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Nathaniel Watson elevated, Noah Igbinoghene questionable for Week 2

Sunday trip to Tampa leaves depth in flux

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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We've elevated LB Nathaniel Watson from the practice squad, and listed CB Noah Igbinoghene as questionable for Week 2

What happened: Watson is up from the practice squad for the second straight week after also being elevated for the opener. Igbinoghene landed on the final injury report with a hand issue after joining the 53-man roster earlier this month.

Why it matters: The move gives the defense another available body heading into Sunday in Tampa. It also extends a month of early roster reshuffling in the secondary, where availability has already forced multiple depth moves.

By the numbers: Watson has now been elevated in back-to-back weeks. Igbinoghene was added to the 53-man roster on Sept. 1 during a six-day stretch that brought three cornerbacks into the mix.

What to watch: The game-day inactive list will decide whether Igbinoghene can play. Watson's status on the active roster sets up another look at how the defense allocates its depth on Sunday.

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