NFL Player News

Grable (concussion) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday.

Grable has been in concussion protocol since since early August, and he will now be sidelined for at least four games to open the season. Ryan Van Demark and Chase Lundt stand to operate as the top reserves at offensive tackle in Grable's absence.

Strange signed with the Browns' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Strange gets a clean break from the Patriots, who drafted him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft before waiving him Tuesday. The Chattanooga product made 29 starts over three seasons and will aim to earn a promotion to the Browns' active roster in 2025.

The Lions placed Turner (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Turner injured his right foot during the Lions' preseason finale against the Texans on Saturday. By being placed on IR prior to Tuesday's roster cut-down deadline, he'll be required to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Lions.

Cleveland released Okwara (ribs) on Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Okwara wasn't able to earn a spot on the Browns' final 53-man roster for 2025, and now he's bound for free agency. He'll be free to sign with any team, but there's a chance he ultimately ends up on Cleveland's practice squad.

Tavai (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Tavai made the 53-man roster but will be required to miss at least four games with an unspecified injury. The 2019 second-round pick played all 17 games with the Patriots last season and piled up 115 tackles (58 solo), five pass breakups, 1.0 sacks and an interception. Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss are expected to start at the two inside linebacker slots while Tavai recovers.

The Raiders placed Johnson (leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Johnson broke his fibula during training camp practice in early August, an injury that could keep him on the IR well past the four-game minimum. His absence won't hurt the Raiders' defense too much, as he was expected to serve primarily on special teams.

Reid (back) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

After playing 16 games with the Browns as an undrafted rookie in 2024, Reid made the team again in 2025 but will miss at least the first four games of the year. His primary utility will be on special teams once he returns.

Hall (knee) passed his physical and was activated from the PUP list Tuesday.

Hall didn't participate in training camp or the preseason, but he's ready to rock for the regular season after undergoing knee surgery in the spring. The 2024 second-round pick played eight games as a rookie and registered 14 tackles (eight solo) while averaging 28.4 defensive snaps per game.

Autry (knee) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Autry played through a knee injury for most of 2024, so his placement on the active/PUP list to begin training camp was viewed as a precaution. However, he'll now be forced to remain sidelined for at least the first four games of the regular season.

The Falcons signed Henderson to the practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

The 2020 first-rounder signed with the Falcons late in training camp, and while he didn't make the initial 53-man roster he will stick around on the team's practice squad. Henderson is a candidate to be elevated to the active roster if the Falcons need help in the secondary or on special teams.