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The Steelers waived Thompson (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Thompson was waived/injured by the Steelers on Tuesday and reverted to injured reserve Wednesday after clearing waivers. The offensive tackle will now be able to sign with any team once he heals from whatever injury he suffered.

The Buccaneers waived Hall (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hall was placed on injured reserve Monday due to an undisclosed issue he suffered in practice. The cornerback has reached an agreement with the team and will be able to sign with any franchise once he regains his health.

Long (undisclosed) was released after reaching an injury settlement with the Giants on Thursday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Long was set to miss the entirety of the 2026 season while on injured reserve with the Giants after suffering an undisclosed injury during training camp. He will now have the chance to pass a physical and play elsewhere this year.

The Texans released Takitaki (hamstring) with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Takitaki was placed on injured reserve Monday with a hamstring issue he suffered in training camp shortly after signing with the Texans. Takitaki will now likely look to sign with another franchise before the 2026 season concludes.

The Steelers placed Lee (undisclosed) on injured reserve Thursday.

Lee suffered an unknown injury during training camp, and it will cost the defensive tackle his season. Now on injured reserve, the 2024 sixth-rounder is set to miss the entirety of the 2026 season. In Lee's absence, Dean Lowry and Anthony Goodlow may see more snaps on the defensive line throughout the season.

Watts (undisclosed) was waived by the Jets after the two sides reached an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Watts was set to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign while on injured reserve with the Jets after suffering an undisclosed injury during training camp. The defensive lineman will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll have the ability to pass a physical and play elsewhere this season.

Moore (groin) was an active participant at the Cowboys' training camp practice Thursday, Tommy Yarrish of the team's official site reports.

Moore was sidelined with a groin injury throughout the past week, but he was able to work back into practice Thursday. The cornerback was selected in the fourth round of this year's draft, and he now appears likely to make his debut with Dallas on Saturday against the Seahawks in the team's preseason opener.

Barham (groin) is nearing a return to practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Barham has been sidelined since suffering a groin injury at practice Aug. 6, and he is expected to be unavailable for the team's preseason opener Saturday in Seattle. The 22-year-old seems likely to be back on the practice field next week.

The Giants waived/injured James (undisclosed) on Thursday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

James will be placed on waivers, and if he remains unclaimed, will revert to the Giants' injured-reserve list. Once on IR, the cornerback will remain there for the entirety of the 2026 season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Castro-Fields (heel) was unavailable for the Eagles' training camp practice Thursday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Castro-Fields is dealing with an apparent heel injury, and it'll force him to miss at least one practice. The Eagles will begin their preseason on the road Saturday against the Ravens, and it's currently unclear if the cornerback will be available for the contest.