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Source: MRI confirmed Broncos standout WR Tim Patrick suffered season-ending ACL injury Tuesday.

Related players: Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, K.J. Hamler, Kendall Hinton, Albert Okwuegbunam, Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon

The worst is confirmed for Patrick, and he'll miss the 2022 season. Hamler should see an increased role as the team's WR3, but it could also mean more passing work for the RBs and TE Okwuegbunam.

Tim Patrick is getting carted off the field at Broncos camp after twisting his leg coming down from a crazy leaping catch.

Related players: Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, Tim Patrick, K.J. Hamler, Kendall Hinton, Russell Wilson

The tweet said the entire team is huddled around him as he gets loaded onto the cart. We'll have to wait for more information but this doesn't sound good. Patrick was the team's WR3 behind Sutton and Jeudy. It could mean Hamler and Hinton get a chance at that spot if Patrick has to miss extended time.

Through two days of camp, Mitch Trubisky has taken all of his 32 snaps with the first team, Mason Rudolph has taken all 31 of his snaps with the second team, and rookie Kenny Pickett has taken all 28 of his snaps with the third team.

The quarterback battle has started off with a whimper as it pertains to first-round selection Pickett. The rookie was also running with the third team in Spring, so it would appear that Trubisky has hold of the starting job, at least this early in the process. Reporter Mark Kaboly would remark, "Trubisky and Rudolph weren't spectacular by any mean, but it has been quite obvious through two practices that they are far ahead of Pickett..."

Mitch Trubisky, to no surprise, gets the first snaps with the first-team offense. His first pass is a swing pass that is behind Najee Harris.

Related players: Kenny Pickett

We reported Tuesday that, according to an Athletic article, odds favor the team turning things over to Pickett at some point this season. The Steelers haven't announced their plans for the QB position but Trubisky had been taking the first team reps in minicamps and OTAs.

The Bills likely won’t reinvent themselves on offense, but they might make some alterations with their active game-day roster, which could benefit Moss. There is a pretty easy path to the team making all three of Devin Singletary, James Cook and Zack Moss active on game days for more of a three-headed approach.

While many assume it will be the Singletary/Cook show, the story said the Bills likely believe there is still some talent there and that Moss could bring a different element to the backfield than Singletary or Cook. Given Singletary’s expiring contract and Cook’s rookie status, Moss has a clear chance to make this a three-person backfield, the piece said.

It is all going to be a matter of when the Steelers feel comfortable turning things over to Kenny Pickett.

It’s going to happen. It’s just when, regardless of how Mitch Trubisky plays.

The story went on to say the decision will be based on Pickett's readiness. The story also took a look at the history of QBs taken in the first round and the results are certainly on Pickett's side for him to eventually be the starter in 2022. Keep in mind, this was just an opinion piece, the Steelers and the team haven't said any such thing, nor have they laid out their plan. Trubisky took a majority of the first team reps in OTAs, while Pickett took mostly third team reps, it was pointed out.

Broncos WR K.J. Hamler told reporters that he had hip surgery to go along with his procedure to repair his ACL. Hamler said his hip popped out when he landed awkwardly.

Two-for-one on major surgeries for Hamler. The good news is he is well into his recovery process, but his workload will be monitored even more closely once he is back in pads.

The Buffalo Bills have signed TE O.J. Howard to a one-year deal.

Related Player: Dawson Knox

This could put a dent into Knox's fantasy value, but if Howard is utilized like he was in Tampa, he will be a familiar name with little upside.

The Dallas Cowboys have traded WR Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns for draft picks.

Related Player: CeeDee Lamb

The Cowboys found a trade partner for Cooper, who becomes the obvious WR1 in Cleveland. Jarvis Landry is expected to play elsewhere in 2022, making Cooper the favorite to lead the Browns in targets.