NFL Player News

Hicks (shoulder) is practicing at the Bears' training camp, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.

Hicks missed the final two games of the regular season last year but is now healthy. The 25-year-old safety logged 40 tackles (24 solo), two pass breakups and two fumble recoveries across 12 regular-season contests in 2024. He's competing for a backup safety job behind Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard and Jonathan Owens in Chicago.

Moon (calf) reverted to the Steelers' injured reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Moon was waived with an injury designation Tuesday after he was injured in practice last weekend. Moon appeared in 13 regular-season games for Pittsburgh last season, logging nine tackles (five solo) while seeing most of his action on special teams.

Hartwig (undisclosed) reverted to the Jets' injured-reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hartwig was waived with an injury designation Tuesday. He signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Purdue earlier this year.

Bell (shoulder) has been participating in Cowboys training camp practices, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Bell missed the final seven games of the 2024 campaign with a shoulder injury last season but is now healthy. He should serve as Dallas' third safety behind Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker.

Curl is considered week-to-week with an ankle injury, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Curl had his ankle stepped on during Tuesday's practice, and coach Sean McVay said the team is relieved it's not a worse injury for the safety. Curl started 16 regular-season games last season, logging 79 tackles (49 solo), including 1.0 sacks, nine pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Brooks has clearer path to backfield work behind starter Chase Brown and Samaje Perine in the wake of Cincinnati releasing Zack Moss (neck) on Wednesday, Kelly Singh of SI.com reports.

Brooks, a rookie sixth-round pick, has reportedly put together a strong start to training camp and impressed in the receiving game, per WLWT's Jaron May. With a capable veteran such as Moss around as a No. 3 option, Brooks' path to touches nonetheless looked murky, as Brown figures to dominate opportunities while Perine is a proven change-of-pace contributor. Will Moss now a free agent, however, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 reports that Brooks has become the clear No. 3 running back. If the rookie can continue to compile momentum throughout training camp, it's conceivable he could challenge Perine for the backup role.

The Browns signed Cota on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The 25-year-old wide receiver has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game since going undrafted out of Oregon in 2023. He'll serve as camp depth for the Browns.

Lenoir is expected to miss the next few practices with a hip injury, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Lenoir wrapped up the 2024 season dealing with a shoulder injury but had been practicing to begin training camp. Lenoir made 15 regular-season starts last season, logging 85 tackles (53 solo) and nine pass breakups, including a pair of interceptions.

Greenlaw suffered a lower-body injury during Thursday's practice, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Greenlaw suffered a quadriceps injury earlier in the offseason and had returned to full health for training camp. Coach Sean Payton said the new injury isn't related to that previous quad issue, but Payton indicated that he thinks Greenlaw will be fine. Greenlaw tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl two seasons ago and signed a three-year deal with Denver this offseason.

Goff is among the key starters who is not in line to play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers, Jalen Williams of the Detroit Free Press reports.

With Goff not slated to play in the first of Detroit's preseason contests, fellow quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen are are on track to lead the Lions offense Thursday. The Lions' next exhibition game is Friday, Aug. 8 versus the Falcons.