NFL Player News

Watts (knee) has been participating in the Buccaneers' offseason training activities.

Watts landed on IR due to a knee injury ahead of Week 6 last season, and though he was designated to return in late November, he was never activated. The third-year linebacker is seemingly back to full health given his participation in OTAs and will have a chance to compete for a spot on the Bucs' 53-man roster. Watts played almost exclusively on special teams when healthy last season, and he'd likely do the same in 2025 if he makes the team.

Lucas (abdomen) has been participating in the Seahawks' offseason training activities, Cameron Van Til of Seattle Sports reports.

Lucas suffered an injury to his abdomen late last season and was placed on IR ahead of Seattle's regular-season finale. Van Til reports that Lucas "appears to be in great shape and moving well" while working with the first-team offense during OTAs, so he seems to be mostly healthy again, though he implied Wednesday that he's not quite 100 percent. Lucas' health this season will be a key factor for Seattle's offensive line, as the 2022 third-rounder is slated to start at right tackle.

Bradford (ankle) is healthy for the Seahawks' offseason training activities and has seen some work with the first-team offense, Justin Melo of Seahawks Wire reports.

Bradford suffered an ankle injury against Arizona in Week 12 of last season and remained on IR for the remainder of the campaign. The LSU product started at right guard in all 11 of the games he participated in last year, and he could be in the running to reprise that role in 2025. Christian Haynes is also an option to take on the starting role, as is Sataoa Laumea, who took over as the starter following Bradford's injury last season.

Hodges (knee) cleared waivers and reverted to Jacksonville's PUP list Thursday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Hodges suffered a knee injury last November and was waived with a failed physical designation Wednesday. The third-year guard wasn't claimed off waivers, so he's now reverted to the Jaguars' PUP list. It's unclear how far along Hodges is in his recovery from the knee issue.

Fashanu (foot) has been participating in the Jets' offseason training activities.

Fashanu's rookie 2024 season ended early due to a foot injury he suffered in Week 16. The issue didn't require surgery, and Fashanu appears to be back to full health as he prepares for a likely starting role at left tackle in the upcoming campaign.

McCoy (elbow) is taking part in the Saints' offseason training activities.

McCoy ended last year on IR after injuring his elbow against Green Bay in Week 16. The veteran out of Texas A&M is now healthy again and is expected to serve as the Saints' starting center in 2025.

Smith (knee) has been getting an "extended look" during Miami's offseason team activities, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Smith tore his ACL during a preseason game last August and missed the entire 2024 season. The offensive lineman is now healthy again and has "performed reasonably well" during OTAs, per Perkins. Smith is competing for a depth role and a spot on the Dolphins' 53-man roster.

Smith (shoulder) has been a participant during the Dolphins' offseason training activities, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Smith missed Miami's final five games last season after landing on IR due to a shoulder injury. The South Carolina product also began the campaign on injured reserve due to a hamstring issue, so health will be a big priority for the cornerback this year. Smith worked in a rotational role and contributed on special teams when he was able to play last season, and he figures to take on a similar role in 2025.

Murphy (knee) has been participating in Miami's offseason training activities, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Murphy joined the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent last August but didn't get to see any action during the regular season, as he injured his knee in a preseason contest and missed the entire campaign. According to Perkins, Murphy tallied 3.0 sacks during practice Tuesday, so he seems to be making a good impression. Murphy will be competing for a depth role at outside linebacker during training camp.

Murchison (foot) has been a participant in the Rams' offseason training activities.

Murchison broke his foot during practice last October and wasn't able to return from IR, though he was designated to return ahead of the Rams' divisional-round loss to Philadelphia. The veteran defensive tackle now appears to be back to health and is slated to serve as depth along the defensive line after re-signing with Los Angeles in mid-March.