Broncos
Broncos CB Chris Harris was the subject of numerous trade rumors leading up to the deadline on Tuesday. However, it wasnโt because Harris was trying to force his way out despite some tense moments this offseason while pushing for a new contract. Harris will be a free agent at the end of this season but says heโs content to be in Denver for now.
โIโm definitely happy,โ Harris said via Mike Klis of KUSA. โNow, I can just play and get this behind me and focus on finishing strong the rest of the year. Try and get some wins.โ
- Broncos GM John Elway said Denver took calls on Harris but didnโt get what they were looking for in terms of compensation. (James Palmer)
- Broncos HC Vic Fangio said he would be happy if Denver could agree to a new deal with Harris following the season: โHeโs a versatile player, heโs smart, he can cover โ heโs what you want in a DB.โ (Nicki Jhabvala)
- Elway added second-round rookie QB Drew Lock is not yet ready โphysicallyโ after being placed on injured reserve earlier this season. (Jhabvala)
- Elway said the target for Lockโs return is Week 11 before Denverโs game against the Vikings.
- Fangio told reporters Broncos OT JaโWuan James had a โ50-50โ chance to play this week, while TE Jeff Heuerman had less than that. (Ryan OโHalloran)
Chargers
- Per the Athleticโs Daniel Popper, Chargers HC Anthony Lynn said he fired OC Ken Whisenhunt because the offense wasnโt working: โThere was no flow. There was no rhythm.โ
- Lynn added it was a hard decision to make: โThat was not an easy decision. But I feel like that was a change that definitely needed to be made.โ (Mike DiGiovanna)
- Lynn mentioned Chargers S Derwin James wouldnโt start practicing this week and it might be โsome timeโ before heโs ready to return from injured reserve with his foot injury. (Popper)
Chiefs
- Sports Illustratedโs Albert Breer writes that despite reports to the contrary, the Chiefs werenโt interested in Jets RB LeโVeon Bell at the deadline.
- However, the Athleticโs Connor Hughes writes the Chiefs briefly considered meeting New Yorkโs asking price of a first-round pick for Bell, but their overall lack of picks and Bellโs 2020 contract figure made it a bad fit.
Raiders
- Ian Rapoport points out that Raiders C Rodney Hudson (ankle) is not expected to be placed on injured reserve but will miss an extended period of time.
- Per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Raiders HC Jon Gruden says G Richie Incognito will shift to center if either Hudson or Andre James canโt play Sunday.
- Raiders signed DT Terrell McClain. (NFLTR)
- Raiders waived LB Dakota Allen, DE Kasim Edebali and DT Corey Liuget.
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