NFL Player News
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David Blough QB | DET
Lions' David Blough: Set to be cut
The Lions are expected to waive Blough if Nate Sudfeld passes his physical in Detroit on Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
It initially seemed like Blough had beaten out Tim Boyle for the backup job behind Jared Goff, but it seems that Detroit wants to go in a completely different direction after both of them put together underwhelming preseason performances. However, unless another team saw enough promise in the 27-year-old to put in a waiver claim, Blough would seem like a strong candidate to land on the practice squad.
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Chase Garbers QB | LV
Chase Garbers: Dismissed by Las Vegas
Garbers was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.
Garbers joined Las Vegas in May as an undrafted free agent out of California, though he was ultimately unable to secure a roster spot behind Derek Carr and Jarrett Stidham this preseason. The 23-year-old signal-caller will now pass through waivers before likely landing a practice-squad contract.
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Anthony Brown QB | BUF
Anthony Brown: Waived by Baltimore
The Ravens waived Brown on Tuesday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Brown signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon in May, and he made a strong case for a roster spot during the preseason. He completed 35 of 47 pass attempts for 464 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while rushing five times for 22 yards, a touchdown and a fumble during preseason action. It wouldn't be surprising to see him land a spot on a team's practice squad this year.
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Deshaun Watson QB | CLE
Browns' Deshaun Watson: Heads to reserve list
The Browns placed Watson on the reserve/suspended list Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The transaction is merely a formality, as Watson's placement on the list allows the Browns to whittle their roster down to 53 men prior to Tuesday's deadline. Though he's ineligible to make his Browns debut until Week 13 in Houston while he serves his 11-game suspension, Watson is able to return to the team's facility Oct. 10. He'll be able to resume practicing Nov. 14 and is eligible to be reinstated to the roster Nov. 28, assuming he complies with the conditions of the settlement and treatment plan that accompanied his suspension. Jacoby Brissett is on track to open the season as the Browns' starting quarterback while Watson is unavailable.
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Logan Woodside QB | ARI
Logan Woodside: Dismissed by Tennessee
The Titans waived Woodside on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Woodside was severely outmatched during his competition with Malik Willis for the top backup spot behind Ryan Tannehill, so it isn't surprising to see Woodside let go. The 2018 seventh-round pick has thrown only one pass across 11 regular season appearances.
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Matt Barkley QB | JAC
Matt Barkley: Released by Bills
Buffalo released Barkley on Tuesday.
Despite outplaying Case Keenum in the Bills' preseason finale at Carolina on Friday, Barkley was the one who got the short end of the stick on the day of the NFL's 53-man roster deadline. Barkley will need to try to find another opportunity elsewhere as a free agent, and Keenum will serve as Josh Allen's backup in 2022.
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Sam Ehlinger QB | DEN
Colts' Sam Ehlinger: Makes 53-man roster
Ehlinger has made Indy's final 53-man roster, 107.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Ehlinger had a strong preseason by going 24-of-29 for 289 yards passing with four touchdowns and no interceptions. He improved his mechanics and revised what had been seen as a poor throwing motion. He was previously thought to be mostly a running quarterback, but his transformation this preseason has many thinking he could be in Indy's long-term plans. He'll be the No. 3 quarterback to begin the season, but could challenge Nick Foles at some point.
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Ian Book QB | PHI
Ian Book: Waived by New Orleans
The Saints waived Book on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Book put forth his best showing of the offseason during the Saints' preseason finale, when he completed 11 of 15 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers while adding an impressive 50 rushing yards. However, the 2021 fourth-round pick ultimately faced steep odds of earning a spot behind Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, Book will be a likely candidate to resurface on the practice squad.
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Nathan Peterman QB | ATL
Nathan Peterman: Cut by Chicago
Peterman was released by the Bears on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Peterman's departure leaves only Justin Fields and Trevor Siemian on Chicago's roster at quarterback. Rapoport adds that the team plans to add Peterman to the practice squad, so Peterman could be first in line to join the team should Fields or Siemian get hurt.
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E.J. Perry QB | JAC
E.J. Perry: Waived by Jags
Perry was waived by the Jaguars on Tuesday.
Perry got some action with the team in preseason, but he didn't impress enough to make the 53-man roster. Jacksonville will likely try to add the undrafted rookie out of Brown to the practice squad.