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Colts | Will Mallory could miss Week 1 Tue Aug 25, 01:26 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory could miss Week 1 with a thumb injury, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
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Colts | WR Alec Pierce expected to return to practice this week Tue Aug 25, 11:27 AM
Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) is expected to return to practice this week if all goes to plan, according to coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: Steichen noted that the team has not had conversations about keeping Pierce, who has been sidelined since undergoing offseason ankle surgery, on the physically unable to perform list to start the season, another sign that the team is planning on having him for early in the season -- if not Week 1 itself. Pierce, 26, signed a four-year, $114 million deal with the Colts in March to stick with the club. He's coming off his best season, having caught 47 passes for 1,003 yards with six touchdowns in 15 games in 2025. He's being drafted as WR40 in Round 8. |
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Colts | DJ Giddens back at practice Tue Aug 25, 11:25 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 25.
| Footballguys view: Giddens has been sidelined since early this month. That said, it seems he's returning more quickly than initially expected, and the opener against Baltimore is still weeks away. Giddens ran for 96 yards on 26 carries in nine games as a rookie last year. Rookie Seth McGowan may have locked down the RB2 role behind Jonathan Taylor in Giddens' absence. We'll see if that changes between now and Week 1. |
Raiders | More on Ashton Jeanty Tue Aug 25, 10:02 AM
Updating previous reports, Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty's (ankle) injury is believed to be an ankle sprain that is more low than high. There is a chance he's unavailable for Week 1.
| Footballguys view: While Jeanty playing Week 1 against the Dolphins seems overly optimistic at this point, the outlook is clearly improving. Jeanty will certainly sit out Thursday's preseason finale versus the 49ers, and, as CBSSports.com suggests, his status for the start of the regular season will be determined by his ability to get back on the practice field over the next two weeks. It's safe to say we'll all be tracking that closely. Meanwhile, rookie Mike Washington would be in line to serve as the Raiders' feature back if Jeanty ends up sitting out Week 1. |
Panthers | Darren Waller unlikely to play Friday Tue Aug 25, 01:13 AM
Carolina Panthers TE Darren Waller will likely be held out of the team's preseason game against the Houston Texans on Friday, Aug. 28. He is expected to take part in some team drills during the joint practice session, however.
| Footballguys view: Waller officially signed with the Panthers last Monday. The 33-year-old would not end up taking part in the joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday nor the ensuing preseason contest on Friday. As for this week, when the Houston Texans come to town, Canales says he expects almost the same for the former Pro Bowl pass catcher. Canales also stated that Waller is not expected to suit up for the preseason finale at Bank of America Stadium on Friday. |
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Panthers | Xavier Legette done for the preseason Tue Aug 25, 01:10 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (ankle, foot) won't take part in joint practices with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and won't play in the team's final preseason game. Legette will continue wearing a walking boot through Thursday, Aug. 27, per head coach Dave Canales.
| Footballguys view: That boot made an appearance this past Friday, as Legette was sidelined for the Panthers' preseason tilt against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Legette is coming off a disappointing 2025, where he experienced dips across the board from his rookie campaign. The 2024 first-rounder amassed 35 receptions for 363 yards and three touchdowns. Carolina will begin their regular season against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
Eagles | Makai Lemon believes he'll be ready for Week 1 Tue Aug 25, 01:09 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) believes he'll be ready to play in Week 1, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: Lemon returned to practice last week after an extended absence due to a hamstring injury, and the rookie is confident he'll have enough practice time to be at full speed for the season opener. Lemon dealt with a hamstring injury in the same leg during the offseason program, but said he isn't worried about further issues. The Eagles picked Lemon as part of their plans for life without A.J. Brown in 2026, so anything he can do to ensure he's on the field and playing at a high level over the next few weeks will be welcome in Philadelphia. |
Jets | Kenyon Sadiq expected to be ready Tue Aug 25, 01:08 AM
New York Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq (hernia) is on track to be ready for Week 1, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
| Footballguys view: All offseason long, the expectation has been that Carolina will have Jonathon Brooks and Hubbard in a timeshare, at least to start the season. Canales confirmed that will indeed be the case, with one back starting a series and the other coming in on third downs. While we're set for a 50-50 split to start the season, we've already seen Canales lean more toward one back if someone is playing better, as we saw with Hubbard and Rico Dowdle last season. So, don't be surprised if one or the other seizes more control of the backfield as the season progresses. |
Jets | Breece Hall on track for Week 1 Tue Aug 25, 01:07 AM
New York Jets RB Breece Hall (groin) should be available for the Week 1 game, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
| Footballguys view: Hall was spotted on the sideline working with team trainers during Monday's workout which included Hall running at what seemed like something close to full speed. There is no reason for Hall to get back out there against the Giants in the exibition finale, but such a positive update is a great sign. Going as RB16 in Round 3, Hall offers a ton of upside. |
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Panthers | Chuba Hubbard should be ready for opener Tue Aug 25, 01:05 AM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) should be ready for the start of the regular season, according to head coach Dave Canales.
