NFL Player News

Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Tuesday that Zavala is considered "week-to-week" with a patella injury that he suffered during Monday's training camp practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

The injury puts Zavala in jeopardy of missing the Panthers' preseason opener against the Browns on Aug. 8. The 2023 fourth-rounder started in two games in 2024 and is expected to be Carolina's top backup offensive guard. Zavala's absence opens the door for Ja'Tyre Carter and Jarrett Kingston to get more reps at guard during practice and preseason games.

Davidson left Tuesday's training camp practice after injuring his right hamstring, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

It's the second time Davidson has tweaked his right hamstring in three days, and while he appeared to be in more pain Tuesday, he was able to walk off the practice field under his own power. He'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, but he will likely be limited to sideline work over the next few days to avoid aggravation. Davidson is coming off his most productive NFL campaign, finishing the 2024 regular season with 23 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries across 12 games.

The Steelers waived Moon (calf) with an injury designation Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Moon suffered a calf injury during Saturday's practice and has now been let go. If he is not claimed off waivers by another team, then Moon would revert to injured reserve, which would force him to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Steelers. Moon appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Steelers in 2024 and logged nine tackles (five solo) while mostly serving on special teams.

The Steelers released Patterson (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Patterson had posted on X on Monday that he was being released, and the official transaction, which gives the Steelers an extra $2.8 million in cap space, became official Tuesday. Patterson has been utilized across multiple positions on offense and has plenty of special-teams experience as a returner, so the veteran should garner interest from teams as the 2025 season approaches.

Douglas has been the Patriots' most consistent receiver in training camp thus far, according to Paul Perillo of the team's official site.

The third-year wideout logged 66 catches on 87 targets for 621 yards and three TDs in 17 regular-season games in 2024 and has been showing improvement as a route runner in camp. With Josh McDaniels having been brought back as the Patriots offensive coordinator ahead of the 2025 campaign, Douglas has an opportunity to make his mark in PPR formats, while working in an offensive system that tends to feature its top slot receiver. In addition to Douglas' strong showing, projected No. 1 wideout Stefon Diggs continues to look sharp as he bounces back from a knee injury, giving second-year quarterback Drake Maye a solid platform from which to grow as a passer.

Dallas signed Matthew to a contract Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Matthew is fully healthy after having spent the entire 2024 season on IR with Baltimore. Matthew appeared in six regular-season games while spending time with the Cardinals and Bears in 2023, and he suited up for 14 regular-season contests as a rookie with the Cardinals in 2022.

The Commanders placed Herbig on the reserve/retired list Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Herbig ended last season on IR due to a torn rotator cuff but appeared healthy and ready to contribute as a reserve interior offensive lineman for Washington. However, he'll instead hang up the cleats after starting in 30 of his 61 career appearances in the NFL.

The Eagles waived Gray (finger) with an injury designation Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Gray injured his finger during Saturday's training camp practice. If he's not claimed off waivers by another team, then Gray would revert to the Eagles' injured reserve, which would cause him to miss the entire 2025 season unless an injury settlement is reached. The 2022 third-round pick last saw regular-season action during his rookie season with the 49ers, when he played in 13 regular-season games and caught one pass (on seven targets) for 10 yards while adding nine rushing yards on one carry.

The Cowboys waived Harmon on Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Harmon was aiming to make the Cowboys' 53-man roster after spending the entire 2024 season on Dallas' practice squad, but the 2019 sixth-rounder will be on the lookout for new opportunities, assuming he clears waivers. He hasn't seen NFL regular-season action since his rookie year with the Commanders, when he posted 30 catches on 44 targets for 365 yards in 16 games, but he did record a 31-375-3 line across seven games with the UFL's DC Defenders during the league's 2024 spring season.

Williams (hamstring) has been participating in training camp practices, Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints reports.

Williams aggravated a hamstring injury during the Jets' 2024 regular-season finale against the Dolphins, but he has been a full participant in practices to start training camp. The seventh-year defensive tackle out of Alabama has logged 11.5 sacks over the past two seasons and will anchor the Jets' defensive front that includes Will McDonald, Derrick Nnadi and Jermaine Johnson (Achilles).