NFL Player News

Cleveland signed Rush (undisclosed) to a contract Monday, per the team's official site.

Rush signed with the Chiefs in February but was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement Friday. It's not clear what type of issue he was dealing with, but the South Carolina product appears to now be healthy given his signing with Cleveland. Rush will have the opportunity to compete for a depth role in the Browns' secondary after playing in two regular-season games with Pittsburgh last year and logging 18 special-teams snaps.

Hampton was waived by the Commanders on Monday.

Hampton recorded five total tackles (two solo) in Friday's 48-18 preseason loss to the Patriots, but he will now be looking for a new opportunity elsewhere. The linebacker appeared in one regular-season game with the Commanders in 2024, failing to record any stats while playing six special-teams snaps. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, it's certainly possible that Hampton sticks around Washington as a member of the team's practice squad.

Ogbonnia played six snaps during Sunday's 27-13 preseason win versus the Saints, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Ogbonnia had been dealing with an undisclosed injury earlier in the month, but he was evidently back in playing shape for the Chargers' second contest of the preseason. After handling a big role on the defensive line with Los Angeles in 2024, he projects to do the same in 2025.

Payton (illness) was active for the Saints' 27-13 preseason loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Payton was battling an illness at practice ahead of the contest, but he was ultimately able to give it a go, recording a solo tackle and a pass defensed against Los Angeles. The 25-year-old is competing for a depth role at cornerback this season, and he will now look to build off his performance when the Saints face the Jaguars on Sunday.

The Dolphins waived Baldwin on Monday.

Baldwin played 13 snaps on offense during Sunday's preseason game against the Bears but failed to record a catch on one target. Assuming he clears waivers, the undrafted free agent out of Baylor will look to join a team in need of depth at wide receiver.

The Dolphins signed Boone to a contract Monday.

With Alexander Mattison (neck) being placed on injured reserve, the Dolphins bolstered their backfield Monday by adding Boone and Aaron Shampklin. Boone appeared in six regular-season games for the Panthers in 2024 and posted 13 carries for 51 yards along with one catch (on three targets) for minus-2 yards. Boone, Shampklin and Ollie Gordon will compete for the RB3 job behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright.

Jackson (ankle) recorded one tackle (one solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 27-13 preseason loss against the Chargers.

Jackson spent the last four weeks of the 2024 season on New Orleans' injured-reserve list due to an ankle injury, but he was apparently healthy again for the start of the 2025 preseason. He played exclusively on special teams during most of his appearances last year and will have to compete for a spot on the Saints' final 53-man roster.

Fatukasi (undisclosed) passed his physical and was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Fatukasi made his return to practice Monday after missing the entirety of training camp to this point while nursing an undisclosed injury. The defensive lineman will likely ramp up his workload in the coming weeks, but he appears to be on track to be ready for the team's regular-season opener Sept. 7 versus the Rams.

The Rams waived/injured Torres (ankle) on Monday.

Torres injured his ankle during the Rams' preseason game against the Cowboys on Saturday. He'll go on waivers, but he will revert to the Rams' injured reserve if he isn't claimed, which will force him miss the entire 2025 season unless an injury settlement is reached. Tight end McCallan Castles was signed by the Rams in a corresponding move.

The Rams signed Castles to a contract Monday.

Castles was cut by the Chargers this past Wednesday, but he'll stay in Los Angeles and get another opportunity to make an NFL roster with the Rams. He gives the Rams some added depth at tight end while backup Terrance Ferguson nurses a groin strain.