NFL Player News

Flournoy signed with the Cowboys' 53-man roster Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Flournoy was elevated from the practice squad for the Week 1 loss to the Eagles, when he played 14 special-teams snaps. The 2024 sixth-round pick isn't expected to play much on offense in the Week 2 matchup versus the Giants.

The Browns waived Larvadain on Saturday, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.

Larvadain made the 53-man roster out of training camp as an undrafted rookie, but he was a healthy scratch for the Week 1 loss to the Bengals. He's expected to remain on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

The Colts elevated Bentley from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Bentley was also on the active roster in Week 1 against the Dolphins, but he played just two offensive snaps. The undrafted rookie is being brought up as backfield depth in case Tyler Goodson -- who is questionable with an elbow injury -- ends up inactive.

Jones (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Jones was already ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Broncos, and now he's guaranteed to miss four games, meaning his first return date will be Oct. 12 versus the Cardinals. Fellow cornerback Charvarius Ward (concussion) has also been ruled out, so Mekhi Blackmon is expected to start at cornerback opposite Xavien Howard while Johnathan Edwards and Chris Lammons mix in Week 2.

Judkins (personal) was activated to the 53-man roster Saturday and is expected to make his debut in Sunday's game versus the Ravens.

The Browns were granted a two-game roster exemption for the 2025 second-rounder ahead of Week 1, but they'll officially bring Judkins on board for Sunday's divisional clash. At the time of this report, Judkins is still listed as questionable, although his activation puts him on track to play. Judkins made his first practice appearance since June when he joined the team on the field Thursday, so it's unlikely that he'll be ready for a full workload. He figures to mix in behind fellow rookie Dylan Sampson and veteran Jerome Ford.

Croskey-Merritt is expected to become the No. 1 running back after an MRI confirmed that Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles during Thursday's loss to the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Ekeler played nearly half of the offensive snaps and logged 19 touches through the first two games, so his absence leaves a massive opportunity. Croskey-Merritt looks like the favorite to claim the bulk of those duties, but veteran running back Jeremy McNichols should play a role in the passing game while Chris Rodriguez -- who was a healthy scratch for the first two games -- may mix in too. Through two games, Croskey-Merritt rushed 14 times for 99 yards (7.1 YPC) and a touchdown but failed to haul in either of his two targets.

Worthy (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Eagles.

Worthy entered the weekend with a doubtful tag after he suffered a dislocated right shoulder during the season-opening loss to the Chargers. It's encouraging that the 2024 first-round pick was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday, and his next chance to play will be Week 3 versus the Giants. Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton figure to take on a bulk of the workload in Worthy's absence.

Still (calf) was a full participant at Friday's practice and is on track to play Monday versus the Raiders.

Still was limited during Thursday's practice but is back to full speed. The 2024 fifth-round pick played nearly every defensive snap in the Week 1 win over the Chiefs, when he recorded three solo tackles. Still can cover the slot and the outside and will be a key part in this divisional matchup versus TE Brock Bowers (knee) and WR Jakobi Meyers.

Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles during Thursday's 27-18 loss to the Packers, an MRI confirmed Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Ekeler went down with a non-contact right Achilles injury late in the fourth quarter and was carted to the locker room. His 2025 season is over after he posted 14 carries for 43 yards and five receptions for 38 yards. The 30-year-old running back is expected to be placed on injured reserve at some point in the next week. The Commanders will move forward with Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez in the backfield. Ekeler will be an unrestricted free agent in March.

Thompson (chest) was waived from the reserve/non-football illness list with an injury settlement Friday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

Thompson suffered a cardiac arrest in June of 2024 and hasn't played or practiced since then. With this injury settlement, Thompson -- a 2023 fifth-round pick -- will continue to focus on his rehab and will be free to sign with another team once he's healthy.