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49ers | Mike Evans back at practice on Saturday (2026-08-22 17:13:00) [jump to this story] Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. cleared for practice (2026-08-22 16:27:00) [jump to this story] Jets | Omar Cooper having inconsistent camp (2026-08-22 11:43:00) [jump to this story] |
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New York Giants OG Joshua Ezeudu (leg) left the Giants' preseason game against the Miami Dolphins as he reportedly had his left leg rolled up by a teammate, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyFormer Indianapolis Colts CB Jai'Onte' McMillan was claimed by the Miami Dolphins, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams LB Keir Thomas (groin) left Saturday's game and has been ruled out with a groin injury on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Darius Slayton could be behind several other pass-catchers in the Giants' receiver pecking order, as Slayton suited up for their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins while WRs Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney, and Braxton Berrios were all given the day off, in the opinion of ESPN's Jordan Raanan on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Slayton has worked his way back from the core muscle surgery that kept him out of action in the spring. He might just be getting some extra (needed) reps to knock off some of the rust. |
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Free-agent TE Khalil Dinkins has signed with the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22. No financial or contract terms were disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reporting, Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) has cleared concussion protocol, according to Cleveland.com's Ashley Bastock on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Browns HC Todd Monken has praised Bond earlier this year as one of the team's most improved players. He's been pushing for a starting job, and getting cleared means Bond will be able to continue doing that. |
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (tightness) was reportedly back at practice after leaving Tuesday's session with tightness, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Maiocco said on the Rich Eisen Show that Evans' absence was just "very much precautionary" and "not a strain or pulled muscle." It's good that the veteran is back out there on Saturday. Evans has a current ADP of WR29 (6.08) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) and CB Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder) are both day-to-day with their injuries, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Stribling left Thursday's preseason game against the Chargers with this shoulder issue. Just this week, The Athletic's Matt Barrows suggested Stribling is "going to have a major role" in Week 1 against the Rams. If healthy, Stribling could perform like a flex play or WR3 with upside. Let's see if the rookie can get healthy and get back out there to practice soon. |
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Miami Dolphins CB Nick McCloud was cut from the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyThe Dolphins also waived DE Mason Reiger from the reserve/injured list with an injury settlement, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Dolphins also announced that DT James Ester reverted to reserve/injured after being waived with an injury designation.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has been cleared for 11-on-11 practices and will practice on Monday, according to HC Kevin Stefanski on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: This is some interesting news coming out of Atlanta. Many felt Tua Tagovaiola would be the starter in Week 1 as Penix comes back from his knee injury that cut short his 2025 season. Instead, Tagovaiola has struggled in training camp and the preseason. Now, Penix might have a shot to be ready for the season opener in a couple of weeks. Things change quickly around here, so as always; stay tuned. |
Las Vegas Raiders CB Chigozie Anusiem (knee) was placed on the reserve/injured list, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins LB Trey Moore (leg) left the field during Saturday's preseason game with the New York Giants after landing awkwardly. No weight is being put on his left leg as he left the field with trainer assistance and then was placed on a cart, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins WR Chris Bell (knee) was cleared for practice earlier in the week, but after taking part in pregame warmups in uniform, he is not in uniform for the game, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams QB Stetson Bennett is in uniform and will likely get the start today for the Rams against the New Orleans Saints, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop on Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Detroit Lions OG Michael Niese (undisclosed) was carted off the field after suffering an undisclosed injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22. He was spotted leaving the locker room with crutches.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks RB George Holani worked with the first-team offense during practice Friday, Aug. 21, since RB Jadarian Price (undisclosed) is still recovering from soreness.
| Footballguys view: The News Tribune's Gregg Bell reports that Price did not practice on Friday due to "lower-body soreness." The Seahawks play against the Titans on Sunday, and Holani should get the starter's workload. Holani, Emanuel Wilson and Velus Jones will get more work if Price is out of action for their second preseason game. |
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) is considered questionable to return to the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, because he is being evaluated for a possible concussion.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) was checked for a possible concussion during the preseason game and went to the locker room.
Link to storyBaltimore Ravens LB Jamon Johnson (thumb) suffered a thumb injury during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, and has been ruled out.
Link to storyBaltimore Ravens RBs Derrick Henry, Justice Hill and Adam Randall are not playing during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22. RB Rasheen Ali (undisclosed) is not playing because of an injury.
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Jacksonville Jaguars OG Patrick Mekari (back) recently underwent a procedure on his back and will miss some time, according to sources. It is not known if Mekari will start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (undisclosed) is participating in practice Saturday, Aug. 22, after missing several practices because of an undisclosed reason.
| Footballguys view: Slater suffered a season-ending patellar tendon rupture in his left knee last year, and he said he had a "flare up" earlier this month. He has said the injury is "nothing to worry about" and that's a bit of good news for Chargers fans who are already reeling from the knee injury to C Tyler Biadasz. |
Houston Texans LB K.C. Ossai (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Houston Texans LB Wade Woodaz (thumb) has been diagnosed with a broken thumb, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Julian Hicks (Seahawks) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Aug. 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Jake Bobo (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Bobo went up for a pass in Friday's practice and came down awkwardly. Now, the career backup and special teams player will miss the 2026 season. Signed to a two-year deal earlier this offseason, Bobo will attempt to get back out there in 2027 (likely around training camp). |
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Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers RB Patrick Taylor (groin) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of an adductor injury he suffered during practice.
| Footballguys view: The team signed Khalil Herbert in a corresponding move. Taylor ran 39 times for 183 yards and a touchdown with the 49ers in 2024. That year he suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery which required him to miss all of the 2025 season. The 49ers brought him back earlier this year, and he was competing for a spot as a reserve back and special teams player. |
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New Orleans Saints RB Audric Estime (ankle) has a good chance to make the 53-man roster if he is able to recover from his injury, in the opinion of SaintsWire's John Sigler.
| Footballguys view: With Alvin Kamara (knee) out for around a month, the Saints are looking to establish a pecking order for reserve backs behind starter Travis Etienne. Estime finished last year strong with the Saints, and he brings more power to the field than the other backs on the roster. He's competing with guys like Kendre Miller and Devin Neal when healthy. |
New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) may start the regular season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of the Boston Herald Doug Kyed.
