What happened: The early outlook on Mason Graham shifted away from a long-term absence after evaluations pointed to an MCL sprain and an ankle sprain. He had been ruled out during Thursday night's 27-24 win after suffering the knee injury.

Why it matters: That removes the same Mason Graham who opened 2026 with four sacks in his first three games from the defensive front just as he had become its early sack leader. A multiweek timeline is still a meaningful hit, but it lands differently than a season-altering outcome for the 2025 No. 5 pick.

What to watch: The next checkpoints are practice participation and the upcoming game-status designations. Those will show whether the few-week expectation stays on track.