NFL Player News
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Standing out at practice
Pearsall has impressed in recent practices and was a clear standout on offense Tuesday, connecting with quarterback Brock Purdy on five targets, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
Pearsall has been nearly uncoverable in recent training camp sessions, per Wagoner, with rookie cornerback Upton Stout named as one of the few players who's managed to challenge the second-year wideout. It's encouraging to see Pearsall already building momentum given that a hamstring injury forced him to begin camp on the active/PUP list and had sidelined him during mandatory minicamp. With Jauan Jennings (calf) currently unable to practice and Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) without a clear timetable to return, Pearsall is currently operating as the 49ers' top wide receiver, with Demarcus Robinson and rookie fourth-round pick Jordan Watkins behind him.
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Tyreek Hill WR | MIA
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill: Absent due to undisclosed injury
Hill is absent from Wednesday's practice with an undisclosed injury, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.
It's the first report of any health trouble since Hill declared himself fully recovered from offseason wrist surgery at the start of training camp. He's played 15 or more regular-season games in eight of his nine professional seasons, including either 16 or 17 appearances each of the past four years.
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Brian Thomas Jr. WR | JAC
Jaguars' Brian Thomas: Dealing with illness
Thomas will miss Wednesday's practice due to an illness and is considered day-to-day, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
The illness is likely a non-concern for the regular season but could impact Thomas' availability Saturday if the Jaguars decide to use key players in their preseason opener against Pittsburgh. This is the first report of Thomas missing any time during training camp.
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Tai Felton WR | MIN
Vikings' Tai Felton: In mix for early playing time
Felton and Lucky Jackson are the leading candidates to work as the No. 3 receiver to begin the season with Jordan Addison suspended the first three games for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Felton has been getting some work with the first-team offense in camp with Justin Jefferson sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Jalen Nailor will move up to the No. 2 receiver role while Addison is out, but the No. 3 spot is still unsettled. Jackson is a surprising co-leader for the role since he played only three games last year and was primarily used on special teams. As a third-round pick in the 2025 Draft, Felton would appear to have more upside in the role, but he could be eased into action as a rookie.
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Lucky Jackson WR | MIN
Vikings' Lucky Jackson: Could begin season as No. 3 WR
Jackson and Tai Felton are the leading candidates to work as the No. 3 receiver to begin the season with Jordan Addison suspended the first three games for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Jackson has been getting work with the first-team offense in camp with Justin Jefferson sidelined by a hamstring injury. Jalen Nailor will move up to the No. 2 spot while Addison is out, but the No. 3 spot is still unsettled. It's surprising that Jackson looks like the early leader for the role since he played only three games last year and got most of his snaps on special teams.
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Jalen Nailor WR | MIN
Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Larger role with Addison out
Nailor should have a significant role in the passing game as the No. 2 receiver to begin the season with Jordan Addison suspended the first three games for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Addison's suspension relates to a 2024 DUI citation. Nailor worked as the No. 2 receiver last season when Addison missed two games with an ankle injury. Nailor entered camp in competition for the No. 3 WR role, but by all accounts has won the job. Lucky Jackson and Tai Felton are the leading candidates for the No. 3 role while Addison is unavailable.
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Montorie Foster Jr. WR | SEA
Seahawks' Montorie Foster: Nursing hamstring injury
Coach Mike Macdonald said Tuesday that Foster has a hamstring injury, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Foster's previously undisclosed injury has now been confirmed as a hamstring issue, and it's in doubt whether he'll be available for Thursday's preseason game versus the Raiders. As long as he's still sidelined, John Rhys Plumlee and Tyrone Broden could see increased reps at wide receiver.
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Steven Sims WR | ARI
Seahawks' Steven Sims: Tending to hamstring issue
Coach Mike Macdonald said Tuesday that Sims has a hamstring injury, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Sims had been missing training camp practices due to an undisclosed injury, and now it's evident he's been dealing with a problem with his hamstring. He's projected as one of the favorites to return kicks for Seattle in 2025, but rookie fifth-rounder Tory Horton could get more looks in that role as long as Sims remains out.
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Parris Campbell WR | DAL
Parris Campbell: Let go by Cowboys
The Cowboys released Campbell from injured reserve Tuesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Campbell sprained his MCL in late July, which prompted the Cowboys to place the veteran wideout on injured reserve Saturday. That would've meant Campbell would be forced to miss the entire 2025 season, but the injury settlement allows the 2019 second-rounder to sign with a team once he's fully healthy. Campbell appeared in five regular-season games for the Eagles in 2024 and logged six catches (on eight targets) for 30 yards and one touchdown.
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Jared Wayne WR | HOU
Jared Wayne: Let go by Houston
The Texans waived Wanye on Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Wayne had been working through a hamstring issue, but because he wasn't waived with an injury designation, he'll be free to sign with a team once he clears waivers rather than reverting to the Texans' injured reserve. He played 64 snaps (40 on offense, 24 on special teams) across three regular-season games in 2024 but did not accrue any other stats.