NFL Player News

The Buccaneers placed Lucas (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Lucas started training camp on the active/PUP list and apparently will not be in position to contribute any time soon. The cornerback will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Jones (undisclosed) reverted to the Packers' injured-reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Jones was waived/injured Sunday with an unspecified injury he suffered in training camp. The cornerback will now spend the entire 2026 season on injured reserve unless the team waives him with an injury settlement.

Baldwin (knee) reverted to the Packers' injured-reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Baldwin was waived/injured Sunday after suffering a knee issue last Tuesday in training camp. The cornerback cleared waivers and will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Hampton (undisclosed) reverted to the Panthers' injured-reserve list Monday, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Hampton was waived/injured Sunday and cleared waivers. The linebacker will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

The Bucs signed Parodie to a contract Monday, Gabriel Kahalan of the team's official site reports.

Parodie was waived from the Bucs' injured-reserve list in September 2025, but he remained a free agent for the remainder of the season. The cornerback is now back with the Buccaneers and ready to compete for a depth spot on the 53-man roster. Considering his prior history with the team, Parodie likely has a good chance of landing on the practice squad if he doesn't make the 53-man roster.

Purdy and rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling have been starting to connect more frequently at training camp, Marc Adams of 49ers Webzone reports.

Purdy will be operating without Ricky Pearsall (knee) for the entirety of the 2026 campaign, and veterans Mike Evans (quadriceps) and Christian Kirk (calf) have been sidelined at practice recently. As a result, the fifth-year QB has gotten to log some added reps with rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling, most notably connecting on a 50-yard touchdown up the right sideline Monday. Purdy also connected with Deebo Samuel for an explosive play Monday, as the two players look to rebuild their previous chemistry from three seasons together from 2022 to 2024 before Samuel took a one-year detour to Washington in 2025 and then returned to the 49ers as a free agent July 30.

The 49ers released Zakelj (upper body) on Monday.

Zakelj was suffering from an upper-body injury as recently as Wednesday, but the veteran guard was not released with an injury designation. The 27-year-old is now presumably healthy and a free agent, leaving him free to sign with any team.

The Giants released Roberts (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Roberts is a four-year NFL veteran, so he is not subject to waivers and is automatically a free agent. If the defensive tackle wishes to sign with another franchise in 2026, he will need to focus on recovering from whatever issue he is suffering from first.

The Rams waived Norwood (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Norwood will now go back on waivers, and when he likely clears will become a free agent. The cornerback will likely focus on returning to football condition before trying out with another franchise.

The Lions waived Rucker (ankle) with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Rucker will once again be subject to waivers before becoming a free agent. If the cornerback goes unclaimed, he will likely focus on returning to football condition before attempting to sign with another franchise.