NFL Player News
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Dorian Thompson-Robinson QB | PHI
Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Cut by Philadelphia
The Eagles waived Thompson-Robinson on Sunday.
Thompson-Robinson was acquired by the Eagles in March, and he entered training camp competing against rookie sixth-rounder Kyle McCord for the QB3 job behind Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee. Thompson-Robinson didn't get much run across two preseason games, completing 10 of 16 passes for 73 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception while rushing for zero yards on two carries. He may have been a candidate to stick around on the practice squad up until the Eagles' acquisition of Sam Howell from the Vikings on Sunday. Assuming he clears waivers, Thompson-Robinson will look to catch on with a team in need of a quarterback, though the 2023 fifth-rounder is more likely to land on a team's practice squad rather than a 53-man roster heading into the 2025 regular season.
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Brandon Allen QB | TEN
Titans' Brandon Allen: Looks to be Ward's backup
Allen completed nine of 15 passes for 137 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings.
Allen followed Cameron Ward into the game, taking over for Tennessee's third offensive possession. He benefited from a 65-yard touchdown pass that came exclusively after the catch, but Allen executed fairly well and avoided costly mistakes. He appears to be lined up to serve as Ward's backup heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Broncos.
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Tyler Huntley QB | BAL
Tyler Huntley: Cut loose by Browns
Huntley was let go by Cleveland on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Huntley is the odd man out in the Browns' crowded QB room. The 27-year-old backup landed with Cleveland in early August as the team sorted through its options at signal-callers this preseason, joining at a time when both Kenny Pickett (hamstring) and third-round pick Dillon Gabriel were sidelined by injuries. Huntley then filled in as the backup quarterback during two preseason games -- once behind Gabriel and once more behind fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders. Joe Flacco since has been named Cleveland's starting QB, and, while the No. 2 quarterback spot still is up in the air, this job likely will go to either Pickett or Gabriel. Huntley has extensive experience as a backup quarterback who's filled in for injured starters over the past few years, including his time in Baltimore from 2021-2023 and in Miami last season. He'll look to catch on in a similar role elsewhere ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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Dresser Winn QB | LAR
Dresser Winn: Doesn't crack Rams' 53-man squad
The Rams waived Winn on Sunday.
Winn got the start in Saturday's preseason finale against the Browns, when he completed 15 of 23 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown while being sacked four times and rushing for seven yards on three carries. He has not played in an NFL regular-season game since entering the league in May of 2023 as an undrafted free agent. Assuming he clears waivers, Winn will look to catch on with another team in need of a practice squad quarterback.
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Tanner McKee QB | PHI
Eagles' Tanner McKee: Diagnosed with fractured thumb
McKee is dealing with a fractured thumb and may not be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Though McKee's injury brings his availability for the beginning of the regular season into question, Rapoport notes that the issue isn't major, adding that the fracture is to "just the top of the thumb." Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the quarterback suffered the injury during practice and agrees that it's not expected to be a long-term issue. The Eagles traded for Sam Howell in a deal with Minnesota on Sunday, giving them insurance in case McKee does indeed to need to sit out the team's opener Thursday, Sept. 4 against Dallas.
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Brett Rypien QB | MIN
Brett Rypien: Cut following Wentz signing
The Vikings released Rypien on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Rypien had been fourth on Minnesota's QB depth chart throughout camp, but for a brief moment it looked like he could move up when the team traded Sam Howell to Philadelphia on Sunday morning. However, that move was quickly followed by the Vikings' signing of veteran Carson Wentz, and Minnesota has opted to move on from Rypien with rookie Max Brosmer claiming the No. 3 QB spot. Rypien could draw interest from another team looking to add veteran depth at the quarterback position.
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Kenny Pickett QB | LV
Browns' Kenny Pickett: Might be available Week 1
Head coach Kevin Stefanski relayed Sunday that Pickett (hamstring) could be available for the Browns' regular-season opener against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 7, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Pickett did not play in any of the Browns' three preseason games due to a hamstring injury that he suffered in late July. He's on track to be available for Week 1, but his role (if healthy) remains to be seen. Joe Flacco has been named as the Browns' starting quarterback for the start of the regular season, but the backup job is a three-way competition between Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Regardless of who wins the QB2 job, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that the Browns are comfortable with carrying four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster to begin the campaign.
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Tanner McKee QB | PHI
Eagles' Tanner McKee: Expected to fade IR stint
McKee's finger injury is considered minor, and the 2023 sixth-rounder isn't expected to start the regular season on injured reserve, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
McKee missed the Eagles' last two preseason games due to a finger injury. The injury isn't severe enough for him to miss extended time, but the Eagles' acquisition of Sam Howell from the Vikings on Sunday indicates that McKee is in jeopardy of being sidelined for Week 1 against the Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 4.
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Aidan O'Connell QB | LV
Raiders' Aidan O'Connell: Expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks
O'Connell has a fractured right wrist and is likely to miss 6-to-8 weeks, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
O'Connell suffered the injury during Saturday's preseason loss to Arizona. It's the second major injury in as many years for the 2023 fourth-round draft selection, who had a stint on IR last season due to a fractured thumb. O'Connell had been slated to be Las Vegas' No. 2 QB behind Geno Smith, but that role now may go to rookie Cam Smith -- at least for the first several weeks of the regular season -- unless the team acquires another QB in free agency or via trade.
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Sam Howell QB | PHI
Vikings' Sam Howell: Sent to Philly
The Vikings traded Howell along with a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to Philadelphia on Sunday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a seventh-round selection in 2027, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Howell had been slated to back up starting QB J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota, but that role now will go to Carson Wentz, who is set to sign with the Vikings, per Rapoport. As for Howell, he'll likely be behind both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee on the Eagles' QB depth chart, though McKee is dealing with a finger injury and may not be ready to play by Week 1. Philadelphia also has Kyle McCord currently on the roster after waiving Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday, something that may also befall McCord following this trade.