NFL news roundup: Commanders DT Daron Payne suspended one game after punching Lions WR in loss

INJURIES

• WR Zay Jones suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks and will miss the rest of the season, per head coach Jonathan Gannon.

INJURIES

• LB Jay Higgins suffered a knee injury in Sunday's win over Minnesota and will miss time, but it won't end his season, head coach John Harbaugh told reporters Monday.
• CB Marlon Humphrey might need finger surgery, which would sideline him for a week or so, per Harbaugh. Humphrey could decide to keep playing with the finger wrapped up, per Harbaugh.

INJURIES

• TE Dalton Kincaid is considered week to week after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to Miami, head coach Sean McDermott announced.
• DE Landon Jackson (knee) will be out in Week 11, per McDermott.
• DT T.J. Sanders (knee; injured reserve) will have his 21-day practice window opened on Monday, McDermott announced.

SIGNINGS

• WR Mecole Hardman is being signed to the practice squad, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

iNJURIES

• QB Joe Burrow had his 21-day practice window opened. Burrow has not played since suffering a toe injury in Week 2 that necessitated surgery.
• DE Trey Hendrickson (hip) is doubtful to play this Sunday versus Pittsburgh, head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Monday.

SIGNINGS

• LB Brian Asamoah signed to active roster from practice squad
• LB Antwaun Powell-Ryland (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• DT Geron Christian, per his agency

INJURIES

• CB Terrion Arnold is in the concussion protocol, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Monday.

SIGNINGS

• DE Ahmed Hassanein (practice squad)

INJURIES

• WR Romeo Doubs (chest) did not return to Monday's game against the Eagles.
• C Elgton Jenkins (ankle) was ruled out of Monday's game. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported that Jenkins suffered a broken bone in his leg and will be out indefinitely.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• LB Kristian Welch

INJURIES

• QB C.J. Stroud, who missed Week 10's game, remains in the concussion protocol, head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Monday.
• RT Tytus Howard remains in the concussion protocol, per Ryans.
• S Jalen Pitre remains in the concussion protocol, per Ryans.
• S M.J. Stewart will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a quad injury in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, per Ryans.

SIGNINGS

• DB Alijah Huzzie (practice squad)

INJURIES

• TE Brenton Strange (hip/quad; injured reserve) will have his 21-day practice window opened this week, head coach Liam Coen told reporters Monday.

INJURIES

• RG Jackson Powers-Johnson suffered an ankle injury in Thursday night's loss to the Broncos that will land him on injured reserve and could potentially end his season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Head coach Pete Carroll confirmed the injury and that Powers-Johnson is headed to IR.

SIGNINGS

• LS Jake McQuaide signed to active roster from practice squad

ROSTER CUTS

• LS Alex Ward waived

FRONT OFFICE NEWS

• The Dolphins have parted ways with co-directors of player personnel Adam Engroff and Anthony Hunt, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. The move comes after the club mutually agreed to part ways with GM Chris Grier on Oct. 31.

INJURIES

• LB Chop Robinson has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to make his return this Sunday against the Commanders in Madrid following a one-game absence, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters.

INJURIES

• TE Josh Oliver (foot) is expected to return to practice this week and play Sunday against the Bears, head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday.
• OLB Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury is believed to be minor but it might force him out for at least one game, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

INJURIES

• RB TreVeyon Henderson (knee) was listed as limited in Monday's practice report.
• RB Terrell Jennings is still being evaluated for the knee injury he suffered in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay, head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters Monday. He was limited in Monday's practice report.
• RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) limited
• WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) limited
• TE Austin Hooper (concussion) did not practice.
• C Garrett Bradbury (hip) limited
• DT Christian Barmore (back) limited
• LB K'Lavon Chaisson (ankle) limited
• CB Marcus Jones (elbow) limited

COACHING NEWS

• Brian Daboll has been fired after a 2-8 start to his fourth season in New York, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday. OC Mike Kafka will be the Giants' interim head coach, per Rapoport and NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo.

INJURIES

• WR Garrett Wilson is undergoing further evaluation on his knee injury aggravated in Sunday's win over Cleveland, coach Aaron Glenn said. He did not take part in Monday's walkthrough.
• Edge Will McDonald IV (quad) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimation.
• DL Harrison Phillips (foot) DNP
• CB Azareye'h Thomas is in concussion protocol and won't play Thursday against the Patriots, per Glenn.

INJURIES

• RB Bucky Irving's shoulder injury is more of an issue than his ankle injury, head coach Todd Bowles told reporters. Irving, who hasn't played since Week 4 while dealing with both injuries, is hoped to be back soon but is unsure for a Week 11 return, per Bowles.
• WR Chris Godwin (fibula) is not expected to practice this week, per Bowles.

INJURIES

• OLB Nolan Smith (triceps) was activated from injured reserve to play Monday night against the Packers.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• OLB Patrick Johnson

SIGNINGS

• DB Sebastian Castro claimed off waivers, from Philadelphia

ROSTER CUTS

• S Juan Thornhill was released after appearing in nine games with one start this season, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.

INJURIES

• QB Brock Purdy's status for Week 11 remains unclear as he deals with a toe injury, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters.
• WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is not expected to have his practice window opened this week, per Shanahan.
• WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) is expected to return to practice on Wednesday, per Shanahan.

TRYOUTS

• DB Asante Samuel Jr.

INJURIES

• C Jalen Sundell (knee) will miss multiple weeks after he was injured Sunday against the Cardinals, head coach Mike Macdonald said.

INJURIES

• RB Kalel Mullings (ankle; injured reserve) has 21-day practice window opened
• S Mike Brown (knee; IR) has 21-day practice window opened

SIGNINGS

• OLB Nate Lynn (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• WR Lance McCutcheon (practice squad)

COACHING NEWS

• Dan Quinn announced Monday that he will be taking over defensive play-calling duties from DC Joe Whitt starting in Week 11.

INJURIES

• QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) has been ruled out and won't travel with the team for Sunday's game against the Dolphins in Madrid, the team announced.
• WR Treylon Burks (finger) has been ruled out and will not travel to Madrid.
• WR Terry McLaurin (quad) will travel to Madrid, but won't play in Week 11, per head coach Dan Quinn.
• LB Ale Kaho (concussion) has been ruled out and will not travel.
• CB Trey Amos fractured his fibula in Sunday's loss to the Lions and will be out a while, per Quinn. He will not travel with the team.

SUSPENSIONS

• DT Daron Payne was suspended one game by the NFL for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct in Sunday's loss to the Lions. Payne appealed the suspension but it was upheld, the league announced Monday night. Payne was ejected from the game in the second quarter after punching Detroit WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. Payne is eligible to return to the Commanders' active roster on Nov. 17, following Washington's Week 11 game against the Dolphins in Madrid.