2021 NFL season: Notable injuries, news from Sunday's Week 3 games

 Injuries and news we're monitoring around the NFL on this Week 3 Sunday:



Tennessee Titans receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) is questionable to return against the Colts.

New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead (elbow) is questionable to return vs. New England.

New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez suffered a knee injury in the first quarter against Atlanta and was quickly ruled out of the game. Receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) was also ruled out in the first quarter.

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (hamstring) was ruled out against Tennessee.

Jacksonville Jaguars guard Andrew Norwell (ankle) is questionable to return against Arizona

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