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Injury report roundup: Ertz to return after bye

The Philadelphia Eagles won't have tight end Zach Ertz or cornerback Leodis McKelvin back in time to play versus the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend, but coach Doug Pederson said they'll be back after their Week 4 bye.

Ertz, who piled up 853 yards on 75 catches last season, displaced a rib in the Eagles' season-opening win over the Cleveland Browns and is ruled out for Week 3. A timetable for his return was unknown, but Pederson confirmed with reporters Friday he'll be back next month. McKelvin (hamstring), meanwhile, is expected to return with Ertz against the Lions on Oct. 9.

Pederson also ruled offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (pec) out for the Steelers game. Linebacker Mychal Kendricks (nose, quad) is expected to play.

Here are other injury notes we're tracking on Friday:

  1. The Minnesota Vikings announced offensive lineman Matt Kalil (hip) and defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd (knee) underwent surgery. NFL.com's Mike Garafolo reported Floyd will miss "about six weeks" after surgery to trim the meniscus cartilage in his knee, per a source informed of the procedure. Kalil had been ruled out for the season prior to his surgery to fix a labrum tear in his right hip.
  1. Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy told reporters defensive back Sam Shields is "making progress" in the concussion protocol, but he'll miss Sunday's tilt with the Lions. Offensive lineman T.J. Lang (hip) and linebacker Clay Matthews (ankle/hamstring) are both questionable.
  1. New York Jets coach Todd Bowles announced receiver Brandon Marshall (knee) and linebacker David Harris (shoulder) were limited in practice and are questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Bowles said Marshall will be a game-time decision. Linebacker Erin Henderson (foot) did not practice and is questionable. Receiver Eric Decker (shoulder) and guard James Carpenter (calf) practiced in full.
  1. Buffalo Bills receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals and is expected to be a game-time decision. However, coach Rex Ryan expressed doubt he would play. Offensive lineman Cordy Glenn (ankle) did not practice and has been ruled out. Cornerback Ronald Darby (hamstring) and tight end Charles Clay (knee) both practiced, and Darby is listed as questionable.
  1. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Prince Amukamara (hamstring), running back Chris Ivory (illness), center Brandon Linder (knee), defensive end Jared Odrick (triceps) and safety Tashaun Gipson (hamstring) were each listed as questionable for their game against the Ravens on Sunday. Offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum (concussion) has been ruled out.
  1. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed linebacker Devante Bond (hamstring) on injured reserve.
  1. Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (shoulder) and guard Trai Turner (ankle) are listed as questionable for Sunday's scheduled game against the Vikings. Coach Ron Rivera was confident they'll be on the field. "They'll play," he told reporters.
  1. Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey called tight end Delanie Walker (hamstring) questionable for their game against the Raiders. Linebacker Derrick Morgan (hamstring) and receiver Kendall Wright (hamstring) are also questionable.
  1. Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones (calf) didn't practice, but is expected to be available for Monday Night Football, coach Dan Quinn said.
  1. Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (thumb) did not practice and is officially doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Defensive lineman Eddie Goldman (ankle) and running back Ka'Deem Carey (hamstring) are also doubtful. Linebacker Danny Trevathan, who had surgery to reattach a ligament in his thumb, was ruled out. Receiver Alshon Jeffery (knee) is listed as questionable, though he practiced Friday.
  1. Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (ankle) is doubtful. He returned to practice in a limited capacity this week for the first time this season, but is not expected to be ready to play until Week 4 at the earliest.
  1. Miami Dolphins running back Arian Foster (groin) will not play vs. Cleveland Browns, coach Adam Gase said. The team also announced linebacker Jelani Jenkins (knee) and receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) are questionable.
  1. Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (knee) is out versus the Jaguars. Linebacker Elvis Dumervil (foot), offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (foot), and guard John Urschel (shoulder) are questionable.
  1. Washington Redskins safety Su'a Cravens (hip), defensive end Chris Baker (rib/elbow/toe/knee) and receiver Josh Doctson (Achilles tendon) are listed as questionable.
  1. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (knee) and tight end MyCole Pruitt (knee) were both listed as questionable against the Panthers. Stefon Diggs (groin) did not participate in practice, but coach Mike Zimmer said it was merely for precautionary reasons and the receiver should play Sunday.
  1. Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (calf) and right tackle Donald Stephenson (calf) are both out versus the Bengals.
  1. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (right shoulder) is listed as questionable versus the San Diego Chargers. Cornerback Vontae Davis (ankle), center Ryan Kelly (shoulder) and receiver T.Y. Hilton (knee) are also questionable.
  1. Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (hamstring) will wait another week to make his NFL debut after being ruled out. Tight end Antonio Gates (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday versus Colts and guard Orlando Franklin (hamstring) is questionable.
  1. New England Patriots quaterback Jacoby Brissett suffered a thumb sprain in the team's 27-0 victory over the Texans Thursday, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. The team is weighing its options on Brissett's injury, Rapoport added.
  1. Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said guard Evan Mathis (foot) is out for the Bills game and will not make the trip. Cornerback Justin Bethel (foot) was listed as questionable.
  1. It appears Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles' return to the field will wait another week. The superstar back is listed as doubtful for Sunday, still recovering from last season's ACL tear.
  1. Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (shin) is doubtful to play against the San Francisco 49ers. Coach Pete Carroll said Rawls "hasn't been able to do much." Offensive lineman Germain Ifedi (ankle) and tight end Nick Vannett (ankle) were also doubtful, while receiver Tyler Lockett (knee) and running back C.J. Prosise (wrist) were questionable.
  1. The Oakland Raiders announced tackle Menelik Watson (groin), cornerback David Amerson (concussion) and offensive lineman Rodney Hudson (knee) are all questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
  1. Detroit Lions star pass rusher Ezekiel Ansah (ankle) has been ruled out of this weekend's Packers game. Linebacker DeAndre Levy (quad) is doubtful. Tight end Eric Ebron (back) and defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker (calf) are questionable.
  1. The Cleveland Browns announced corner Joe Haden (groin) and kicker Patrick Murray (knee) are questionable for the Dolphins game. The Browns are signing kicker Cody Parkey for insurance in case Murray can't play Sunday at Miami, Rapoport reported, per a source involved.
  1. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled out running back Doug Martin (hamstring) from playing versus the Los Angeles Rams. Rapoport reported earlier this week that Martin is expected to miss the next three weeks.
  1. Rams cornerback Lamarcus Joyner (toe) is questionable for the Bucs game.
  1. San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.