NFL Player News

Heyward and the Steelers agreed to a revised contract Saturday that adds more than $3 million in new-money incentives, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Heyward had been seeking a reworked contract throughout training camp, and he and the team were ultimately able to agree upon adding incentives that will allow him to make up to $18 million in 2025. With the new deal in place, Heyward will almost certainly take the field Sunday against the Jets. That wasn't a certainty at the start of the weekend, as Heyward wasn't fully committal about suiting up when asked Friday about whether he'd play.

Ehlinger was signed to Denver's active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Ehlinger spent the entire preseason with Denver only to be cut in late August. He's likely in line to be inactive but designated as the emergency quarterback in Week 1 against Tennessee.

Griffin was elevated from Seattle's practice squad Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Griffin wasn't able to crack Seattle's initial roster, but he did land on the practice squad. He'll now likely contribute on special teams and could see some snaps on defense in Week 1 against San Francisco.

Washington was elevated from Atlanta's practice squad Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Washington failed to make Atlanta's initial roster but re-signed with the practice squad. If he's active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, he'll be fourth on the running back depth chart.

Hunter is expected to work as an "every-down wide receiver and situational corner" Sunday in Week 1 against Carolina, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

This report affirms Jacksonville's Week 1 depth chart, which lists Hunter as a starter at wide receiver and as a backup at cornerback, per Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville. Fantasy managers who took a chance on Hunter in drafts should benefit from the rookie two-way player featuring more on offense than on defense, though it will be interesting to see what his final snap counts look like on both sides of the ball. The Jaguars list Brian Thomas Jr. and Dyami Brown as their other starters at wideout.

The Jets elevated Johnson from the practice squad Saturday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The 27-year-old wideout appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Rams last season and produced a 26-291-1 receiving line on 41 targets. He'll provide depth behind Garrett Wilson and Josh Reynolds on Sunday against the Steelers.

The Patriots waived Pharms on Saturday.

Pharms loses his 53-man roster spot to fellow DT Cory Durden, who was signed off the team's practice squad. Pharms appeared in 28 regular-season games for New England over the previous two seasons, logging 42 tackles (20 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery. He could be an option to join the practice squad.

The Lions signed Saylors off their practice squad Saturday.

With Sione Vaki (hamstring) out for Week 1 against the Packers, Saylors was signed to the 53-man roster as the Lions' RB4 behind Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and special teams dynamo Craig Reynolds. Saylors carried the ball 33 times during the preseason, totaling 112 scoreless yards.

The Ravens elevated Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad Saturday.

With Isaiah Likely (foot) still working his way back from injury, Mitchell-Paden will serve as the Ravens' third tight end behind Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar on Sunday night against the Bills.

The Commanders elevated Moore from the practice squad Saturday.

Moore will provide wideout and special-teams depth for the Commanders during their Week 1 matchup with the Giants on Sunday.