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The Lions waived Small (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Sunday.

Small will be eligible to sign elsewhere in the league once healthy, whereas if he hadn't reached an injury settlement he'd likely have spent the entire season on IR with Detroit. He spent last year on Tennessee's practice squad.

Head coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that Jones will start Saturday's preseason game against the Packers, Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star reports.

The team plans for Jones to play a couple of series before Anthony Richardson checks in for the rest of the first half. Richardson started the preseason opener against the Ravens but exited on the second drive due to an injured finger, clearing the path for Jones to check in for the remainder of the first half. Jones and Richardson are locked in a tight competition for the starting quarterback role, though the spot may be Richardson's to lose given the team's greater investment in him as the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Lions placed Yeboah (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday.

Yeboah's placement on IR rules him out for the entire 2025 season, barring an injury settlement. It remains to be seen whether his current injury is related to the leg issue that held him out early in training camp, though he managed to suit up for Detroit's preseason opener against the Falcons on Friday.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Saturday that Jones suffered a knee injury during the team's preseason opener, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Jones will have roughly one week to get healthy ahead of Arizona's next preseason matchup, on the road against Denver on Saturday, Aug. 16. He's expected to open the regular season playing a depth role at offensive tackle.

The Cowboys placed Shepley (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Shelpey has been placed on season-ending injury reserve due to a high-ankle sprain suffered during training camp. If the veteran offensive lineman wants another opportunity to play in 2025, he'll first need to reach an injury settlement with Dallas.

Monangai rushed six times for 30 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Dolphins. He also had a 22-yard kickoff return.

Monangai was the first running back to log a carry for Chicago with starter D'Andre Swift resting and backup Roschon Johnson (ankle) sidelined. The rookie seventh-round pick out of Rutgers has reportedly had a strong training camp and is in position to make the 53-man roster alongside Swift and Johnson, especially after running back Travis Homer (calf) exited Sunday's game. Monangai will likely see significant usage throughout the preseason, including in Chicago's next game against the Bills on Sunday, Aug. 17.

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Sunday that Rivers (ribs) will be out for "a little bit of time," Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.

Rivers is nursing a ribs injury sustained during Los Angeles' preseason game against the Cowboys on Saturday. Any significant time missed could negatively impact his chances of securing a depth backfield role behind starting running back Kyren Williams. His next chance to play this preseason will come Saturday, Aug. 16 against the Chargers.

Eskridge (hamstring) didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Bears. He also had a 41-yard kickoff return and a 16-yard punt return.

Eskridge hurt his hamstring Aug. 2 but was cleared for game action just over a week later. He's competing for a depth spot at wide receiver, and Eskridge's ability to contribute as a return man on special teams could be his key to making Miami's 53-man roster. Eskridge will look to bolster his case for a spot when the Dolphins continue preseason play Saturday against the Lions.

Gordon rushed eight times for 33 yards and a touchdown while catching one of three targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Bears.

Gordon's touchdown came on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter. Jaylen Wright and Alexander Mattison (neck) entered the game prior to Gordon and each had a touchdown run as well, so Gordon still has some ground to make up in the competition to back up De'Von Achane, even with Mattison getting hurt Sunday. Gordon, whom the Dolphins selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, will look to build on this strong debut in the team's second preseason game against the Lions on Saturday.

Wright rushed nine times for 16 yards and a touchdown while finishing without a target in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Bears.

Wright got two chances from the 1-yard line on Miami's opening drive but failed to punch either in. He made amends with a seven-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter but still finished with an ugly average of 1.8 yards per carry Sunday. Wright is competing with Alexander Mattison (neck) and Ollie Gordon for the backup role behind De'Von Achane. All three of the contenders for the No. 2 spot scored touchdowns Sunday, though Mattison subsequently exited due to an injury. The competition will continue Saturday in Miami's second preseason game against the Lions.