NFL Player News

The Giants cut Allen on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

The veteran quarterback signed with the Giants in early April looking for a chance to be the No. 3 quarterback behind Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. Allen lost the battle for the emergency slot to Jake Haener and is now free to look for another team.

The Browns placed Gabriel (back) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland reports.

Gabriel thus will be required to miss at least the first four games of the campaign due to a back issue. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Sunday that Gabriel initially suffered the injury in preseason Week 3, discomfort followed, and he had an MRI before this transaction was made official. In the meantime, Deshaun Watson will lead the Browns offense, with Shedeur Sanders backing him up and rookie sixth-rounder Taylen Green acting as the third-stringer.

The Cardinals cut Murphy-Bunting on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Murphy-Bunting was competing for a depth role on defense but was unable to impress enough to earn a roster spot. The 29-year-old missed the entirety of last season while recovering from a knee injury suffered last May and will now look to find a new opportunity with another team.

The Texans waived Kelly on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Kelly participated in all three preseason games, catching seven of his 10 targets for 72 yards. The Texans plan to add the young wide receiver to the team's practice squad if he can clear waivers.

The Cowboys waived Steward on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Steward signed his exclusive-rights free-agent tender with the Cowboys in March. The cornerback was expected to once again be a strong piece of the team's secondary depth after playing in all 17 regular-season games and starting five throughout the 2025 campaign. Steward will now be placed on waivers and will likely be claimed by a team in need of cornerback depth. If the 25-year-old goes unclaimed, there is a strong chance he will rejoin the Cowboys on the team's practice squad.

The Giants cut Conner on Sunday, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

Conner had spent the majority of last season with the Dolphins, catching nine of his 15 targets for 91 yards across nine outings before being released and catching on with the Giants' practice squad. The 28-year-old will now look to catch on with another team.

The Falcons cut Muse on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Muse participated in all three preseason games, catching all seven of his targets for 49 yards. The Falcons plan to sign the tight end to the team's practice squad as soon as the 53-man cuts are finalized.

Jefferson was released by the Commanders on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Jefferson joined Washington in March after spending a season with the Titans, but the team will move forward with other options at the wideout spots. Jefferson has seven years of experience under his belt, so he should garner interest from clubs looking for a proven wideout.

The Rams are trading Redman to the Packers for a 2028 seventh-round pick.

Redman spent last season on the Rams' practice squad but didn't appear in any games. The 2025 undrafted free agent will provide extra depth at tight end for the Packers, as both Tucker Kraft (knee) and Luke Musgrave (neck) are dealing with injuries.

The Saints waived Rechsteiner (suspension) on Sunday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Rechsteiner still must miss the first six games of the 2026 regular season regardless of where he ends up. The undrafted free agent out of Jacksonville State was suspended in early August, something that may inhibit his ability to find work if he clears waivers.