NFL Player News

Montgomery (leg) was present for practice Tuesday, but didn't participate in team drills, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

Now that he's back on the practice field, the versatile Montgomery will look to secure a change-of-pace role behind top back Rhamondre Stevenson and newcomer Ezekiel Elliott. The addition of Elliott solidifies the top of the Patriots' RB depth chart, which leaves Montgomery to compete with Pierre Strong, Kevin Harris and J.J. Taylor for slotting behind the team's top duo.

Schwartz (hamstring) didn't practice Tuesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Schwartz was working off to the side with the training staff. Injuries have been his downfall since he was drafted 91st overall in 2021. He missed nine games across his first two seasons and is in a heated competition for a roster spot this summer. Missing the final preseason came could be a big blow to his chances of making the team.

The 49ers signed Miller to a contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Miller will get a chance to compete for an end-of-roster role in San Francisco, though Friday's exhibition matchup against the Chargers will be his last and only chance to log any preseason action. The 2018 second-round pick hasn't appear in a regular-season game since 2021, when he logged two appearances with the Texans and one with the Steelers.

Virgil (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Virgil's move to IR doesn't come as much of a surprise after it was reported he tore his meniscus and would need surgery to repair it. He'll now focus on his recovery to be ready to compete in 2024.

Shenault was placed in the league's concussion protocol Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

The veteran wideout is competing for the fifth receiver job in Carolina, along with Shi Smith and Damiere Byrd. Shenault has no ties to the new coaching staff so won't be guaranteed anything. Across 29 offensive snaps this preseason, Shenault has zero catches on three targets.

Robinson (knee) was spotted running routes Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Robinson remains on the active/PUP list less than nine months after tearing his ACL. He's making progress, but there's a chance he opens the season on reserve/PUP, which would cost him the first four games of the year. With Robinson still on the mend, Isaiah Hodgins, Parris Campbell, Darius Slayton and rookie Jalin Hyatt have all taken snaps with the first-team offense.

McLaurin (toe) may only be day-to-day, and the Commanders are optimistic he'll play Week 1, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McLaurin's early exit from Monday's preseason game was followed by a diagnosis of turf toe, an injury that doesn't necessarily equate to missed games but does come with the possibility of lingering or resurfacing problems. Multiple reports Tuesday suggest his case is a mild one, which gives him a good chance to suit up for a Week 1 home game against the Cardinals, which will take place 20 days after McLaurin suffered the initial injury. If things take a turn for the worse, Dyami Brown is the clear favorite to step in alongside Jahan Dotson and Curtis Samuel in three-wide formations.

Watkins (hamstring) will be limited in practice Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Watkins has been dealing with the injury for a couple of weeks now. Although it's good news he's able to get on the practice field, it is concerning that he doesn't appear to yet be fully recovered. With that said, Week 1 is still just under three weeks away, so the 25-year-old has plenty of time to get healthy.

Ward (ankle) will not practice Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

It's not clear when Ward suffered the injury, but it'll keep him sidelined until he's recovered. The 28-year-old has spent the last three seasons with the Eagles, but he may be on the bubble this year when it comes to making the 53-man roster, so a quick recovery would be ideal for the Houston product.

Coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that St. Brown (lower leg) is "doing great" but won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Panthers.

The wideout wasn't a candidate to play in Friday's exhibition matchup regardless of health after being injured last Wednesday, so being ruled out early still leaves open the possibility he could begin to practice again this week. With two-and-a-half weeks remaining until Sept. 7's regular-season opener against Kansas City, St. Brown still has time to get in some reps before Week 1.