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Today’s NFL News Roundup (September 13)

Gibbs one TD from 50

Jahmyr Gibbs needs a single touchdown in Sunday’s Week 1 game to join the NFL’s exclusive “50‑in‑50” club — 50 scrimmage touchdowns in 50 career regular‑season games. Gibbs already has 49 career TDs through three seasons and, after signing a new $22.5M‑per‑year deal, will try to reach the mark against the Saints at Ford Field.

Source: NBC Sports

Cowboys place Malik Davis on IR

The Cowboys placed running back Malik Davis on injured reserve after a hip injury sustained at practice; he must miss at least four games. Dallas signed Israel Abanikanda from the practice squad to the active roster. Davis, undrafted in 2022, had 52 carries for 250 yards and two touchdowns in 2025 prior to the move.

Source: NBC Sports

Chiefs’ Simmons ruled out Monday

Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has been ruled out of Monday night’s game vs. the Broncos with a back injury; Kahlil Benson will start in his place. Defensive back Chamarri Conner is also out with a knee issue. The report indicates Patrick Mahomes is available for the contest despite offensive line changes.

Source: NBC Sports

Cooper Rush battling back spasms

The Falcons say Cooper Rush is dealing with back spasms but still expect him to start Sunday against the Steelers after Tua Tagovailoa was ruled out. Michael Penix remains out recovering from an ACL tear, leaving undrafted rookie Jack Strand as the only other active QB. Atlanta also made roster moves, elevating Bralen Trice and Nick Muse and placing OT Cameron Williams on IR.

Source: NBC Sports

Raiders extend tight end Michael Mayer

The Raiders agreed to an extension with tight end Michael Mayer, a multi‑year deal that includes a $9 million signing bonus and guarantees that make the four‑year package worth roughly $47.02 million with $22.5 million guaranteed at signing. Mayer will step into a larger role while Brock Bowers is briefly sidelined for knee surgery.

Source: NBC Sports

Colts downgrade LB Austin Ajiake

The Colts downgraded linebacker Austin Ajiake to out for Sunday’s game against the Ravens and elevated cornerback Kenneth Harris from the practice squad to the gameday roster. Harris, an undrafted rookie from Oklahoma State, is expected to make his NFL debut after the promotion.

Source: NBC Sports