Gridiron Update
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Welcome to "Gridiron Update," brought to you by Big Dill Sports! I’m your host, Dillon, here to catch you up on the latest NFL news and keep you in the know as the excitement of Week 7 unfolds.
Let's dive right in! Saturday was a whirlwind of roster changes across the NFL. Thirty-two players moved either off or onto injured reserve, shaking up lineups and strategies. The big headlines? George Kittle and Khalil Mack are back in action, but the 49ers have suffered a blow with Fred Warner out for the season following a severe ankle injury. It’s a midseason scramble as teams juggle depth and deal with the physical toll.
Speaking of the 49ers, Kittle is back after missing five games with a hamstring injury. He’s one of the primary red-zone threats for San Francisco and was sorely missed. Meanwhile, Kevin Givens also reactivated, aiming to strengthen their defensive line. However, losing Fred Warner leaves a void in leadership that will be tough to fill.
Over in Arizona, the Cardinals are once again putting their faith in Jacoby Brissett. Kyler Murray is sidelined with a high-foot sprain, and Brissett steps in with confidence. His last game was promising, throwing for 320 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Can he lead the Cardinals past the Packers' defense? Only time will tell.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys have activated cornerback Caelen Carson. It’s his season debut, and with Trevon Diggs out, Carson brings much-needed depth to the secondary. They’re also elevating Malik Davis to shore up their offensive backfield options for Sunday's showdown with Washington.
In Kansas City, the Chiefs are gearing up to unleash Rashee Rice. Fresh off a six-game suspension and knee surgery, Rice is set to electrify the field with his speed and after-catch capabilities. Mahomes and Coach Reid are pumped to see what Rice will bring against the Raiders.
And looking ahead, Monday Night Football features the Houston Texans visiting Seattle. Key matchups include Derek Stingley Jr. against Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Will Anderson Jr. battling the Seahawks' run game. Houston has a tall order to protect Davis Mills against Seattle’s pressure-heavy front.
In off-the-field news, Bob Myers joins Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment as President of Sports, impacting the Washington Commanders. Myers is known for his championship pedigree with the Warriors and is expected to bring transformation and strategic insight to the franchise. The Commanders seem eager to leverage his expertise as they push for a future filled with promise.
Now, it wouldn’t be a Big Dill Sports podcast without highlighting our "big dill" player of the week. This episode, it’s Rashee Rice. The Chiefs’ wide receiver is set for his season debut, and his return brings explosive potential to their offense. Watch him closely because he’s bound to make a big impact.
That's all for today on "Gridiron Update." Stay tuned as Week 7 unravels, and remember to rally around your team as these changes on and off the field begin to take shape. This is Dillon, signing off. Catch you next time on Big Dill Sports!
### Roster Moves and League-Wide Injury Updates
A flurry of roster transactions on Saturday, October 18, 2025, reshaped active rosters across the NFL. Thirty-two players were activated from injured reserve (IR) or placed onto it, with key names including San Francisco’s Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle and Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack returning to action, while 49ers linebacker Fred Warner suffered a season-ending ankle injury. In total, at least one player from each of the 32 teams saw a game-day status change, underscoring the attrition and depth management challenges teams face midseason ([nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-saturday-oct-18))([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/49ers-activate-star-te-george-kittle-hamstring-ir--flm-2025-10-18/?utm_source=openai)).
### San Francisco 49ers Reactivate Kittle and Givens; Warner Placed on IR
The 49ers activated veteran tight end George Kittle (hamstring) from IR after five missed games, restoring one of their primary red-zone targets; he had before the injury logged four receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/49ers-activate-star-te-george-kittle-hamstring-ir--flm-2025-10-18/?utm_source=openai)). Defensive tackle Kevin Givens (pectoral) also returned to the active roster, bolstering a defensive line that had underperformed without him ([nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-saturday-oct-18)). Conversely, six-time Pro Bowler Fred Warner suffered a dislocated and broken ankle in Week 6 and was placed on IR, ending his season and leaving a significant leadership void in San Francisco’s linebacker corps ([nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-saturday-oct-18)).
