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Rodriguez currently is one of two healthy running backs on the Jaguars' roster along with Ameer Abdullah due to health concerns for Bhayshul Tuten (illness) and LeQuint Allen (undisclosed).

Allen is the only one of the quartet whose status for Week 1 appears to be up in the air, but Rodriguez nonetheless is poised for a regular role in Jacksonville's offense. What kind of workload that entails remains to be seen, but Tuten is Rodriguez's primary competitor for touches. At least when it comes to short-yardage and goal-line usage, the more imposing Rodriguez likely will handle those after earning 33 carries inside the 20-yard line last season for the Commanders. The Jaguars' season opener against the Browns on Sunday, Sept. 13 ultimately will provide insight into what to expect from the duo.

The Jets released Walker (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Thursday.

Walker landed on injured reserve with an undisclosed issue Monday. He was slated to miss the 2026 season, but the injury settlement makes him eligible to find work with another club and play in 2026 once healthy. Walker has ample NFL experience with 88 career regular-season games, including 30 starts, so he could be an attractive option for teams looking for linebacker depth.

Washington didn't make an appearance during the Jaguars' three-game preseason slate.

Not long after he sat out Jacksonville's exhibition opener on Aug. 15, Washington missed a week of practice due to an undisclosed injury before retaking the field during a joint session with the Buccaneers on Aug. 25, so his lack of in-game activity isn't much a surprise. After reeling off three 100-yard receiving efforts in his final four appearances, including playoffs, of the 2025 campaign, he entered the offseason on a high note and is also considered the team's most sought-after WR in fantasy terms ahead of Brian Thomas, Jakobi Meyers (hand) and Travis Hunter.

Washington waived Spencer (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Spencer joined the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in May and spent training camp with the club. He was waived/injured Aug. 25 and subsequently reverted to IR when he cleared waivers. Since he's now reached an injury settlement with the club, Spencer is eligible to sign with another team and play during the upcoming campaign once healthy.

Tennessee waived Hampton (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hampton was signed by the Titans in mid-August and was waived with an injury designation Aug. 25. He went unclaimed on waivers and consequently reverted to IR. That could have ended his season, but since Hampton reached an injury settlement with Tennessee, he's now eligible to sign with another club and suit up in 2026 once healthy.

Seattle waived Kight (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Kight was waived/injured due to an undisclosed issue Sunday. He subsequently cleared waivers and reverted to IR, which could have ended his season. However, since Kight reached an injury settlement with the Seahawks, he's now eligible to sign with another team and suit up during the campaign once healthy.

Cooper is listed as a backup wide receiver on the Jets' unofficial depth chart.

Cooper served as one of QB Fernando Mendoza's top targets at Indiana last season, finishing with a 69-937-13 line in 16 games. After turning in a 4.42 40 time at the NFL Combine, his prospect profile was enough for the Jets to use the 30th overall pick on him in the 2026 NFL Draft. Joining a receiving corps already boasting Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell, Cooper wasn't destined for more than the No. 3 WR role in the offense, but he worked behind even Isaiah Williams in three-wide sets during training camp, and his current depth-chart slotting indicates he still has work to do to earn significant reps in New York's passing game.

Sutton is listed as a starting wide receiver on the Broncos' unofficial depth chart.

Sutton will look to make it three straight seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards as he once again operates as a top option in the wide receiver room with Denver. The Broncos traded for Jaylen Waddle in the offseason, and as a result, Sutton will likely see a reduction in targets, but his role as a top red-zone threat will remain.

New Orleans waived Heldman (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Heldman suffered an unspecified injury during the Saints' preseason finale at Dallas, which landed him on their season-ending IR Sunday. He'll be free to suit up for any team willing to sign him once he's back to full strength.

Miami waived Warren (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Warren had been on the Dolphins' IR since June, but now he's on track to become a free agent. He'll be eligible to suit up for any team willing to sign him as soon as he's back in football shape.