NFL Player News

Las Vegas waived McCormick on Tuesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

After injuries hit the Raiders' running-back room last season, McCormick got an opportunity to play significant snaps late in the campaign and tallied 142 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries across Weeks 13 and 14. However, he injured his ankle in Week 15 and ended the season on IR. McCormick was competing for a depth role behind Las Vegas newcomers Ashton Jeanty and Raheem Mostert during the preseason, but the team is opting to fill out the RB room with Zamir White and Dylan Laube instead.

The Packers placed Lloyd (hamstring) on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Lloyd emerged from Green Bay's second preseason contest with hamstring tightness, marking yet another health concern for the 2024 third-round pick. In fact, he's made only one appearance in his career to date and won't be eligible to suit up until at least Week 5 versus the Bengals. The Packers will kick off the campaign with Josh Jacobs leading the backfield, and Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks backing him up.

The Rams waived Edwards on Tuesday.

Edwards joined the Rams in late April as an undrafted free agent. He missed the team's preseason opener due to an undisclosed injury, but he returned for the final two contests and posted four catches (on six targets) for 57 yards and one touchdown. While Edwards wasn't able to carve a spot for himself on the Rams' 53-man roster, he is a candidate to remain in Los Angeles as a member of the team's practice squad.

The Titans waived Mims on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Mims led Tennessee with 28 carries over three games during the preseason slate, but he gained a modest 98 yards and didn't score any touchdowns. The Fresno State product played with New Orleans last year, recording 70 yards on 20 rushes along with 71 yards on 12 receptions without scoring any touchdowns. Mims also worked on special teams, and his versatility could help him land work elsewhere.

The Packers moved Watson (knee) to the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Since tearing the ACL in his right knee in Week 18 of last season, Watson has progressed quickly through his rehab, but the Packers will take a cautious approach with his return. Green Bay's receiving corps to begin the season will feature Jayden Reed (foot), rookie first-round pick Matthew Golden, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) in prominent roles, with Savion Williams (hamstring) and Malik Heath as depth. Watson's first chance to return to action will come in Week 5 against the Bengals.

Tennessee waived Jefferson on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Jefferson looked pretty good in limited opportunities during the preseason, rushing nine times for 59 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for an 11-yard gain. However, Tennessee decided it doesn't have room for the 25-year-old on its initial 53-man roster. Jefferson is a candidate for the Titans' practice squad if he clear waivers.

Johnson (leg) will begin the regular season on the Bears' 53-man roster, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Johnson started training camp on the Bears' NFI list due to a leg injury, which forced him to be sidelined for practices and all three of the team's preseason games. Despite the extended time off, general manager Ryan Poles relayed Tuesday that Johnson is aiming to be available for the Bears' Week 1 matchup against the Vikings on Monday, Sept. 8, per Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune. Nahshon Wright would be the top candidate to start at outside corner opposite Tyrique Stevenson if Johnson is unable to play in Chicago's regular-season opener.

Horton (ankle) has beaten out Marquez Valdes-Scantling for the No. 3 wide receiver role, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

A rookie fifth-round pick, Horton quickly usurped Valdes-Scantling in the pecking order during training camp. The veteran's release Tuesday confirms not only that Horton will be the No. 3 wideout but also that the team expects him to have moved past an ankle injury ahead of the Week 1 matchup versus the 49ers. He was highly productive at Colorado State and ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but the No. 3 role in Seattle may offer underwhelming volume in a run-heavy offense, making Horton a better dynasty option than redraft play.

Ward (shoulder) is practicing Tuesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Ward hurt his shoulder during practice last week and missed Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams. However, his ability to return to practice Tuesday suggests that the veteran cornerback will be fine for Cleveland's regular-season opener against Cincinnati on Sept. 7.

Bourne (lower leg) is on New England's initial 53-man roster Tuesday.

Bourne has been sidelined since Aug. 1 due to an apparent lower- leg injury suffered in practice, and while the veteran wideout seemed a likely cut candidate for the Patriots, it appears he's secured a depth role to begin the 2025 campaign. That said, New England's initial 53-man roster includes a hefty eight wide receivers, so further moves wouldn't be surprising.