NFL Player News

Bears coach Ben Johnson said Thursday that he hopes Burden (undisclosed) will be ready to practice in a few days, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Burden's soft-tissue injury from the offseason program lingered longer than the Bears expected, but they apparently remain optimistic he'll be available for the start of training camp. Once he's declared healthy, the 39th overall pick figures to compete with Olamide Zaccheaus for the No. 3 WR spot, behind returning starters DJ Moore and Rome Odunze.

Pitts (foot) is medically cleared for training camp, although Falcons coach Raheem Morris said the tight end may have "modifications" to his practice plan early on, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Pitts was present for Atlanta's offseason program but didn't practice, with reports suggesting a foot injury was responsible for his lack of activity. It sounds like he'll have plenty of time to ramp up for Week 1 as he prepares for the fifth and final season of his rookie contract, subject to the lowest expectations of his career after failing to break out (again) in 2024 under a new coaching staff.

Washington (undisclosed) reverted to the Chargers' reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Washington will remain with team, albeit on the PUP list after having been waived with a failed physical designation Tuesday. He will be forced to miss the first four games of the regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Alexander practiced at full capacity Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Alexander was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft but was sidelined during OTAs with an undisclosed injury. Positively, he's back on the field for the start of his first training camp, and he should be in line for a significant role along the Giants' defensive line to begin his pro career.

The Titans are expected to sign Ward imminently, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

The Titans suffered the surprising loss of Lorenzo Carter when he retired Tuesday, and Ward could fill a comparable pass-rushing role. Ward has multiple sacks in four of the last five seasons while playing for three different teams.

Huzzie (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Texans on Wednesday.

Huzzie signed with the Texans in May as an undrafted free agent after finishing his collegiate career at North Carolina in 2024. He's now dealing with an undisclosed non-football injury, but he's eligible to return to practice and play at any point in the preseason.

Thomas (illness) participated in Houston's training camp session Wednesday, Ashley Landis of News Castle News reports.

Thomas has now fully recovered from the illness that landed him on the team's reserve/non-football illness list last December. He will now have the chance to compete for a spot as a backup guard on the team's final roster.

Hummel (hand) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Hummel has a cut on his hand and is expected to be sidelined for about one week. He has contributed primarily on special teams during his career and is likely to serve in a similar role with Baltimore in 2025.

Ouzts worked with the first-team offense during the Seahawks' first day of training camp Wednesday, Gregg Bell of The News Tribune reports.

Fullbacks are a dying breed in the NFL, but as Bell reports, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak used one on 25 percent of the Saints' plays last season. The Seahawks affirmed their commitment to the position by selecting Ouzts in the fifth round and immediately converting him from tight end to fullback where he started with Kenneth Walker on Thursday. Ouzts is currently competing with third-year pro Brady Russell for the starting job.

Ossai (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by Houston on Wednesday.

Ossai signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent in May after completing his collegiate career at Louisiana Lafayette in 2024. The linebacker will now be sidelined with an undisclosed injury as training camp gets underway, but he's eligible to return to action at any point in the preseason.