### Cardinals Rely on Jacoby Brissett as Kyler Murray Remains Out
The Arizona Cardinals will again turn to veteran Jacoby Brissett at quarterback, as Kyler Murray (high-foot sprain) was declared out for Sunday’s game against Green Bay. Murray has been sidelined since Week 5, and Brissett has taken first-team reps all week ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/reports-cardinals-rolling-with-jacoby-brissett-again-kyler-murray-is-out--flm-2025-10-18/?utm_source=openai)). Brissett’s previous start saw him throw for 320 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in a narrow 31-27 loss to Indianapolis, giving Arizona hope that he can provide stability against one of the league’s better defenses ([nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-saturday-oct-18)).
### Cowboys Add Depth with Caelen Carson’s Activation
The Dallas Cowboys activated cornerback Caelen Carson (knee) off IR, marking his season debut on Sunday against Washington. Carson, a Wake Forest product drafted in 2023, provides much-needed depth opposite Trevon Diggs, who is out this weekend with a concussion ([dallascowboys.com](https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/updates-october-2025-x1111?utm_source=openai)). Dallas also elevated running back Malik Davis from the practice squad for gameday, shoring up offensive backfield options ([nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-saturday-oct-18)).
### Chiefs Poised to Unleash Rashee Rice in Week 7
The defending AFC champions, Kansas City Chiefs, welcomed the return of wide receiver Rashee Rice to their lineup on Saturday, his first game back after a six-game suspension and knee surgery. Rice’s explosiveness after the catch should complement Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown, giving Patrick Mahomes another dynamic weapon in the passing game ([arrowheadpride.com](https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/184247/arrowheadlines-the-chiefs-offense-is-about-be-turbocharged?utm_source=openai)). Head coach Andy Reid and Mahomes have lauded Rice’s speed and YAC potential, forecasting a turbocharged attack against the Las Vegas Raiders ([arrowheadpride.com](https://www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-chiefs-news/184247/arrowheadlines-the-chiefs-offense-is-about-be-turbocharged?utm_source=openai)).
### Texans vs. Seahawks Preview: Key Matchups on MNF
Monday Night Football features the Houston Texans (2–3) visiting the Seattle Seahawks (4–2) at Lumen Field. Houston seeks its first road victory in Seattle; three matchups could decide the outcome:
1. CB Derek Stingley Jr. vs. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Stingley must contain the NFL’s leading receiver to prevent big plays off Smith-Njigba’s route running ([houstonchronicle.com](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-seattle-matchups-monday-night-football-21106829.php?utm_source=openai)).
2. Texans’ edge rush vs. Seahawks’ run game – Will Anderson Jr. and Co. must set the perimeter to stall Seattle’s outside zone runs and limit play-action effectiveness ([houstonchronicle.com](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-seattle-matchups-monday-night-football-21106829.php?utm_source=openai)).
3. Houston’s offensive line vs. Seattle’s defensive front – The Seahawks lead the league in pressures; the Texans must protect Davis Mills to sustain drives ([houstonchronicle.com](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-seattle-matchups-monday-night-football-21106829.php?utm_source=openai)).
As both teams prioritize physicality in the trenches, execution in these areas may tip the balance in this inter-conference showdown ([houstonchronicle.com](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-seattle-matchups-monday-night-football-21106829.php?utm_source=openai)).
### Front Office Shake-up: Bob Myers Joins HBSE, Impacting the Commanders
In a significant front-office move, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) named former Warriors GM Bob Myers as President of Sports, elevating his advisory role with Washington Commanders’ ownership into an executive position. Myers, a two-time NBA Executive of the Year with four championships, will oversee HBSE’s portfolio, including the 76ers, Devils, Crystal Palace and Joe Gibbs Racing ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/c148b67d38d8fcea69cd628e8769ea80?utm_source=openai)). His appointment follows consulting work on the Commanders’ leadership hires—head coach Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters—and further integrates basketball executive expertise into an NFL franchise’s strategic planning ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/c148b67d38d8fcea69cd628e8769ea80?utm_source=openai)). Myers’ move underscores the Commanders’ commitment to leveraging championship-caliber experience across sports in pursuit of organizational transformation ([hogshaven.com](https://www.hogshaven.com/daily-slop/383546/daily-slop-18-oct-25-the-basketball-guys-at-hbse-have-hired-bob-myers-away-from-espn?utm_source=openai)).
These developments on October 18 demonstrate the NFL’s constant churn of roster and organizational adjustments, with teams managing injuries, depth, and strategic front-office hires as they jockey for position in tight divisional races. As Week 7 approaches, the impact of these changes will crystallize on the field.
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