NFLTR Insider: McDaniel, Kraft, Ward, Burrow, Mariota, Watson, Hunter, Purdy

September 19, 2025

Mike McDaniel

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross doesn't plan on replacing HC Mike McDaniel and reportedly willing to be patient with him, despite the team's slow start. (NFLTR)
The Dolphins put up a fight on the road against the Bills, but still fell to 0-3 on the season.

Packers TE Tucker Kraft went down with a knee injury during Thursday’s practice and while the team was optimistic that it’s wasn’t a season-ending injury, they were still waiting on tests to confirm. (NFLTR)
Green Bay got some good news later on in the day regarding Kraft, who reportedly had “a little scare but all good” regarding the knee injury, but should be fine.

Texans S Jimmie Ward has domestic violence charge no-billed. (NFLTR)
Steelers OL Max Scharping tore his ACL. (NFLTR)
Buccaneers starting G Cody Mauch suffered season-ending knee injury. (NFLTR)
Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said he won’t worry about job security and believes his team is still receptive to his leadership. (NFLTR)
Commanders HC Dan Quinn said they have “utmost confidence” in QB Marcus Mariota if needed. (NFLTR)
Bengals HC Zac Taylor defended their style after Joe Burrow’s toe surgery but said he takes accountability. (NFLTR)
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said RB Kaleb Johnson won’t return kicks for now. (NFLTR)
Packers WR Christian Watson said he’s eager to return from a torn ACL but wants to be 110 percent before playing. (NFLTR)
Jaguars HC Liam Coen said they’re finding a groove with WR/CB Travis Hunter’s two-way workload and will keep evaluating his snaps each week. (NFLTR)
Falcons HC Raheem Morris called RB Bijan Robinson the best player in football and hinted at using him in multiple roles. (NFLTR)
Raiders QB Geno Smith said Las Vegas feels like his team now and hopes to finish his career there. (NFLTR)
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said QB Brock Purdy (shoulder, toe) was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday and could serve as the No. 2 quarterback this week. (NFLTR)