NFL Player News

Tillman (undisclosed) is in line to be cut by the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Tillman was a key depth piece for the Browns in recent years, but with the team drafting KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in the first two rounds of this year's NFL Draft and both players asserting themselves during training camp, Cleveland made the decision to move on. Tillman -- a 2023 third-round pick -- is 26 years old and appeared in 38 NFL games, so he should draw interest from teams looking for a boost in the wide receiver room.

Pierce (ankle) is slated to be activated from the active/PUP list Thursday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Pierce has been sidelined since undergoing ankle surgery in March, and after encountering some hiccups that prevented him from participating in training camp he is now ready to get back on the field. It was reported earlier in August that Pierce was expected to be available in Week 1, and although that is not a lock, the wideout's looming practice participation has him trending toward that outcome, with over two weeks to prepare for his club's season-opening matchup with the Ravens.

Metcalf (undisclosed) has agreed to a restructured contract with the Steelers, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Metcalf signed a four-year, $132 million contract with the Steelers in March of 2025, and the revamp of the deal coverts a portion of his base salary into a signing bonus while opening up "nearly $18 million" in 2026 cap space for Pittsburgh. Metcalf has been slowed by an unspecified injury during training camp, but he practiced Monday and will be aiming to bounce back after finishing with a career-low 850 receiving yards over 15 regular-season games in 2025.

Olave (upper body) returned to practice Wednesday after exiting early Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Olave landed hard on his back Tuesday and had the wind knocked out of him, forcing the Saints' star wideout to sit out the remainder of the practice. It's clearly a non-issue moving forward. With Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) set to miss the beginning of the regular season, Olave should see a heavy dose of targets in the New Orleans passing game out of the gate.

Evans' groin injury is considered minor, and he plans to be ready for the 49ers' Week 1 regular-season opener against the Rams on Thursday, Sept. 10, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Evans has missed a bunch of practice time during training camp. first dealing with a quad issue before coming down with a groin injury earlier this week. While he's aiming to be ready for Week 1, Evans and Brock Purdy haven't had much time to work on their chemistry. At 33 years old with a checkered injury history, Evans is shaping up as a boom-or-bust fantasy pick headed into the season.

Jackson and the Buccaneers agreed on a contract Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official website reports.

Jackson was cut loose by the Texans on Monday, and he has now quickly found a new home with Tampa Bay. The wide receiver caught both of his targets for nine yards while also adding a 27-yard kick return and an eight-yard punt return over two preseason contests with Houston. Jackson's best chance to make the Buccaneers' initial 53-man roster will be as a special-teams asset.

Wilson (knee) was released after reaching an injury settlement with the Lions on Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Wilson suffered a knee injury in Detroit's 17-13 preseason victory over Washington on Saturday, and he was placed on injured reserve Monday, effectively ending his season. Now that he's a free agent, the wide receiver will have the chance to pass a physical and play elsewhere in 2026.

Houston (groin) was waived/injured by the Buccaneers on Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official website reports.

Houston suffered a groin injury in Tampa Bay's 16-15 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday, and his ability to play during the 2026 season is now in doubt. If the wide receiver goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll revert to injured reserve with the Buccaneers.

The Bills waived Dalena on Wednesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Dalena was on the roster bubble as it was, and the need for additional offensive line depth heading into Thursday's preseason finale against the Steelers was enough to give the wide receiver an early cut. The team signed center Sincere Haynesworth in a corresponding move.

The Broncos waived Duplessis on Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Duplessis signed with the Broncos in early August after being waived by the Seahawks. The wide receiver was unable to sufficiently impress the Broncos' camp and will now be placed on waivers. If Duplessis clears, he will be a free agent able to sign with any franchise, but he will likely wait till after cutdown day to join a practice squad.