Hurts placed on IR
The Eagles placed QB Jalen Hurts on injured reserve on Oct. 17 after doctors confirmed a superficial blood clot in his calf. Hurts will miss at least four games; Tanner McKee is set to start Sunday vs. the Panthers. Hurts had 933 passing yards, eight TDs and three INTs this season.
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A.J. Brown activated
The Patriots activated WR A.J. Brown from injured reserve on Oct. 17 and listed him questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Jets. Brown — limited to 30 snaps and three catches for 26 yards before his Week 1 ankle injury — practiced late in the week and is expected to return to the lineup if cleared.
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Titans CEO backs staff
On Oct. 17 Titans CEO Burke Nihill publicly voiced confidence in GM Mike Borgonzi and head coach Robert Saleh, saying he believes the pair will “get this team out of the woods.” Nihill acknowledged the 0-5 start and apologized to fans while pledging organizational support for the front office and coach.
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Former Broncos GM dies
The Broncos announced on Oct. 17 the passing of longtime executive John Beake at 87. Beake served 22 years with Denver, including as general manager from 1985–1999 and helped build the rosters that won Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII. The team issued condolences to his family and honored his legacy.
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Ja’Kobi Lane cleared to play
Rookie WR Ja’Kobi Lane has returned to full practice and is expected to be activated off injured reserve for the Ravens’ Week 6 game. The third‑round pick had wrist surgery earlier in the season; the team’s Oct. 17 updates indicated he’s trending toward availability against Cleveland.
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