NFL Player News

The Broncos released Rapp on Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Rapp signed with the Broncos last Thursday. The strong safety was looking to make a return to the NFL after recovering from a season-ending knee injury he suffered in late October. Rapp was the starting strong safety for the Bills in 2025 before succumbing to injury, starting six games and logging 26 tackles (17 solo). The 28-year-old is now a free agent and can sign with any franchise that wants him.

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 Colts waived Blackmon on Wednesday.

Blackmon was traded to the Colts from the Vikings last August. The cornerback was recovering from a torn ACL that caused him to miss the entirety of the 2024 season, but he still managed to appear in all 17 regular-season games for the Colts. Blackmon will now be placed on waivers, and there is a good chance he is claimed by a team in need of 53-man cornerback depth. If the 27-year-old clears waivers, he will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise.

Miller (groin) was waived after reaching an injury settlement with the Giants on Wednesday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Miller reverted to injured reserve with New York on Aug. 18 after suffering a groin injury at training camp. He will now have the chance to pass a physical and play elsewhere in 2026.

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 Dolphins waived/injured Turner (undisclosed) on Wednesday.

Turner will now be subject to waivers, and if he clears will revert to the Dolphins' injured reserve list. If the tight end reverts to IR, he will spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season there unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The Dolphins signed running back Coleman Bennett 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.

The Browns waived Bates (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Wednesday.

Bates reverted to the Browns' injured reserve list Aug, 18. The tight end likely believes he can once again produce for an NFL roster or practice squad during the 2026 regular season, and negotiated an injury settlement. Bates has already cleared waivers and is now a free agent able to sign with any franchise once he's healthy.

The Giants signed Prentice to a contract Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

The Patriots waived Prentice on Monday. The wide receiver went unclaimed but has quickly found another team with which to finish out the preseason. Prentice will likely play in Friday's preseason finale against the Jets, but it is unlikely he will spend any longer with the Giants' roster than that.

The Giants signed Deguara to a contract Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

The 49ers released Deguara on Monday. The tight end has quickly found new work and may have a shot to usurp Chris Manhertz's spot on the 53-man roster with a strong showing in Friday's preseason finale against the Jets. Deguara is primarily a special teams player and will need to prove his versatility quickly to manifest any lasting staying power.