NFL Player News

The Broncos released Franklin on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Franklin inked a one-year deal with Denver back in April after spending the first five seasons of his career in Carolina. Franklin is a reserve safety and special teams contributor.

Simmons was released by the Packers on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website reports.

Simmons signed with Green Bay in April, recording a team-high 19 total tackles (14 solo) over three preseason contests. Although he won't stick around with the Packers, the linebacker likely showed enough to earn another opportunity elsewhere.

Jackson was waived by Denver on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Jackson signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in April, however the rookie was unable to do enough to secure a roster spot in Denver's crowded wide receiver room. The 24-year-old wideout had a quiet preseason, recording just three receptions for 29 yards. Jackson will now turn his attention to securing a roster spot with another team ahead of the 2025 campaign, but it's possible he could ultimately be offered a spot on the Broncos' practice squad.

Bandy was waived by Denver on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Bandy was unable to earn a depth role in a crowded wide receiving corps ahead of the 2025 season. The 27-year-old wideout spent the entire 2024 season on the Broncos' practice squad, and he'll now look to secure a role on another team's roster. If Bandy is unable to latch on with another team, it's possible he could eventually sign with Denver's practice squad once again.

The Seahawks waived Tyus on Tuesday.

An undrafted rookie, Tyus was let go by the Lions earlier this summer before latching on with the Seahawks. The Ohio product struggled this preseason with 21 carries for 55 yards (2.6 YPC). The Seahawks also waived rookies Damien Martinez and Jacardia Wright.

Swinson was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website reports.

Swinson appeared in just one preseason contest with Green Bay, reeling in one catch for four yards. He will now likely look for another opportunity elsewhere.

The Seahawks waived Wright on Tuesday.

Wright put together an impressive preseason with 21 carries for a team-high 147 yards and a touchdown. However, the Missouri State product couldn't break into the crowded running back room. The Seahawks figure to have a run-heavy offense this season, meaning Wright has an excellent chance to stick around on the practice squad.

Sheppard was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website reports.

Sheppard signed a deal with Green Bay in late July after going undrafted in April, catching three passes for 23 yards and a touchdown over two preseason contests. The wide receiver will now look for his next opportunity, which will likely come with a team's practice squad ahead of the 2025 campaign.

The Colts waived Ajou on Tuesday.

Ajou has yet to secure an NFL roster spot since entering the league in 2023. He last played for the Roughriders of the CFL, posting a 20-307-2 line over 12 games.

Johnson was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website reports.

Johnson signed with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent in April, leading the team with 115 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries over three preseason contests. The running back will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, there's a solid chance he joins the Packers' practice squad ahead of the 2025 season.