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The Commanders activated Medrano (hamstring) off the active/PUP list Monday.

It was unclear when Medrano sustained the hamstring injury, but it appears that it was either a minor issue or a lingering one. The linebacker passed his physical and is all set to participate in full training camp activities. The 25-year-old will need to make a compelling case to remain part of a deep Commanders linebackers corps.

The Rams are giving Allen (quadriceps) "some time" before he returns to practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Sean McVay said that due to the soft-tissue nature of the injury, they do not want to rush Allen back. The tight end was a prominent part of the Rams' 13-personnel offense during the 2025 season, drawing 33 targets for 24 receptions, 208 yards and three touchdowns over 17 regular-season games. The 25-year-old was also a prominent member of the trenches in the McVay scheme, logging additional offensive and special teams snaps that helped lead the team to its 12-5 record. Now in a contract year, when Allen does return, he is set to become a consistent contributor for the 2026 Rams.

The Lions activated Izien (illness) off the active/non-football illness list Sunday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Izien recovered quickly from his illness and was able to pass the physical required to return to practice. The defensive back is all set to resume his role as a depth piece in the Lions' secondary.

The Cardinals claimed Hull off waivers Monday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Hull was waived by the Texans on Sunday and now finds a new home in Arizona. The running back participated in six 2025 regular-season games with the Saints, rushing 19 times for 48 yards, recording one reception for six yards and compiling 179 kickoff-return yards. Hull joins a crowded running back room headlined by rookie first-round pick Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier, James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee).

Patterson was waived by the Jaguars on Sunday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

The transaction came on the same day that the team signed linebacker Jared Bartlett. Patterson agreed to a contract with the Jags in April as an undrafted free agent. The wide receiver caught 32 passes for 678 yards and five touchdowns with Texas Permian Basin last season.

The Cardinals waived Palmer on Monday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

A 2024 sixth-round pick, Palmer has appeared in just one regular-season game thus far in his career. If Palmer clears waivers, he'll be free to sign with any team as he looks to restart his career in a new setting.

The Browns waived Harden on Monday.

The undrafted free agent out of SMU was deemed expendable at a crowded position spearheaded by Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson. If Harden is not claimed off waivers, he will become a free agent. The roster spot opened by the waiving of Harden was filled with the signing of defensive tackle Travis Bell.

Fant hurt his knee during practice Monday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The tight end took a hit, fell to the ground and needed some assistance to leave the field, per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site. Fant's status will become more clear after an MRI, according to Watkins. The fourth-year pro is battling Luke Schoonmaker for the No. 3 tight-end role behind starter Jake Ferguson and backup Brevyn Spann-Ford.

Tuipulotu did not participate in team drills Monday due his ongoing negotiations on an extension, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

The outside linebacker continues to hold in as he seeks a contract extension following a stellar 13.0-sack tally over 16 regular-season games in 2025. While Tuipulotu remains off the practice field, rookie Akheem Mesidor continues to gain valuable first-team reps at edge. Even if Mesidor impresses with the additional opportunties, Tuipulotu doesn't figure to lose any leverage considering his upside and the fact fellow linebacker Khalil Mack may well be playing out his final season.

Manjack (back) participated in practice Monday, Jon Heath of Broncos Wire reports.

The wide receiver had to miss practice Saturday due to a back issue that was not seen as severe. Now that he has returned, the undrafted free-agent signing will have to work to make the team in a wide-receiver room led by Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle.