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McKee is dealing with a fractured thumb and may not be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Though McKee's injury brings his availability for the beginning of the regular season into question, Rapoport notes that the issue isn't major, adding that the fracture is to "just the top of the thumb." Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the quarterback suffered the injury during practice and agrees that it's not expected to be a long-term issue. The Eagles traded for Sam Howell in a deal with Minnesota on Sunday, giving them insurance in case McKee does indeed to need to sit out the team's opener Thursday, Sept. 4 against Dallas.

The Giants placed Moore (upper leg) on injured reserve Sunday.

Moore injured his right leg in the fourth quarter of Thursday's preseason game against the Patriots, and the injury was severe enough for him to undergo surgery Saturday. The 24-year-old underwent a successful procedure, and there's optimism that he'll make a full recovery, according to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. By being placed on IR, Moore will be required to miss the entire 2025 season while recovering from his procedure, though an injury settlement with the Giants would allow him to sign with a team once he's fully healthy.

The Giants released Wallace on Sunday.

Wallace signed with the Giants at the beginning of training camp. He played in two of the Giants' preseason games and finished with six tackles (three solo), but he will not be on the team's 53-man roster heading into the regular season. Wallace will explore his next options and look to catch on with a team searching for veteran depth in the secondary.

The Bills waived/injured DuBose (shoulder) on Sunday.

DuBose injured his shoulder during Wednesday's training camp practice, which led to him missing Saturday's preseason finale against the Buccaneers. DuBose will go on waivers, but he'll revert to the Bills' injured reserve if he goes unclaimed, which would force him to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Buffalo.

The Bills waived Young on Sunday.

Young signed with the Bills on Wednesday after being let go by the Chiefs two days prior. He saw extended action during the Bills' preseason finale against the Buccaneers on Saturday, when he logged 16 carries for 53 yards while adding three catches on as many targets for 40 yards. With James Cook, Ray Davis, Ty Johnson and Frank Gore occupying the Bills' four running backs on the depth chart, there simply wasn't enough room for Young on the 53-man roster. Assuming he clears waivers, Young will look to catch on with a team looking for backfield depth, though he could return to Buffalo to serve on the practice squad.

The Bills waived Sokol on Sunday.

It's the second time in two weeks that the Bills let go of Sokol, who played in all three of Buffalo's preseason games and finished with one catch (on two targets) for two yards while adding a solo tackle. Assuming he clears waivers, Sokol will explore his next options and pursue signing with a team in need of depth at tight end, likely on the practice squad.

The Vikings released Rypien on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Rypien had been fourth on Minnesota's QB depth chart throughout camp, but for a brief moment it looked like he could move up when the team traded Sam Howell to Philadelphia on Sunday morning. However, that move was quickly followed by the Vikings' signing of veteran Carson Wentz, and Minnesota has opted to move on from Rypien with rookie Max Brosmer claiming the No. 3 QB spot. Rypien could draw interest from another team looking to add veteran depth at the quarterback position.

Philadelphia waived/injured Cine (groin) on Sunday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Cine was hurt in Friday's preseason win over the Jets and was on crutches following the contest. He had been in competition for a depth role in the Eagles' secondary, but he'll now revert to IR if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski relayed Sunday that Pickett (hamstring) could be available for the Browns' regular-season opener against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 7, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Pickett did not play in any of the Browns' three preseason games due to a hamstring injury that he suffered in late July. He's on track to be available for Week 1, but his role (if healthy) remains to be seen. Joe Flacco has been named as the Browns' starting quarterback for the start of the regular season, but the backup job is a three-way competition between Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Regardless of who wins the QB2 job, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that the Browns are comfortable with carrying four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster to begin the campaign.

The Buccaneers waived McClellan on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

McClellan signed with Tampa Bay in mid-August and gained one yard on his only carry during Friday's preseason loss to Buffalo. The Alabama product was a sixth-round selection by Atlanta in the 2024 NFL Draft and played in two contests with the Falcons last season, gaining 32 yards on 13 carries, before ending the year on IR due to a knee injury.