NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, Sept. 12

INJURIES

• WR Rondale Moore (hamstring) is day to day, according to coach Kliff Kingsbury.
• OG Justin Pugh (neck) is day to day, according to coach Kliff Kingsbury.
• DE J.J. Watt (calf) is day to day, according to coach Kliff Kingsbury.

INJURIES

• OL Tyler Vrabel placed on injured reserve from the practice squad.

SIGNINGS

• DL Abdullah Anderson (practice squad)

INJURIES

• LT Ja'Wuan James suffered a torn Achilles during Sunday's win over the Jets, coach John Harbaugh announced Monday. James missed all of last season due to a torn Achilles. 
• CB Kyle Fuller suffered a torn ACL on Sunday and will be out for the year, per Harbaugh. NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo adds that the team had reason to hope Fuller's injury wasn't that serious, but an MRI confirmed otherwise.

SIGNINGS

• DT Mike Pennel, from the practice squad, via the transaction wire
• LB Andre Anthony (practice squad), via the transaction wire
• OT Michael Niese (practice squad), via the transaction wire

SIGNINGS

• LS Cal Adomitis, from the practice squad.

INJURIES

• WR Tee Higgins is in concussion protocol and considered day to day, coach Zac Taylor told reporters Monday. 
• LS Clark Harris is expected to miss extended time due to torn biceps, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source. The Bengals placed Harris on injured reserve.

WAIVERS

• DB Herb Miller, via the transaction wire

INJURIES

• QB Dak Prescott's thumb surgery on Monday was successful, and the quarterback is looking to be able to return for Week 8 or 10, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Rapoport had said earlier on Monday that Prescott surgery would be performed by Dr. Thomas Diliberti at the Texas Hand & Arm Center.
• OG Connor McGovern sustained a high-ankle sprain in Sunday night's loss to the Buccaneers, according to Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones, per NFL Network's Jane Slater. Jones added that it will be about a week or so before McGovern returns.

INJURIES

• OL Quinn Meinerz suffered a hamstring versus the Seahawks on Monday night.

INJURIES

• LB Krys Barnes is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain and calf injury during Sunday's loss to the Vikings, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source. Pelissero adds that Barnes will miss some time, but the initial hope is he will return in a few weeks. Barnes was carted off the field with an aircast on his leg.

SIGNINGS

• RB Royce Freeman (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• OL James Murray (practice squad)
• DL Corey Peters (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• OL Nick Ford (practice squad)
• LB Grant Morgan (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• K Matt Ammendola (practice squad), per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero

INJURIES

• QB Patrick Mahomes (left wrist) full
• WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) limited
• WR Justin Watson (chest) limited
• OT Orlando Brown (knee) limited
• CB Trent McDuffie (hamstring) DNP
• K Harrison Butker (left ankle) DNP

SIGNINGS

• CB Javelin Guidry claimed off waivers from Arizona.

INJURIES

• CB Anthony Averett suffered a broken right thumb during Sunday's loss to the Chargers and will undergo surgery, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports, per a source. Averett was subsequently placed on injured reserve, the team announced.

SIGNINGS

• DL Christian Covington, from the practice squad, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.

WAIVERS

• DT Breiden Fehoko, via the transaction wire

INJURIES

• WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) will have an MRI to determine the extent of his injury, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. With a quick turnaround this Thursday against the Chiefs, Rapoport adds that missing the Week 2 game makes sense. Allen suffered the injury during Sunday's win versus the Raiders and was ruled out. Allen was listed as a did not participate on the team's Monday injury report estimation.
• TE Donald Parham (hamstring) DNP
• CB J.C. Jackson (ankle) has a "50-50" shot at playing Thursday night, coach Brandon Staley told reporters Monday. Jackson, who missed Week 1, underwent surgery on Aug. 23 because of discomfort in his ankle. Jackson was listed as a did not participate on the team's Monday injury report estimation.

INJURIES

• OT Joe Noteboom is expected to be "ready to go" for Week 2 after straining his MCL versus the Bills, head coach Sean McVay said Monday.

INJURIES

• QB Mac Jones is believed to have been suffering back spasms during Sunday's loss to the Patriots, but negative X-rays give him a chance to play in Week 2, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source.

SIGNINGS

• DB Tre Swilling, the son of former Saints star LB Pat Swilling, is being signed to the practice squad, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

SIGNINGS

• OL KC McDermott (practice squad)

INJURIES

• DE Derek Barnett suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's win over Detroit and will be out for the rest of the 2022 season, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report, per sources. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Barnett's injury on Monday. Barnett has been a fixture of Philadelphia's defense as a pass rusher since his rookie campaign, accumulating 21.5 sacks, 36 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries the past five seasons.

INJURIES

• RB Najee Harris is dealing with a foot injury that may be related to the Lisfranc sprain he sustained early on in training camp, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on NFL NOW. Rapoport adds that although the injury isn't considered major, Harris did get an MRI on Monday to determine if there is something else there or just a small aggravation of his previous injury. Harris left Sunday's win over the Bengals after getting twisted to the ground awkwardly during while getting tackled.
• LB T.J. Watt is set to have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of his pectoral injury, Rapoport reported on NFL NOW. Rapoport adds that the team is trying to figure out whether or not Watt will need season-ending surgery, or if he can rehab the injury and return this season. Watt left Sunday's win over Cincinnati during overtime. 

INJURIES

• RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) will miss eight weeks recovering from a MCL sprain suffered in Sunday's loss to the Bears, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday.

ROSTER MOVES

• LB Tanner Muse elevated to active roster from practice squad. 
• LS Carson Tinker elevated to active roster from practice squad. 

INJURIES

• DE Alton Robinson (knee) placed on injured reserve
• Safety Jamal Adams (knee) was carted off Monday against the Broncos and did not return.

INJURIES

• WR Chris Godwin could be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering a hamstring strain during Sunday night's win over the Cowboys, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source. Pelissero adds that there is optimism in Tampa that Godwin's injury isn't considered major.
• LT Donovan Smith remains sore after hyperextending his elbow Sunday night, coach Todd Bowles said Monday. Smith exited the game early due to the injury and did not return. In regards to Smith playing in Week 2, Bowles added that it will be a pain tolerance situation and the team will see how he feels. 

SIGNINGS

• RB Trenton Cannon, from the practice squad.
• LB Joe Jones, from the practice squad.
• LB Jack Gibbens (practice squad)

INJURIES

• DT Phidarian Mathis is set for season-ending knee surgery after suffering a torn meniscus in Sunday's opener, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports, per a source. The second-round rookie is expected to make a full recovery for 2023, per Rapoport. The team placed Mathis on injured reserve.

SIGNINGS

• DL Donovan Jeter