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Steelers | Israel Mukuamu on injured reserve Mon Aug 24, 02:02 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers S Israel Mukuamu (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24. The team also signed undrafted free-agent RB Alex Tecza (Navy). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Pittsburgh Steelers OT Max Iheanachor (undisclosed) is expected to participate in practice Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams C Justin Dedich (undisclosed) was activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams LB Keir Thomas (groin) and CB Zech McPhearson (undisclosed) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24.
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Free-agent TE C.J. Uzomah (Eagles) announced his retirement from professional football Monday, Aug. 24.
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Free-agent TE Matt Lauter (Titans) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Aug. 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (head) was waived Monday, Aug. 24, with an injury designation.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Ryan Miller was waived Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyNew England Patriots P Bryce Baringer (undisclosed) suffered an injury during the last preseason game and will be sidelined long enough for the team to have to sign another punter, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
Link to storyNew England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (undisclosed) is participating in practice Monday, Aug. 24.
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Free-agent RB Deuce Vaughn (Broncos) officially signed with the Houston Texans Monday, Aug. 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived WR Jha'Quan Jackson.
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Green Bay Packers CB Brandon Cisse (knee) will participate in practice Monday, Aug. 24, even though he suffered a knee injury in the last preseason game.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers DE Warren Brinson (calf) will miss some time because of a calf injury, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers OG Aaron Banks (knee) is scheduled to take part in team drills this week and is on track for the start of the regular season, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
Link to storyCleveland Browns TE Dae'Quan Wright was waived Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyCleveland Browns DT Maliek Collins (quadriceps) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, Aug. 24.
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Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will start splitting snaps with the first-team offense during practice this week, but his availability for the final preseason game is uncertain at this point, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Link to storyFree-agent PK Daniel Carlson (Raiders) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the New Orleans Saints Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth have been vying for the kicker spot in New Orleans. Brown missed a field goal in Saturday's shutout loss to the Rams, and Smyth missed one in the preseason opener. Brown was 2-of-2 on field goals in that game while Smyth made both extra points he attempted. Carlson spent the last eight seasons with the Raiders. He was 224-of-255 on field goals and 238-of-249 on extra points for the AFC West club. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers S Jalen Ramsey (knee) was activated from the Reserve/PUP Monday, Aug. 24.
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Deshaun Watson will open the season as the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Watson emerged as the starter in a competition with Shedeur Sanders that stretched into the first two preseason games. The Browns' first two regular-season games of the 2026 season are on the road -- at Jacksonville and then at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- before returning home to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Watson has a 9-10 record as the Browns' starting quarterback, and his last two seasons as the starter have ended due to injury. Expecting him to hold the job all season seems like a reach, but he gets the first shot. |
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Seattle Seahawks S Bud Clark (ankle) will miss multiple months due to a broken ankle.
Link to storyChristian McCaffrey returned to practice on Sunday, his first time on the field with his teammates since Aug. 8. The running back said the time away was planned as part of his load management. "This was kind of part of the plan from the jump," McCaffrey said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "Was to ramp up pretty big, get 9, 10 practices in, kind of come back down, and then ramp back up so we're fresh for the duration."
| Footballguys view: The 49ers' terming his injury as "tightness" raised some eyebrows given he had calf tightness during the 2024 training camp that carried into the season. His absence has some others wondering whether it had anything to do with his contract. But the 49ers have been deliberate with his practice schedule after McCaffrey, 30, led the league with 413 touches last year. He sounds as if he will be ready for Week 1. "I feel great," McCaffrey said. "So I feel fresh, and it's good to be back out there." That's good news for fantasy investors. |
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Minnesota Vikings RBs Demond Claiborne and Zavier Scott are in a heated battle in training camp for a spot on the 53-man roster. Claiborne has blazing speed, but he has had issues fumbling and catching the ball. Scott is more polished, and his experience is key, plus Scott worked on special teams last season.
| Footballguys view: As long-time Vikings observer Judd Zulgad noted, Claiborne's 4.37 speed is difficult to dismiss, but he needs to work on his weaknesses -- and to be more patient in waiting for his blocks to develop. Given Claiborne is only 22 years old, those are things that will take time for him to learn. This is where keeping Scott has to be a consideration. Scott, 27, isn't flashy, but you know what you're going to get. It would not be a surprise if Scott is cut on Sunday and quickly signed to the practice squad. |
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are battling for the No. 1 job, and head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23, that a decision would likely be announced Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: Watson and Sanders have been splitting first-team reps in practice since the offseason workout program and throughout training camp. But as ProFootballTalk.com suggests, Monken surely knows which quarterback he'll name as the team's starter. However it goes, it seems clear that Monken won't be making a 17-game decision right out of the gate. The man who wins the job as of Week 1 also wins the privilege of being the first guy benched. |
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New Orleans Saints LB Deion Jones is being traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for RB Zamir White, according to sources
| Footballguys view: The Saints needed running back help with Alvin Kamara out at least a month with an MCL sprain. Devin Neal (hamstring) and Kendre Miller (back) have also missed time in camp with injuries. The 49ers signed White on Aug. 12 as they dealt with backfield injuries of their own. Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Sunday. |
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San Francisco 49ers RB Zamir White is being traded to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for LB Deion Jones, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Jones reunites with 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris after the two were together with the Falcons from 2016-20. Jones was a Pro Bowler in 2017. Jones spent the past two seasons with the Bucs, and he played all 17 games last season. |
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Tennessee Titans PK Joey Slye made all four of his field goal attempts during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23, and Slye has connected on all eight of his attempts through two preseason contests, including four from 50-plus yards.
