NFL Player News

Maclin inked a practice-squad contract with Buffalo on Monday, Alec White and Mike Maynard of the team's official site report.

Maclin joined the Bills as an undrafted free agent in early May and had some promising moments during the preseason slate, including a 71-yard touchdown catch. He was waived Sunday but will remain in the Buffalo organization on the practice squad. Maclin's path to game-day opportunities will likely depend upon the health of the Bills' receiver corps.

Jordan (knee) agreed to a deal with the Texans on Tuesday.

Jordan was recently cut by the Texans, though he will be brought back and added to the 53-man roster. The 26-year-old was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, appearing in 36 regular-season games and amassing 53 receptions for 532 yards and five touchdowns. Jordan has battled knee issues over the last few years, limiting his availability, though general manager Nick Caserio, as relayed by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, indicated he could return to practice next week.

The Bears placed Bryant (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports general manager Ryan Poles stated the Bears will "remain flexible" on both Bryant and tight end Hayden Large (undisclosed) as they manage their injuries. Bryant will likely need to miss at least four months due to the knee surgery he underwent on Aug. 11. If the free safety recovers quickly, he could return to the team sometime in late December to help with a potential playoff push.

The Seahawks waived Lampe (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.

Lampe was set to miss the entire 2026 season after reverting to injured reserve Monday. He'll now hit waivers and become a free agent if he goes unclaimed, allowing him to sign and play with a team once fully healthy. Lampe has not appeared in an NFL regular-season game since signing with the Patriots in May of 2025 as an undrafted free agent out of Northern Illinois.

Gosnell signed a practice-squad contract with Buffalo on Monday, Alec White and Mike Maynard of the team's official site report.

Gosnell spent all of last season on the Bills' practice squad and will open the 2026 campaign there as well. The 24-year-old had a relatively quiet preseason, catching three of four targets for 44 yards over three games. Gosnell's chance of seeing action on game days this season likely hinges on whether injuries beset Buffalo's wideout corps.

Willis (concussion) participated in Tuesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

It's a positive sign for Willis, who entered the league's concussion protocol during the 49ers' preseason finale against the Raiders this past Thursday. Even if he fully participates in practice, he'll remain in the league's protocol until cleared by an independent neurologist. The fourth-year pro made the 49ers' 53-man roster as a depth option at tight end behind George Kittle (Achilles), Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell.

Oliver is dealing with Achilles and calf injuries. and is considered week-to-week, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Oliver must miss at least the first four games of the regular season on injured reserve before he is eligible to return to the Packers' active roster. This minimum timeframe appears to align well with the linebacker's injury, and the 2025 fifth-rounder should return from IR and suit up shortly after the four-game period ends.

The Cardinals waived Weaver (hamstring) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Weaver was set to miss the entire 2026 season after being placed on injured reserve Aug. 24 due to a hamstring injury. However, the settlement allows the Colorado product to sign and play with a team once he is fully healthy. Weaver appeared in 10 regular-season games for the Cardinals in 2025, recording seven catches (on 13 targets) for 67 yards.

Gore signed with Buffalo's practice squad Monday, Alec White and Mike Maynard of the team's official site report.

Gore has spent his entire career with Buffalo to this point, but he's yet to log any regular-season action. The Southern Miss product did, however, have a limited role in both of Buffalo's playoff contests last year. Gore seems likely to spend most of the 2026 campaign on the practice squad unless injuries hit Buffalo's running back corps.

Haulcy (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.

Haulcy missed the Colts' last two preseason games due to an ankle injury. The safety has not been given a return timeline, and it is unclear if he will be available for the team's Week 1 showdown with the Ravens. The rookie third-rounder out of LSU is set to be the Colts' starting strong safety. If Haulcy is unavailable for Week 1 or beyond, Hunter Wohler will likely take over the job.