NFL Player News

Kiner rushed seven times for 38 yards during Sunday's 24-19 win over Miami.

Kiner operated as the top reserve option behind starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 8 with TreVeyon Henderson (illness) sidelined. Kiner has compiled 160 rushing yards on 28 carries while reeling in his only target for seven yards over the team's last four contests, and he could earn more opportunities moving forward.

Spann-Ford caught four of five targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss versus the Cardinals.

Starting tight end Jake Ferguson was only able to log four offensive snaps before leaving Sunday's contest with an ankle injury, and Spann-Ford ended up playing a career-high 65 offensive snaps as a result. He ended up second on the team in targets behind CeeDee Lamb (11), and he could be worth a look as a streaming option in deeper formats if Ferguson is unable to suit up in Week 9 at Indianapolis.

Rolder (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

This move was anticipated, as Rolder suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in the Lions' win over Minnesota on Sunday. The rookie linebacker logged a career-high 17 defensive snaps and notched his first NFL sack in that contest, so his injury comes at an unfortunate time. Rolder will now turn his focus toward rehabbing the injury in order to be ready for offseason activities in 2027.

Ioane (knee) was a full participant at the Ravens' practice Tuesday.

Ioane is set to return to action Thursday night against the Jaguars after missing Week 8 with a sprained MCL in his right knee that he suffered in Week 7 against the Bengals. The 22-year-old will likely be back in his starting role at right guard versus Jacksonville.

The Jets placed Mitchell (concussion) on their injured reserve list Tuesday, Amanda Vogt of the team's official site reports.

In a corresponding transaction, the Jets signed tackle Blake Freeland to their active roster. Mitchell, who has not made a start on the offensive line yet this season, will now have to miss at least the next four games.

The Falcons designated Abdullah (hamstring) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Abdullah went to Atlanta's injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring back in Week 4 at New Orleans, but it now looks like he may be close to returning to game action. The transaction opens a 21-day window during which the Falcons can officially activate Abdullah from IR before they'd have to put him back on the shelf for the rest of the campaign.

Christensen (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday.

Christensen has been rehabbing from a hamstring injury all season and has yet to play in a game. The Panthers will now have 21 days to activate him from IR, otherwise he won't be eligible to suit up this season. If Christensen does indeed return, he could be moved into a starting role.

Vildor was released by the Patriots on Tuesday.

Vildor will hit the open market after compiling seven total tackles (six solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble while appearing in the Patriots' last five contests. The cornerback could return to the practice squad with New England in the near future.

Bryant (ankle) was activated from injured reserve by the Patriots on Tuesday.

Bryant will return to action in Week 9 after spending the entirety of the regular season to this point on IR after suffering an ankle injury during the preseason. The 24-year-old will operate as a top reserve option behind Will Campbell and Morgan Moses at offensive tackle moving forward.

Howell (wrist) was placed on injured reserve by the Bengals on Tuesday.

Howell suffered a right wrist injury during Sunday's overtime win against the Titans, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests as a result. The defensive lineman has already undergone surgery, per Mike Petraglia of CLNSCincy.com, and in Howell's absence, Shemar Stewart will stand to see an increase in workload at defensive end.