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Vaughn (hamstring) is expected to return to practice this week, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Vaughn has been sidelined at practice with a hamstring injury, but he may be nearing a return to action. The running back is expected to operate as a depth option behind Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders this season, likely making his greatest impact on special teams.

Steele (ankle) was an active participant at the Cowboys' practice Sunday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Steele was sidelined with an ankle injury for a couple days, but he's now back in action. The offensive tackle is expected to be eased back into a full workload over a series of days.

Spann-Ford (ankle) is expected to miss a few days of practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Spann-Ford suffered a left ankle injury at practice Sunday, and the issue is not expected to be serious. The tight end is expected to undergo an MRI in the near future, which will provide more clarity on his status moving forward.

Winters drew praise from a star teammate at the start of training camp as the linebacker prepares to compete for a starting role in 2025, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner was vocal about Winter's offseason growth when speaking to reporters at the start of camp, stating that the 24-year-old appeared "ready to take that next step." Winters backed up that vote of confidence with an interception during team drills earlier this week. The 49ers spent a third-round pick on LB Nick Martin in an attempt to replace the void left by Dre Greenlaw's departure this past offseason, but the Oklahoma State product is currently nursing a thumb injury. Winters should get ample opportunity this preseason to prove that he is worthy of claiming the vacant role alongside Warner come Week 1.

Moore sat out Sunday's practice due to general leg soreness, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Moore, one of the Bills' bigger free-agency pickups this past offseason, will be competing for slotting once he's healthy. He appears most likely to land a spot with the team in the No. 3 or No. 4 spot, though second-year player Keon Coleman could be overtaken if Moore or fellow free-agent add Joshua Palmer has a strong preseason. Khalil Shakir is the team's clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver.

The Bills activated Shenault (lower leg) off the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Shenault is healthy again after having been sidelined for the start of training camp due to a lower leg strain. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as one of the team's primary kick returners during the upcoming campaign and could contribute as a depth receiver as well.

Ford-Wheaton suffered a torn Achilles during the Giants' practice Sunday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

The leg injury that led to Ford-Wheaton being carted off the field has now been diagnosed as a torn Achilles. The 25-year-old will likely be forced to miss the entirety of upcoming season and will shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2026 campaign.

Spann-Ford suffered a leg injury during Dallas' practice Sunday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Spann-Ford rolled his ankle while blocking on a run play. He was in line to serve as the team's third-string tight end behind Jake Ferguson and Luke Schoonmaker, but John Stephens could be poised for an expanded role should Spann-Ford end up being sidelined for an extended period of time.

Jackson (undisclosed) was taken to the hospital after suffering an injury during San Francisco's practice Sunday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Jackson went down while being blocked and had to be taken off the field on a backboard. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Jackson was conscious and could feel his extremities, although he is still set to undergo additional testing.

The Lions cut Thomas-Oliver on Sunday.

Thomas-Oliver's tenure with Detroit has come to an end after he re-signed with the team in January. He appeared in one regular-season game with the Lions last season but failed to record any stats while playing exclusively on special teams.