NFL Player News

The Eagles claimed Lampkin (leg) off waivers from the Rams on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Lampkin suffered a knee injury and a sprained ankle during the Rams' second preseason game. It's unclear if he's fully healthy, but the Eagles saw enough in the undrafted rookie to scoop him up as a reserve option.

Smith (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Smith will be forced to miss at least four contests while recovering from an undisclosed injury. In his absence, Jack Jones and JuJu Brents are two candidates to see an increase in workload at cornerback.

Payton (illness) was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Payton was waived by the Saints on Tuesday but found a new home in the Big Apple. Through 16 games last season, Payton mostly played on special teams but recorded 11 tackles (six solo). He'll likely serve in a similar role in New York.

Majors (knee) reverted to the Buccaneers' injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

The center was waived/injured by the team a day earlier, according to Scott Smith of the Bucs' official site. Majors will need to reach an injury settlement with Tampa Bay in order to play this season. The Texas product signed with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent back in the spring.

Kwenkeu (undisclosed) was waived after reaching an injury settlement with the Ravens on Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Kwenkeu suffered an undisclosed injury at training camp in early August, and he'll now hit the open market instead of potentially being placed on injured reserve with Baltimore. The linebacker appeared in two regular-season games with the Ravens in 2024, recording one tackle while playing 31 snaps on special teams. He'll now look to pass a physical and sign elsewhere during the 2025 campaign.

Brown joined the Texans' practice squad Wednesday, Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brown was sidelined by an undisclosed injury to begin training camp and was released by the Texans on Tuesday. He'll serve as depth for the time being but will likely be elevated at some point during the regular season.

The Broncos waived Taylor (hamstring) on Tuesday.

Taylor picked up a hamstring injury before the preseason opener. He's healthy now and will look for his next opportunity as an undrafted free agent out of Purdue.

Johnson (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a designation to return.

Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in the Chiefs' second preseason game against the Seahawks. By being placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, the 27-year-old cornerback will be required to miss at least the first four games of the 2025 campaign. Johnson will likely return to his rotational role in Kansas City's defensive backfield once he's healthy.

Haynes (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official website reports.

Haynes was dealing with a pectoral injury throughout training camp, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests to begin the 2025 season. In his absence, Jalen Sundell, Mason Richman and Bryce Cabeldue are lined up to operate as Seattle's reserve options at interior offensive line.

Jones (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Jones will miss at least four games after picking up a knee injury in the preseason opener. The 2024 fifth-round pick started one game as a rookie and is expected to be a reserve member upon return.