NFL Player News

Horn (thumb) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Horn injured his thumb in a car accident last Wednesday and required stitches. The team isn't worried about his availability for the regular season, but the standout cornerback won't play in Saturday's preseason game and probably won't be available for the Aug. 21 preseason finale against Pittsburgh, either.

Dekkers was waived by the Saints on Thursday.

The Saints have signed and waived Dekkers twice over the past three months. The rookie quarterback is trying to earn a spot in the NFL after going undrafted out of Iowa Western.

West has a hyperextended knee, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reports.

West's likely looking at a short-term injury, per Lombardi, though a more specific recovery timeline hasn't been established for the rookie fourth-round pick. The 49ers begin regular-season play Sept. 7 against the Seahawks. San Francisco's next preseason game is Saturday against the Raiders.

Steiner signed with the Seahawks on Thursday.

Steiner is the third fullback on the roster, joining Robbie Ouzts and Brady Russell. Seattle is likely to keep one fullback on the 53-man roster for the regular season.

Doubs (back) won't practice Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Doubs left Tuesday's practice following a collision, telling reporters afterward that his apparent back injury was nothing serious. Packers coach Matt LaFleur reiterated Thursday that it isn't a major issue, which is especially good news for a team that's been practicing without Jayden Reed (foot) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) for most of training camp. Doubs remains on track for the Week 1 start opposite rookie Matthew Golden, while either Reed, Wicks or Malik Heath figures to be the third/slot receiver in Green Bay's opener against Detroit (Sept. 7).

Tomlinson (knee) won't practice Thursday, but coach Jonathan Gannon doesn't expect him to be sidelined for an extended period, Theo Mackie of AZCentral.com reports. "He's doing well but I didn't think it was the right thing to do to put him out there today," Gannon said.

Tomlinson's availability for the regular season doesn't appear to be in jeopardy, though he may sit out Saturday's preseason game against the Broncos. He's expected to start on the interior of Arizona's defensive line after signing a two-year, $29 million contract with the Cardinals in March.

Strachan was waived by the Commanders on Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Strachan has appeared in 23 regular-season games split between the Colts and Panthers, but he didn't play a single regular-season snap in 2024 and won't get a chance to suit up with Washington in 2025. The 28-year-old wide receiver will hope to get an opportunity with another NFL team during the preseason.

Cracraft (undisclosed) signed with the Commanders on Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Cracraft was released with a non-football injury designation by the Seahawks in May, but he has subsequently recovered. The 30-year-old wide receiver has 53 games of regular-season experience under his belt but will be fighting an uphill battle to make Washington's 53-man roster.

Robinson (ribs) is participating in team drills Thursday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Robinson was injured in Wednesday's joint practice with the Lions, but he's back to practicing the next day. A rib injury was the source of his early departure from Wednesday's practice, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com. The 2024 first-round pick is looking to build on a promising rookie season in which he picked up 6.0 sacks.

Rodgers is among the Steelers' key players not in line to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

With regard to the team's plans for Saturday's contest, coach Mike Tomlin indicated that the same players (with the possible exception of LB Nick Herbig) who didn't play last weekend against the Jaguars won't face Tampa Bay, per Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site. Apart from Rodgers, that's a group that includes RB Jaylen Warren, WRs DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin (abdomen) and TEs Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith (knee). Beyond that, Rodgers is no lock to see any snaps in Pittsburgh's Aug. 21 preseason finale against the Panthers. Meanwhile, Mason Rudolph is slated to start at QB this Saturday for the second straight contest, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes.