NFL Player News

Waller (undisclosed), who remains on the active/PUP list Tuesday, is expected to be ready for Week 1 per his agent Drew Rosenhaus, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said in late July that Waller's placement on the active/PUP list to begin training camp is a matter of getting back into "football shape," so it appears the veteran tight end's conditioning is coming along well after he spent the 2024 season away from football. Waller, who will turn 33 the day before Miami's Week 2 clash with New England, is missing valuable reps in a complicated offensive scheme while on the PUP list. Even if he's ready for Week 1, it's possible he'll need time to build up to a full starting workload.

Renfrow (hamstring) has resumed running but isn't yet back at practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Renfrow has sat out roughly one week of practices due to a tweaked hamstring, but Carolina appears to be taking a cautious approach to the veteran wideout's return. That caution seems prudent, given that Renfrow last suited up for NFL action in 2023. The 29-year-old slot specialist is competing for reps in a surprisingly crowded Panthers receiving corps.

Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday that "everyone will be ready to go" when asked whether Las Vegas' starters will suit up for Thursday's preseason opener against the Seahawks, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.

Smith, who signed a two-year extension with the Raiders this offseason shortly after being acquired from Seattle, boasts an intriguing supporting cast in Las Vegas, with second-year tight end Brock Bowers, rookie running back Ashton Jeanty and veteran wideout Jakobi Meyers as the headliners. It remains to be seen whether Smith will handle more than a handful of drives Thursday alongside his new personnel group.

Pittman (groin) returned to practice Tuesday, Jake Arthur of Locked On Colts reports.

He's making his return exactly a week after suffering what was apparently a minor groin injury. Pittman may not play in Thursday's preseason game against Baltimore, but he's on track for Week 1. Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones are still competing for the starting QB job.

McDonald (back spasms) left practice early Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

McDonald was one of three Jets to leave practice early Tuesday as he dealt with back spasms. The 26-year-old is entering his third season in the league and is becoming an emerging star and one of the premier pass rushers in the league. Last year, he appeared in every game, tallying 10.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss, and is expected to add onto that production this year.

Fotu (foot) did not practice Tuesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Fotu appeared to have a boot on his right foot and was unable to practice Tuesday. The 26-year-old played just two games for the Jets last season, missing time with both a knee and a hamstring injury. With the Raiders trading for defensive tackle Thomas Booker on Monday, it appears the team is looking for extra depth at the position, as Fotu was in contention for a starting nose tackle job entering 2025.

Saints coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Kamara will not suit up for Sunday's preseason opener against the Chargers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Kamara has enjoyed a clean bill of health in training camp, but it's no surprise to see New Orleans take a cautious approach to his preseason participations. Moore said the rest of the team's running backs will suit up versus Los Angeles, so the preseason opener could shed some light on the pecking order behind Kamara. Rookie sixth-rounder Devin Neal (hamstring) seems likely to sit out, but Kendre Miller, Cam Akers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire could get chances to flash.

Thomas (shoulder) left practice early Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

The 21-year-old rookie third-round pick was expected to compete for a starting job in the secondary, but any significant absence could end up derailing that opportunity. The severity of his injury is unknown, and the Jets hope it doesn't get in the way of him getting valuable reps in the preseason.

Kraft (groin) is participating in Tuesday's practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Kraft missed practice Saturday due to a groin injury, but he appears to be back on the field without limitations. The 2023 third-round pick impressed in terms of YAC in 2024 while mostly garnering receptions close to the line of scrimmage, but heading into Year 3 there's been some buzz that Kraft could get more involved downfield, a development that would increase his odds of truly breaking out for fantasy purposes. Still, given Green Bay's crowded pass-catching corps, it could be a struggle for Kraft to command consistent targets on a weekly basis, especially if fellow tight end Luke Musgrave stays healthy.

Cowart (ankle) left practice early Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports

Cowart exited practice due to an ankle injury on Tuesday. The 29-year-old spent 2023 on the Jets' practice squad and signed a one-year, $1.17 million contract in March to return after spending last season in Chicago, where he appeared in 15 games and tallied 26 tackles. He is expected to start at defensive tackle alongside Quinnen Williams.