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Green Bay Packers CB Brandon Cisse (knee) suffered a knee injury during the preseason game Friday, Aug. 21, but does not expect to miss any time.
Link to storyHouston Texans LB Wade Woodaz (thumb) is not practicing Saturday, Aug. 22, and is wearing a cast on his right thumb.
Link to storyHouston Texans RB Noah Whittington (ankle), RB British Brooks (hand) and RB Jawhar Jordan (hip) are not participating in practice Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar are both expected to make the team's 53-man roster, according to multiple sources.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers have Aaron Rodgers as their starter for one more season, but they have Mason Rudolph as their primary backup. Both Howard and Allar will be in the mix next year as the team looks for their quarterback of the future. So far in the preseason, both young passers have struggled (with Allar looking better). |
New York Jets Ss Dane Belton, Andre Cisco and Malachi Moore are all vying to start alongside S Minkah Fitzpatrick in the club's starting defensive backfield.
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Free-agent RB Nick Chubb (Texans) announced his retirement from the NFL Friday, Aug. 21.
| Footballguys view: When at his peak, Chubb was one of the best backs in the NFL. A four-time Pro Bowl running back, Chubb had four 1,000-yard seasons with the Browns. He finishes his career with 7,349 rushing yards, 141 receptions, 1,109 receiving yards, and 59 (54 rushing, five receiving) total touchdowns. |
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Seattle Seahawks WR Tory Horton (undisclosed) will be miss some time because of an undisclosed injury, according to head coach Mike MacDonald.
| Footballguys view: MacDonald was asked further about the injury and simply replied, "Sorry, I just don't want to tell you." This might be related to the shin injury that bothered Horton a year ago, or it might be a new situation. Until we get more information about the injury, we'll just take a wait-and-see approach with Horton. When the team traded for Rashid Shaheed last year, it dinged the dynasty value of Horton as he's a similarly skilled player. |
New York Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. has been struggling to create consistent separation during practices and has also been inconsistent with his fundamentals, in the opinion of JetsWire's Justin Melo. Cooper may have regained his spot as the Jets' WR3 behind WR1 Garrett Wilson and WR2 Adonai Mitchell.
| Footballguys view: The rookie has some work to do, but the talent is there for him to one day be a productive receiver in the NFL. He can make plays as a deep weapon on the outside, or Cooper can work on shorter targets from the slot. In super deep leagues, Cooper may be someone to throw a dart at as a late-round scratch ticket. Cooper caught 1-of-1 targets for nine yards in Friday's preseason game against the Steelers. |
Free-agent WR Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers) and WR Zay Jones (Cardinals) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Friday, Aug. 21, according to a source. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: With Jayden Higgins (knee) out for the year, the Texans needed to add more depth to the wide receiver room. With the Cardinals, Jones caught 12 passes for 183 yards before rupturing an Achilles tendon in Week 10 against Seattle last year. Shepard played in 13 games for the Buccaneers last year and caught 39 passes for 371 yards and a touchdown. While they give the Texans veteran depth, Fantasy GMs have much better options as late-round fliers in deep leagues. |
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Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (ankle, foot) did not play in the preseason game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars Friday, Aug. 21, because of a twisted ankle and foot soreness, according to head coach Dave Canales.
| Footballguys view: In early August, Legette suffered what reporters called a 'stinger,' and now he's dealing with two more problems (ankle/foot). Legette had his ankle rolled up on in practice Wednesday, Aug. 19, and it is uncertain how much time he will miss. |
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will take over during the third quarter of the preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler. QB Shedeur Sanders is expected to play the entire first half.
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Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston and OT Spencer Fano will play in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Link to storyWashington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels and WRs Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs will be active for the preseason game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Tennessee Titans starters will play in the preseason game versus the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23, according to head coach Robert Saleh.
| Footballguys view: The Titans are at home, and the crowd will get a treat to see the starters in action. Many of the starters, like QB Cam Ward, should play into the second quarter. |
Kansas City Chiefs OT Matt Waletzko (undisclosed) reverted to the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 21, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyDenver Broncos CB Riley Moss (ribs) is doing 'good' after exiting the team's preseason contest against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21, according to head coach Sean Payton. He sustained an injury to his rib area in the first quarter and did not return to the game.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Broncos here. Until we get more reports about this injury, it seems like Moss could be out there against the Chiefs in Week 1. In a contract year in 2026, Moss is set to get a big payday if he plays like he did in the last half of the 2025 season. |
Denver Broncos LB Levelle Bailey (leg) reverted to the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 21, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers PK Trey Smack made all four of his field goal attempts during the preseason game against the Denver Broncos Friday, Aug. 21, connecting on two from 50-plus yards, and Smack has made all seven of his field goal attempts during the preseason.
Link to storyDenver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman rushed three times for nine yards and lost two yards on his only reception during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
Link to storyDenver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton failed to catch either of his targets during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
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