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Campbell was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday.

Campbell led the team with eight catches and 147 receiving yards while playing in three preseason games. The wide receiver signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in May, and if he clears waivers, there's a good chance he sticks around as a member of the practice squad.

The Falcons released Henderson on Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.

Henderson was brought in by the Falcons on Aug. 14 to compete for a depth spot on the 53-man roster. He played in the Falcons' preseason finale against the Cowboys on Friday, finishing with one solo tackle while playing 24 snaps (22 on defense, two on special teams). Henderson ultimately didn't show enough to catch on with the Falcons, but the 2020 first-rounder has started in 32 regular-season games since entering the league and should garner interest from teams looking to add veteran depth to the secondary.

Hines was released by the Chargers on Tuesday.

Hines joined the Chargers in July after missing two seasons while recovering from a torn ACL. The running back played in all four of the team's preseason contests, turning 21 carries into 65 rushing yards, while also adding three catches for 13 yards. Additionally, Hines returned seven punts for 33 yards and nine kickoffs for 231 yards during the preseason. Considering his dynamic skill set, the running back will likely find another suitor ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Rourke (knee) was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.

Rourke played his entire final season at Indiana on a torn ACL but managed to throw for 3,042 yards, 29 touchdowns and five interceptions through 12 games, vaulting the Hoosiers to the College Football Playoff. He underwent surgery Jan. 8 and was subsequently drafted in the seventh round by the 49ers. Due to his recovery, he didn't participate in rookie camp or training camp, and he'll be required to miss at least four games due to his placement on the NFI list. The 49ers can take their time with his recovery as long as Brock Purdy and Mac Jones (knee) are upright, as Rourke projects for the No. 3 role upon return.

The Falcons placed Anderson on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.

Andersen started camp on the physically unable to perform list while continuing to recover from a knee injury that caused him to land on IR in December. The move to the reserve/PUP list means the 2022 second-rounder will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season, making Week 6 against the Bills on Monday, Oct. 13 the first opportunity for him to make his 2025 regular-season debut. Andersen has served in a rotational role at inside linebacker over his first three NFL seasons, so JD Bertrand, DeAngelo Malone and Josh Woods are all candidates to see increased snaps on defense behind starters Kaden Elliss and Divine Deablo due to Andersen's injury.

The Chargers didn't move Harris (eye) to the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday, meaning he'll open the upcoming season on the active roster, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.

Harris missed the entirety of training camp and the preseason due to an eye injury that he suffered due to a fireworks accident during a Fourth of July event. He began working with team trainers on the side during practice Aug. 12, and GM John Hortiz said during the Chargers' final exhibition contest that Harris was "on track, and I think he should be able to go, hopefully Week 1," per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. Harris isn't guarantee to be available against Kansas City in Sao Paolo, Brazil for the season opener, but he at least will be eligible to practice ahead of that contest. In Harris' absence, rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton will get a chance to establish himself as the team's lead back, with Hassan Haskins providing depth.

The 49ers waived Willis on Tuesday.

Willis played 17 games for the 49ers since being drafted in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he mostly worked in a special-teams role and was targeted just twice. He began the 2024 season on the practice squad but was eventually promoted, so he'll look to work his way onto the active roster again this year.

The 49ers waived Bergen on Tuesday.

A rookie seventh-round pick, Bergen was unable to secure a roster spot with the 49ers despite their injury-riddled receiver room. The Montana product was likely drafted for his returning abilities, as he returned eight punts and one kick return for touchdowns during college, but he didn't show enough during the preseason to secure a role. Bergen has a strong case for the practice squad if he clears waivers.

The Falcons released Fuller on Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.

Fuller signed a one-year contract with the Falcons in March after appearing in nine regular-season games for the Panthers in an injury-riddled 2024 campaign. The 2020 sixth-rounder logged five tackles (four solo) across three preseason games, but he ultimately lost out to DeMarcco Hellams and Henry Black for a depth safety spot on the Falcons' 53-man roster. Fuller has started in 55 regular-season games across five seasons, so he should receive interest from teams looking to add veteran depth in the secondary.

The 49ers released Turner on Tuesday.

Turner played in all three preseason games for the 49ers and posted three receptions (five targets) for 41 yards. The 29-year-old wide receiver last made a serious impact with the Cowboys in 2021 when he reeled in 12 passes for 149 yards and three touchdowns while contributing on special teams. Turner will aim to secure a practice-squad role this year.