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    Jaylen Reed traded to Patriots in Boutte deal

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    Patriots acquired S Jaylen Reed from the Texans in exchange for WR Kayshon Boutte.

    The Patriots also received a 2028 seventh-round pick in the deal. While Boutte gets a chance to earn a role with the Texans following the loss of Jayden Higgins, Reed will likely serve as added depth for the Patriots secondary. Reed appeared in seven games last year as a rookie while making one start, with most of his snaps coming on special teams.
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  • HOU Defensive End #52
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    They needed the roster spot ahead of tonight’s Wild Card playoff game against the Steelers, as they’re activating S Jaylen Reed from injured reserve. Taylor played just 35 snaps for the Texans in 2025 and has been a moderate disappointment. If the Texans survive the night, it’s possible he’s brought back on the practice squad.
  • HOU Safety #23
    Per NBC Sports Houston’s Aaron Wilson, Reed “practiced for the first time since aggravating a forearm injury against the Indianapolis Colts and undergoing surgery.” Reed was placed on injured reserve, post-op, and he notably began the year on the reserve/physically unable to perform list due to a knee injury.
  • HOU Safety #23
    Definitely feels like a broken forearm for Reed, who had been starting at safety of late. He’ll probably be sent to injured reserve if that is indeed what happened here. He was hurt tackling Jonathan Taylor in the second quarter. Myles Bryant took over at safety.
  • HOU Safety
    Reed (6’/211) possesses the requisite frame and speed to be an NFL enforcer on the back end, but his aggressive playing style also leads to volatile results. Last year, Reed banked top-12 positional Power Five sums across the full college season in solo tackles (74), stops (27), TFLs (five), interceptions (three) and, unfortunately, missed tackles (16). If Reed can cut down on the negatives, he has a chance to win a rotational role. For now, he is likely to begin his career on special teams if he makes the Texans’ 53-man roster.
  • NE Safety #23
    Reed (6'0/213) was a four-star recruit out of Detroit, Michigan and was regarded as the 10th best safety and the eighth overall 2021 prospect from Michigan. He has appeared in four games for the Nittany Lions this after suiting up for last week’s matchup against Maryland. A fifth game played this season would disqualify Reed from receiving a redshirt this season, and head coach James Franklin has shared that the team does not intend to use a redshirt on Reed at this point. Franklin said on Monday that the team plans to use Reed and that he is ready to play.

  • NE Safety #23
    Reed (6'0/190) hails from Detroit, MI ranking as the 10th best safety and 8th overall 2021 prospect from the state of Michigan. Reed has been hotly pursued across the mid-west, receiving offers from Cincinnati, Central Michigan, Indiana, Iowa State, Kansas and Michigan State. He ended up receiving 32 scholarship in total but ultimately felt Happy Valley was where he belongs. Reed is Penn State’s second four-star signee and fourth 2021 signee overall for the Nittany Lions.

  • NE Safety #23
    Reed (6'0/190) had originally announced that he’d make his choice on May 10, but he’s moving the decision up a month. He’s believed to be deciding between Georgia, Penn State, Michigan State, and USC; but the Nittany Lions are considered a prohibitive favorite to land Reed’s services.

  • NE Safety #23
    Reed (6'0/190) was looking to take some official visits before making his pledge, but with the coronavirus pandemic putting a hold on face-to-face recruiting at this juncture, the four-star safety had to adjust his plans. He did manage to take relatively recent pair of unofficial visits before everything shut down, with both Michigan State and Penn State drawing trips this calendar year. Georgia, USC, Minnesota and Oregon are among the other programs who have offered to the Detroit native. On the 247Sports composite board, Reed lands as the No. 237 overall prospect in the 2021 class.

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  • ARI Wide Receiver #14
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    Michael Wilson (ribs) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

    Wilson was on the practice field wearing a non-contact jersey on Wednesday. He is dealing with a rib injury, presumably suffered in the Cardinals’ Week 7 loss to the Broncos. He will be limited as long as he wears the non-contact jersey and ideally finishes the week without it in order to play in Week 8 against the Cowboys. Kendrick Bourne suddenly becomes the WR1 if Wilson cannot go.
  • ARI Running Back #22
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    Tyler Allgeier (toe) did not practice Wednesday.