| Footballguys view: All offseason long, the expectation has been that Carolina will have Jonathon Brooks and Hubbard in a timeshare, at least to start the season. Canales confirmed that will indeed be the case, with one back starting a series and the other coming in on third downs. While we're set for a 50-50 split to start the season, we've already seen Canales lean more toward one back if someone is playing better, as we saw with Hubbard and Rico Dowdle last season. So, don't be surprised if one or the other seizes more control of the backfield as the season progresses. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson leaves practice Tue Aug 25, 01:04 AM
New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (undisclosed) left practice early Monday, Aug. 24, after slipping while making a cut.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today notes, the extent and exact nature of Henderson's injury was unknown as of Monday night. The second-year running back appeared to have his right ankle/foot area examined by trainers after slipping on the field during practice. Henderson exited practice early after his initial sideline evaluation and went back to the team facility. We'll be watching for more. |
Packers | Josh Jacobs returns to full participation Tue Aug 25, 12:59 AM
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (groin) took part in 11-on-11 work for the first time since injuring his groin on Aug. 6. He had previously returned last week in a limited capacity.
| Footballguys view: According to CBSSports.com, although Jacobs hasn't practiced fully in more than two weeks while he's been managing the groin injury, the Packers haven't indicated that his availability for the start of the regular season is in any jeopardy. Even if Jacobs upgrades to full practice participation within the next few days, the Packers still could elect to hold him out of Friday's preseason finale versus the Cardinals as a precaution. |
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Dolphins | Big things in store for Greg Dulcich? Tue Aug 25, 12:55 AM
Miami Dolphins TE Greg Dulcich is a 'candidate to lead the team in targets,' in the opinion of ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques.
| Footballguys view: The 26-year-old is slated to handle TE1 duties for the Dolphins this season after he caught 26 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown over the final nine games last regular season. As CBSSports.com suggested, a catch-first athlete at the position, there's a world in which Dulcich paces this offense in receiving in 2026 due to the lack of proven playmaking at the wide receiver position. |
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Jets | Cade Klubnik to be QB2? Tue Aug 25, 12:50 AM
New York Jets QB Cade Klubnik will not only be the team's backup quarterback but also the only other quarterback on the 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Rich Cimini, who writes that the Jets are 'eager to see' what they have in Klubnik. That means the team is expected to release QBs Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe.
| Footballguys view: As Cimini explained, this is a transition year for the quarterback position. Geno Smith, 35, coming off a down year with the Raiders, is a one-year stopgap. The team probably will draft a quarterback in 2027. In the meantime, they're eager to see what they have in Klubnik, a fourth-round pick -- so eager that it was decided not to bring in legitimate competition for the No. 2 job. |
Patriots | New England likely to keep Behren Morton Tue Aug 25, 12:41 AM
New England Patriots QB Behren Morton has 'earned his way' onto the team's initial 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Mike Reiss, who writes that Morton will be a developmental project, and though ideally he would be on the Patriots' practice squad, it would be 'too risky' to expose him to waivers.
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Bills | Mecole Hardman on the bubble Tue Aug 25, 12:17 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Mecole Hardman is currently projected to make the team's 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg, but she adds that the team could change course if they feel someone else, such as kick returner RB Ray Davis, can handle the punt return duties that currently belong to Hardman.
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Bills | Ty Johnson continues lengthy absence Tue Aug 25, 12:10 AM
Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson (lower body) has not practiced since Aug. 8 due to a lower-body injury.
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Panthers | Haynes King out this week Mon Aug 24, 11:21 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Haynes King (hamstring) will not practice or play during the upcoming week, according to head coach Dave Canales.
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NFL | Allen Robinson announces retirement Mon Aug 24, 08:09 PM
Free-agent WR Allen Robinson (Lions) announced his retirement on Monday, Aug. 24.
