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Wright was released by the Panthers on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Wright signed with the Panthers in February and competed with rookie Ryan Fitzgerald for the team's starting kicker role at training camp, ultimately losing the battle. Wright missed his lone field-goal attempt, while also adding a PAT over two preseason games with Carolina. The kicker has appeared in at least one regular-season contest in five consecutive seasons, so he'll likely find another opportunity elsewhere in 2025.

The Steelers waived Nichols on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

The 2023 seventh-rounder caught on with the Steelers in late July after being let go by the Eagles. He finished the preseason with 11 carries for 87 yards and five catches (on eight targets) for 36 yards. Nichols' efforts weren't enough to crack the 53-man roster, and he'll have the opportunity to sign with a team in need of backfield depth if he clears waivers.

Horton (ankle) is expected to resume practicing next week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Horton suffered an ankle injury in Seattle's second preseason game and hasn't been able to practice since. His projected return to the field bodes well for his chances of playing in a Week 1 matchup against the 49ers, but it will be worth monitoring his activity level next week. Assuming he can suit up, Horton projects to be on the field in three-receiver sets.

The Steelers waived Galbreath on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Galbreath appeared in all three of the Steelers' preseason games and finished with three catches (on five targets) for 23 yards. He wasn't able to make Pittsburgh's 53-man roster, but if he clears waivers, the undrafted rookie out of South Dakota could remain with the team as a member of the practice squad.

Philadelphia waived Green on Monday, Cayden Steele of NJ.com reports.

Green had a lackluster training camp plagued by injury after being acquired from Houston via trade back in March, and now he's in line to become a free agent. He'll have to look for his next opportunity with a different team.

The Cardinals waived McCollum on Monday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

McCollum caught on with the Cardinals in early August after being let go by the Seahawks in June. He didn't see a target over the Cardinals' first two exhibition games but saw more opportunities in Saturday's preseason finale against the Raiders, finishing with two catches on as many targets for 17 yards. McCollum will have the chance to sign with a team if he clears waivers, and he could remain in Arizona to be a part of the team's practice squad.

Luther was waived by the Panthers on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Luther re-signed with the Panthers in May after the team had previously waived him earlier in the month. The wideout reeled in three receptions for 49 yards in two preseason games, and he could return to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

Diggs (knee) said Monday that he has no limitations physically, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

It's no longer the condition of Diggs' knee that would potentially prevent him from playing in Week 1 at Philadelphia, but rather, from an extended absence from team activities dating back to Week 15 of last season that may have taken a toll on his conditioning and left him with a layer of rust. The Cowboys will open the regular season on Thursday, Sept. 7 at Philadelphia, leaving Diggs with relatively little time to get back up to speed. It's possible that Dallas opts to ease its $97 million corner back into action rather than throwing him into the deep end as soon as regular-season play begins.

George was waived by the Panthers on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

George inked a deal with Carolina as an undrafted free agent in April, securing two catches for 19 yards while appearing in all three preseason contests with the team. If the wide receiver goes unclaimed on waivers, there's a good chance that his next destination ends up being with the Panthers' practice squad.

The Cardinals waived Cardenas on Monday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Cardenas did not log a target across the Cardinals' three preseason games. The undrafted rookie will have the opportunity to explore his next options if he clears waivers, though he could remain in Arizona as a member of the team's practice squad.