NFL Player News

The Giants released Roberts (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Roberts is a four-year NFL veteran, so he is not subject to waivers and is automatically a free agent. If the defensive tackle wishes to sign with another franchise in 2026, he will need to focus on recovering from whatever issue he is suffering from first.

The Rams waived Norwood (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Norwood will now go back on waivers, and when he likely clears will become a free agent. The cornerback will likely focus on returning to football condition before trying out with another franchise.

The Lions waived Rucker (ankle) with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Rucker will once again be subject to waivers before becoming a free agent. If the cornerback goes unclaimed, he will likely focus on returning to football condition before attempting to sign with another franchise.

The Titans waived Banks (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Banks will once again be subject to waivers before becoming a free agent. The linebacker will likely focus on returning to full health before potentially testing the waters with another team in 2026.

Golston (head) exited Monday's practice early, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Golston banged his head on the turf during the session and did not return. The linebacker was likely evaluated for a concussion and may be required to enter the league's five-step protocol for head injuries.

The Lions placed Keanaaina (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.

Keanaaina will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The undrafted free agent out of California was competing for a depth spot on the defensive line before suffering the undisclosed injury that will end his rookie season.

The Dolphins acquired Wallace from the Patriots on Monday.

The Patriots traded Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round pick for a 2028 sixth-round selection, netting the Dolphins a depth offensive lineman with solid upside. Wallace was a 2024 third-round pick out of Penn State whose early career has been derailed by a persistent ankle injury. The tackle could end up being a strong depth option for Miami in 2026.

Williams will be without Luther Burden (groin) for the entirety of the preseason, but the Bears believe that the second-year wide receiver will be available for Week 1 at Carolina on Sunday, Sept. 13, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Williams is entering his second season under head coach Ben Johnson and his third NFL campaign overall, and his No. 2 option at wide receiver Luther Burden just suffered a groin injury Saturday that will sideline him for the entirety of the preseason. The quarterback completed 53 passes to Burden for 718 yards and two touchdowns over 15 regular-season contests and two postseason games this past season. Williams has substantial rapport with WR1 Rome Odunze, but he will now have to lean on offseason addition Kalif Raymond, third-round pick Zavion Thomas (knee) and second-year pro Jahdae Walker at practice in Burden's absence.

The Commanders tried out Cowart (ankle) on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Cowart spent the start of the 2025 season on the Jets' injured-reserve list with an ankle injury before they waived him back in December, but he's now apparently back in football shape. The veteran is eligible to suit up immediately for any team willing to sign him ahead of the 2026 campaign.

The Dolphins signed McCloud to a contract Monday.

McCloud served as a reserve defensive back for the Packers in 2025, recording 27 total tackles (18 solo) and two passes defensed over 15 regular-season games. The Dolphins are currently extremely low on secondary depth due to injuries to Storm Duck (knee), Darrell Baker (undisclosed), Lonnie Johnson (leg), Omar Brown (undisclosed) and JuJu Brents (undisclosed). McCloud has a strong opportunity to compete for a 53-man roster spot throughout the preseason.