Defensive injuries to two top safeties.
Here is the updated list showing the position and expected time out for each player:
Brian Branch –
Safety | Out at least until Week 5 (October 11). He is currently on the Reserve/PUP list recovering from a torn Achilles, meaning he must miss at least the first 4 games.
Kerby Joseph –
Safety | Out indefinitely. He is on the Reserve/PUP list due to a degenerative knee condition. While he is required to miss the first 4 games, his exact recovery timeline remains highly uncertain.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. –
Cornerback | Day-to-day / Week-to-week. He was a healthy scratch / inactive for tactical or final ramp-up reasons following an earlier preseason ankle issue.
Mekhi Wingo –
Defensive Tackle | Day-to-day. He was listed as a pre-game inactive but has previously been working back from a minor groin issue and a preseason concussion.
Ahmed Hassanein –
Defensive End | Day-to-day. He was a pre-game inactive as a deep depth option and is expected back on a week-to-week basis. [
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