NFL Player News

Hollman (knee) had a tryout with the Texans on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hollman last appeared in an NFL regular-season contest in 2024, suffering a torn ACL in the Texans' loss to the Titans in Week 12 of that season. The cornerback missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign, but he's now back to full health ahead of the 2026 season and may even return to Houston.

Barnes is signing with the Commanders, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

The linebacker appeared in seven regular-season games for Carolina in 2025, making 23 tackles (six solo). Barnes has posted two 80-plus-tackle seasons in his career, although the most recent was in 2021. The former Panther, Cardinal and Packer has seen action on defense and special teams throughout his time in the NFL, and he could compete for snaps on both units with the Commanders.

Mekari underwent a procedure on his back and will miss some time, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Mekari is expected to play this season, and the Jaguars have yet to decide if he will begin the campaign on injured reserve. The 29-year-old was set to operate as Jacksonville's starting right guard in 2026, and in his absence, rookie third-rounder Emmanuel Pregnon and second-year pro Wyatt Milum are the top candidates to take over that role for the time being.

Silver (undisclosed) reached an injury settlement with the Saints on Monday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

The defensive tackle opened training camp on the PUP list, was activated in early August and then waived/injured two days later. Though the severity of his injury remains unclear, Silver is now free to sign with another team. The USC product initially joined the Saints in April as an undrafted free agent.

Trost (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Trost suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of the team's 20-12 preseason win over Kansas City on Saturday. As a result, the offensive lineman will be forced to miss the remainder of the preseason, and he'll now shift his focus to being ready to go for Week 1 against the 49ers on Sept. 10 in Australia.

Bennett was waived by the Bears on Monday.

The running back signed with Chicago as an undrafted free agent in May. Bennett recorded 764 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, as well as 27 catches for 314 receiving yards and three additional scores, with Kennesaw State in 2025. He'll now have to look for another opportunity in the NFL.

Kalinic (knee) was waived/injured by the Bears on Monday.

The tight end injured his right knee during Chicago's preseason win over Cleveland on Saturday and headed to the locker room. If Kalinic clears waivers, he will need to reach an injury settlement with the Bears to have a chance to play in 2026, though the severity of his ailment remains unclear. The former Ram and Colt was competing for a depth role with Chicago.

Jean-Charles (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official website reports.

Jean-Charles recorded one tackle in Saturday's 17-7 preseason loss to the Cowboys, but he is now set to miss the entirety of the 2026 season while recovering from an undisclosed injury. The cornerback will have to reach an injury settlement with the Seahawks in order to have a chance to play this year.

Reese and the Bills agreed on a contract Monday.

Reese will return to Buffalo after being released by the team Friday. The linebacker appeared in 20 regular-season games between 2023 and 2024 with the Titans, registering 38 total tackles (20 solo) and an interception in that span. Reese didn't play in a regular-season game last year, and he's likely competing for a practice squad spot with the Bills in 2026.

Bamba is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks with a right knee injury, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.

Bamba likely suffered the injury during Friday's 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers in the team's preseason opener. The cornerback recorded five total tackles (three solo) and four passes defensed in the contest, but he now appears to be set to miss the remainder of the preseason.