NFL Player News

The Bills placed Jackson (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Ryan Talbot of NYup.com reports.

Jackson will now be out indefinitely but can be activated off the PUP list as soon as he is medically cleared to play. The 2025 third-round pick is not expected to be sidelined for long, as the team thinks he'll ready for the start of training camp next week.

McLaurin touched on his ongoing contract situation Tuesday, stating "without any progress in discussions, it's kind of hard to see how I step on the field," John Keim of ESPN.com reports. "I've been pretty frustrated, not gonna lie," McLaurin added. "Everything that has transpired has been pretty disappointing. I want to continue my career here [in Washington]."

McLaurin skipped mandatory minicamp in mid-June after previously being in attendance for the early stages of the offseason program. Since then, there haven't been any new talks regarding an extension, and he's set to make $19.65 million on the final year of his current deal. After the Jets' Garrett Wilson inked an extension of his own Monday, McLaurin currently ranks 17th among NFL WRs in terms of AAV at $23.2 million. The Commanders' top wideout has put together five consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns and recorded a career-best 13 touchdown catches in 17 regular-season games last year while working with standout rookie QB Jayden Daniels, but McLaurin also turns 30 years old in September, which could be contributing to a wide gap in how the two sides see his value. Washington veterans report to training camp next Tuesday, July 22, at which point McLaurin's stance could become more solidified.

The Jets and Gardner agreed to terms on a four-year, $120.4 million contract extension Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

In back-to-back days, the Jets have locked in two of their first-round picks from the 2022 Draft after Garrett Wilson agreed to a four-year extension Monday. This deal for Gardner includes $85.653 million guaranteed, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, and also makes him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL in terms of average annual value. Through his first three pro seasons, Gardner has been a first-team All-Pro two times, though he does have only three interceptions among 41 pass defenses in 48 regular-season appearances. He'll continue to serve as a shut-down corner in New York's defense.

Smith is slated to sign a four-year extension with Kansas City, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per Rapoport, the deal is worth $94 million, with $70 million guaranteed. Smith, who had signed his franchise tag in March, will become the highest-paid guard in the NFL. The 2021 sixth-rounder has been a starter since entering the league, and he's set to remain a key anchor on Kansas City's offensive line for the foreseeable future.

Coach Shane Steichen expects Richardson (shoulder) back "at some point" during training camp, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

Richardson is bouncing back from a right (throwing) shoulder issue that didn't require surgery, and Steichen indicated that when Richardson is ready, the team will "ease him into throwing and then... go from there." Once the 2023 first-rounder resumes practicing, he figures to share reps with veteran newcomer Daniel Jones, an arrangement that was in place prior to Richardson's injury. In terms of who ends up getting the Week 1 start at QB for the Colts, Steichen noted that "it's really going to come down to who's the most consistent" as the summer progresses.

As training camp approaches, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site views Douglas as a lock to secure a role in the team's revamped wide receiver corps.

When healthy, free agent addition Stefon Diggs (knee) is projected to emerge as the team's WR1, with Douglas set to reprise his slot role in the offense. Meanwhile, rookie third-rounder Kyle Williams and newcomer Mack Hollins are also likely see their share of snaps in 2025, with Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and Efton Chism also in the mix for depth chart slotting. On the heels of a 2024 regular season in which he recorded 66 catches on 87 targets for 621 yards and three TDs in 17 games, Douglas should maintain enough volume in his third pro campaign to merit lineup consideration in deeper PPR formats, in particular if Drake Maye continues to make strides in his second year as New England's franchise QB.

As the coming season approaches, Bourne is in line to compete for a spot in the Patriots' revamped wide receiver corps, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.

When healthy, Stefon Diggs (knee) profiles as the team's top wideout, while DeMario Douglas and 2025 third-rounder Kyle Williams also seem like roster locks. Mack Hollins is likely to secure a role as well. With that in mind, Bourne -- who carries a $7.7 million cap hit this season -- figures to compete for depth chart slotting with Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and Efton Chism. Working in Bourne's favor is his experience in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' scheme, who was on hand when the 29-year-old logged a career-high 925 yards from scrimmage in 2021, but for now Bourne doesn't have a path to steady targets in a crowded WR room.

Gibbs said last week that new Lions offensive coordinator John Morton has him splitting out wide "way more than I was the past two years," per WXYZ-TV Detroit.

Gibbs took 39 perimeter snaps during the regular season last year, eighth most among RBs, but his 16 slot snaps ranked just 22nd. He finished the year on a high note in terms of receiving involvement, with a career-high 11 targets in January's playoff loss to Washington, after catching at least four passes in each of the final five regular-season games. His receiving involvement spiked following David Montgomery's MCL injury, with Gibbs surprisingly having averaged just 2.3 catches on 3.0 targets per game in Weeks 1-13. There's a chance his pass-catching production becomes more consistent under a new playcaller, and also some chance Gibbs takes more of the workload away from Montgomery in general, but with the risk that Detroit's offense won't be as efficient in general after losing former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Bears this offseason. The Lions also lost starting right guard Kevin Zeitler to the Titans and center Frank Ragnow to retirement, but they're bringing back all their other 2024 starters on offense, including the elite tackle duo of Penei Sewell and Taylor Decker.

Addison's jury trial stemming from a 2024 DUI citation begins Tuesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Adam Schefter of ESPN notes that a three-game suspension would be in line with NFL precedent in the event Addison is convicted. The league can apply a lower standard than criminal courts, which means even if he isn't convicted, he may not avoid NFL punishment. For the time being, Addison's availability for the start of the regular season is up in the air.

Harris (eye) isn't expected to miss much time at the start of training camp, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The running back isn't expected to miss any games after suffering an eye injury during a fireworks incident at a Fourth of July event. Harris' agent Doug Hendrickson said last week that the injury is "superficial" and won't prevent the running back from being ready for the start of the season. Assuming the reports are accurate and his vision isn't impacted, Harris likely will open the season sharing snaps/touches with Omarion Hampton, the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 Draft. The nature of that split is anyone's guess, with Harris profiling as a jack-of-all-trades while Hampton is likely the more explosive pure runner.