NFL Player News

Head coach Brian Daboll said Thursday that Olszewski (groin) is heading in "the right direction" and should be ready for the Giants' regular-season opener against the Vikings on Sept. 8, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Olszewski missed all of summer minicamp after suffering a foot injury during OTAs. He was cleared at the start of training camp, but he sustained a groin injury during practice Aug. 17 and has been limited in his participation since then. Olszewski is expected to serve as the Giants' primary returner for the regular season, but in his absence, Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson have been taking reps as punt returners during practice.

Miller signed with the Buccaneers' practice squad Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Miller failed to make the Buccaneers' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but he's now been brought back as a practice-squad player. The Furman product appeared in one game for the Buccaneers last season, recording no stats while playing 14 total snaps (two offensive and 12 on special teams).

Shorter signed with the Raiders' practice squad Thursday.

It appears that Shorter is switching positions after playing wide receiver throughout college and in the NFL, as he was announced as a tight end when the Raiders signed him to their practice squad Thursday. At 6-foot-4 and 223 pounds with a 4.55 40-yard dash time, Shorter becomes a very intriguing vertical threat at TE if he can make it onto Las Vegas' active roster at any point this season.

Oliver signed with the Titans' practice squad Thursday, Serena Burks of USA Today reports.

Oliver shined during camp and preseason, making eight catches on 11 targets for 90 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the strong showing, the Youngstown State product was unable to garner a spot on the team's 53-man roster. However, he was able to clear waivers, and despite garnering interest from other teams, he ultimately decided to stay with the Titans and further develop on their practice squad.

Ezukanma signed with the Dolphins' practice squad Wednesday.

Ezukanma dealt with foot and neck injuries during the summer, which ultimately led to him not making Miami's initial 53-man roster Tuesday. However, he'll remain with the Dolphins after signing with their practice squad Wednesday. The Texas Tech product appeared in two games for the Dolphins in 2023, failing to haul in his lone target while rushing five times for 22 yards.

St. Brown signed with the Saints' practice squad Wednesday.

St. Brown signed with New Orleans in April after spending the two previous seasons in Chicago. The 27-year-old was injured early in camp but bounced back to suit up for two preseason contests and catch three passes, including a touchdown, on four targets.

Austin signed with the Saints' practice squad Wednesday.

Austin was unable to crack New Orleans' final 53-man roster, but he'll now have the opportunity to stick with the franchise and develop on their practice squad.

Coach Sean McVay said Thursday that Nacua (knee) has been practicing "fully," and "he'll be ready to roll," Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Nacua left a joint practice with the Chargers on Aug. 4 due to a knee injury that McVay later called a bursa sac issue. McVay also relayed at the time an expectation that Nacua would be available Week 1, and the wide receiver displayed the first bit of visible progress in his recovery by practicing Monday. The Rams won't be posting their first injury report of the upcoming season until next Wednesday, but considering McVay's comments this week, Nacua appears destined to be listed as a full participant or even avoid showing up on it at all. Nacua is coming of a spectacular rookie campaign in 2023 in which he posted a 105-1,486-6 line on 160 targets in 17 regular-season games.

Smith signed with the Rams' practice squad Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

The 26-year-old wideout failed to make the Rams' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but he's now returning to Los Angeles as a practice-squad player. Smith impressed throughout the Rams' three preseason contests, racking up 126 total yards on 17 touches.

Hill (thumb) remains a non-participant at practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The Dolphins seem to simply be taking a cautious approach to Hill's recovery, but there will be cause for worry if he's still being held out next week, when the team's first official injury reports of the regular season are released. Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) is wearing a non-contact jersey Thursday, but the team has also downplayed his injury severity. In all likelihood, Miami is simply opting to not take any chances with either star wideout, especially given that key depth options Odell Beckham (undisclosed) and River Cracraft (upper body) are starting the year on reserve lists and ruled out for at least four games. Hill and Waddle will look to resume handling full reps before taking on the Jaguars in Week 1 on Sunday, Sept. 8.