NFL Player News

The Titans released Carter on Sunday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Carter saw ample playing time down the stretch last regular season for the Cardinals, finishing with 333 rushing yards and a touchdown on 92 carries (3.6 average) to go with a 33-267-0 line on 45 targets over 13 games. Even so, Carter didn't have a robust market in free agency this offseason and joined the Titans on a modest one-year deal in April. He was forced to compete for a job throughout training camp and the preseason and fell short in his battle for a roster spot, with Tennessee opting to keep four other running backs (Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Nicholas Singleton and Julius Chestnut) over him.

Dean (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Packers on Sunday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website reports.

Dean compiled six total tackles (four solo) during the preseason with Green Bay, but he may have suffered an injury at some point along the way. The safety will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll revert to season-ending injured reserve with the Packers. At that point, he'd need to reach an injury settlement with the team in order to have a chance to play in 2026.

Niese (leg) was waived/injured by the Lions on Sunday.

Niese suffered a right leg injury in the team's preseason contest against the Commanders on Aug. 22, and he was seen on crutches after the game. The offensive lineman will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll revert to season-ending injured reserve with Detroit.

Sanders (undisclosed) was waived by the Broncos with an injury designation Sunday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.

Sanders recorded two total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, during the preseason, but he appears to have picked up an undisclosed injury along the way. The linebacker will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll revert to season-ending injured reserve with Denver. At that point, he'd have to reach an injury settlement with the team in order to possibly play in 2026.

Manning (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation by the Bears on Sunday.

Manning recorded 11 total tackles (nine solo) during the preseason, but it appears as if the cornerback picked up an undisclosed injury along the way. If the 24-year-old clears waivers, he'll revert to season-ending injured reserve with Chicago. If that is the case, Manning would have to reach an injury settlement with the Bears to have a chance to play during the 2026 campaign.

Hyppolite (shoulder) was waived/injured by the Bears on Sunday.

Hyppolite suffered a shoulder injury in the team's second preseason contest Aug. 15 against the Browns. If the linebacker goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll revert to season-ending injured reserve with Chicago. At that point, he'd have to reach an injury settlement with the team to have any chance to play in 2026.

Bishop (suspension) was waived by the Bears with an injury designation Sunday.

Bishop is already set to miss the first three weeks of the 2026 campaign while serving a suspension for a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. The cornerback is now dealing with an apparent injury as well, and if he goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll revert to injured reserve with the Bears.

Durant (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Bills on Sunday with a designation to return.

Durant compiled six total tackles (three solo) during the preseason, but he appears to have picked up an undisclosed injury at some point along the way. As a result, the 2026 fifth-round pick will be forced to miss at least four regular-season contests to open his rookie campaign.

Shavers (knee) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Bills on Sunday.

Shavers missed the entirety of training camp and the preseason while he continues to recover from a torn ACL that he suffered in the team's 27-24 win over the Jaguars in the 2025 wild-card round. The wide receiver will now be forced to sit out at least four contests to begin the regular season, and the earliest he'll be able to make his season debut is Week 5 against the Rams on Monday Night Football.

The Falcons placed Collins (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return during the season, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Collins did not play in the Falcons' preseason finale against the Dolphins on Friday due to an unknown injury. The wide receiver will now need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season before he is permitted to rejoin the team's active roster.