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Frank Reich: Alec Pierce developed concussion symptoms after the game and is now in the concussion protocol.

Related players: Ashton Dulin, Dezmon Patmon, Mike Strachan

The tweet said Pierce took a huge hit in the game that bent his facemask. Piece had a nice camp and was thought to have a shot at the WR2 role for the Colts but didn't record a catch in Week 1. Dulin went for 3-46-0 in Week 1 and could have an increased role again if Pierce can't play.

New York fans chanted Mike White's name during Sunday's season-opening loss to the Ravens, but the Jets aren't planning a quarterback change for Week 2.

Veteran Joe Flacco, who replaced injured Zach Wilson, will start Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, a source told ESPN.

Wilson could be out for at least one more week with a possible Week 4 return. As the story pointed out, Flacco struggled in Week 1 against the Ravens and his lack of mobility stood out. Those wanting to back up Wilson in deeper leagues or dynasty leagues may want to keep an eye on White.

Jets’ HC Robert Saleh said it’s likely that the earliest that QB Zach Wilson will be available is Week 4 at Pittsburgh. So it’s Joe Flacco time.

Just Tuesday, reports said Wilson was close to playing this week, depending on how practice went on Wednesday. That would have put him at the timetable of 2-4 weeks most outlets reported. The Athletic reported several weeks ago after the injury it could be more like 4-6 weeks, and that seems to be coming to fruition. Flacco was said to have had a nice camp so the hope is it won't be too much of a downgrade from Wilson to Flacco for all the Jet skill players.

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh said “it’s possible” that quarterback Zach Wilson could play in the team’s regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Related Players: Joe Flacco

Neither Wilson or backup Joe Flacco will be a worthy start in typical start-one QB, but the sophomore could use all the game time he can get as he looks for an improved second season.

The former second round pick was the center of trade rumors throughout the preseason, but Trey Sermon would eventually be cut before landing in Philadelphia.

Related Players: Miles Sanders, Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott

An immediate role may not be available for Sermon, but remember that this same Eagles team just gave Jordan Howard 86 rushing attempts in the year 2021. Eight of those rushing attempts were from within the five-yard line, more than both Miles Sanders and Kenneth Gainwell.

The 49ers have waived RB Trey Sermon.

Related players: Elijah Mitchell, Jeff Wilson, Tyrion Davis-Price, Kyle Juszczyk

David Lombardi reports if Sermon clears waivers it's possible he'll be back. Following the 9ers RB situation probably made you dizzy this summer. Sermon, at one point, was called the clear RB2 by some who follow the team, but that's no longer is the case. Mitchell will be the lead back and after that a combination of Wilson and the rookie Davis-Price.

“Oh, yeah, definitely,” Elijah Mitchell said, via Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com. “This year I am focused on trying to make people miss more instead of just running into everybody. So that’s one thing.”

Related players: Jeff Wilson, Trey Sermon, Tyrion Davis-Price

As the story said, Mitchell posted 963 rushing yards despite missing six games due to a variety of injuries that could be attributed to his running style. Mitchell was not shy about contact while he was piling up those yards and he said that one of his goals for the coming season is to do a better job of avoiding the collisions that contributed to his absences last season. Handcuffing Mitchell may not be a bad idea if you own him. Wilson seems to be the logical choice, but both youngsters Sermon and Davis-Price have had nice camps and made the 53-man roster.

A reminder that Packers only keeping two RBs doesn’t mean Amari Rodgers will be RB3 Week 1.

Related players: Aaron Jones, A.J. Dillon, Patrick Taylor, Tyler Goodson, Dexter Williams

The Packers currently have just Jones and Dillon on the roster. But the tweet went on to say, if Goodson and/or Taylor clear waivers, Packers can elevate each to game day roster three times before they have to stay on the 53. Team must be confident one or both will be back on the practice squad. We've seen several teams do this today, including the Cowboys with both of their backup QBs.

49ers are waiving RB JaMycal Hasty, per source.

Related players: Elijah Mitchell, Tyrion Davis-Price, Jeff Wilson, Trey Sermon

Hasty last year served as the team's primary third-down back. It speaks volumes for how good of camps backs like Davis-Price and even Sermon have had. Reports are saying Sermon could even be the team's RB2 behind Mitchell.

John Lynch is quoted in the article, "He worked really hard, and he’s had a tremendous offseason. It hasn’t shown up in the games...”

Related Players: Jeff Wilson, Tyrion Davis-Price

There were rumors that the team may be trying to feature him for a possible trade, but he has produced 39 yards on 19 carries so far through two preseason games, a streak of performances that are unlikely to catch another team's eye. As it stands, Tyrion Davis-Price seems like the candidate to work as Elijah Mitchell's main backup by season's end.