NFL Player News
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Juwann Winfree WR | HOU
Texans' Juwann Winfree: Lands on IR with undisclosed injury
The Texans placed Winfree (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Winfree signed with the Texans on Aug. 18 and played in Saturday's preseason finale against the Lions where he logged a 26-yard catch on his lone target. The nature and severity of his injury aren't clear, but by being placed on IR without a designation to return, Winfree will be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Houston.
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Malik Taylor WR | DET
Malik Taylor: Dropped by Lions
The Lions released Taylor on Tuesday.
Taylor spent the 2024 season on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, and he was unable to carve out a role in a deep wide receiver room in Detroit. The 29-year-old has caught nine passes for 93 yards and a touchdown since entering the league in 2019.
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Tom Kennedy WR | DET
Tom Kennedy: Let go by Lions
The Lions waived Kennedy on Tuesday.
Kennedy spent most of the 2024 season on the Lions' practice squad, but he suited up in four games and recorded 167 kick-return yards and no catches. The 29-year-old will likely serve in a similar role in 2025.
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Jacoby Jones WR | PIT
Jacoby Jones: Dropped by Washington
Jones was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.
Jones signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent in May, catching three passes for 17 yards and a touchdown over two games during the preseason. The wide receiver will now be subject to waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he may end up joining the Commanders' practice squad.
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Quintez Cephus WR | HOU
Quintez Cephus: Let go by Texans
The Texans cut Cephus on Tuesday.
Cephus spent time with the Rams and 49ers this summer before ultimately landing with the Texans. The 2020 fifth-round pick out of Wisconsin hasn't played an NFL snap since the 2022 season, when he caught two passes (three targets) for 15 yards through four games. He'll aim to carve out a role on the practice squad this season.
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Ja'Corey Brooks WR | WAS
Ja'Corey Brooks: Cut loose by Washington
Brooks was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.
Brooks impressed during the preseason, reeling in 10 balls for 90 yards over the team's three contests. The wide receiver will now be placed on waivers, but if he goes unclaimed, he's a likely candidate to join the Commanders' practice squad.
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Dorian Singer WR | JAC
Dorian Singer: Cut by Jacksonville
The Jaguars waived Singer on Tuesday.
Singer linked up with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in late April and had a solid preseason, catching seven of eight targets for 59 yards over three contests. If he clears waivers, Singer could end up on the Jaguars' practice squad.
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Darius Lassiter WR | JAC
Darius Lassiter: Doesn't land roster spot
The Jaguars waived Lassiter on Tuesday.
Lassiter originally signed with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in late April and was then waived before re-signing with the club last Wednesday. He won't make the team's initial roster but is a candidate for a practice-squad spot.
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Kristian Wilkerson WR | BUF
Kristian Wilkerson: Hits waivers
The Bills released Wilkerson on Tuesday.
Wilkerson has played in nine games since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2020, recording six receptions for 60 yards and three touchdowns in that span. The 28-year-old hasn't shown enough on special teams to make the final roster, but he'll aim to secure a spot on the practice squad.
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Deon Cain WR | BUF
Deon Cain: Cut loose by Bills
The Bills released Cain on Tuesday.
Cain spent part of the 2024 season on the Bills' practice squad but never suited up for a game. The 29-year-old hasn't played an NFL snap since the 2020 season, although he has played in the USFL and UFL the last three springs and was highly productive. Cain will be a candidate for the practice squad once again.