NFL Player News
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Jaylen Warren RB | PIT
Steelers' Jaylen Warren: Pens two-year extension
Warren and the Steelers agreed to terms Monday on a two-year contract extension, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Pittsburgh initially inked Warren via a second-round restricted free agent tender in March, which was a one-year deal, but per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, his new deal extends through the 2027 season. That provides the Steelers with some long-term backfield clarity, with Warren and rookie third-round pick Kaleb Johnson positioned as a running back tandem for the foreseeable future. For the 2025 campaign, Kenneth Gainwell, who is on a one-year deal, also may have a consistent role. Warren will be the favorite to operate as Pittsburgh's starter early in the regular season, and beginning Sunday on the road versus the Jets. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Warren's two-year deal includes more than a $7 million contract for 2025 and $12 million guaranteed.
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Jaylen Wright RB | MIA
Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Not practicing Monday
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Wright (leg) will not practice, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Wright appears to be trending in the wrong direction to suit up Week 1 versus the Colts on Sunday, though De'Von Achane (calf) returned to practice Monday and remains on track to play, barring any setbacks. If Wright indeed misses time while recovering from a procedure on his right leg, rookie Ollie Gordon figures to operate as the No. 2 running back behind Achane and potentially secure that role for himself long term if he can impress early. Wright struggled this preseason, averaging just 1.5 YPC across two appearances.
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De'Von Achane RB | MIA
Dolphins' De'Von Achane: Returning to practice Monday
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Achane (calf) will practice and remains on track for Sunday's regular-season opener on the road against Indianapolis "if he doesn't have any setbacks," Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Achane will practice for the first time since he sustained a calf injury Aug. 16, a notable step in the right direction even if he's limited in his return to on-field work. McDaniel has consistently indicated that Achane is on track to play Week 1, though Miami has taken a cautious approach to his recovery and prioritized avoiding any setbacks. With Jaylen Wright (leg) not practicing Monday and trending in the wrong direction for Week 1, expanded backfield opportunities behind Achane figure to be on tap for rookie Ollie Gordon, who McDaniel said "took advantage of an inopportune health situation," C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
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Jermar Jefferson RB | ARI
Jermar Jefferson: Cut from practice squad
Tennessee cut Jefferson from its practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Just two days after joining the Titans' practice squad, Jefferson is now parting ways with the team. He's in line to become a free agent and will likely have to look for his next opportunity with a new organization.
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DeeJay Dallas RB | JAC
DeeJay Dallas: Signs with Carolina
The Panthers signed Dallas to their practice squad Thursday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
The Cardinals released Dallas earlier in the week. The veteran running back appeared in all 17 regular-season games with Arizona last season, rushing nine times for 49 yards while catching three passes for 11 yards and one touchdown. Most of Dallas' contributions came on special teams, where he returned 15 kickoffs for 459 yards and one touchdown.
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Anthony Tyus III RB | CAR
Anthony Tyus: Cut from Hawks' practice squad
The Seahawks cut Tyus from the practice squad Thursday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
The move makes room on the Seahawks' practice squad for linebacker Chris Paul. Tyus failed to make Seattle's 53-man roster at the end of training camp after logging 21 carries for 55 yards and one catch (on two targets) for two yards across three preseason games. The undrafted rookie will look to catch on with another team's practice squad.
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Sincere McCormick RB | DEN
Sincere McCormick: Signs with Niners
The 49ers signed McCormick to their practice squad Thursday.
McCormick was unable to make the Raiders' 53-man roster this summer and was cut Tuesday. In San Francisco, he'll provide organizational depth behind Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson, Isaac Guerendo and Jordan James (finger). McCormick posted a 39-183-0 rushing line across five regular-season games (two starts) in Las Vegas last season.
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Jawhar Jordan RB | HOU
Jawhar Jordan: Remaining with Houston on PS
The Texans signed Jordan to their practice squad Thursday.
Jordan was featured heavily by the Texans during the preseason slate, so it's no surprise that he's sticking with the team on the practice squad. The 26-year-old has yet to see any regular-season action after Houston selected him in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Michael Carter RB | ARI
Michael Carter: Signed to Cards' practice squad
The Cardinals signed Carter to the practice squad Thursday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
Carter was unable to crack the Cardinals' 53-man roster Tuesday, but the 2021 fourth-rounder will stay in Arizona as a member of the team's practice squad. He spent most of 2024 on the Cardinals' practice squad but played in the last three games of the regular season, logging 35 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown along with 11 catches (on as many targets) for 57 yards.
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Kalel Mullings RB | TEN
Titans' Kalel Mullings: No practice Thursday
Mullings (ankle) is not practicing Thursday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Mullings hasn't practiced since Tennessee's final preseason game on Aug. 22, a 23-13 win over the Vikings, in which he sustained a right ankle injury. His status appears uncertain for Week 1 against the Broncos. If Mullings misses any time, Julius Chestnut will have a clear path to the No. 2 running back role behind Tony Pollard.