NFL Player News

Williams (knee) said Thursday that he feels "fantastic," Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. "It feels like I never had an injury. I've put in the work. I feel great. Fantastic. No soreness. No aches. I'm running. I'm hitting 22 miles per hour, at 260 (pounds). That should tell you everything," Williams stated.

Williams didn't play at all last season after tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee during training camp. The Ole Miss product had been slated for an important rotational role along Dallas' defensive line after logging 8.5 sacks over 32 regular-season games during his first two NFL campaigns. Per Todd Archer of ESPN.com, Williams has participated in initial training camp practices, and he was pulled from the team's first session Tuesday after laying a couple big hits on teammates. All signs point to Williams being ready for Week 1 of the campaign.

Russell (head) has re-joined the Cardinals at training camp after being released from the hospital.

In a scary moment during practice Thursday, Russell suffered a head and neck injury and was taken to a local hospital for testing and evaluation. The 26-year-old reportedly had movement in all his extremities following the collision that caused the injury, and further testing indicated that he was okay to return to camp. It's not yet clear how long, if at all, Russell will need to be held out of practice moving forward.

Giants coach Brian Daboll named Russell Wilson the team's clear-cut starting quarterback Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

This news doesn't come as a surprise after New York signed Wilson to a one-year contract in March. Still, it dispels any notion that Dart -- whom the Giants selected 25th overall in April's NFL Draft -- could push for the starting job even with a strong preseason. It sounds like New York is content to allow the rookie out of Ole Miss to develop as an observer during his first NFL campaign, as GM Joe Schoen said of Dart on Wednesday that "there's some real benefits from sitting and learning specifically from some of the guys in the room that have the experience that they have," referring to Wilson and Jameis Winston, who was also signed as a free agent during the offseason. Dart did log one first-team rep during the first day of training camp, but Wilson took the remaining reps with the starting offense and shined, throwing multiple TDs to top wideout Malik Nabers.

Harrison reported to training camp Wednesday at 220 pounds, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Harrison entered the NFL at 209 pounds but spent the offseason bulking up and focusing on his diet. The No. 4 overall pick of the 2024 Draft, Harrison had a fine rookie season, posting a 62-885-8 receiving line on 116 targets, but his efficiency clearly was lacking some. He caught just 54.4 percent of his targets, ranking 102nd out of 112 qualifying wide receivers in catch percentage. His average depth of target of 14.2 yards was 14th-highest, which helps explain some of that lack of efficiency. The Cardinals hope to do a better job of getting Harrison easier catches at all levels of the field in 2025.

Despite reporting for training camp this week and practicing fully with the team, Cook said Thursday that he still wants a contract extension, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

"We have talks," Cook said. "I mean, I deserve what I want, I need, and it's going to eventually happen." Cook, however, realizes the extension he desires may not come from Buffalo. "I mean, however it happens, it's going to get done," Cook continued. "Wherever it happens at." Cook has said he wants "$15 million" per year on a new deal. The two sides continue to have conversations, but nothing appears imminent. Cook may be forced to play out the final year of his rookie contract and deal with the contractual side of things again next offseason, where the Bills would have the option to use the franchise tag on him.

The Raiders released Wilkins (foot) on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

It's shocking news, as the Raiders signed Wilkins to a five-year, $110 million dollar deal last March. Per Schefter, Las Vegas is releasing the defensive lineman with the designation of terminated vested veteran, and the organization voided the remaining $35.2 million of the guaranteed money left on his deal last month. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds that the Raiders and Wilkins have had an "ongoing dispute" over his foot injury, as Wilkins declined having a second surgery despite the team's request for him to go under the knife again to address the issue. Schefter reports that Wilkins filed a grievance with the NFLPA on Thursday, so it appears that the player and the organization are headed for a dispute over guaranteed money. Regardless of how that turns out, Wilkins' tenure with Las Vegas will end with him having played in just five games and tallying 17 tackles, including 2.0 sacks.

The Buccaneers signed Jordan to a contract Thursday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jordan started in 11 games at left guard for the Patriots in 2024 before being waived in late November. He'll have the chance to establish a role for himself during training camp while Sua Opeta (knee) is sidelined.

Thomas-Oliver (undisclosed) passed his physical Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Thomas-Oliver was placed on the active/non-football injury list July 17, but he's now been cleared to return to practice. That's important for the Florida International product, as he's on the roster bubble and will likely need to impress to nab a spot on the team.

Coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that the Packers "absolutely" believe they can get Kraft more involved in the downfield passing game this season, Mark Oldacres of USA Today reports.

Among 45 qualified tight ends last season, Kraft's average depth of target (4.7 yards) was 42nd at the position. He did most of his work on underneath looks at or close to the line of scrimmage. As a result, Kraft led all NFL tight ends in yards after catch per reception (8.8 yards) and was 14th in yards per route (1.55) over 17 regular-season games. The Packers have a ton of mouths to feed in the passing offense, so getting Kraft more involved down the field may be easier said than done. Kraft is being selected as a borderline TE1 in early fantasy football drafts this summer.

The Steelers placed Seumalo (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Seumalo will open training camp on the NFI list, though he'll be eligible to participate in practices and training camp once he progresses in his recovery. His absence opens the door for Spencer Anderson, Max Scharping, Nick Broeker and Steven Jones to see more reps at guard during training camp.