NFL news roundup: Saints LT Kelvin Banks (ankle) out indefinitely; Lions' Avonte Maddox out for year
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Key Points:
- Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has not confirmed the Week 3 starting quarterback; Cooper Rush started the first two games, but Michael Penix Jr. is reportedly trending toward playing against Green Bay.
- Several key injuries reported include DB Avonte Maddox requiring season-ending foot surgery, OL Mike Onwenu suffering a broken right ankle, and LT Kelvin Banks Jr. facing surgery for a severe high ankle sprain.
- QB Caleb Williams is dealing with a hamstring injury and is considered week to week, while Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start Week 3 against Tampa Bay.
- The Commanders will start Marcus Mariota at quarterback in Week 3 after Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow and is sidelined indefinitely.
- DB Jalen Mills has signed with Detroit's practice squad, and several players including RB Jonathon Brooks and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins are undergoing evaluations for injuries sustained in recent games.
