Whalen (toe) reached a four-week injury settlement with the Raiders on Thursday, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

While eligible to sign elsewhere at the moment, the settlement will allow Whalen to re-sign with the Raiders following the conclusion of Week 4. Prior to landing on injured reserve, Oakland was hopeful Whalen could be of service in the slot.

The Raiders waived Whalen (toe) after reaching an injury settlement Tuesday, Doug Williams of NBC Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whalen was placed on injured reserve Monday, so the settlement came quickly. He was climbing up the wideout ranks at the time of his release, so he has a shot at a depth role with another team once he's healthy.

Whalen (toe) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

It took to about mid-August for the Raiders to pen Whalen ahead of Ryan Switzer on the depth chart and the team seemed confident in Whalen's abilities as a slot receiver prior to the toe injury. There's a chance Oakland will look to bring Whalen back mid-season following an injury settlement, but in the short-term it looks like Whalen's promising offseason will be lost.

Whalen (toe) isn't expected to play the season opener against the Rams, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gehlken added that Whalen passed Ryan Switzer in the pecking order before Switzer was traded to the Steelers. However, Whalen may have lost his chance at return man duties to Dwayne Harris. Without that job in hand, Whalen will work as a gunner on special teams with minimal offensive impact.

Whalen exited the locker room following Friday's preseason game sporting a walking boot, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Gehlken, Whalen was later determined to have suffered a toe injury during Friday's contest. Thankfully, X-Rays came back negative and the receiver was able to walk effectively in the protective boot. Whalen has been working ahead of Ryan Switzer in the slot during training camp, but if the former misses extended action, expect Switzer to gain additional snaps with the first team offense.

Whalen has been working ahead of Ryan Switzer in the slot during training camp, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach John Gruden said Whalen and Switzer were "neck-and-neck" in the competition for the slot, but it looks like Whalen has a legitimate shot at landing a starting role after signing with the team in March. Special teams production will likely play a role in who gets the spot, as both Whalen and Switzer have excelled as return men. Additionally, the Seth Roberts' return from an undisclosed injury adds another element to the competition.

Whalen signed with the Raiders on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whalen figures to provide the Raiders with some added depth at the receiver position. He'll likely also challenge for a kick returning spot, but that's more speculation than anything else at the moment. Whalen appeared in just two games for the Ravens in 2017.

Whalen was released Tuesday by the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Whalen played a fairly big role in his Baltimore debut, catching four of six targets for 23 yards in Week 7's loss to the Vikings, but was then absent from the team's blowout victory over the Dolphins. His release likely comes as a result of the Ravens' receiving corps nearing full health, as they have been plagued with injuries all season.

Whalen made his 2017 debut Sunday, catching four of six targets for 23 yards in a loss to the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Recently signed for depth, Whalen saw plenty of action Sunday with Mike Wallace exiting the game with a concussion and Breshad Perriman and Jeremy Maclin sitting due to injury. He played 58 of a possible 65 snaps and was efficient in catching the ball. Whalen's four catches for 23 yards in one game are just shy of Perriman's four catches for 26 yards on 18 targets through six games. If Baltimore's receiving corps is still banged up Thursday, Whalen could find himself playing plenty of snaps once again.

Pending a physical, Whalen will re-sign with the Ravens on Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whalen never made the 53-man roster this season, but with the injury plague hitting Baltimore's receiving corps -- Mike Wallace (back), Jeremy Maclin and Breshad Perriman (both concussions) being held back in Wednesday's practice -- there's an obvious need for depth to be brought in. How he's summoned will depend on the health of the others, and Whalen shouldn't be expected to make serious fantasy contributions anytime soon.