NFC Notes: Marvin Harrison Jr., Mike Macdonald, Puka Nacua, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks

NFC teams addressed notable personnel and past controversy updates across the division. San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle CJ West was placed on injured reserve due to a knee bone chip requiring non-season-ending surgery. Meanwhile, Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur and quarterback Jacoby Brissett defended wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. amid viral criticism over an apparent lack of effort and low target volume through two games.

Elsewhere, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay noted wide receiver Puka Nacua remains uncertain for Week 3 but does not have a hernia or long-term injury. Additionally, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald revealed that Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton previously threatened public cheating accusations in 2024 over Seattle gathering social media clips from Denver's training camp.