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Funderburk (undisclosed) was waived by the Panthers with any injury designation Sunday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Funderburk compiled five total tackles during the preseason but he appears to have picked up an undisclosed injury at some point along the line. The cornerback will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll revert to season-ending injured reserve with Carolina. If that ends up being the case, he'll have to reach an injury settlement with the team in order to have a chance to play this season.

The Vikings waived/injured Nesbit (undisclosed) on Sunday, Rob Kleifield of the team's official site reports.

Nesbit participated in the first two preseason games for the Vikings before succumbing to injury, catching three of his six targets for 29 yards. If Nesbit clears waivers, he will revert to the team's injured reserve list, where he will spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

The Vikings waived/injured Jefferson (undisclosed) on Sunday, Rob Kleifield of the team's official site reports.

Jefferson signed with the Vikings on Aug. 12 as a depth running back for the 2026 preseason. The 26-year-old participated in all three preseason contests, rushing 11 times for 74 yards. Jefferson will now be subject to waivers, and if he clears will revert to the team's injured reserve list. If the running back reverts to IR, he will miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

The Chargers waived/injured Brown (undisclosed) on Sunday.

Brown signed with the Chargers in late April as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado. The wide receiver played in the Chargers' preseason game against the 49ers and did not catch his only target. Brown will likely clear waivers and revert to the team's injured reserve list, where he will spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

The Chargers waived/injured Campbell (leg) on Sunday.

Campbell exited Thursday's practice early after being unable to place any weight on his left leg. The wide receiver played in all three preseason games before sustaining his injury, catching three of his seven targets for 48 yards. Campbell will now be subject to waivers, and if he clears will revert to the Chargers' injured reserve list. If the 24-year-old reverts to IR, he will miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Banks (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Falcons on Sunday, Will McFadden of the team's official website reports.

Banks recorded two tackles during the preseason, but he appears to have picked up an undisclosed injury along the way. If he clears waivers, he'll revert to season-ending injured reserve with Atlanta. At that point, he'd need to reach an injury settlement with the team to have a chance to play in 2026.

The Raiders waived/injured Roberts (undisclosed) on Sunday.

Roberts signed with the Raiders in late April as an undrafted free agent out of BYU. The wide receiver participated in the first two preseason games for the team before succumbing to an unknown injury. Roberts will be subject to waivers, and if he clears, he will revert to the Raiders' injured reserve list. If Roberts reverts to IR, he will miss the entirety of the 2026 season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Minkins (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Cardinals on Sunday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.

Minkins has suffered an undisclosed injury, and he will now be placed on waivers. If the safety goes unclaimed, he'll revert to injured reserve with Arizona.

The Chiefs waived/injured Smith (undisclosed) on Sunday.

Smith participated in all three preseason games for the Chiefs, rushing four times for six yards in Friday's finale against the Seahawks. The running back likely picked up an injury in Friday's game. If Smith clears waivers, he will revert to the Chiefs' injured reserve list, where he will remain for the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Mays (wrist) was placed on injured reserve by the Lions on Sunday with a designation to return, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Mays suffered a fractured wrist during the preseason, and he will now be forced to miss at least four games to open the regular season. The 27-year-old was expected to operate as the team's starting center this year, so in his absence, Seth McLaughlin will get a chance to handle that role to open 2026.