NFL Player News

The Jets signed Johnson to the active roster Monday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

The Jets had room on the 53-man roster after placing Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) on injured reserve Saturday, and they've opted to bring up Johnson from the practice squad to fill that spot. Johnson was elevated for the Jets' Week 1 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, when he played 32 snaps on offense and caught both of his targets for 31 yards, finishing third in receiving yards behind Garrett Wilson (95) and Breece Hall (38). Given his usage in Sunday's regular-season opener, Johnson could be a consistent part of the Jets' offensive scheme moving forward.

Green Bay cut Abanikanda from the practice squad Monday.

The move makes room on the practice squad for Pierre Strong. Abanikanda stuck around with Green Bay on the practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but the 2023 fifth-rounder will now be on the lookout for a team in need of backfield depth.

The Vikings elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday's NFC North clash against the Bears.

Jones caught on with the Vikings' practice squad after being cut from the initial 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp, but the fourth-year wideout will suit up for Monday's regular-season opener. He played all 17 regular-season games in each of the past three years as a member of the Jaguars and split his snaps between offense and special teams. Jones will likely be limited to special-teams coverage but could see some offensive snaps should the Vikings wide receiver corps suffer an injury.

Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Blackmon (shoulder) could be sidelined "for a long time" and possibly the entire 2025 season, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Blackmon suffered the injury during Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Cardinals. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network initially reported that Blackmon is feared to have suffered a torn labrum, which would put the 2020 third-rounder in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season. Jordan Howden (oblique) and Jonas Sanker would be the top candidates to start alongside Justin Reid at safety if Blackmon is sidelined.

Agnew said Monday that he "feels good" after injuring his groin in the third quarter of Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Agnew played six snaps on special teams Sunday and finished with 57 kickoff-return yards and 29 punt-return yards. He's not in immediate danger of missing the Falcons' Week 2 game against the Vikings, but his practice participation over the coming week will be worth monitoring. Ray-Ray McCloud, Mike Hughes and Natrone Brooks would be candidates to handle return duties if Agnew is not cleared to play.

Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that the team does not have a timetable for Emmanwori's recovery from an ankle injury that he suffered in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the 49ers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Emmanwori went to the locker room early in the first quarter, and while he was able to return for the second, he finished Sunday's game with just five snaps (four on defense, one on special teams) and one solo tackle. A lack of a timetable doesn't bode well for the rookie second-rounder's chances of suiting up for the Seahawks' Week 2 bout against the Steelers. Ty Okada would likely serve as Seattle's backup safety behind Coby Bryant and Julian Love if Emmanwori is unable to play.

Juszczyk recorded two receptions for 32 yards on two targets in Sunday's 17-13 win over Seattle.

Juszczyk was able to leak out of the backfield twice for a couple of big chunk plays to extend drives Sunday. The versatile fullback may see an extra target or two in the early weeks of the season as the 49ers manage a depleted receiver room along with the potential loss of tight end George Kittle, who exited Sunday's game early with a hamstring injury. Juszczyk would still need to see a significant jump in usage to warrant fantasy consideration in any format.

The Colts signed Abdullah to the practice squad Monday.

Abdullah reached an injury settlement with the 49ers in mid-August after reverting to the team's IR due to a rib injury. He appears to have fully recovered from the injury and will head to Indianapolis, where he'll be available for an elevation to the active roster should the Colts require backfield depth on game day. Abdullah appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Raiders in 2024 and posted 66 carries for 311 yards and two touchdowns while adding 40 catches (on 47 targets) for 261 yards and three scores. Khalil Herbert was cut from the Colts' practice squad in a corresponding move.

The Colts cut Herbert from the practice squad Monday.

The move makes room on the Colts' practice squad for running back Ameer Abdullah. Herbert joined Indianapolis' scout team in late August after failing to make the 53-man active roster, but the 2021 sixth-rounder will now look to join a team in need of backfield depth. Herbert played in 14 regular-season games in 2024 between the Bengals (eight) and Bears (six) and totalled 36 carries for 130 yards and one touchdown while adding 10 catches (on 11 targets) for 25 yards.

Farrell brought in his only target for four yards in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Seahawks.

Starter George Kittle (hamstring) left the contest after scoring an early touchdown, opening up a chunk of playing time for the team's backup tight ends. Farrell finished with the most snaps played on offense (44), but it was third-stringer Jake Tonges (3-15-1) who absorbed Kittle's fantasy production despite logging 14 less snaps. It appears the 49ers view Farrell primarily as a blocking tight end regardless of where he sits on the depth chart. It is currently unclear how long Kittle will be sidelined for (if at all), but it appears that Tonges would be the fantasy beneficiary if the former can't suit up against the Saints next Sunday.