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Baldwin capped a retrospective on his football life with a Game of Thrones gif displaying the phrase, “My watch has ended.” This was the expected outcome after news broke during the draft that Baldwin was dealing with several injuries which together could end his career. The Seahawks all but made that official by cutting him last week. An undrafted free agent out of Stanford, Baldwin spent all eight of his seasons with the Seahawks, racking up 493 catches, 6,563 yards, and 49 touchdowns. 34 of those scores came in the last four seasons including 14 in a breakout 2015. Baldwin was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2016 and 17, and he won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2013.

Willis did the same during Week 8 practices and ended up running just once against the Patriots. Hopefully, the groin injury continues to improve and his rushing usage returns. Willis remains a QB2 this week against the Lions.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales said after Week 8’s loss to the Packers that Young’s knee injury could be limiting his mobility. The team didn’t list the knee issue on this week’'s injury report, instead adding an ankle injury to the mix. It’s not something that will prevent Young from playing on Sunday, but another lingering ailment could further hamper his mobility. Already in the midst of a two-game slump, Young is back in the middle of the QB2 ranks for Week 9.

A limited designation for the first practice of the week is usually nothing to worry about. We’ll assume as much for now. Boston has been racking up targets and air yards without much to show for it in his box scores over the past month. He hasn’t eclipsed 50 yards in a game since Week 4. A date with New Orleans’ struggling defense should help him get back on track as a WR3 for Week 9.

The Cowboys’ rookie safety and slot defensive back is very banged up. He is firmly on the wrong side of questionable for Week 9 against the Colts at this time.

The Cowboys’ No. 1 tight end suffered an ankle injury in Week 8 against the Cardinals. Ferguson is not in the TE1 ranks even when he is healthy, but his absence could help others earn a couple of extra targets.

Donaldson aggravated a shoulder injury in Week 7 against the Steelers and did not return. He also entered the league’s conccussion protocl after the game. A limited session today means he’s making progress on both fronts. He should be good to go for Week 9. The same is true of Alvin Kamara, who got a rest day today, despite his back injury also being noted on the report. Both backs will mix in behind Kender Miller on Sunday.

It’s likely a maintenance day for Taylor, who tallied three catches on five targets in Week 8. He has been running ahead of rookie Kenyon Sadiq in recent weeks, though his own fantasy has been hit or miss. Taylor has been held under 40 yards in three of his past four appearances. He erupted for 62 yards and two scores in the fourth. Barring a setback in practice, Taylor will be a low-end TE2 for Week 9.

On the plus side, Pickens is no longer listed with a shoulder injury. Hopefully, Pickens upgrades to full participation tomorrow, and puts this hamstring strain behind him. Team owner Jerry Jones told reporters earlier this week that Pickens needs to get the ball more. The squeaky wheel often gets greased. The Cowboys’ Week 9 game against the Colts looks like a solid bounce-back spot.

This is an unfortunate loss. Watson is the Rams’ No. 2 perimeter cornerback, and No. 1 cornerback Trent McDuffie has been slowed by a groin injury in recent weeks. Watson signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Rams this offseason. Hopefully, Watson makes a full recovery in time for next season.

Hall is expected to return this week, but a full practice might be required before the team gives him the go-ahead. Hall logged three limited practices last week before being ruled out on Sunday. Barring a setback, we’re still expecting Hall to ramp up to a full session over the next two days. Assuming he does, Hall will likely split work with Braelon Allen, who has been extremely effective as the Jets’ workhorse running back in his absence. Both backs will sit in the RB3 ranks for their Week 9 date with the Chiefs.