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Anudike-Uzomah (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Chiefs on Monday.

The defensive end suffered the injury during Friday's preseason loss to the Seahawks. A first-round pick in 2023, Anudike-Uzomah has recorded just 3.0 sacks and three starts across 34 regular-season contests and is now set to miss the 2025 regular season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.

Monk did not participate in Monday's training camp practice due to a hamstring injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Monk started at right guard and played 31 offensive snaps during the Packers' 23-19 preseason win over the Colts on Saturday, but he may have tweaked his hamstring in the process. His practice participation over the coming week will play a factor in his ability to play in this Saturday's preseason finale against the Seahawks. Monk is competing for a depth role in the Packers' offensive line after playing in 10 regular-season games as a backup in 2024.

Banks did not participate in Monday's training camp practice due to a back injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Banks has been working through a lingering back issue during training camp. He was able to play in the Packers' preseason opener against the Jets but was sidelined for Saturday's contest against the Colts. Banks could be sidelined for Green Bay's preseason finale against the Seahawks this Saturday, which would likely lead to Donovan Jennings starting at left guard for a second straight game. Banks signed a four-year, $77 million contract with the Packers in March to serve as the team's starting left guard.

Presley secured six of eight targets for 102 yards during Saturday's 23-22 preseason win against the Chargers.

Presley's biggest catch of the preseason came in the waning moments of the Rams' victory when Stetson Bennett tossed up a Hail Mary on fourth down. Presley made the contested catch over two Chargers' defenders for a 40-yard gain, and one play later Bennett tossed a game-winning nine-yard touchdown pass to Tru Edwards. While the Rams will be hard-pressed to find a spot for the UDFA given the deep and talented pool of wideouts on the roster, Presley could make the decision to leave him off the final 53-man roster more difficult with another big game in next week's preseason finale against the Browns.

Simpson signed with the Packers on Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

The safety had a tryout with Green Bay on Wednesday. Simpson, who was previously dealing with a hamstring injury, was waived from injured reserve with a settlement by the Jets in early August before trying out for the Texans less than a week later. A 2024 fifth-round pick of the Colts, Simpson did not see action last season, though he may now get a chance to compete for a depth and special-teams role with the Packers.

Head coach Raheem Morris said Monday that he doesn't expect Norton (lower body) to return to practice ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Norton is working through a lower-body injury, which appears severe enough for him to miss all three of the Falcons' preseason games. It's unclear whether his absence in practices and preseason games puts him in jeopardy of missing out on a spot on Atlanta's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Norton made one start across 17 regular-season games for the Falcons in 2024.

Stromberg saw action in Sunday's preseason game against the Bills, indicating that he's past the concussion issue that sidelined him in late July.

The center played on 33 offensive snaps and five special-teams snaps. Stromberg, a third-round pick of the Commanders in 2023, has appeared in just four regular-season games through two NFL seasons. While Drew Dalman is projected to start for Chicago, Stromberg can compete for the backup role with 2022 sixth-round pick Doug Kramer.

Ogbongbemiga (shoulder) logged five tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble during Sunday's 38-0 preseason win over the Bills.

Ogbongbemiga suffered a shoulder during the Bears' preseason opener against the Dolphins, but he progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. He led the Bears in tackles and forced a fumble late in the third quarter, which led to Chicago scoring 14 plays later on an Ian Wheeler 10-yard rushing touchdown. Ogbongbemiga primarily served on special teams for the Bears in 2024 and logged 13 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games, and that role is his clearest path to making the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

Mingo was diagnosed with a PCL sprain in his right knee Monday, and the third-year wideout is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Mingo injured his right knee during the Cowboys' preseason loss to the Ravens on Saturday. The timeline for his injury means he'll miss Dallas' regular-season opener against Philadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 4, though his absence could persist beyond Week 1 depending on how his recovery goes. With Mingo sidelined, Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons will provide Ryan Flournoy, Traeshon Holden and Jalen Brooks the opportunity to audition for the WR5 job.

Valladay is in line to sign with the Vikings, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

The running back spent time on the Jets' and Saints' practice squads last season and stuck with New Orleans through June, when he was waived. Valladay has never played on an offensive snap in his career and last appeared in an NFL game in 2023 with the Jets. The Minnesota running back depth chart is led by veteran Aaron Jones and free-agent signing Jordan Mason, but it does thin out after that, perhaps giving Valladay a fighting chance of earning a roster spot.