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Eagles | Jordan Mims signed Mon Aug 24, 06:41 PM
Free-agent RB Jordan Mims (Vikings) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Aug. 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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49ers | Tanner McLachlan waived from IR Mon Aug 24, 06:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Tanner McLachlan (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24.
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Texans | Injury settlement for Josh Pitsenberger Mon Aug 24, 06:28 PM
Houston Texans RB Josh Pitsenberger (ankle) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
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Lions | Kye Robichaux cut from IR Mon Aug 24, 06:21 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kye Robichaux (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Dolphins | Quinn Ewers on field Monday Mon Aug 24, 06:19 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers (groin) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to story 49ers | Josiah Deguara released Mon Aug 24, 05:54 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Josiah Deguara was released Monday, Aug. 24.
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Cowboys | Mitch Van Vooren joins DAL Mon Aug 24, 05:51 PM
Free-agent TE Mitch Van Vooren (Patriots) signed with the Dallas Cowboys Monday, Aug. 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Jets | Two players should be ready for opener Mon Aug 24, 05:35 PM
New York Jets RB Isaiah Davis (knee) and CB D'Angelo Ponds (calf) are on track to be available for Week 1, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
Link to story Lions | Roydell Williams signed Mon Aug 24, 04:54 PM
Free-agent RB Roydell Williams (Colts) signed with the Detroit Lions Monday, Aug. 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Lions | Two players added to injured reserve Mon Aug 24, 04:49 PM
Detroit Lions RB Raheem Blackshear (undisclosed) and WR Cedrick Wilson (knee) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24.
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Seahawks | Anthony Hankerson cut Mon Aug 24, 04:41 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Anthony Hankerson was waived Monday, Aug. 24.
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Cardinals | Trey Benson waived/injured Mon Aug 24, 04:35 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) was waived/injured Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: As SBNation's Seth Cox reminded readers, Benson has struggled to stay healthy in his two seasons in the NFL, and then the Arizona Cardinals spent an absurd amount of resources this offseason to fix the issues with the running back room. It left a crowded space with Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier, and James Conner at the top of the depth chart. Now, the Cardinals have one less decision to make, and the fact that reserve RB Zonovan Knight didn't play against Dallas on Saturday makes even more sense. We'll be watching to see if Benson catches on with another team. |
Cardinals | Xavier Weaver placed on IR Mon Aug 24, 04:33 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to story Cardinals | Two players let go Mon Aug 24, 04:32 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Bryson Green and TE Baylor Cupp were waived Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to story Patriots | Kobe Prentice off roster Mon Aug 24, 04:11 PM
New England Patriots WR Kobe Prentice was waived Monday, Aug. 24.
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Chiefs | Jeff Caldwell waived Mon Aug 24, 04:10 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Jeff Caldwell (knee) was waived Monday, Aug. 24, with an injury designation.
Link to story Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love out another week Mon Aug 24, 03:53 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is making progress in his recovery but will not participate in practice this week, according to head coach Mike LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: This is not a surprise. The No. 3 overall pick suffered what's believed to be a high-ankle sprain on the final touch of his exhibition debut against the Raiders two weeks ago. While the Cardinals are hopeful he can return for a Week 1 contest against the Chargers on Sept. 13, there will be no practices in his immediate future. When he was playing, Love looked terrific. His explosiveness and agility jumped off the screen. But expecting a slower start due to this injury would be wise. Love has fallen to RB16 in our latest rankings. |
Giants | Theo Johnson leaves early Mon Aug 24, 03:50 PM
New York Giants TE Theo Johnson (undisclosed) left practice Monday, Aug. 24, early after suffering an undisclosed injury.
| Footballguys view: Johnson went down while blocking, prompting trainers to rush onto the field. According to local reports, Johnson walked off, slammed his helmet into the grass, ripped off his gloves, pulled his hood up, and headed briskly toward the locker room alone, appearing frustrated. Isaiah Likely has been the fantasy-relevant TE in New York all along, but we'll continue to watch for more on Johnson and report back as developments warrant. |
Giants | Malik Nabers making progress Mon Aug 24, 03:41 PM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) was not wearing a no-contact jersey during practice Monday, Aug. 24. He was catching passes while running at 75 percent speed during practice.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com notes, Nabers has been taking part in team drills for a little more than one week, but he was wearing the red jersey until Monday's development. This doesn't mean he's been cleared for all activity, but he is now closing in on the final stages of his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered in his right knee in Week 4 of last season. All signs are pointing toward Nabers being available Week 1 against the Cowboys. He's a prime pick in Round 3 at his current WR12 ADP. |
Saints | Knee injury for Ty Chandler Mon Aug 24, 03:35 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Ty Chandler (knee) is believed to have suffered a serious knee injury during the last preseason game, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today noted, the injury is especially concerning considering the growing number of issues in the team's backfield. Alvin Kamara is expected to miss time with a sprained MCL, while Devin Neal is dealing with a hamstring injury. Kendre Miller also just recently returned after missing time with a back issue. New Orleans did add some insurance Sunday night by acquiring veteran RB Zamir White from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for linebacker Deion Jones. The move had already made sense given the team's injury situation, but Chandler's potentially significant absence makes the additional depth even more important. |
Bills | Skyler Bell back on field Mon Aug 24, 03:24 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Skyler Bell (groin) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 24, after missing some time because of a groin injury.
