samuel (turf toe) and backup QB Mitch Trubisky (knee) are off the injury report and good to go for Sunday vs. Arizona.

Related Players: Mack Hollins, Keon Coleman, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Huge news for Samuel, who could be used in a variety of ways as the offense looks to replace both Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. OC Joe Brady was recently quoted as saying, "There's a reason I wanted to bring him here, because I know how smart he is."

He makes for an interesting Flex option against the Cardinals.