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Seattle Seahawks RB Jacardia Wright rushed eight times for 81 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 12 yards in the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Aug. 13.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle, and while he will miss time, it is not considered a long-term injury, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: While the news is positive, Jeanty is injured. He's going to miss time. The question is how much. Footballguys injury analyst Adam Hutchison suspects a high-ankle sprain. If so, a four-week absence would be the best-case scenario. The worst-case outcome could be that Jeanty is sidelined seven to eight weeks. It's still wise to lay off Jeanty in ongoing -- or looming -- drafts, at least until we have more information. It would also be wise not to react by overpaying for rookie Mike Washington Jr. In the meantime, stay tuned; we'll have more as developments warrant. |
Seattle Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo caught two of his four targets for 50 receiving yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to storyTennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate was unable to catch either of his two targets during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to storyTennessee Titans WR Wan'Dale Robinson caught both of his targets for 11 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to storyTennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears gained two yards on two carries and caught three passes for 14 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard finished with two carries for 12 yards and gained 33 yards on his only reception during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward completed eight of his 12 pass attempts for 69 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers PK Laith Marjan was waived Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Anthony Dunn (Chiefs), RB Dominic Richardson (Titans) and S Tanner Wall (Dolphins) signed with the New York Jets Sunday, Aug. 23. In corresponding moves, WR Caullin Lacy (undisclosed), RB Sam Scott (undisclosed) DE Nathan Voorhis (undisclosed) were waived with an injury designation.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Deuce Vaughn (Broncos) is expected to sign with the Houston Texans, according to a source.
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Washington Commanders RB Jerome Ford (undisclosed) was released with an injury settlement Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Houston Texans WR Juwann Winfree was released Sunday, Aug. 23.
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Seattle Seahawks S Bud Clark (leg) was carted off with an air cast on his right leg during the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II (rib) suffered a rib injury in the preseason game against the New York Giants. There is no timetable for his return. He has been battling for backup duties behind RB De'Von Achane.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins continues to take a majority of the first-team reps in practice, ahead of rookie No. 1 overall pick QB Fernando Mendoza.
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Cleveland Browns TE Dae'Quan Wright will be waived, and if he clears waivers, he has an agreement in place to play the 2026 NCAA Football season with the LSU Tigers, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (knee) left practice early Sunday, Aug. 23, after suffered an apparent right knee injury. He was attempting a diving catch during the team period, he landed awkwardly, and he was helped off the field by trainers. He also unable to put any pressure on the right leg.
| Footballguys view: The team took a knee and by some accounts some prayers were made. It's not clear yet the nature of the injury, but fantasy drafts are still going on and we aren't scheduled to hear from head coach Klint Kubiak until Tuesday. If you are drafting before we get a clear update, backup RB Mike Washington Jr has been a preseason sensation and should be on your radar around the 7th round, while that is also the earliest you should consider Jeanty, with an emphasis on the conservative side of risk/reward here. We will keep you updated as soon as we know more about this developing situation. |
Minnesota Vikings OLs Henry Byrd and Walter Rouse are likely fighting for the 10th and final offensive lineman job. Byrd is listed as a guard, but he started at left tackle in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23. Rouse is listed as a tackle, but he has been playing tackle in camp. OT Ryan Van Demark is expected to be the top backup at both tackle positions, while OG Joe Huber is expected to hold the same role at the guard spots.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings FB Max Bredeson is considered a lock for the 53-man roster by beat writer Judd Zulgad.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (undisclosed) left the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Baltimore Ravens after getting 'banged up', according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. To make matters worse, QB Carson Wentz shined in relief, and he could push McCarthy for the primary backup job to QB Kyler Murray.
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Cleveland Browns DT Michael Hall Jr. is expected to see some time at defensive end, but head coach Todd Monken said Sunday, Aug. 23, that he doesn't think Hall Jr. will make a full-time switch to the position. However, he does have flexibility along the defensive line, which will help after the team lost DE Alex Wright (Achilles).
Link to storyNew York Giants DB Colton Hood (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice sometime this week, head coach John Harbaugh indicated Sunday, Aug. 23.
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