NFL Player News

Jones (shoulder) was designated to return from the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Jones missed Baltimore's first four games after undergoing shoulder surgery one week after the NFL Combine, but his participation in practice Wednesday suggests a return is near. The 2025 third-round pick from LSU will likely serve as one of the Ravens' top reserve offensive linemen when healthy. He now has 21 days to be added to the active roster before reverting to the reserve/non-football injury list.

Jackson (wrist) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Andrew Krammer of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

The 2025 first-round pick from Ohio State is now in line to miss his second consecutive game after undergoing wrist surgery in late September. Although he's missing his second game in a row, Jackson is expected to reclaim his spot as the Vikings' top left guard following the team's Week 6 bye.

Spears (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The designation opens up a three-week window for Spears, who remains on IR, to practice with the team. In the meantime, he won't count against the team's 53-man roster, but barring any setbacks, Spears -- who is eligible to return to practice Wednesday -- is moving toward bolstering the Titans backfield, which has been led by Tony Pollard through the first four weeks of the season.

Hughlett (abdomen) underwent successful surgery Tuesday and will return in a couple of months, NFL agent Brett Tessler reports.

The veteran long snapper was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an abdomen issue and is now expected to be sidelined over the next couple of months. While Hughlett remains out, expect Cal Adomitis to assume the team's top long-snapper duties.

Waddle is positioned as the Dolphins' top wide receiver with Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the season, Marcel Louis-Jacques and Stephania Bell of ESPN report.

Waddle secured three of six targets for 48 yards during Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets, in which Hill suffered a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL. Miami placed Hill on IR on Wednesday, leaving Waddle poised to be the team's unquestioned No. 1 receiver. The presence of second-year pro Malik Washington and tight end Darren Waller -- who scored twice in his team debut Monday -- will prevent opposing defenses from focusing entirely on the 2021 first-round pick, but it should be Waddle who benefits from the most significant increase in volume, beginning Sunday versus Carolina. He surpassed 1,000 yards in each of his first three NFL seasons and as a rookie in 2021, when Hill was still a member of the Chiefs, Waddle demonstrated an ability to handle massive volume en route to a 104-1,015-6 receiving line.

Coach Brian Daboll said Dart (hamstring) won't have limitations at Wednesday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

In his first NFL start Sunday against the Chargers, Dart had a modest passing line (13-for-20 for 111 yards, one TD and no picks) while rushing 10 times for 54 yards and a score, but he also took five sacks and was visibly hindered at times. Daboll revealed Monday that Dart was dealing with a hamstring injury but that he was "doing good" and was expected to practice Wednesday, per Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports. During Wednesday's team stretch, Dart was spotted with a significant tape job on his upper left leg, according to Duggan, so it remains to be seen if the rookie signal-caller indeed will be listed as a full practice participant to begin Week 5 prep.

Cosmi (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 2021 second-round pick from Texas missed the Commanders' first four games this season after tearing his ACL in January. Cosmi now has 21 days to be added to Washington's active roster before reverting to IR. He's expected to reclaim the team's top right guard spot once healthy.

Wilson (undisclosed) won't practice this week, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.

Wilson was signed by the Dolphins off the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, but it now appears he's dealing with an undisclosed injury. The Boise State product played in 15 games with the Saints in 2024, catching 20 of 27 targets for 211 yards and one touchdown. If Wilson is sidelined for the Week 5 matchup against the Panthers, Miami may add another wide receiver to its active roster to bolster depth with Tyreek Hill (knee) unavailable.

Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury and will be placed on injured reserve, keeping him sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Earlier Wednesday, Schefter reported that Benson banged his knee near the end of last Thursday's loss to the Seahawks, and coach Jonathan Gannon followed up that report with news that the running back was heading to injured reserve but that he should return at some point this season, per Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site. Now that a timetable for Benson to recover has been outlined, he'll still miss at least the next four games while on IR, meaning his first chance for game action will be Sunday, Nov. 9 at Seattle. In the meantime, the Cardinals will roll with Emari Demercado and Michael Carter out of the backfield.

Tavai (undisclosed) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Tavai missed the Patriots' first four games this season due to an undisclosed injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. The 29-year-old now has 21 days to be added to New England's active roster before reverting to IR. Once healthy, Tavai will likely reclaim his spot as one of the Patriot's top inside linebackers after posting 115 total tackles and five passes defended across 17 contests in 2024.