NFL Player News

Jackson will enter the season as Baltimore's No. 3 quarterback behind Joe Flacco and Robert Griffin, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

Jackson had three rushing TDs during the preseason and improved as a passer the last two weeks, but it seems the Ravens are more comfortable entering the season with a veteran backup. This may also end the discussion about gadget plays involving Jackson, as teams usually don't keep their No. 3 QB active on game days. It still isn't totally out of the question for Jackson to make starts during his rookie season, especially if the Ravens fall out of playoff contention.

Lynch was cut by the Broncos on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

Lynch survived cutdown day but didn't have a spot on the team after the Broncos claimed Kevin Hogan off waivers. The 2016 first-round pick may have a chance to latch on elsewhere as a developmental project.

The Chargers are cutting Jones loose, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Chargers initially kept three QBs on the 53-man roster but have ultimately settled on Philip Rivers and Geno Smith. The team may try to sign Jones to its practice squad.

The Saints released Savage on Saturday, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

This move had been expected since the Saints traded for Teddy Bridgewater. They also kept Taysom Hill on the roster, so they have no room for Savage. The fifth-year pro has starter experience with eight games last year, completing 125 of 223 passes for 1,412 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions. It's not a flashy resume, but he could still be a formidable backup.

Walker was cut by the Colts on Saturday, ESPN 1070 am Indianapolis reports.

The Colts will go with just Andrew Luck and Jacoby Brissett on the roster, which is a little risky considering Luck missed all of last season with a shoulder injury. Walker will likely be signed to the practice squad.

Barkley (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

Barkley was in line for the backup role in Cincinnati prior to his injury in the team's preseason finale. Barring an injury settlement, he'll spend the remainder of the season on IR since he's not a candidate to be designated for return.

Heneghan was cut by the 49ers on Friday, the team's official site reports.

Heneghan participated in a local tryout prior to the 2018 NFL Draft, but he never really had a shot at making the 53-man roster with Jimmy Garoppolo and C.J. Beathard secure at the top.

Falk was waived by Tennessee on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

If Falk clears waivers, there's a chance he'll latch onto the Titans' practice squad. The 23-year-old possesses his fair share of upside after being a standout at Washington State.

Heinicke won the backup quarterback battle with Garrett Gilbert, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

Helping Heinicke's cause was a relationship with offensive coordinator Norv Turner in Minnesota. Heinicke's preseason performance also was solid -- 24-for-36 passing for 323 yards, two touchdowns and one interception to go with one rushing TD -- and he'll be waiting in the wings in the event Cam Newton misses a game for the fourth time in his career.

Lynch survived roster cuts as the Broncos' No. 3 quarterback, ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold reports.

Lynch still has a spot on the team but will be stuck behind Case Keenum and Chad Kelly on the depth chart. It won't come as a big surprise if the Broncos eventually release the 2016 first-round pick out of Memphis.