NFL Player News

Jordan (hip) was waived by the Texans on Sunday.

Jordan pushed past the hip injury that hampered him in camp, but he did not make the final roster. He provided a spark out of the backfield at times late in the 2025 season for the Texans, which could keep him on other teams' radar as a waiver-claim candidate.

The Commanders placed McNichols (quadriceps) on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

As a result of the transaction, McNichols won't be eligible to make his 2026 debut until at least Week 5 while he recovers from the quad injury, which he sustained earlier this month. Once activated, McNichols could have a role on special teams for the Commanders, but he'll likely be in line for limited snaps on offense if all of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (lower body), Rachaad White (hamstring) and Kaytron Allen are healthy and available out of the backfield.

The Broncos waived McLaughlin on Sunday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

After serving in a depth capacity in the Denver backfield over the past three seasons and averaging an excellent 4.8 yards per carry over that stretch, McLaughiln re-upped with the Broncos on a one-year, $1.43 million deal in March but was still forced to battle for a roster spot heading into training camp and the preseason. A lack of utility on special teams appears to have cost McLaughlin a job, with Denver opting to keep Tyler Badie over him as its No. 4 running back behind J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Jonah Coleman.

The Titans released Carter on Sunday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Carter saw ample playing time down the stretch last regular season for the Cardinals, finishing with 333 rushing yards and a touchdown on 92 carries (3.6 average) to go with a 33-267-0 line on 45 targets over 13 games. Even so, Carter didn't have a robust market in free agency this offseason and joined the Titans on a modest one-year deal in April. He was forced to compete for a job throughout training camp and the preseason and fell short in his battle for a roster spot, with Tennessee opting to keep four other running backs (Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Nicholas Singleton and Julius Chestnut) over him.

The Packers waived Martinez on Sunday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Martinez played in all three preseason games for the Packers, rushing 16 times for 60 yards. The running back was unable to make the initial 53-man roster and will now be subject to waivers. If Martinez goes unclaimed, he will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise's 53-man roster or practice squad.

Randall (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Ravens on Sunday with a designation to return, Ryan Mink of the team's official website reports.

Randall played in two of the team's three preseason contests, turning 17 carries into 71 yards and a score while also catching four of six targets for 47 yards. The running back missed the second game of the preseason with an undisclosed injury, and it's possible that he aggravated the previous injury in Baltimore's preseason finale against the Commanders on Friday. Randall will now be forced to sit out at least four contests to begin the year while on IR, so the earliest he'll be able to make his NFL regular-season debut will be Oct. 11 in Atlanta. In his absence, Rasheen Ali is expected to operate as the Ravens' No. 3 option in the backfield behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill to begin the 2026 campaign.

The Seahawks waived/injured Lampe (undisclosed) on Sunday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Lampe signed with the Seahawks in early August and participated in all three preseason games but did not appear in the box score. The fullback lost out to Brady Russell and will now be subject to waivers. If Lampe goes unclaimed, he will revert to the team's injured reserve list for the entirety of the 2026 regular season. If Lampe wishes to sign with another organization once he reverts to IR, he will need to reach an injury settlement with the Seahawks.

The Jets waived/injured Richardson (undisclosed) on Sunday, Eric Allen and Amanda Vogt of the team's official site report.

Richardson signed with the Jets last Sunday after being waived by the Titans on Aug. 19. The running back played in Friday's preseason finale against the Giants, rushing five times for 13 yards. Richardson likely picked up his injury in the contest, and if he clears waivers he will revert to the team's injury reserve list for the entirety of the 2026 regular season. The 25-year-old will need to reach an injury settlement with the Titans to be able to play for another team.

The Patriots waived Miller (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Sunday, per the NFL's transaction log.

The rookie seventh-rounder had a strong performance in the Patriots' preseason opener, rushing 14 times for 55 yards. Miller has already cleared waivers and is now a free agent. Once the running back regains his health, he will be free to sign with any franchise's 53-man roster or practice squad.

The Vikings waived/injured Jefferson (undisclosed) on Sunday, Rob Kleifield of the team's official site reports.

Jefferson signed with the Vikings on Aug. 12 as a depth running back for the 2026 preseason. The 26-year-old participated in all three preseason contests, rushing 11 times for 74 yards. Jefferson will now be subject to waivers, and if he clears will revert to the team's injured reserve list. If the running back reverts to IR, he will miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.