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Vaki (leg) returned to practice Monday and participated in individual drills and walkthroughs, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.

Vaki missed roughly one week of training camp activities due to a leg injury, but he's now returned to on-field work in a limited capacity. The 2024 fourth-round pick suited up for 16 regular-season games as a rookie but totaled just 51 yards on offense, though he also has the versatility to contribute at safety and on special teams, which boosts his odds of being able to secure a depth role.

Detroit waived Deal (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Monday.

Deal caught on with the Lions in May after trying out during the team's rookie minicamp, but an injury suffered early in training camp has now cost him his roster spot. He now must meet the terms of the settlement and also prove his health before earning another opportunity elsewhere.

The Jets waived Davis on Tuesday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.

Davis inked a deal with the Jets as an undrafted free agent in May and outlasted both Anders Carlson and Greg Zuerlein (knee) in the team's kicker competition, but it appears his performance hasn't matched expectations to begin training camp. Following Davis' exit, Harrison Mevis is the lone remaining kicker on New York's roster.

Thomas-Jones suffered what head coach Mike Tomlin deemed a "significant" injury Sunday, though initial fears that he tore his Achilles have been negated by testing, Aaron Becker of Steelers Now reports.

Thomas-Jones signed with Pittsburgh as an undrafted free agent in late April and was hoping to use training camp as an opportunity to make his case for a roster or practice-squad spot. However, the South Alabama product seems likely to miss a chunk of time after being carted off the field Sunday. The good news for Thomas-Jones is that he won't require season-ending surgery, though it's unclear what his timeframe to return to the field is.

Guyton is dealing with a bone fracture in his right knee as well as a sprain, but his ACL is intact and he won't require surgery, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Though Guyton's 4-to-6 week timeline for a return makes him iffy for Week 1, this is much better news than what was originally feared, as early reports indicated the offensive lineman was being looked at for a torn ACL, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. An MRI revealed a tough but less serious diagnosis, and Guyton's bone fracture is expected to heal without a need for surgery. The injury will very likely still keep him out of action for most or all of the preseason slate, and it's not certain that he will be recovered in time for Week 1 of the campaign. If Guyton misses any regular-season games, Asim Richards could be asked to step in at left tackle.

Dickerson has been practicing at Eagles training camp despite undergoing offseason knee surgery, Geoff Mosher of PhillyVoice.com reports.

The three-time Pro Bowl guard should be good to go for the NFL season opener on Sept. 4 against the Cowboys. Dickerson, who landed a four-year, $84 million contract in March of 2024, has started 71 of the 72 regular-season and postseason games he's appeared in since getting drafted in the second round out of Alabama in 2021.

Opeta (knee) has no timeline for his return from a torn ACL, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said the guard has dealt with setbacks in his recovery process since suffering the injury last August, per Auman. Opeta would likely have had a chance to compete for a starting guard spot in 2024, but Tampa Bay returns all five starters from its line a year ago, including guards Cody Mauch and Ben Bredeson.

Wilson (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Colts on Monday.

The offensive lineman would need to reach an injury settlement with the team to have a chance to play in 2025. Wilson initially signed with the Colts last October and spent a few weeks on the team's practice squad. The former college basketball (and football) player has yet to appear in an NFL game.

Jones suffered a broken bone in his neck at practice Sunday and might miss 2-3 months, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The offensive guard had been playing with the first team during training camp so far, per Schefter. Jones started all 17 games at left guard for the Dolphins last year before signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys in the offseason. Tyler Smith could be the next man up at left guard.

Diggs (knee) says he's ahead of schedule in his recovery process and aiming for a September return, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

The cornerback opened training camp on the active/PUP list after undergoing surgery to repair a cartilage issue in the offseason. Last year, Diggs dealt with foot, ankle, calf, groin and knee issues that limited him to just 11 games, and in 2023, he tore his ACL after just two contests. If the 2021 All-Pro can meet his goal, he should be in line for a starting spot.