| Footballguys view: Bell has yet to play in a preseason game, missing both of the first two contests. He told reporters after practice that it was a groin injury he was dealing with, but felt "like a kid in a candy store" getting back on the field, especially because he said he had never missed that much time before playing football. The rookie has work to do after missing so much time. We'll see if he can gain ground in coming days. |
Raiders | Noah Brown cut Mon Aug 24, 03:10 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Noah Brown was released Monday, Aug. 24.
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Commanders | Jacory Croskey-Merritt to sit this week Mon Aug 24, 03:09 PM
Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) will work on the side this week because of a lower body injury but is expected back on the field next week.
| Footballguys view: According to local reports, Croskey-Merritt pulled up at the end of a catch-and-run at Thursday's practice, which kept him sidelined for Saturday's preseason game in Detroit. Head coach Dan Quinn told ESPN.com's John Keim that Croskey-Merritt is tending to a lower-body injury and likely will return to practice next week. Meanwhile, fellow RB Rachaad White (hamstring) will be back on the practice field Monday as a limited participant. Croskey-Merritt is currently being drafted as RB38; White is RB40. |
Dolphins | Ethan Conner joins Dolphins Mon Aug 24, 02:51 PM
Free-agent TE Ethan Conner (Jaguars) signed with the Miami Dolphins Monday, Aug. 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Patriots | NE moving on from Kayshon Boutte Mon Aug 24, 02:47 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is being traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for S Jaylen Reed and an undisclosed draft choice, according to sources.
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Texans | Houston acquiring Kayshon Boutte Mon Aug 24, 02:37 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is being acquired by the Houston Texans in exchange for S Jaylen Reed and an undisclosed draft choice, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The Texans, who needed a replacement for the injured Jayden Higgins, found an ideal option. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Boutte was the odd man out of the Patriots' revamped receiving corps. A sixth-round pick in 2023, Boutte caught 33 passes for 551 yards with six touchdowns in 14 regular-season games last year. He also had nine catches for 168 yards with a touchdown in four postseason contests. Viewing him in the same range as Higgins -- or another player joining a new team, Stefon Diggs in Washington -- is a starting point for fantasy investors. |
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins a limited participant Mon Aug 24, 02:37 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) is participating in practice Monday, Aug. 24, on a limited basis.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com noted, Judkins missed the final two practices of last week before sitting out Saturday's preseason loss to the Bills due to what coach Todd Monken described as "a little something nagging, nothing big. Even though he's mixing back into drills, it wouldn't be a surprise if the team goes easy on Judkins with Week 1 still nearly three weeks away. |
Browns | Isaiah Bond in protocol Mon Aug 24, 02:23 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) is not participating in practice Monday, Aug. 24, because he is going through the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: The Browns initially announced that Bond was being evaluated for a concussion after he exited during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Bills. He was cleared to return in the third quarter but did not re-enter the game, with many of Cleveland's key players already finished for the day. Bond's absence Monday indicates that he developed symptoms after passing the in-game evaluation. He will now have to complete the league's concussion protocol before returning to practice. |
Rams | Puka Nacua remains not practicing Mon Aug 24, 02:11 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) is working on a side during practice Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic's Nate Atkins reported Monday that both Nacua and Myles Garrett are still sidelined by their injuries. Fortunately, there is a lot of time before the season opener, but they've now each missed the last two weeks. Both are set to do side work as they continue to rehab from injury. Both players missed last week's joint practice, but the Rams have continued to state that their absence is precautionary. We'll continue watching for more. |
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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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NFL | C.J. Uzomah retiring Mon Aug 24, 01:47 PM
Free-agent TE C.J. Uzomah (Eagles) announced his retirement from professional football Monday, Aug. 24.
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