While Melvin Gordon looks to possibly make his way back to the field, Jalen Ramsey appears to be dodging it for speculative reasons.

From Nick Vennett’s trade to Amari Cooper’s injury, we take a look at the latest news around the league in this edition of NFL news and notes.

Three things that matter

Melvin Gordon could return this week

An initial report suggested the running back will report to the team Thursday, followed by another that noted a return date has not been set but Gordon is considering coming back as early as this week. Even if that happens, though, he’s not expected to play until next week against the Broncos.

Still, it would be major progress and beneficial for the Chargers after the offense struggled in the last two games. Gordon has yet to take the field this season because of his contract holdout but appears willing to end it soon.

Jalen Ramsey sits out practice again

The Jaguars cornerback had every intention of working out Wednesday after calling out sick Monday, but was unable to participate after being listed on the team’s injury report with a back issue. It was reported that Ramsey is “a little banged up” and is receiving treatment for problems related to his lower back and hamstrings.

But there’s skepticism around Ramsey’s absence from practice this week considering he’s expressed his desire to be traded. The Jaguars also claimed Ramsey reported back soreness during the fourth quarter of last Thursday’s win over the Titans, but he didn’t miss any snaps.

His availability will be closely monitored the rest of this week as the Jaguars prepare to visit the winless Broncos.

Amari Cooper has MRI on ankle

It was rumored to be a precautionary exam of his right ankle, but it’s still concerning for the Cowboys after the receiver missed almost all of training camp with a left heel injury.

Cooper has played 171 of 209 offensive snaps for Dallas through the first three games of this season, racking up 16 catches for 238 yards and four touchdowns. The Cowboys are already thin at receiver after starter Michael Gallup underwent surgery on his knee and backup Tavon Austin missed the last two games with a concussion, so Cooper’s added absence would surely shake up the offense.

Two things that don’t matter

Julian Edelman back at Patriots practice

The receiver left Sunday’s win over the Jets in the first half with a chest injury and did not return. While Edelman wasn’t expected to miss much time after X-rays came back negative, it’s a sigh of relief for New England after the team cut Antonio Brown and saw Josh Gordon briefly get hurt last week.

Edelman leads the Patriots with 17 receptions and 196 receiving yards this season.

Antonio Brown’s agent says receiver still wants to play

Speaking on Warren Sapp’s “99 Problems” podcast, Drew Rosenhaus claimed that Brown “wants to continue his career in the NFL” despite tweeting Sunday he is done playing in the league.

“I have had discussions with a few teams that are very interested in him and want to know about his future and what’s going on with the NFL,” Rosenhaus said. “Hopefully, when that is all resolved, Antonio will be able to continue his Hall of Fame career.”

Brown will first need to address the allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual assault and rape made against him, which he continues to deny. 

“It’s a very difficult time for him, not playing,” Rosenhaus said. “It’s tough for someone who loves the game not to be playing right now, and the hope is that we’ll cooperate with the NFL in its investigation and get him back with a team to continue this tremendous career he’s had.”

One video you have to see

Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew once tried to break his hand to get a redshirt. Spoiler: it didn’t work.

Wednesday’s tweet of the day

Nick Vennett bid farewell to Seattle before he heads to the Steelers following his trade.

 

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