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A Cal product, Tonges recorded 22 catches for 278 yards and two touchdowns in 2021, becoming a starter after playing special teams in his first three years at Cal. He had 47 catches, 620 yards, and four touchdowns during his collegiate career. Tonges has an uphill climb to crack Chicago’s roster this summer. The Bears also signed the following undrafted free agents: Iowa State tight end Chase Allen, Florida tackle Jean Delance, Ohio State running back Master Teague, Purdue linebacker Jaylan Alexander, Louisville linebacker C.J. Avery, Miami defensive back Amari Carter, Minnesota defensive lineman Micah Dew-Treadway, Missouri defensive back Allie Green, Ole Miss defensive back Jaylon Jones, and Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn.

Jones suffered the injury in Sunday’s win over the Packers. The decision to place Jones on IR came after an MRI, which could indicate something more serious, although the team has not suggested that at this time. Jones has totaled 78 tackles, seven pass breakups, and one interception in 14 games for the Broncos this season. Safety Devon Key is listed behind him on the depth chart and will presumably take over in Jones’ absence.

It’s quite the change in tune from last night when Shanahan said he thought Pearsall would “be alright.” Speaking on Monday, Shanahan said the combination of injuries for Pearsall complicates things, but also said they “shouldn’t rule him out [for Week 16].” This is already shaping up to be something to watch for when the team releases its first injury report on Thursday.

Greenard will be a candidate for an offseason extension/restructure with a $22.3 million cap hit and the Vikings entering the offseason over the cap. Greenard finishes his age-28 season with just three sacks after back-to-back seasons of 12.5 and 12 in 2023 and 2024, but the Vikings simply didn’t force as many pass-rush situations in 2025 as the defense struggled to contain the run. He was trying to play through his shoulder injury, but with the Vikings officially out of the playoff picture, Greenard can recuperate ahead of the 2026 season.

Oliver’s season will come to an end with this IR designation. The eighth-year safety has appeared in 14 games for the Jets this season, totaling 55 tackles and three pass breakups while also making two starts. Oliver earned a 49.1 PFF coverage grade this season and spent some time in the slot. He signed a one-year contract with the Jets this offseason and will likely enter free agency next offseason.

The Patriots claimed Murphy off waivers from the Chargers in October. The 26-year-old linebacker totaled just two tackles in the five games he appeared in for the Patriots and became expendable after the team signed Chad Muma earlier on Monday. Murphy will now head back to waivers where he can be claimed by any team.

The full quote from Johnson was: “There may be a case that we need to protect him from himself a little bit so he can help us down the road.” It doesn’t sound like he’s especially likely to be ready to go against the Packers in Week 16. And the idea of a shut down possibly being in play should have Odunze-reliant managers (assuming they survived last week’s bagel) making other plans for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs.

The Bills will also be without DT Jordan Phillips. Prater suffered a quad injury in the Bills’ Week 15 win over the Patriots and will miss at least one game with the injury. He was already filling in this season for Tyler Bass (hip/groin), which means the Bills will be in search of their third kicker heading into this weekend’s game against the Browns. The Bills don’t currently have a kicker on their practice squad, so they’ll have to try out a handful of guys this week.

Burden’s availability for Saturday night’s game against the Packers seems to be in some question by this update. We’ll start getting practice reports for that game on Tuesday. It wouldn’t be surprising if Burden wasn’t ready for a short week after leaving Week 15’s game in the third quarter and not returning, but the practice report will give us more of an idea of where he’s at.

Edmunds was placed on injured reserve after suffering a groin injury in Week 12. With his 21-day window now opened, the Bears can activate him to the 53-man roster at any time. Edmunds has totaled 89 tackles, four interceptions, and one sack for the Bears this season and should be back in time to boost their defense by the playoffs.

Seattle will host the Rams in a pivotal NFC West clash that will put the winner in the driver’s seat for homefield. Cross hurt his hamstring on Jason Myers’ game-winning field goal. Based on this update, he almost undoubtedly will not be listed as a participant on Monday’s estimated practice report. Josh Jones is the healthy depth option at tackle for Seattle.