NFL Player News

The Giants released Ward on Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Ward was signed to the Giants' active roster Oct. 1 and played in both Weeks 5 and 6, logging one solo tackle over that span while operating in a rotational role defensively. The 2016 second-rounder will hit the open market and should draw interest from teams looking to add veteran depth to their defensive line.

Rechsteiner had his six-game suspension lifted by the NFL on Tuesday, per the league's official transaction log.

Rechsteiner was suspended for the first six weeks of the regular season, but he will now be able to return to practice. In order to make room on the practice squad, fellow wideout Kevin Austin was released by the Saints on Tuesday.

Austin was released from the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Austin returned to the team's practice squad after being waived by the Saints on Oct. 10. He will now head back to the open market, and his next destination will likely be with another team's practice unit.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Tuesday that Stout's removal from Monday's 23-17 win over the Commanders was due to an AC sprain in his shoulder, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Stout's practice reps during Week 6 prep were limited due to his shoulder injury. He was cleared to play Monday but was hampered by his injury, which led to Shanahan replacing Stout with Ashtyn Davis. Stout's practice participation over the coming days will provide some clarity on his status for Sunday's road game against the Falcons.

Rucker (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the Raiders on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Rucker has been on IR with Las Vegas since suffering an undisclosed injury in June, and he will now have a chance to be claimed on the open market. If he goes unclaimed, the wide receiver and the team will work toward an injury settlement.

The Rams placed Ford (triceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.

The move is an expected one, given that Ford suffered a season-ending triceps injury during the Rams' 18-16 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. The veteran defensive tackle will shift his focus toward rehab and being fully healthy for the 2027 season, which is the final year of his three-year, $27.6 million contract with the Rams.

The Patriots waived Webb (arm) from injured reserve Tuesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Webb landed on the Patriots' injured reserve during training camp in late July due to an arm injury. That move meant that the South Alabama product would have missed the entire 2026 season, but now that he's been cut by the Patriots, Webb will have the opportunity to sign with a team once he's fully healthy.

Davis (neck) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Davis has missed the Patriots' last two games due to a neck injury, but it was a promising sign to see him on the field for Tuesday's practice, even in a limited capacity. The Patriots will announce injury designations following Wednesday's practice, at which point Davis' status for Thursday's game against the Bears will be clearer. If he's not cleared to return, then Charles Woods likely will remain the Patriots' second starting outside cornerback opposite Christian Gonzalez.

Greenlaw was reinstated by the NFL on Tuesday after he served a one-game suspension in Week 6, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Greenlaw was back at practice Tuesday after missing the team's 23-17 win over the Commanders on Monday Night Football. The 29-year-old will return to his starting role at weakside linebacker in Week 7 against the Falcons.

The Texans cut Gronowski from the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

It's the third time this season that Gronowski has been let go by the Texans. He was let go twice from the practice squad and once from the 53-man roster. The undrafted rookie quarterback could stick around in Houston for another opportunity or explore his options elsewhere.