NFL Player News

Rickert (knee) reverted to the Rams' injured reserve Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Rickert suffered a knee injury during Sunday's preseason game versus the Saints and will now be forced to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement. He had just signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent earlier this month.

Chappell (undisclosed) reverted to the Vikings' injured reserve list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Chappell was waived with an injury designation by the Vikings on Monday and went unclaimed. The undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M will now miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Taimani (undisclosed) reverted to the Vikings' injured reserve list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Taimani was waived/injured by the Vikings on Monday and went unclaimed. The nose tackle will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Mafah took his only carry for a 15-yard touchdown in Saturday's 34-13 preseason win over the Cardinals.

Mafah played just three snaps in the contest. Outside of the touchdown, the running back also returned two kicks for 21 yards and 19 yards, respectively. With cut-down day set for Sunday, Mafah's hat is in the ring for the No. 3 running back role. Friday's preseason finale against the Saints may go a long way in determining whether Mafah, Jaydon Blue or Israel Abanikanda will make the final 53-man roster.

The Texans placed Horton (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Horton's season is officially over after he tore his ACL during Monday's practice. The 25-year-old will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign.

Ferrell (undisclosed) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Ferrell suffered an injury in early August that was set to sideline him for multiple weeks. The veteran defensive end has returned to full participation slightly over two weeks after the injury occurred. The 29-year-old will likely play in Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons.

Jones (calf) did not participate at the 49ers' training camp practice Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Per Wagoner, coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Jones has a chance to return to the field next week. For now, 2025 seventh-rounder Connor Colby could get some reps with the first-team offensive line.

The Commanders waived Spencer (undisclosed) with an injury designation Tuesday.

Spencer had signed with the team in May but is now headed to waivers after suffering an undisclosed injury. The rookie undrafted free agent will likely revert to Washington's injured reserve should he go unclaimed on waivers.

Brents (undisclosed) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Brents suffered an injury in early August and returned to practice in a limited capacity last Tuesday. The cornerback is officially all set to go and could see some snaps during Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons if the Dolphins would like him to see some game-day reps before the regular season commences.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Rourke (ribs) has a chance to return to the field next week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Rourke suffered three broken ribs during San Francisco's preseason opener versus the Titans, but it seems like the injury may not keep the quarterback on the sidelines much longer. Until Rourke is healthy again, Adrian Martinez still projects as the 49ers' third signal-caller behind Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.