NFL Player News

The Rams waived Johnson (undisclosed) with an injury designation Sunday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Johnson had signed with the Rams in February and could revert to the team's injured reserve should he clear waivers. The 2024 undrafted free agent will look to get healthy and make his regular-season debut at some point.

Grupe was waived by the Colts on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Grupe was in a competition with Spencer Shrader for the starting kicker role in Indianapolis this season, and he appears to have come up short. Grupe made two of four field-goal attempts during the preseason, while Shrader went a perfect 4-for-4 on field-goal tries. Grupe split his time between the Saints and Colts in 2025, going 29-for-37 on field-goal attempts, but he converted only five of 11 tries from 40-plus yards. He will now have to wait for his next chance to prove himself, and it's possible that he'll stick around as a member of the practice squad with Indianapolis.

The Cowboys waived/injured Rogers (knee) on Sunday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Rogers suffered an MCL sprain late in the preseason. The tight end will now be subject to waivers. If Rogers goes unclaimed, he will revert to the Cowboys' injured reserve list, where he will spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Thomas was acquired by the Texans from the Cowboys on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Thomas was a fifth-round pick in 2024 by the Cowboys. He most recently played in all 17 games for Dallas in 2025, starting three of them. The 25-year-old will now move to Houston to join a questionable Texans offensive line heading into the 2026 campaign.

The Seahawks waived Hicks on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hicks has now been waived by Seattle twice in the past two weeks after first signing with the team Aug. 17. The 26-year-old will look to catch on with another team and make his regular-season debut during the upcoming campaign.

Richardson remains on the 53-man roster for the Colts.

Richardson requested a trade over the offseason, but the Colts elected not to move him, and he remains part of the Indianapolis organization for the time being. It remains to be seen, though, if he or Riley Leonard will open as the backup behind starting signal-caller Daniel Jones.

The Texans cut Jordan (knee) on Sunday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Jordan suffered a knee injury in early August that prevented the tight end from participating in any preseason games or activities. The tight end's injury is likely one of the main reasons he was unable to make the Texans' initial 53-man roster. Jordan is now a free agent and will be able to sign with any team's 53-man roster or practice squad as soon as he regains his health.

The Steelers waived Mason on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Mason was facing an uphill battle to earn a roster spot as he had only joined this team earlier this month after being claimed off waivers. The rookie undrafted free agent spent time earlier this offseason with the Seahawks and will now look to catch on with another team.

The Chiefs waived Pline on Sunday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Pline participated in the Chiefs' preseason opener and finale but did not record a target in either contest. The tight end has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game. Pline will now be placed on waivers, and if he clears will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise.

Restrepo has made the Titans' initial 53-man roster, Arye Pulli reports Sunday.

Restrepo appeared in two games for the Titans in 2025 as a practice-squad elevation, totalling three receptions for 41 yards. The fan favorite has earned a place in the depths of the wide receiver corps and will likely have a shot to mix into starting packages throughout the regular season. Restrepo caught eight of his 13 targets for 97 yards over the Titans' three preseason games.