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Stefanski has met with the Falcons, Ravens, Dolphins, Giants, and Titans so far. Obviously it doesn’t look likely he’ll be getting the Giants gig. Stefanski would seem like a strong fit with “president of football” Matt Ryan as he tries to re-establish some Shanaclan roots in the Atlanta offense. And Stefanski is used to quarterback quagmires after the last few years, so that part of the job might give him less pause than it would for some others.

No surprise, as he was expected to be ruled out following Wednesday. The Cowboys also ruled out CB Cobie Durant, S Malik Hooker and S P.J. Locke, each of whom are dealing with long-term ailments.

Williams is unable to practice today, as expected. Bears QB3 Case Keenum took first-team reps yesterday, with Williams’ primary backup, QB Tyson Bagent, having been placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Bagent did not practice today either. The Bears face the Eagles on Monday night. Keenum is currently the most likely player to get the start this week.

On Monday, Legette told reporters that he was scheduled to undergo an MRI. He practiced fully on Wednesday, so everything seemed to be all good. Evidently, he was not feeling well enough to practice today, though. Legette mostly serves as a distraction for safeties, though he did catch a 55-yard touchdown in Week 2.

Etienne suffered a high-ankle sprain in the final preseason game. He may return as the nominal No. 2 back behind Chuba Hubbard after Jonathon Brooks was injured in Week 2, giving him non-zero deep-league value.

Jones, 31, injured his knee in Week 2 against the Bears and sat out yesterday’s practice. The fact that he is back today puts him on track to play. He will likely be listed as a limited participant, but a full session would be unsurprising. Jones is backed up by rookie RB Demond Claiborne, who would likely handle lead back duties if Jones were to miss time, and receiving specialist RB DeeJay Dallas.

It sounds like Smith may end up being listed as a limited participant. We will learn more when the injury report comes out later today. Hopefully, this is just veteran rest as the Eagles gear up for a Week 3 Monday Night Football game against the Bears. Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks took a hard fall in Week 2 and missed a few plays. He later told reporters that he “will be good.” If Wicks is indeed good and Smith is not, Wicks would operate as the receiving corps’ top option.

It puts him in a tenuous spot to play in Week 3’s game against the Giants. Spears will likely need some sort of practice participation on Friday to have a real shot at suiting up after missing each of the first two sessions of the week with this ankle injury.

Pollard could be in line for a boost if he plays and Tyjae Spears sits, as the Titans haven’t really shown much interest in using their other running backs so far. Nicholas Singleton played just six snaps last week. Pollard missed practice Wednesday but seems to be in line to play after today’s session.

Journalists have videos of him working out on the side, so this doesn’t necessarily close the door on Bigsby playing on Monday Night, but it’s yet another Waiver Wire Week 3 rug pull possibility. With Saquon Barkley actually practicing, it’s possible Bigsby has zero standalone value this week against the Bears.