NFL Player News

Anderson is day-to-day with a calf injury, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.

Anderson likely would be held out of the preseason finale even if he were healthy, finishing the exhibition slate with five catches for 92 yards on five targets. With a Week 1 game against Buffalo on the horizon, Anderson's practice availability will be closely monitored in the coming days. He's locked in as the Jets' top deep threat, and possibly Sam Darnold's favorite target overall.

The Vikings released Taylor on Tuesday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Taylor joined the Vikings in April and briefly appeared to have earned the team's No. 3 wideout gig, but was ultimately unable to stick. With Taylor gone, Chad Beebe is the favorite for the third receiver role behind Adam Thielen (general soreness) and Stefon Diggs.

Anderson isn't practicing Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

There was no report of any injury after Anderson caught two passes for 60 yards in Saturday's 28-13 preseason loss to the Saints. Assuming he's held out of the exhibition finale, the 26-year-old will finish the preseason with five catches for 92 yards on five targets. It remains to be seen if his absence Tuesday is related to an injury.

Strong was cut by the Browns on Monday, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Strong was competing for a depth role in Cleveland, but the team decided he was not the right fit less than a week after they signed his former Texans teammate and fellow wideout Braxton Miller. He ends his preseason stint with seven receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown. Only 25, there's a chance Strong could find his way onto a roster or practice squad during the regular season.

Coutee (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Coutee suffered what was described as a minor ankle injury during the first preseason game and has not practiced since. He will sit out the final preseason game Thursday but could be ready to go for the regular-season opener.

Coutee (ankle) won't suit up for Thursday's preseason game against the Rams, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Coutee appears to be making progress in his recovery from an ankle injury suffered during Houston's first exhibition game Aug. 8, but doesn't yet appear ready to go. The second-year wideout dealt with a series of hamstring injuries as a rookie, so it's possible that Houston will opt to hold Coutee out of Thursday's contest as a precaution even if he is healthy. The Texans hope to have Coutee back on the field Week 1 versus the Saints.

Brown caught one of three targets in the team's third preseason game against the Steelers on Sunday.

Brown worked with the first-team offense, joining Corey Davis and Adam Humphries as the top wide receivers. Though it wasn't a spectacular statistical performance, it was positive to see Brown regularly targeted in the offense. Originally slowed by a leg injury to start training camp, Brown appears set to earn a relatively large role in the Titans offense throughout his rookie campaign.

Pettis disclosed Monday that he's managing a "minor" groin injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Pettis also addressed recent challenges from coach Kyle Shanahan, acknowledging a need to improve his route running and play with increased urgency. The second-year wideout appears likely for a key Week 1 role assuming a full recovery, though he may see a short leash until he plays to a level that alleviates the coaching staff's worries.

Parker (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Parker has now logged two consecutive practice sessions after missing three preseason games due to an undisclosed injury. The 2015 first-round pick appears back to full health and on track for Week 1. With Kenny Stills reportedly a candidate to be traded or released, according to Barry Jackson and Adam Beasley of The Miami Herald, Parker could benefit from increased target opportunity in Week 1.

Cooper, who has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, won't practice Monday, but is on track to return in time for the Cowboys' season opener, according to coach Jason Garrett, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

While it's not optimal that Cooper continues to miss practice, the wideout has noted that his foot issue is something he can play through, as he has in the past. He has at least been progressing in his recovery through rest and rehab, while noting that he hopes to be pain-free by Week 1.