NFL Player News

Bates terminated his practice squad contract with the Browns on Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

It's a potential sign that Bates plans to sign with another team, but that remains unclear at this point. Bates appeared in seven regular-season contests with the Jets and Browns last season and failed to catch his lone target across 123 offensive snaps.

The Steelers cut Galbreath from the practice squad Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Galbreath stuck around on the Steelers' practice squad after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The undrafted rookie will now look to join a team in need of tight end depth on the practice squad.

Bachman reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Bachman played a very minute role in Monday night's loss to the Chargers, seeing one snap on offense and 12 on special teams. He didn't record any stats in the box score. Bachman will head back to the practice squad to serve as wideout depth for Las Vegas.

Johnson reverted to the Texans' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Johnson saw an extensive offensive role in the Texans' loss to the Bucs, seeing action on 20 of 49 offensive snaps while playing another 10 snaps on special teams. Johnson recorded a blocked punt in the contest.

Wright (knee) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Head coach Mike McDaniel stated Tuesday that the running back was "real close" to returning last week, and that he's optimistic about Wright's chances of suiting up in Week 3, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Additionally, McDaniel said that the team will "see how the rest of the week goes," and that the running back is "putting his best foot forward." Wright's status on Wednesday's injury report of the week will provide more clarity regarding his status for Thursday Night Football in Buffalo.

The Steelers cut Jarrett from the practice squad Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Jarrett caught on with the Steelers on the practice squad in early September after failing to make the Buccaneers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The 24-year-old wideout will explore his next opportunities and look to sign with a team in need of pass-catching depth.

The NFL lifted Stoops' two-game suspension Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

If Stoops were to have signed with a team, he would have been required to miss two games to serve a suspension for violating the NFL's policy regarding performance-enhancing drugs. Now that the suspension has been lifted, Stoops will be able to sign with a team and contribute to it immediately. He spent the entire 2024 season with the Rams' practice squad and was cut by the team at the end of training camp in late August.

Washington (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Washington popped up on the injury report Monday with a thumb issue after catching one of two targets for two yards in the team's 33-27 loss to the Patriots in Week 2. Head coach Mike McDaniel is optimistic that the wide receiver will be able to play Thursday in Buffalo, per David Furones. Washington will have one more practice session Wednesday to prove his health ahead of Thursday Night Football.

Waller (hip) was a limited participant at the Dolphins' practice Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Waller is considered unlikely to play Thursday night against the Bills, but his ability to practice in any capacity Tuesday is a step in the right direction. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday in reference to both Waller and running back Jaylen Wright (knee) that the team will "see how the rest of the week goes," and that "they're putting their best foot forward." Waller will likely have to set his sights on making his Dolphins debut in Week 4 versus the Jets on Monday Night Football.

The Giants cut Ismail from the practice squad Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Ismail caught on with the Giants in late August after failing to make the Raiders' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He'll now be on the lookout to join a team in need of tight end depth.