NFL Player News

Smith (undisclosed) reverted from waivers to Carolina's injured reserve list Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Smith passed through waivers after the Panthers waived him Tuesday, and now he's on track to spend the entire 2026 campaign on IR. His being sidelined could open up more opportunities for players like 2024 sixth-rounder Casey Washington and Ja'Seem Reed to make an impression during training camp.

Delane (shoulder) was limited at the Chiefs' training camp practice Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.

Delane has been dealing with a shoulder injury since June, and it's still bothering him with the regular season just a little more than a month away. Until he's back to full strength, 2025 third-rounder Nohl Williams is a candidate to see more practice reps with the first-team secondary.

Jones (pectoral) is participating at the Broncos' training camp, Gabriel Christus of the team's official site reports.

Jones ended the 2025 season on IR after suffering a pectoral injury in December that required surgery to address, but he's now back in action with training camp underway. He projects to start at safety next to Talanoa Hufanga again in 2026.

Burgess (undisclosed) reverted from waivers to Pittsburgh's injured reserve list Wednesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Burgess did not get claimed by another club after the Steelers waived him with an injury designation Tuesday, and he's now in line to spend the entire 2026 season on IR. His being out could open up more practice opportunities for guys like Max Hurleman and Brandon Smith.

Anderson (undisclosed) reverted from waivers to Cleveland's injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Anderson was not claimed by another team after the Browns waived him with an injury designation Tuesday, and now he's set to spend the 2026 campaign on IR. His absence clears more room for players like rookie undrafted free agents Luke Floriea and Kole Wilson to compete for spots on the final 53-man roster.

Las Vegas waived Kuntz on Wednesday.

Less than a week after signing Kuntz, the Raiders have now decided to part ways with him. In a corresponding transaction, Las Vegas signed veteran tight end Chris Myarick, who has more in-game experience.

Las Vegas signed Myarick on Wednesday.

Myarick missed the cut for Miami's 53-man roster in 2025, but he's now getting another chance to compete with a new club. At a minimum, he will probably be able to handle some of the practice reps voided by Michael Mayer as he deals with a nose injury.

The Lions signed Black to a contract Wednesday.

Tight end Kitselman's (leg) season-ending injury warranted a move to IR, leaving a roster spot open for Black. The wide receiver was waived by the Lions on Monday to make room for tight end Nick Muse, but now regains a spot on the roster. Monday's experience should show Black that he is teetering on the edge of making the team, so every snap likely needs to be the wide receiver's best.

Seattle signed Harden on Wednesday, Ari Horton of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Just a couple days after being cut by Cleveland, Harden is already getting another chance with a new squad. He's likely a long shot to make the 53-man roster, competing with names like Zach Charbonnet (knee), rookie first-rounder Jadarian Price, George Holani and free agent acquisition Emanuel Wilson.

The Lions placed Kitselman (leg) on the reserve/injured list Wednesday.

Kitselman exited Sunday's practice with a significant leg injury, so this move is not entirely surprising. The tight end will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The Lions signed wide receiver Tarik Black in a corresponding move.