NFL Player News

The Steelers are releasing Woods, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The door is open for a possible return to the team after the 53-man roster is finalized if he doesn't get a better offer, but Woods plans to play in 2025 regardless. For now it looks like the Steelers' WR3 job behind DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin (abdomen) remains up for grabs, with 2024 third-round pick Roman Wilson and veteran Scotty Miller the top options.

New Orleans waived Haener on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Haener, a 2023 fourth-round pick, entered training camp in competition with Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough for the Week 1 starting gig, but he quickly became solidified as the No. 3 option on the depth chart. He'll likely resurface on the practice squad and serve as the Saints' emergency third-string quarterback, assuming he clears waivers.

The Browns plan to waive Strong (concussion), Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Strong left Saturday's preseason game against the Rams to be evaluated for a concussion, but it's unclear if the running back was subsequently cleared. In any case, as a result of the looming move, the Browns' backfield depth behind Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson takes a hit, with 2025 second-rounder Quinshon Judkins still unsigned. Undrafted rookie Ahmani Marshall could open the season in the No. 3 role.

The Eagles waived Adeyi on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Adeyi spent time with Philadelphia both during spring and summer, but he couldn't carve out a spot on the initial 53-man roster. The team could be interested in bringing the undrafted rookie out of Sam Houston back as a member of the practice squad, if he clears waivers.

The Vikings waived Valladay on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Valladay signed with Minnesota late in camp and played 28 offensive snaps in the final preseason game, rushing eight times for 39 yards. The 27-year-old running back has appeared in one career regular-season contest but has yet to log an NFL rushing attempt.

New Orleans waived Yarns on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Yarns inked with the Saints in April shortly after going undrafted out of Delaware, but he never had a reasonable path to a spot on the 53-man roster due to the team's crowded running back room. He'll look to earn a practice-squad opportunity as a rookie, whether with New Orleans or another club.

The Giants released Humphrey on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Humphrey had a productive preseason, catching six passes for 94 yards and one touchdown on eight targets across 96 offensive snaps. The 27-year-old veteran wideout appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Broncos last season, making seven starts, and finished with a 31-293-1 receiving line on 45 targets.

The Bengals waived Ridder on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Ridder inked with Cincinnati in July and spent training camp and the preseason with the team, but he ultimately couldn't push Jake Browning for the No. 2 quarterback gig behind Joe Burrow. After now having picked up the Bengals' scheme, however, Ridder will be a strong candidate for a practice-squad spot if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

The Dolphins waived Ezukanma on Tuesday, NFL.com reports.

Ezukanma, a 2022 second-round pick, totaled just five regular-season appearances during his three seasons with Miami, in large part due to injuries. In that span, he secured just one of four total targets for a three-yard gain, with that lone reception having come during his rookie season. He may get a chance to continue his development on the practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

The Panthers waived Reed on Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Undrafted out of San Diego, Reed played 26 offensive snaps this preseason and caught just one pass for six yards. He'll try to latch on with a practice squad once he clears waivers.