Latest NFL News & Rumors: Thursday, October 6

New York Giants sign Landon Collins to practice squad

• A second-round pick of the Giants in 2015, Collins spent the first four years of his career with New York before landing a big-money free-agent deal from Washington in 2019.
• Collins started 59 games during his time with Giants and made three Pro Bowls, earning an 82.0-plus PFF grade twice. He never found that same success in Washington and was released this past offseason in a cap-savings move.
• There has been chatter that Collins could take on a hybrid linebacker-type role this time around, which was something he was reluctant to do in Washington. 

New England Patriots place QB Brian Hoyer on IR

• Hoyer started Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers but suffered a concussion early in the first quarter. He’ll now miss at least the next four games.
• Rookie Bailey Zappe played the rest of the game and finished 10-of-15 for 99 yards, one TD and no interceptions. He earned a 51.0 PFF grade.
• Mac Jones has been recovering from a high ankle sprain and has been limited in practice the last two days after not practicing at all last week.
• New England signed Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad earlier this week and he would be the backup to Zappe if Jones can’t go.
• The Patriots travel to Detroit to take on the Lions this Sunday. 

Baltimore Ravens sign WR Andy Isabella to practice squad

• The former second-round pick out of UMass was waived by the Cardinals on Tuesday. 
• Isabella recorded 33 receptions, 447 yards and three touchdowns over three-plus seasons in Arizona. 
• His 57.5 receiving grade since entering the league ranks 19th out of the 23 wide receivers drafted that year.

Practice Notes:

• Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring) missed a second straight day.
• Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill was added to the injury report with a quad injury and was limited.
• Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery (ankle) practiced for the first time in over a week. He was officially limited.
• New Orleans Saints QB Jameis Winston and WR Michael Thomas (toe) remained out.
• Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder + ankle) remained out.
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady (shoulder + finger) practiced fully after missing Wednesday.
• New York Giants QB Daniel Jones (ankle) remained limited, though there is optimism he’ll play Sunday.
• Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (foot) missed a second straight day.
• Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson was added to the injury report with a hip injury and was limited.