    Allgeier popped up on the injury report with a toe issue as rookie Jeremiyah Love (ankle) returned to practice in a limited fashion. Though we don’t know the severity of Allgeier’s injury, it may be worth keeping Bam Knight rostered despite Love’s return. If Allgeier cannot play in Week 8 against the Cowboys, Knight will get another week of fantasy viability.
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    Jihaad Campbell (hamstring/quad) did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

    Campbell came out of the Eagles’ Week 7 loss to the Cowboys dealing with hamstring and quad injuries. He starts out the week as an estimated DNP. Campbell will likely need to practice in some capacity in order to play Week 8 against the Commanders.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #6
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    DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

    Both Smith and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) were estimated DNPs for the Eagles’ walkthrough. Both players missed Week 7 against the Cowboys and start off on the wrong side of questionable to open Week 8. Smith and Wicks will need to at least get a limited practice session in before they can be considered as potential fantasy options against the Commanders. With Britain Covey (knee) also DNP, the receiving corps is sparse. If neither can go, Darius Cooper and Hollywod Brown get a boost from the WR group while TE Dallas Goedert becomes the No. 1 pass-catcher in the Eagles offense.
  • PHI Running Back #26
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    Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back) did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

    Barkley was predictably a non-participant after re-aggravating his hamstring injury and additionally injuring his back in Week 7 against the Cowboys. Despite the injuries, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Barkley said his hamstring “came out great” and he doesn’t believe his back will keep him out. With every other Eagles running back suffering long-term injuries, Barkley is attempting to gut out his injury issues. Given his re-aggravation last week, it is well within the range of outcomes for Barkley to see limited snaps in Week 8 against the Commanders. His motivation to play makes us think he is on track to be active on Sunday but Barkley is a risky RB2 as he deals with injuries.
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    Javon Kinlaw (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

    Kinlaw is dealing with a knee issue. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday it will “likely be tough” for the 29-year-old defensive tackle to play Sunday. We can expect Kinlaw to be on the wrong side of questionable for Week 8 against the Eagles.
  • WAS Wide Receiver #3
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    Stefon Diggs (hand/hamstring/rest) did not practice Wednesday.

    Commanders head coach Dan Quinn already said Diggs won’t practice Wednesday, so this is not a surprise. Quinn also confirmed the veteran will return to practice Thursday and the additional rest designation should stave off concerns of Diggs dealing with a long-term injury. He should be in the WR3/FLEX mix for Week 8 against the Eagles. Also not practicing for the Commanders was TE John Bates (shoulder).
  • WAS Wide Receiver #13
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    Treylon Burks (foot) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

    Burks was limited due to a foot injury; this is notable with the Commanders coming out of a bye week. With Terry McLaurin out for the season, Burks has the opportunity to earn an increased role in the receiving corps. Fantasy managers don’t need to roster the 26-year-old yet, but Dyami Brown and Antonio Williams could see a boost in targets if Burks sits out Week 8 against the Eagles.
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    George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) was limited in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

    Pickens played through a minor shoulder injury last week, but the hamstring designation is new. He was still a limited practice participant, indicating neither injury should be an issue for his Week 8 status. Meanwhile, WR/KR KaVontae Turpin (ribs) was an estimated DNP in practice after not playing last week. The Cowboys may be missing Turpin again as a kick returner and gadget player on offense, but Pickens should still be the WR2 for Sunday against the Cardinals.
  • PHI Defensive Tackle #98
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    Jalen Carter said he “probably won’t be 100-percent this year” due to a wrist injury.

    Carter has been dealing with a wrist injury since the beginning of the season, playing through it for the last seven weeks. He will continue to play through it, though the Eagles defensive tackle admits the wrist won’t be fully healed this season.