Kittle hits IR
The 49ers have placed TE George Kittle on IR for the calf injury that already had him doubtful against the Cardinals. With a Week 6 bye mixed in, Kittle now can t return until Week 9 at the earliest. NFL Network s Ian Rapoport reports that Sam Francisco expects him to be ready then. We ll see whether any Niners TE becomes fantasy viable in his absence. No Kittle should leave more target share for the WRs, though
(Oct 16 -- Draft Sharks)

Richard Sherman expects to miss “at most a couple of weeks”
Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman doesn’t sound overly concerned about the hamstring injury that forced him out of Thursday night’s game against the Eagles. Sherman said on his podcast that he still needs to get an MRI on the hamstring but believes it s nothing too serious,” according to Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times. Sherman [more]
(Oct 16 -- ProFootballTalk.com)

Kliff Kingsbury, two other coaches out for Cardinals matchup with Browns
Everything we know in the fall out from Kingsbury's positive test. What is "Enhanced Mitigation Measures?" Who is calling plays? How do you "split" head coaching duties, as Arizona is expected to do? A lot going on before the Cardinals fly to Cleveland:
(Oct 16 -- Yahoo Sports)

Sean Taylor’s brother claims he got short notice of jersey retirement
When it comes to the sudden news that Washington safety Sean Taylor’s jersey will be retired on Sunday, two possible explanations apply to the timing of the announcement, which was made only three days before the event. One, the team set things up well in advance and deliberately chose, for whatever reason, to delay the [more]
(Oct 16 -- ProFootballTalk.com)

Colts optimistic Quenton Nelson will return from IR in Week 7
Colts are optimistic Quenton Nelson will return from IR in Week 7.
(Oct 16 -- Yahoo Sports)